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Looking for games like Ex-Spore? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Painter's Playground, Reach for the Sun or The Legend of Pomodoro.

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  1. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    For creation and collection aficionados, The Painter's Playground offers a game-based sandbox to craft and collect 2D artwork and share it with the online community. Strive to either be the buzz of the arthouse as a creator of sought-after works, or own the most coveted collection - or both! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painter's Playground.

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  2. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    64% User Score Based on 362 reviews

    Behind all those leaves, roots, and petals is an intelligent bio-machine of starch, nutrients, and water. Take over a flower's seedling to help it grow and reproduce before winter approaches. Carefully gather and manage three key resources needed to create flowers and fruits. You'll never look at these organisms the same way again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reach for the Sun.

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  4. Grow Harvest Repeat is a 2D farming game where you build your farming empire. Take care of your garden, level up skills, and unlock new areas as you progress!   Earn by growing plantsEvery farming empire starts in the garden — and so does yours. Buy seeds, grow crops, and sell yields - it helps you to get the first coins and will improve your skill. The better your farming skills, the more yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grow Harvest Repeat.

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  5. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,487 reviews

    Model your Satisfactory builds. Set up your machines however you like, adding optional limits to the number of any of those machines and the tool will calculate how the parts will flow and how many of each machine type are getting used. This does advanced calculations that no other Satisfactory planning tool can do, including figuring out how splitters and mergers will split and merge and even … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satisfactory Modeler.

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  6. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    71% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    WHAT IS PLANTABI? Plantabi is a chill sandbox game where you take care of adorable plants and design the cozy little garden of your dreams! YOUR LITTLE GARDEN Feel the laid-back vibes as you take care of your leafy buddies in your own little garden. And the fun doesn't stop there – you can unlock and collect more items to spruce up your cozy space, adding that extra touch of charm. THE TASK Exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plantabi: Little Garden.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,561 reviews

    ✨ wishlist gourdlets on steam! https://tinyurl.com/5n8ph5tv  Gourdlets is a city-building sandbox. Place buildings and scenery, and then watch visiting gourdlets arrive and interact with the world. No objectives, no points, just building   If you liked this game, then please... ✨ wishlist on steam! https://tinyurl.com/5n8ph5tv  join the discord! https://discord.gg/xYgv78Azwe  sign up for the fan m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gourdlets.

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  8. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2244400/ Ready yourself to Pop that Button!Craft a powerful defense and drive back the waves of evil buttons! With an array of turrets, utilities and traps, fight your way through a variety of lush environments - Earn coins and parts with every victory and design your very own button! Be the Button you've always wanted!Earn coins and expand your collection o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Button Pop.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    71% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Do you miss running your finger along the spines of all your game boxes, deciding what you might be in the mood to play? Do you long for instruction manuals, inlays, and that intoxicating plasticky smell when you crack open a new box and bury your nose inside. Ahhh. BOXROOM is a shrine to all of that; a little space to call your own, and a way to explore and interact with your game library in a mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOXROOM.

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  10. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Recursive is a recursive incremental game about helping your kingdom survive by building yourself into something unstoppable. You start by clicking enemies for XP, then you turn that into upgrades that unlock more systems, more currencies, and more ways to scale. Unlock towns with their own minigames and progression, route their output back into your build, and keep feeding everything into your k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recursive.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    In Cozyrama, you can create the perfect world just the way you imagine. Start from its shape, then pick the right color and have fun with decorations. Would you like to build a cozy village or a colorful garden? The choice is yours! There is no time limit and no competition. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and imaginative world that feels like a warm hug. Watch cute animals wandering around, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozyrama.

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  12. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    43% User Score Based on 146 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    Includes: Base Game Architect Life: A House Design Simulator - Sketch House Pack Architect Life: A House Design Simulator - Hobbies Pack Unlock a rich collection of cosmetic items to design even more original interiors and captivate your clients at first glance with the Deluxe Home Edition! This edition includes: The full game Architect Life: A House Design Simulator The HOBBIES PACK, featuring a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Architect Life: A House Design Simulator.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 47 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    As a lowly captain on a dead-end planet, you must build a ship, complete a mission and wave it goodbye when your crew defects to the other side. Then design a new ship to hunt down those mutinous traitors in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge. Don't make your designs too good, because odds are you'll be fighting them pretty soon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defect.

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  14. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 564 reviews

    Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive paths, plots and rooms. Use flexible paths and plots You can define your map with paths and plots that you can adjust at any time. The automatic object placement supports you. In this way, you can directly create a wall with towers or simply an entire forest. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canvas of Kings.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    95% User Score Based on 5,846 reviews

    Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bitburner.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 5,519 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

    Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sticky Business.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    In classical god game fashion, Tidal Tribe gives you the power to shape the terrain. Raise and lower the land to protect your village from floods and waves, all while using that very same water to build lakes and rivers, turning the desert land into a lush forest of trees and bushes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tidal Tribe.

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  19. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    48% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Factory Engineer is a factory simulation game which is about creating a huge automated factory by building production lines to create products and make money. Start with simple products,make money,unlock technologies then create the most sophisticated products. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Factory Engineer.

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  20. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    If you like jigsaw puzzles - this is your game. Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Infinite possibilities- Choose from one of the dozens of included puzzles or add your own images without any limits Classic mode - Jigsaw puzzles you know and love. Take your time and build the puzzle with the help of useful sorting features Sorting - Sort pieces by section, sort out edges, o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 939 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrifty Business.

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  22. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Xenosensory is a short incremental casual game with horror themes. Use your cursor to bust Xenos and save convicts then spend your research points on skill tree upgrades, actions, gadgets, and uncover the true horrifying nature of this space station nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenosensory.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Focus Grove isn’t just a game — it’s your companion for staying mindful, balanced, and productive throughout the day. Stay on top of things with focus and planning tools that help you organize your work, studies, chores, and all the small things in between. Complete your real-life tasks to unlock a whole world of rewards for you and your Woodlings. Discover new animals, countless hats and dresses,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Focus Grove.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Duncrush is a clicker RPG where you attack monsters by clicking and conquer challenging dungeons!Click on monsters to defeat waves of enemies, collect gold, and find powerful weapons, shields, and accessories.Strengthen your character through a deep skill tree and customize your build with unique equipment. Explore a variety of dungeons, each with different challenges and rewards.With simple contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duncrush.

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  26. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,957 reviews

    Ever felt uninspired, technically challenged or just bored when creating your game maps? Dungeon Alchemist is AI-powered Fantasy Game Mapmaking Software that enables you to make high-quality content fast! Simply pick a theme, start drawing, and Dungeon Alchemist creates high-quality maps you can print, share, or use in your favourite Virtual Tabletop Application. It uses an AI algorithm to place w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Alchemist.

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    22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    22% User Score Based on 4,418 reviews

    An award-winning sandbox game. Craft a living world. Build a civilisation If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godus.

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  28. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Game Description: Become the hero of a fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! Legacy of Defense combines innovative side-scrolling action with deck-building elements. Embark on an adventure, recruit allies, and defend yourself from dangerous foes! Key Features: Side-Scrolling Action: Experience intense battles with stunning 2D graphics and intuitive controls. Feel the thrill of defen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Defense.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    76% User Score Based on 375 reviews

    Welcome to Mech Builder- a relaxing puzzle game inspired by Model building(gunpla). You will experience the relaxing process of building a model kit with complete freedom. Cut out, assemble, paint, and then customize your models! Build mechs, waifus, armors, figures, and so much more. Building all the kits will take around 7-9 hours of your time. Finishing time trial will take around 2-3 ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Builder.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Trade Bots is an educational simulation game featuring technical analysis and algorithmic trading. Decide when to buy or sell an unknown stock based solely on patterns and technical indicators. As your profit increases, unlock upgrades that help expedite and automate gameplay with bots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Bots.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Unleash your creativity and bring your card game vision to fruition with Card Engine. KEY FEATURES Design: The intuitive editor interface prioritizes user-friendliness, allowing you to start designing your first card in seconds. Asset Browser: The software includes a library with hundreds of built-in images. Collection: Organize and manage your decks and cards with drag-and-drop … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Engine.

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  32. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    Click! Place gears, click! Make money, click! Place more gears, click! Make even more money, click, click and above all click! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idling Gears.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 7,062 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niche: a genetics survival game.

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  34. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 1,898 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    From victuals to Vikings, lead your village and expand it into a thriving city. A wise Jarl must manage resources, survive harsh conditions and enemy raids, and guide their fellow Vikings to work together through social conflict. Skál! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land of the Vikings.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Mix Universe is a musical sandbox game where you play as a Mixonaut adding beautiful vibes to the universe. Everything you hear and see is 100% real-time and editable in-game. It is designed with beginners in mind with tutorials and automatic vibe nodes to help make it so you don't need to know anything about music to have fun. For those who want to push it a bit further, you can edit each note, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mix Universe.

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  37. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 995 reviews

    Build your own bus depot from scratch and create your personal bus routes in City Bus Manager. Play your own home town or any famous city in the world with real map data. Buy buses, maintain them, take care of your staff and lead your bus company to become the #1 in town! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Bus Manager.

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  38. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    58% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    City building, resource management and the Race to Space all meet up in a fun, polished retro-style incremental idle clicker. As a rocket building business tycoon, your mission is to harvest, build and craft your way to colonize outer space. Build railroads, extract resources and tap, tap, tap your way to an outer space empire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Valley Tycoon.

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  39. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A beautiful relaxing new twist on pixel art puzzles. Color beautiful threaded pixel art while learning some trivia along the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Threaded.

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  40. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 957 reviews

    To say it’s a PC sandbox-building, AI-driven MMO where people play with Art, developed by folks who really love architecture and abstract characters… would be a bit of a mouthful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occupy White Walls.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 510 reviews

    In Final Upgrade, you will experience the role of artificial intelligence (AI), created by mankind to help spread colonists across the galaxy. In each game session, you are tasked with conquering one of the regions of the galaxy. Arriving at the site with one ship carrying minimal resources, you must build a massive factory spread over 100 sectors, producing all sorts of resources that the coloni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Upgrade.

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  42. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    In Fossil Corner, you're a retired paleontologist, collecting fossils and solving evolutionary puzzles in your old garage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fossil Corner.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    37% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Prepare for the ultimate test of survival! Do you have the skill necessary to build and manage the first sustainable extraterrestrial colony, or will your colonists become mere footnotes in the history of human space exploration? Their lives and legacies are in your hands! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PeriAreion.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    77% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    FEATURES & CHANGES This Steam license is a single user version of articy:draft 3. Find a complete feature list here: About the SoftwarePlease note: articy:draft 3 is no longer the latest version of articy:draft, therefore active development has ceased. It will only be supported with critical bug fixes but it will not receive new feature updates. This also extends to the articy:draft 3 Impor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to articy:draft 3.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    74% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Create and run your own TV show! An isometric management game where you craft scripts, populate your world with characters and cast actors to play them. Hire and manage staff, develop your studio and gain a dedicated following. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Showrunner.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 445 reviews

    Welcome to the Voodoo Garden! You're owner of a little hut in a bustling swamp. With the help of little spirits you can earn powers and gold by producing various voodoo supplies. In Voodoo Garden you plant trees, shrubs and herbs in order to grow various fruits, leafs, mushrooms and more. By harvesting your plants and catching wild swamp animals you gather ingredients for your production of occul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voodoo Garden.

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  47. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    88% User Score Based on 144 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    Welcome to Drop, a fast-paced action-strategy hacking simulator. Ready to hack your way to fame and fortune while avoiding getting caught? Use stealth and cunning to maneuver between the ongoing power struggle of corporations and factions to control the fragmented networks in the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drop: System Breach.

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  48. Hashiwokakero (Hashi) is a type of logic puzzle published by Nikoli.This is a Hashi implementation. Hashiwokakero is played on a rectangular grid with no standard size, although the grid itself is not usually drawn. Some cells start out with (usually encircled) numbers from 1 to 8 inclusive; these are the "islands". The rest of the cells are empty. The goal is to connect all of the isl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hashi Infinite.

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  49. ShroomMage As the Player, you are Mage Shroom, a powerful source of power summoned by the Mother Shroom (The Big Blue Mushroom).  As your sorcerer, you must protect Her at all costs or else, the forest will decay.  Prevent being touched by the waves of virus-blobs and kill them to prevent them from spreading. Their sole purpose is to kill Mother Shroom. Fortunately, To survive, explore the world, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShroomMage.

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  50. Development Alpha version  - The aim is to get YOUR feedback to help shape the final release.  Wiki: https://beachhead.fandom.com/wiki/Beachhead_Wiki Discord: https://discord.gg/yUn4TtA Watch the walkthrough videos Comic included in version 1.0.2  Beachhead is a reverse-xcom-esque turn based strategy game based on the comic series ‘Scars of Seven’ (included with the build).  As a member of the Hor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scars of Seven: Beachhead.

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