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Games like For the Swarm

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 Space Bross, Bunny Bunker or Defend the Earth II.

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  1. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Space Bross is a thrilling blend of action 2.5D roguelite, and Tower Defense genres. You’re a retired astronaut. You had one job: chill. But then they came for your chicken. Now it’s personal. Set off on a chaotic journey across deep space in Space Bross, a roguelite tower defense action game where survival means lasers, loot, and a whole lot of clucking vengeance. Explore dangerous, ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Bross.

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Original SoundtrackThe game features an original soundtrack (OST) created by Honywood Lofi, an independent music studio. About the GameOverviewVespia: Shield of Aberration is a tower-defense game where you combine spells to modify the effects of your projectiles. In this game, it is not the tower that defines its magic power, but how you choose to apply modifications to it. Create a shotgun wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vespia: Shield of Aberration.

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  7. 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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  8. Survive together. Grow stronger forever.Endless Bonds is a top-down survival action game where one run can turn a simple weapon into a screen-clearing build. Create your survivor, choose a starting weapon and companion creature, then face escalating hordes, elite threats, and giant bosses across distinct stages. Play solo or join others in local, LAN, peer-to-peer, and online co-op. Share the fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Bonds.

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  9. A universe is dying. You are its last spark. The constellations have gone dark, devoured by entropy. Dive into each dead world, collect the star fragments that still glow, and relight the sky — before your own light fades. Every run is a new sky Fast, readable top-down action — dash through swarms, dodge projectile storms, strike back. Pure arcade feel, no filler. Procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOVAE: Last Light.

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. You are outnumbered. Demons pour into the arena without end. Your only job: survive. But survival becomes domination. Knightmare is an auto-attack survival roguelike where the challenge is not aiming or twitch reflexes. Your weapons attack automatically. You focus on movement, survival, and build decisions. The real game happens on the upgrade screen, where every choice shapes your run and opens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightmared.

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  13. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    67% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Consume clusters, harvest biomass, and evolve from a fragile parasite into a sprawling bio-engine of destruction. Your cursor stays at the center of the action as you actively destroy, collect, and grow stronger every run. Unlock upgrades that transform your build with chain lightning, orbiting orbs, explosions, beams, healing effects, and powerful chain reactions. Each evolution layer expands you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DO NOT FEED THE VIRUS.

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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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  15. About the GameKronos is a tactical battle simulator, mixing elements of tactics, strategy, and intense first-person combat. In a world of endless war that’s been raging for centuries, a war whose origins are long forgotten, the primary goal still remains clear. Defend your right to rule from enemy human commanders and their disposable, robotic armies. The only choices left are to succeed or join… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kronos.

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  16. Deck of Destiny: Battleforge Deck of Destiny: Battleforge is a modern roguelike deck-builder that combines elements of strategy, action, and roguelike deck-building. Choose one of four legendary heroes to reclaim the magic of the ancient lands and prepare to write your own legend in an endless war. In this strategic game, test your skills in clever card usage and effective strategy development … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Destiny: Battleforge.

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  17. Story BackgroundIn the year 2313, nearly 300 years have passed since the planet was struck by the “Seed.” The Seed is a colonization weapon created by an advanced civilization. It alters the natural environment of a planet, making it hostile to humans while spawning predators designed to eradicate all life. Humanity discovered the existence of the Seed a century later—but by then it was already t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed 2313.

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  18. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Spellcrafting and backpack management combined in one bullet heaven rougelite. As the Last Mage you get a task to explore dungeons filled with monsters and find the source of the disaster plaguing this world. Features Unlimited spellcrafting possibilities: Pick your spells and upgrade them to match your style. Big damage, fast missiles, quick cooldown? Choose your starting rune and dive into the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Mage.

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  19. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Exodus: Creepy Time is an exciting casual style game with elements of a simplified roguelike. An ominous journey through dark and gloomy locations awaits you, where every action you take has serious consequences. Survive in a world where darkness and horror lurk at every turn. Collect resources, upgrade your character and develop new skills to survive in this horror world. Trapped in a world stee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exodus: Creepy Time.

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  20. 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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  21. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,771 reviews

    Submarine is an "Air-Sea-Battle"-style game designed for 1st generation consoles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Convoy.

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  22. Earth Marines - a dynamic top down shooter in which you need to save the planet from dangerous zombie - brain eaters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Marines.

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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. Enter a neon-charged battleground where survival meets explosive energy in this retro, space-themed twin-stick shooter! As you dance through waves of geometric adversaries, each defeated enemy leaves behind a deadly debris field—lure other enemies into these hazard zones to trigger devastating chain reactions and score multipliers. Snag powerful upgrades that temporarily boost your ship's offens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electro Havoc.

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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. Don’t PANIC!At its heart, this is a personal passion project. I've poured my creativity and effort into every system of this tactical space shooter, building a solid foundation for a vast journey. Rather than listing distant promises, I’m committed to delivering meaningful, frequent updates that steadily expand the universe. The foundation is strong, and the future is bright - No rush. No compromi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't PANIC!.

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  33. The Roguelike Puzzle game where you play Rock Paper Scissors and smash high scores with a variety of flavored blocks. Buy and equip power blocks to help you increase your score and get to the next round. Watch out for hazard blocks that may deter your progress and end your run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock Paper Scissors: The Roguelike Puzzle Game.

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  34. 07GORILLAS is an arena kung fu shooter Game where players control a squad that automatically eliminates nearby enemies. Each gorilla unit has unique attacks, passive abilities, and gorilla tag. Utilize these gorilla mark to create diverse squads and gain additional special gorillas resonance bonuses. Players can also purchase unit upgrades in the store to unlock even more powerful abilities. G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 07GORILLAS.

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  35. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Boogey Hunters is a strategic ammo-building game where you travel the world hunting mythical creatures from different folklore. Plan your moves carefully, combine bullets to unleash powerful moves, battle terrifying boogies, and save the world in the shortest day possible! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boogey Hunters.

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  36. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 38 reviews

                         Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is a roguelike game inspired by Vampire Survivors. You play as the puppet Pinocchio, battling through a twisted fairy tale dreamland. Devour over 100 unique “Dream Eggs” to build powerful combat styles, conquer mysterious Tarot Dream stages, unlock new characters and abilities, and fight your way back to reality through intense action and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Humanity is being pushed to the brink of annihilation by invading forces. As one of the few remaining combat pilots, you must fight the enemies of humanity. Rebuild your ship, salvage ancient technology, and turn the enemy's weapons against them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Vortex.

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  38. Welcome to Escape Z, the thrilling multiplayer survival game where you and your friends must join forces to face off against ever-growing hordes of flesh-hungry zombies. Get ready for an intense, adrenaline-fuelled challenge as you try to survive as long as possible in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the zombie plague. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀    Key Features: Tactical Cooperation : Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Z.

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  39. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Defend yourself against an onslaught of monstrous aliens in a variety of cities and landscapes of our beloved home: Earth. Combine equipment from your powerful arsenal of weapons, modules, and upgrades in order to face stronger and smarter aliens that provide an evergrowing challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEFCON: Xenos.

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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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  41. 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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  42. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 352 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    A Valley Without Wind is a indie and action-adventure video game developed by Arcen Games. The game was released on April 24, 2012 for the operating systems Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X on Steam. Players play as a random survivor in an unforgiving world that is shaped by the choices the player makes. The setting of the game is a post-ice-age world in the distant future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Valley Without Wind.

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  43. Gain control of the ultra-advanced cyborg machine 'Thermonuclear,' and use its abilities to defeat enemy AI and end the disastrous war. In this sci-fi, turn-based strategy game, you can complete unique procedurally generated levels, upgrade and strengthen Thermonuclear and improve your base. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thermonuclear.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    83% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    /!\ Game is now on Steam: Here. The steam version has more updates!  Portobugia is a survival game where you manage a port, and you must supply a city with goods and food.  Boats come into your port and ask you to unload. But, be careful, boats can be infected! Once you accepted a boat, don’t forget to supply the city. If you like survival and management game, you will like this game To help you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portobugia.

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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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    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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  48. About This GameEnter a cursed world where survival alone is not enough. Unhallowed Survivors is a dark fantasy bullet heaven roguelite built around distinct heroes, signature weapons, escalating hordes and dangerous choices. Choose your hero and enter corrupted battlefields filled with cultists, restless dead and twisted creatures. Move manually while your hero attacks automatically, collect exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unhallowed Survivors.

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  49. Armada Fighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ’em up focused on reflexes, movement, and intense action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armada Fighters.

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  50. Bring the meadow's light home before sunset Mosslight Meadow is a cozy, replayable 2D action adventure about guiding a nimble fox through a living, hand-drawn meadow. Each day, gather enough wandering Sunseeds and return their light to the Lantern Tree before sunset. Follow the golden trail home, dash past danger, and decide when to explore farther and when to race back. A gentle wander can quick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mosslight Meadow.

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