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Games like Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix

Games like Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix

Games like Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix

Looking for games like Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Black Future '88, Protocell or The Infirmity.

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  1. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 390 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Climb a procedural tower in an alternate version of 1988 to kill its insane owner. Then do it again, and again. The constantly evolving world is influenced by other players as you experience this bold and wildly exciting dungeon crawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Future '88.

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  2. Deep in the Mariana Trench, a laboratory pulled a living cell up out of the abyss. It learned. It adapted. Then it escaped. That cell is you. In PROTOCELL, you will find no weapon lying on the ground and no ready-made equipment. Everything you need has to grow directly out of your own organism. Mutate. Adapt. Survive. But every mutation has a price. SURVIVE THE SWARMThe principle is simple:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protocell.

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  3. The Infirmity: Main StoryThe story begins with the successful scientist Dr. Kylie discovering a revolutionary technology called GMET (Genetic Modeling and Editing Technology). This technology allows for easy modifications of the genetic map in DNA, making it possible to produce more efficient animals and treat certain diseases. Upon its introduction, GMET garnered significant interest and attracte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infirmity.

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  4. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Explore a mysterious alien base, blast vicious alien inhabitants, and rescue indie game developers in this NES inspired first-person shooter-vania! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Indie Game Legend 3D.

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  5. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Nobody know when it started, people began to disappear all arround the country, it escalated quickly to cases of mass disappearances around the entire world. Communications started to fail and so did our leaders, it was over before we knew it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abducted: The Night Hunters.

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  6. Comet Force is a Space Arena Shooter Action Roguelite. Build your camp, recruit to compose and grow your troop, collect upgrades and unique effects, fight enemies and bosses, and choose how the threat evolves. Keep your troop strong enough to survive all waves and close off the anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comet Force.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Cropped is a first-person action horror adventure - Survive the night as the farm you've arrived at has taken a turn for the worse... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROPPED.

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  8. Bangman is a top-down action roguelike in which you have to defeat hordes of bloodthirsty and cute monsters as you travel from world to world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bangman.

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  9. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 422 reviews

    Ferocious is a survival shooter in which you will discover a lost prehistoric world full of deadly creatures under the control of hostile forces. Fight, Explore, Survive If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEROCIOUS.

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  11. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Waking up in an unfamiliar world, Momo is equipped with the mystical gear she’s always desired. Momo will explore, battle enemies, discover weak points, find the key, and make a daring escape. Can Momo fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slumbering Feline.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Objective:In UNCLE Z, you and up to six brave survivors have the crucial task of caring for your uncle, who has been infected by the terrible zombie plague. Time is against you as you desperately search for clues that will lead to your long-awaited rescue. But be careful, every step you take could be your last!Key Mechanics:Resource Management: The game offers an immersive and challenging experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Z.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    82% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Focus on exploration Find passwords for doors, search for access cards for terminals, repair damaged equipment and combine items. Think with your head. Intense battles You have a gun, but that doesn't mean you're safe. The enemies here are deadly, and not all of them can be killed... The atmosphere of cold loneliness Graphics inspired by classic 3D games such as Zero Tolerance, System Shock… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZERO PROTOCOL.

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  14. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PROLOGUE AND THE FULL VERSION Play up to wave 20 at the first difficulty level Game Modes: 1 (Prologue) -vs- 6 (Full Game) Turrets: 7 (Prologue) -vs- 49 (Full Game) Perks: 10 (Prologue) -vs- 96 (Full Game) Mods: 48 (Prologue) -vs- 75 (Full Game) Mutations: 22 (Prologue) -vs- 64 (Full Game) Weapons: All 70! Dive into a microscopic alien world, radiating with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genome Guardian: Prologue.

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  16. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 566 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A VR survival horror roguelike. Trapped in a dying spaceship filled with horrors, you must explore, survive, and find your way back to the safety of Earth. Cosmodread features a rich, tense and immersive atmosphere that will make you forget about the world outside the headset. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmodread.

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  18. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Something is brewing at the bottom of the ocean and it is up to you to investigate. Dive into this underwater metroidvania, coming Q4 2019. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Sanity.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    92% User Score Based on 1,885 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Mecha action shooter, plunging the player into an apocalyptic war. Engage in epic battles with endless hordes of monsters in your powerful customizable mechs. See the story through the eyes of an ace pilot. Fight for humanity’s survival through 20 campaign missions, working as a part of the N.A.T.O forces. Be part of large-scale operations, pushing your Mobile Armors to the brink of their capabil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mecha Knights: Nightmare.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 469 reviews

    EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a Japanese island in the middle of nowhere. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. They said the facility had been abandoned for decades, but once in place it was immediately apparent that something was wrong. Discover the dark secrets of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE.

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  21. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Those Who Came: Healing Solarus is a cooperative survival RPG where teamwork will become the key to saving planet Solarus from an imminent disaster. Explore a collapsing world with up to 4 friends and help the Sainen find a way to heal it before it's too late! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Who Came: Healing Solarus.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,221 reviews

    Myo Hyori, a gifted Korean teenage girl who must face the perils of the future. Survive many hazards, explore a seemingly endless metropolis and beyond as the world around you implodes and history marches towards its inevitable conclusion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to G String.

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  23. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 1,473 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 20 reviews

    Explore a vast universe in this roguelike, ship building, FPS Genesis Alpha One mixes thrilling roguelike mechanics with a deep ship builder and fast first-person action, putting you in the role of an interstellar pioneer. As the Captain of a Genesis starship, you journey into uncharted space on the ultimate mission. Build and manage a space vessel, farm resources, deal with terrifying alien infes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genesis Alpha One.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 335 reviews

    Gridworld is an artificial life / evolution simulator in which abstract virtual creatures compete for food and struggle for survival. Conditions in this two-dimensional ecosystem are right for evolution to occur through natural selection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gridworld.

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  25. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    61% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Horrors of Space is a 4-player co-op survival horror game. You and 3 other crew members awaken from cryo sleep to find the Aries in a state of emergency, invaded by an alien creature. It’s up to you and your teammates to work together to get out alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horrors of Space.

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  26. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,168 reviews

    Tunguska: The Visitation is a top-down survival horror that brings you to the perilous Tunguska Exclusion Zone, where you'll face deadly traps, infectious mutants, bandits, and well-armed rogue military. Will you survive and thrive, or will you become Lost To The Zone? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tunguska: The Visitation.

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  27. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 709 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 10 reviews

    A Robot Named Fight is a metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated, labyrinth each playthrough and discover randomized power ups that allow you to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Robot Named Fight.

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  28. You play as Adam, an explorer searching for your long-lost father. After discovering a powerful secret, a chain of events leads him to a mysterious island with supernatural powers. Investigate how you've arrived there, but most importantly who you need to become to bring your father home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adams Ascending.

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  29. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 4,848 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare of Decay.

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  30. Who's involved in this incident? About the Game"USA will bend their knees under future prosperity. A bit of sacrifice is needed to achieve it. Farewell!" -Rico Lost Eclipse is a psychological horror detective adventure game in retro vibes that uncovers the mystery of strange phenomena between two worlds after an incident where the paranormal world merged with the real world. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Eclipse.

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  31. It's been a long night and it's only going to get worse. Check in to the Motel Lapin and find yourself dragged to the nightmare worlds of The Warrens. Inside this labyrinth of interconnected realms, a cult of rabbit-headed men want to use you to help complete their incomprehensible project. You are fragile. A single slice of a knife will kill you and a cadre of monstrous fanatics stand between you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Warrens.

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  32. Orange Dawn: World Description  Team: Team Orange for GSD 405 at UIUC SP 2023 Team Members: David Zhu, Tom Jiang, Yifeng Ni, Fransico, Marta Art Style: pixel art Tone: dark, gloomy setting Environment After an outbreak of a virus in 203X, the virus has turned people into zombies. In the apocalyptic world, metropolitan areas are overrun with the infected, and people try to survive in the less po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orange Dawn.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Get ready for non-stop zombies' action in our new low poly 3D arcade game! Experience the thrilling, fast-paced and intense gameplay as you fend off hordes of the undead while navigating through the city and surviving wave after wave of epic zombie attacks. Take control of the extensive arsenals of death-dealing weaponry and pick-up enhancing perks to help you get to the extraction point. U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World War ToonZ.

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  34. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, funny
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    26% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2425360/EARLY ACCESS VERSION OUT NOW ON STEAM! Welcome to Datura Time, a third person action-adventure game that transports you to a mysterious realm filled with action, suspense, and intrigue. Imagined and developed by solo game developer Vladeta Stojanovic, this single-developer passion project invites you to explore a riveting world inspired by the 90's fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Datura Time.

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  35. STORY In the near future man has discovered a cave system on Mars. In it they found plant life but after testing the plants mysterious water source they accidentally unleashed a terrible disease. In The Dark Side Of Mars you play as the Red Arc Facility's head of security Mr Conroy and all you have to do is escape, by finding the key cards and space suit. GAME PLAY The Dark Side Of Mars is a surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Side Of Mars.

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  36. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Parallel Shift is a Pixel Art Platformer Runner game where you take control of King and Tess, two scientists stuck in a dimensional loop. Switch between dimensions, close the matching breaches and rewind time to escape the unknown. Inspired by late 90's videogames, the pixel art, the dark synthwave music and retro vibes of Parallel Shift focus on delivering an experience of rush and urgency, wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parallel Shift.

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  37. BUG REPORT & DISCUSSIONIf you have any questions, you can leave us a message. Thank you. About the GameIntroduction to the game If you like to pursue the details of the game to explore the way to play, like the open world of high degree of freedom of the game, like to go out of their own plot line of the game, then I am waiting for you in the game. What can you play in the game? Play … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 琉隐.

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  38. KEY FEATURES Play Your Way – Sneak, hack, create diversions, lure enemies into traps, discover hidden routes, or fight your way through Aurora 5. Every obstacle has multiple solutions. A True Immersive Sim – Manipulate interconnected systems, exploit environmental hazards, turn security against your enemies, and solve problems creatively. Mutamods™ – Unlock powerful mutations that enhance stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroSpace.

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  39. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 690 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A campy, crazy pixelart zombie apocalypse arcade sim where you're the bad guy. Drop your virus and spread it across the globe while you unlock a whole horde of bizarre undead to do your bidding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infectonator 3: Apocalypse.

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  40. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 344 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

    Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ground Zero.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    ENTER A BROKEN REALITY Welcome to CYBER92 DATAWAR, a fast-paced, Retro-Realistic Cyberpunk Shooter where perception is your greatest weapon. This is a distorted digital nightmare where reality fractures, glitches, and collapses in real time. Shift between experimental 2nd-person and 3rd-person perspectives, and fight through a world where your vision is no longer reliable, and survival depends on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CYBER92 DATAWAR.

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  42. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 5,279 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 14 reviews

    Routine is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror title set on an abandoned Lunar base designed around an 80’s vision of the future. Curious exploration turns into a need for survival when a lunar base goes completely quiet. Searching for answers puts you face to face with an enemy who is certain the main threat is you. Discoveries lead to deeper unknowns and the only way to go is forward. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROUTINE.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    2D Pixel Art Shooter inspired Sci-fi FPS runs on GZDoom. You play as 'Petaka', an angry amnesiac that just wants to kill every ugly green aliens and annoying drones he encounters while trying to restore his memories by exploring various universes through warp portals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mala Petaka.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    It can recognize your fear... can you?Fear Effect, the pioneering cel-shaded cinematic action game, returns! Days before her eighteenth birthday, the quiet, enigmatic Wee Ming Lam, disappears under mysterious circumstances. Hana, Glas, and Deke, three self-motivated and ruthless mercenaries conspire to track her down and ransom her off to her father, Mr. Lam, the most powerful Triad leader in Hon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear Effect.

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  46. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    70% User Score Based on 1,032 reviews

    Discover Alien: Rogue Incursion for PS VR2 on the official PlayStation website. Check out trailers for this immersive action-horror experience, made by Alien fans for Alien fans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien: Rogue Incursion.

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  47. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    49% User Score Based on 1,277 reviews

    The Anacrusis is a four-player, cooperative first-person shooter set aboard a massive starship stranded at the edge of explored space. Team up with your friends in an infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes to unlock perks, weapons, and new ways to play that you can share with your team! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Anacrusis.

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  48. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    AboutThis is not a simulation. This is a biological warfare laboratory. Develop bio-weapons by manipulating DNA in your own lab. Synthesize synthetic bases, design custom DNA sequences, engineer lethal viruses, and prepare them in injectable form to unleash upon the world. Every failure brings you closer to a stronger variant. Key Features 20 Unique DNA BasesUtilize your collection of natural… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead 4 Now: Bio-Weapon Simulator.

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,421 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Labyrinth of the Demon King is a challenging first-person dungeon crawler, set against the backdrop of a mythical feudal Japan besieged by demons. As a lone foot soldier, embark on a quest to track down and slay the Demon King who killed your Lord. But will you have the skill, resources and stamina needed to survive through all the horrors this brutal world will throw at you? "The world is in cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth Of The Demon King.

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  50. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 316 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Tank controls. Fixed cameras. Pure Terror. Set in a haunting world of twisted experiments and occult nightmares, this game brings back the survival horror mechanics you know and love while pushing the genre into terrifying new depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh Made Fear.

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