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Games like Gods of the Petri Dish

Games like Gods of the Petri Dish

Looking for games like Gods of the Petri Dish? Here are top survival shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Sipho, Neon Spellstorm or BLOODSAINT.

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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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  2. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Wizard ARPG Roguelite game. Demo (1 Wizard) - single IAP unlocks full game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Spellstorm.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    "BLOODSAINT is not a remaster of a 94's retro-hardcore minigame about a cleric performing a ritual for a ruthless synthetic deity, but pretty close." Fueled by saturated guitars in a punchy soundtrack, BLOODSAINT was created following a decade of players feedback on Walter Machado's topdown arcade titles, mainly UBERMOSH, and it happens 10.000 years after the events of the classic ser… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOODSAINT.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 494 reviews

    Shred the skies to pieces in Furious Angels, an endless shooter with flying tanks, leaderboards and different waves each day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furious Angels.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Rogue Cell is an arcade-styled game about absorbing cells, avoiding hazards, collecting DNA, and upgrading on a path to become the biggest and toughest microscopic organism in the primordial soup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Cell.

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  6. Demon monster have captured magic skulls and your player warrior mission is kill Demon and find skulls in different areas. So you need collect weapons and kill demon and his army If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assassin of Demon.

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  7. Yokai Survivor is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter. Face relentless waves of twisted yokai in a cursed underworld, harvest precious fruits, and master powerful ninjutsu skills to turn the tide. Grow stronger with each run, unlock deadly abilities, and carve your path through the darkness. It’s one ninja against a world of nightmares — how long can you survive? Key Features ⚔️ Survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yokai Survivor.

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  8. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    72% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Seed of Heroes is a bullet heaven game where players take on the role of warriors seeking glorious battles and get to the halls of Valhalla. Journey through various realms, take on hordes of enemies, collect treasures, and defeat bosses that will try to stop you. Pass the trials and tribulations, and prepare for the Ragnarok. The demo features 15 minutes per run and you cannot upgrade to progress… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed of Heroes.

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  9. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    WOWOWOW KORONE BOX is a fangame based off of Cover Corporation’s hololive property. It features Inugami Korone, member of hololive GAMERS. The game is a top-down shooter with the objective of collecting as many Korone Boxes as possible without getting hit even once. Korone must contend with many enemies and boss battles, but is given a variety of weapons to help her survive. The game is inspired b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WOWOWOW KORONE BOX.

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  10. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Dive into an alien world, and evolve a creature of your design to be the top of the food chain. Precisely guide your creature to attack smaller prey and avoid predators with motion controls. Fully customize your creature’s body parts and abilities, unlocking more as you grow. Explore beautiful and dangerous worlds with larger predators around every corner. Become the most fearsome creature on the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evolution VR.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 3,363 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The skies will be set aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer's stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Select from over 125 combinations of weapons, bodies, and propulsion systems and take to the skies to battle enemy fighter planes, battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUFTRAUSERS.

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  12. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    94% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    Santicide is the latest volume of the arcade series Ubermosh. A must buy for arcade and top-down enthusiasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH:SANTICIDE.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 1,282 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Waves is a twin stick shooter that can be played by anyone, but with a high enough skill threshold to keep even the most hardened shooter fan entertained. Clear the arena of enemies while racking up a big fat Combo with swift kills and well timed Bombs. If it all gets a bit too much you can use your Time Buffer to slow down the action and turn defeat into victory. Players can compete across seven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waves.

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  14. Mitosis Mercenary - Cell Wars Jam Game Jam Entry for Trijam #354 You are a white blood cell warrior. Defend the body against an endless onslaught of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Grow stronger through mitosis, collect powerful upgrades, and survive the final wave to achieve victory! Can you grow strong enough to survive the final wave? About the Game Mitosis Mercenary is a top-dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mitosis Mercenary.

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  15. This will completely alter your understanding of 'Endless runner' games.  This game doesn't end. You continuously “run” through the game until an obstacle stops you with the point being to achieve the highest possible score.  To spice things up, the events of this game takes place inside of a massive alien space station which is on fire ! How to play : As stated earlier this game doesn't end. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASPCT.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    What is BLOKDODGE? Its all in the name. Play as a block and dodge wave after wave of increasingly faster shapes in this arcade-style game. Spend points on power-ups every 5 levels that give passive bonuses and items to help you get to the next level. Listen to the chill tunes of DJ Rankin and dodge those red shapes. The only goal is to see how far you can make it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOKDODGE.

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  18. Grab up to five of your best friends and jump into this co-op looter with quick-paced, high variety, action-packed rounds. Raid underwater bases, collect all the power cells, and use your Scrapsaw to find as much scrap as you can. Level up and use scrap to upgrade your abilities to help you face even harder raids! And the best part? We won't even try to scare you while you fight to save New Tortug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrap Daddies.

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  19. Defend the body in vaXinator, a fast-paced action roguelike! As the last white blood cell, unleash powerful abilities and antibodies to fight off waves of infections. Test your reflexes in this microscopic battle for survival. How long can you hold the line? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to vaXinator.

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  20. This is an impressive and unique game. You will control your own celestial body, plundering mass in the universe, evolving from a cloud of gas into a supermassive black hole that devours everything. Astrophysics is the rule of the gameThe game uses real physical rules to calculate the mass interactions between celestial bodies, and you will witness: Spacetime distorted by mass Small celesti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Accretion.

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  21. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    When the stars become hunting grounds, do you choose to sink into desire or tear apart the darkness? A sci-fi action game that combines roguelike survival shooting and mecha cultivation, with a "vampire survivor"-like fast-paced battle as the core, bringing an adrenaline-pumping interstellar survival experience. Protagonist team setting: In this chaotic interstellar, a team of i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girl Frame.

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  22. preface: As one of the young people of this generation, the golden era of economic growth in the past was not enjoyable. In the current era, we are once again brothers with cows and horses. The future era has been arranged in advance by (such as mortgage loans). But unfortunately, Huangyang, Nal, and the 4+4 speed communication doctors are only favored. What should we do with them? But instead of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roar:Return Our Legends.

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  23. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Build explosive attacks from a deck of evolving cards in this roguelike shooter about paint, chaos, and scaling destruction. In Palette: Cards & Chaos, you play as a water spirit with a giant paintbrush, fighting through a shifting labyrinth full of danger. This top-down shooter blends fast-paced combat with a unique deckbuilding system: collect cards that represent brushstrokes and colors,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palette: Cards & Chaos.

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  24. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    One day, a "gate" created by the gods suddenly appeared in the human world. Adventurers challenge the "ordeal" that awaits them beyond the gate in order to make their wishes come true. A roguelike dungeon exploration shooting game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Gate.

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  25. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Mini City: Mayhem is a chaos-filled city-builder where you build against time. Become the mayor of a tiny town, plop down tiny building blocks to build a working city to progress. Manage your roads and building connections. But be quick, because time is ticking! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini City: Mayhem.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Minimal physical puzzle with explosions. The player's goal to keep the blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds in order to pass the level. ▪ 60 Levels ▪ Physics ▪ Portals ▪ Lasers ▪ Achievements ▪ Puzzles ▪ Zupiod!Trading CardsCredits"Zup!" powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Music: Scott Buckley - EFFERVESCENCE The basis is taken an example of Sergio Andre If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zup! Y.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Sakura Miko and 35P are ready for battle! Miko Sniper is a chaotic shooting game where you get to shoot, burn and explode your enemies!Let's go 35P!Slashing, Striking, Flame throwers and powering up your stats! Fight together defeat incoming enemies with 35P who have various unique abilities!Feeling going on a date?Changing your clothes will also change your play style! Enhance 35P's abilities to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miko Sniper.

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  28. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Wishlist on Steam to be notified when the full version is released. Annihilate endless swarms of enemies with devastating weaponry, survive this Kinetic Storm by unlocking powerful skills and upgrades. This sci-fi action roguelike will test your skills like no other, with responsive twin-stick controls and unique enemy design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinetic Storm.

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  29. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Take the role of a leader delegated to build new settlements in remote, unknown corners of the empire. In those forgotten places, nature is wild and legends are more real and vivid than one may think. Experience the challenges of different seasons and climates in a world, where every animal and every plant tries to find their place in nature, while you lead your villagers. How much will you share … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Life and Land.

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  30. The game is currently in its demo stage. It does not represent the final game in any manner. Genre: Puzzle, Stealth, 2D Platformer, Action,adventure, comedy Engine: Unity 2D Team Size: 2 Duration: 4 Months. Platforms (supported in future): Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS Problem Statement:  There is no representation of Indian art in mainstream gaming and the portrayal of Indian culture is d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fabulous World of Whirly.

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  31. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    89% User Score Based on 259 reviews

    Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi's fans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furi Demake: The Chain.

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  32. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    PURCHASE THE FULL GAME NOW DISCLAIMER: If you decide to purchase the game and continue playing, your save game will be fully compatible with the full version of the game. This is the PRELUDE for "Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors". In "Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors - PRELUDE", you will experience: Thrilling auto-firing bullet hell action Rich character progression with mul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors - Prelude.

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  33. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    The ordinary gaming night among four friends takes a chaotic turn when they find themselves transported to a preposterous fantasy realm teeming with thousands of wacky monsters! Equip yourself with pizza frag-grenades, enchanted fidget spinners, unleash preposterous magic spells, or even fling your very own friends into the fray to repel the relentless hordes of monsters determined to obliterate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nerd Survivors.

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  34. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    From the creators of Project Starship comes a new and nightmarish arcade shoot’em up experience. Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process. Earn coins as you take down supernatural horrors in pulse-pounding vertical scrolling style, then spend them on upgrades to keep yourself alive and prove your skills against online leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Gore.

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  35. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    54% User Score Based on 225 reviews

    This game is a prologue for Stellar Settlers full game, click to see on Steam! Stellar Settlers is a space-base building and colony sim game. With unique vertical and horizontal base-building gameplay, take control of a settlement, build your own thriving colony on 5 hostile planets. Earn profits, buy parts & build a better Starship, colonize even richer planets & REPEAT! In every new planet wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Settlers: Arrival.

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  36. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    One little egg vs an army of zombie chickens! Get to the chopper or you're clucked. A free-range frenzy of arcade action from the yolked-up eggheads behind Shell Shockers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Egg.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    91% User Score Based on 1,015 reviews

    Thrive is a free, open-source game about the evolution of life. From the lowly tidepools of your home planet, you will rise to cosmic dominance. At every step, powerful creation tools and deep simulation mechanics will aid your species' development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrive.

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  38. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 2 reviews

    Virtuous Western is a strategy game located in the old west, where our protagonist must eliminate all enemies in the area, using a limited amount of bullets to recover your stolen horse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtuous Western.

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  39. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,997 reviews

    Terraformers is a 3X game with roguelite elements in which you terraform Mars. Explore the planet’s wonders, exploit its resources and expand by settling new cities. Start the terraforming... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terraformers.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    84% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Prison.

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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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  42. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 408 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 1 reviews

    Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. You better build a pretty tough ship, because you're gonna need it. Your little brother turned into a bubblegum mutant and is being a total butthead. He froze the Sun, poked out Jupiter's eye, drank Neptune's oce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Forever Remix.

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  43. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    BLOCKSHIPS The illegitimate offspring of Space Invaders and Tetris A game about building a bigger, better ship whilst blasting your buddies' to bits (and shouting about it). It is a local multiplayer party/arena game and challenges you to strike the right balance between speed, power, manoeuvrability, and of course fun :) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blockships.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews

    Addictive one-touch arcade game! Stay in orbit, avoid obstacles & chase scores! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbt XL.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 2,841 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Hyper Demon is an FPS like no other. A pearl of lightning. A dream from the future. A drop of poison. A swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPER DEMON.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 452 reviews

    ShipLord is a survival game based on an asteroid dodging mechanics and energy collection, combined with interactive boss fights. The main goal of the game is to survive a specific period of time, collect as much energy as possible, so you can progress further into the vast and fully unique space. LEVELS unique boss fights with different difficulty levels and advance mechanics complete differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShipLord.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 32,120 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Humans are long gone. Will your society of lumberpunk beavers do any better? A city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, and river control. Contains high amounts of wood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timberborn.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    80s/90s arcade cabinet meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master 20+ weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BloodDome99. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BloodDome99.

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  50. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    The last ship against the endless. Exterminate as many as you can, and gather points to upgrade your ship from a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you? Survive the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids mashup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Survivor.

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