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Looking for games like For the Swarm? Here are top survival action adventure recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Nienix, Defend the Earth II or Armored Souls Survivors.

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  1. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 338 reviews

    Search for the legendary lost artifact Nienix through galaxies in conflict! An open world sci-fi online multiplayer action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nienix.

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  2. Game includes Online Leaderboard. Set your TAG on the Game Over Screen. Description The Aliens are back, and more mysterious than ever! Defend the Earth II is a 2D Space Shooter where your goal is protect the Earth from endless waves of evermore powerful Aliens. To help you overcome the challenge, you will Research new Technologies that improve your ship, allow you to build satellites, upgrade t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Earth II.

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  3. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    DOWNLOAD NOW About Armored Souls Survivors is our submission for the GMTK Game Jam 2024. What you are about to play is a derivative work from the game we are developing, Armored Souls, reflavoured in a "Survivors" style for fun. Please enjoy this little experiment of ours, and if you are curious about Armored Souls, please take a look at it. Thanks, and have fun! PS: The game s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Souls Survivors.

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  4. Description Space Survivors is a 2D Survival Roguelike in the same vein as Vampire Survivors, Brotato and Soulstone Survivors.  The year is 3000. You are a lone courier, travelling through space collecting scrap, making deliveries to America-loving customers, and fighting off endless hordes of enemy spaceships. Your goal: make big bucks and survive for as long as you can against a ever-growing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Survivors - Game Off 2022.

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  5. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    This is a game in Development, and we are looking for as much feedback as we can!  The webpage will improve in the future, but right now, you should download the game can give us your feedback.  Give feedback on Discord  Give feedback on Itch community  The Game Build a colony, build a rocket, survive the nights and then, leave the planet.  This is a strategy game where you help the bun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Bunker.

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  6. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Shoot alien invaders, upgrade your ship, level up your weapons and save planets to defend against the invasion. Choose your favorite between the different unlockable ships and buy perks between your runs to ensure victory. After you triumph, hunt for achievements and ascend to save more universes If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Survivors.

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  7. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Find your own adventure! Build your story in a fantasy universe inspired by DnD. Choose your own path, both in the direction of movement and pumping the character. Travel and discover new and unique corners of this vast world! Features  Procedurally generated world. The world is randomly generated each time you start a new game. This creates unique and varied worlds to explore.DnD-like system. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelaria.

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  8. NOTE: This page will no longer be updated. See profile for full release version of To The Star. A game originally submitted to VimJam 2022. Themes: "Multi-Use" and "Turn up the Heat".    Feedback and Constructive Criticism Welcome. TLDR W/S to Boost Toward/Away from Mouse. Ship Faces the Mouse.  Aim Thrusters at Asteroids to Gain Fuel. Trade fuel for Upgrades.  Score = Temperature, Star = Hot. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To The Star - VimJam 3 Submission.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    85% User Score Based on 484 reviews

    Sipho is an action survival game with an intricate building system. Grow your own creature and take over the local ecosystem. Fight, grow, survive, dominate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sipho.

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  10. Figureless is a story-driven Action-Adventure Survival Horror where time is your greatest enemy. When a desperate call pulls Colt back to the hometown he left behind, a crash at the town’s entrance traps him in something far worse than he imagined. The streets are not empty. They are watching.   Colt never planned to return home. After a sudden city-wide lockdown disrupts his new life at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figureless.

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  11. Planetoid Rush is a 2D Boss Rush-style Space Shooter with innovative controls. You control an alien craft that moves from Moons to Planets to Stars, destroying everything in its path! Earn Upgrade Points to improve your ship and take on stronger planets. Destroy as many planets as possible without dying to win and secure a spot on the Online Leaderboard! Planetroid Rush currently includes 15 Un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetoid Rush.

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  12. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    New, Updated version now available Planetoid Rush!Planet Rush is a Boss Rush-style game with innovative controls. You control an alien craft that moves from planet to planet, destroying entire worlds. Earn Upgrade Points to improve your ship and take on stronger planets. Destroy as many planets as possible without dying to win and secure a spot on the leaderboard! Game currently includes 15 Uniqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Rush - Game Jam Edition.

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  13. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Overview "New Eden" is a free-form strategic tower-defence game developed by team 3D3N to challenge the status-quo of grid-based tower defence gameplay - by giving the player absolute freedom over how they choose to defend their biodome by placing towers anywhere on the map.  Discover tower combinations and strategize for the most efficient and destructive base imaginable, but beware, enemies come… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Eden.

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  14. Made for the 48 hour Open Source AI Game Jam hosted by Hugging Face - The theme was EXPANDING. It was once a peacefull village untill one day a portal appeared out of the blue. The portal in the center of the village leads to an everchanging dungeon. Not much is known. it is speculated that in order to save the town, someone has to climb all the way up the to the last level of the portals. The por… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERCHANGING QUEST.

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  15. Space Survivors is a 2D Survival Roguelike in the same vein as Vampire Survivors, Brotato and Soulstone Survivors. This game was originally released as part of Game Off 2022, an annual Game Jam co-hosted by GitHub. Special thanks go to all Game Off 2022 participants who gave feedback. The year is 3000. You are a lone courier, travelling through space collecting scrap, making deliveries to America… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Survivors.

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  16. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A turn-based grand strategy game. Manage your nation's economy, military, diplomacy, technology and politics. Compete with other nations in a geo-political game for world conquest. How Turns Work Your turn is divided into 3 distinct phases, during each phase you will perform certain actions. Once your turn is over, the CPU will take their turns and the process will restart. Deployment: Sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nation Wars.

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  17.   DeathMaze - Dungeon Crawler is a brutal, difficult and dynamic 2d shooter. The game is about making records and beating them.  Everything is different every time. The map is generated randomly. Use good your arsenal to kill monsters effectively. The goal of the game is to reach the largest maze! Walking through dark corridors and rooms in search items necessary for survival. The mazes get scarie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeathMaze - Dungeon Crawler.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again! Dynamic battles. The endless stream of various enemies won’t let you rest until the very end of the battle. Upgrades and power-ups. Ten characteristics of the ship, which can be improved, as well as many power-ups that will e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INSPACE 2980.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Bugz Bows and Curses is an incremental game disguised as a generic rogue-lite, complete with numbers so big they lose meaning. You play as an anti-pede with a bow, as you progress through levels, you're able to get more and more broken builds! Key Features > Bugz With an AI that reacts to what you do, running if you're strong, attacking if you're weak. Each species has its own unique and relata… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugz Bows and Curses.

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  20. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    77% User Score Based on 52 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Dive into Planetiles, where strategy and creativity converge. Build and transform barren planets into flourishing worlds. Outwit natural disasters, develop vibrant habitats, and navigate complex challenges. Embrace a boardgame-like depth with thoughtful If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetiles.

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  21. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Join us on Discord About the GameLight Speed Ride Out is a top-down space survivors arena shooter with roguelite elements. Upgrade your ship with a variety of items to create unique builds and survive the enemy hordes. Assemble the crew of your ship, make the right decisions and rescue people to get them to join your space colony.Features 20 totally different ships (Jets, heavy space station… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Speed Ride Out.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 4,618 reviews

    A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reassembly.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Protect the ark of humanity by building the ultimate defense from scraps of your enemies. Challenge other players in this tough fast-paced Action Tower Defense game with TONS of bullets and enemies on screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARDEiN.FALL.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 423 reviews

    Built exclusively for VR, Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy game for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Experience what it’s like to command an army of badass robots and fight against hostile enemies on beautiful alien planets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Trip.

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  25. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    About the Game This is a roguelike in an early stage of development (Alpha 0.0.1). The game does not have a final name yet, and both the player character and enemies will change significantly during development. Instead of the traditional XP and level-up system, progression is based on waves. Each wave increases the challenge, requiring the player to adapt, reposition, and make quick decision… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellstorm.

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  26. Dimensional Survivors 3D! What is this?? My GDTV 2023 entry and third time doing these fun GDTV game jams...  I'd determined to finally make a 3D game this year so was mildly amused that the 'life in two dimensions' theme won (just kidding, I voted for it). The Game An FPS interpretation of pseudo-idle games like Vampire Survivors at least in the sense that you only directly control movement … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimensional Survivors 3D!.

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  27. Submission for Godot Wild Jam #72 junkgolem - on Art and Design Scratchy - on Music, Sound Design, Shaders, UI busride studio - on Code Theme:  Wildcards Used:  Story You are Solid Drake, an elite special operative trapped behind enemy lines and surrounded by enemy hunters.Survive waves of enemies while waiting for extraction.Avoid getting spotted by lights and dodge enemy bulletsGain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mallard Gear Solid.

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  28. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A ruthless tower defense game with a focus on replayability and synergy. Fight increasingly difficult hordes of aliens as you upgrade your ships and adapt to new battlefields. Can you buy humanity enough time to escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Aether Station.

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  29. Dimensional Survivors 3D! What is this?? My GDTV 2023 entry and third time doing these fun GDTV game jams...  I'd determined to finally make a 3D game this year so was mildly amused that the 'life in two dimensions' theme won (just kidding, I voted for it). The Game An FPS interpretation of pseudo-idle games like Vampire Survivors at least in the sense that you only directly control movement and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimensional Survivors 3D!.

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  30. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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  31. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A space Roguelike straight out of a dark 90's alien movie. Radio Silent is a Top Down Survival Roguelike Auto-Shooter with WASD movement and mouse aiming. (Twin-stick Shooter Style) You're a marine that just latched onto a ship that went radio silent for 20 years after entering a wormhole in space. Battle hordes of aliens, upgrade your arsenal, and collect audio logs to discover the chilling his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Silent.

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  32. Description Solar Diver is a space action game inspired by the Flash Game series Learn to Fly and Toss the Turtle. Your objective is to launch your ships into the depths of the Solar System, and reach the Star at the core. Along the way, you will need to dodge various asteroids and enemy craft, and upgrade your ship so that it can travel further into the depths of the Star System. Solar Diver was … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Diver.

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  33. You are Lord Moonlight, on a pseudo 3D type world amongst the stars.You must recruit the Celestial Lords, absorb their power, complete a number of quests, and defeat the Dark Lord Gargantua.The Dark Lord is also trying to recruit the Lords, absorb their power and create a Black Hole to destroy them. If he can convert all of the Lords before you destroy him, the black hole will be created and all o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Lords.

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  34. *New Update* You survived once against regular alien ships, but can you beat the boss? New boss ship added to the game that spawns around the 7 minute mark. If it reaches the Earth, it will deal maximum damage and the game will be over! To aid you in your fight, you can now purchase a defensive laser that fires from the Earth's surface. This laser, available once you reach level 10, will automatic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Earth - Bosses and Lasers Update.

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  35. Controls Player movement: [W][A][S][D]. Jump: [Space] Roll: [E] Walk: [Ctrl] to toggle Run: hold [Shift] Camera movement: Mouse to look around and scroll to zoom in and out. Melee basic attacks: [Right Mouse Button] Ranged basic attacks: Hold [Right Mouse Button] and press [Left Mouse Button] to shoot. Interaction: [F] Abilities: [Q][E][R] work in progress Inventory and skills:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pursue.

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  36. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    ROADMAP About the GameWhat is Don't Die, Collect Loot? Apart from not dying and collecting loot, it's an arcade roguelite RPG mixed with bullet hells, dedicated to letting you realize the ultimate power fantasy: Become the most powerful being in the world - and then grow even more powerful, with no limits on just how mighty your chosen hero can become. Fight your way through infinite retro wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Die, Collect Loot.

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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 93 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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  38. Weather Dominance is a 2D twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements where you play as an intelligent cloud wielding 6 powerful weather abilities: rain, lightning, snow, hail, wind, and storm. Each enemy has weaknesses to specific weather types, so mastering your abilities is key to survival. In prehistoric times an alien invasion struck Earth. The aliens attacked innocent animals and caveman t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weather Dominance.

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  39. This is a rough indev build for my game Broadside Renegades. This version should be reasonably stable with an in-game tutorial provided. Currently only on Windows. The game was first inspired by Vampire Survivors with active abilities, as is evident by the UI. In the process of building things out it has evolved in the direction of being a pirate raiding game, and you are rewarded more quickly wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broadside Renegades.

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  40. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Your choices matter in Froguelike where you play as a frog on a mission to eat all the bugs. Level up, choose new tongues and upgrades, become unstoppable and run straight into the swarm! Unlock all frogs, tongues, items and chapters to become the most powerful frog in the pond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Froguelike.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 20 reviews

    Discover more about Ultros and buy the game on the official PlayStation website. See trailers, screenshots, and learn about the game's world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultros.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 379 reviews

    Neon Sundown is a unique roguelite shooter that mixes card-building with fast-paced action. Build your deck using a variety of unique playing cards, collect various resources to unlock different power modules, and take on several diverse arenas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Sundown.

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  43. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC AND LINUX In Distant Star: Revenant Fleet, you take control of the last remaining ships of a near-destroyed A’kari fleet, and must rebuild your forces as you battle through ancient, galactic battlefields towards a final showdown with the Orthani. Build your fleet of up to 5 ships (from a choice of any combination of 8 classes) and upgrade their weapons and attachments which… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Star: Revenant Fleet.

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  44. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You were a space explorer employed by the emperor to research uncharted regions of the empire. Sadly, while orbiting a seemingly barren planet, you were ambushed. You soon find yourself landed and trapped on this planet. In order to escape, you must defend yourself and extract, explore, and build your way out. Be careful, as there may be both friends and foes around you, as well as anomalies to ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Barren Objective.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    AstroViking is a wave-based survival shoot em' up! Play as a superpowered female viking fending off endless hordes of aliens! Combine 60+ upgrades to construct your own ultimate warrior! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstroViking.

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  46. To stay up to date with the development of Becloudead, look for us on Facebook or Twitter under Headbang Games. Becloudead is a horror story driven, hack and slash cinematic platformer, set in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a zombie virus.DesignThe game world and level design in Becloudead are tailored around the story, featuring unique designs and locations to explore. Becloudead features … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becloudead.

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  47. Luno's Open World Adventure: Galactic Expansion Pilot a neon UFO through pulsing worlds, abduct quirky pedestrians with your tractor beam, and slay cosmic horrors in a bass-reactive galaxy where every drop warps reality! Embark as Luno, a customizable cosmic wanderer, in this browser-based open-world RPG fused with arcade space sim chaos. Start on a day-night cycling Earth: Swing your sword a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luno's Open World.

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  48. We are Venom is a third-person action game where you control a host bonded with a powerful symbiotic entity. Navigate the delicate balance between power and corruption as you fight through waves of enemies in an alien landscape. Core Mechanic: Risk it for the Biscuit Corruption System Your symbiote grants incredible abilities, but every use increases your corruption level. Push too far (95%+)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We are Venom.

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  49. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Check out the new Steam page, and please wishlist for demo/release info and to support the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3882110/Warp_Marked/ Warp Marked - An incremental space exploration game about exploring a weird, living dimension called the Warp! Intro After a strange portal appeared, you've been tasked with exploring the Warp found on the other side. Earn Science by going f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warp Marked.

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  50. This game is best played fullscreen! The game can't keep the mouse locked within itself while in a browser window Build a city on an island! Set up houses for your workers and their families, then give them luxury items such as electricity, water and high tech gadgets! More luxuries = more families per building, but manage your pollution or they'll leave again! Play in a sandbox mode, or try one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turnbased City Builder.

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