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Games like Gods of the Petri Dish

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, Furious Angels or Boom Buddies.

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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. 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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  3. Boom Buddies is a fast-paced, fixed-position bullet hell survival game focused on pure action and replayability. You have an animal hero locked at the center of the arena while enemies rush in from all directions. Survival depends on smart choices and right upgrades. After clearing waves, you select upgrade cards that modify and enhance your weapon in powerful and sometimes unexpected ways. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Buddies.

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  4. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Merge the microbes. Contain the outbreak.Petri Panic is a physics-packed merge puzzler set inside a glowing petri dish. Drop bacteria, bump matching cells together, and watch them merge into bigger, nastier strains — all the way up to the explosive SUPERBUG. Let them pile over the danger line, though, and the contamination timer starts ticking down... Three ways to play Classic — The pure merge e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petri Panic.

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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. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Active Development NoticeSkybreaker: Rebuild Protocol is still in active development. The game is playable and available now, but more content, polish, fixes, balance changes, and community-driven improvements will continue to be added over time. OverviewSkybreaker: Rebuild Protocol is a chaotic sandbox destruction game where you unleash catastrophic forces from the sky while stick figure survivo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skybreaker: Rebuild Protocol.

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  7. Fight furries endlessly and survive for as long as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Furry Slayer.

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  8. Lunar Tide is a survival action roguelite where you face relentless hordes of creatures in a dark fantasy world. Choose your destiny, master steel and magic, and hold out until the first ray of sun dispels the darkness.Key Features Frantic horde combat: Survive hundreds of simultaneous enemies on screen. Every second counts, and every move could be your last. 4 Unique classes: Master distinct… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Tide.

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  9. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Squidly wasn’t a hero. He was just a squishy little reef-dweller with more heart than muscle. But when Lord Azure and his Abyssal Cult started dragging folks into the deep and wrecking his home, even a squid has his limits. Then Poseidon — ancient sea god, part-time drama queen — blessed him with divine power and one mission: get revenge. Now, in this fast-paced underwater roguelike, Squidly fight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squidly's Revenge.

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  10. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 18 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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  11. ================================ Game Introduction ================================Blademaster Lyla went missing while investigating the forest anomaly. You ventured into the forest in search of Laila. You'll experience a small story through chapter after chapter of levels. Defeat countless enemies in each chapter!================================ Game Features ================================ Auto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Awakening: Elven Sword Chronicles Survival (吸血鬼的起床: 精灵幻剑录幸存者).

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    99% User Score Based on 79 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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  13. 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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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    96% User Score Based on 605 reviews

    A top-down action roguelike about buying snakes, fighting them, selling their oil, and buying more snakes. Upgrade your weapons, get stronger snakes to fight, and chase down a high score with only ten days to live. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNAKE FARM.

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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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  16. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 7,125 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 10 reviews

    Inspired by 1990s FPS and arcade games, Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can. Compete for precious seconds with Steam Friends or on global leaderboards.Your spirit and skill will be tested. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Daggers.

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  17. 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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  19. Survive the abyss and defeat Wave 43.Forget the fishing rod—here, you are nature itself! Dive into the ocean depths and create a relentless capture zone. Devour schools of fish, evolve your powers, and build absurd combinations to survive waves of increasingly dangerous enemies. Your mere presence in the water is enough to deal automatic damage to any poor soul that swims too close. Catch big… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wave 43.

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  20. 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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  21. Description:Shoot & Neon is a laid-back multiplayer FPS where you and your (possibly too many) friends try to survive endless waves of neon bean-shaped enemies. It’s easy to jump in, hard to keep up — and even harder to stop laughing when things go off the rails. Pick up upgrades, level up, and fight through increasing chaos as the enemy count skyrockets. There’s no real end — just an ever-gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot & Neon.

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  22. 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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  23. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Your chickens need help! They're lost from their adventurous day out and you need to bring them home fast. Kills hundreds of angry predators that are hungry to eat your chickens and be wary of incoming traffic. This mayhem filled action game has a bunch of exciting levels that test your survival skills. You can play solo, team up with a friend on local co-op or play split screen and compete agains… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bring The Chickens Home.

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  24. Grappling Hookguns: Ride around the aerial ruins! . HookEscaper is a high-speed 3D action racing game where you use a "grappling hook gun" to reach the finish line. Find your own shortcuts in over 50 (planned) stages and aim for the fastest times! Don't worry, the possibilities with the Grappling Hook Gun are endless! Gimmicks Make the most of gimmicks! Hook onto flying boulders and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HookEscaper -High Speed 3D Action Game-.

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  25. Zombie's Cool is a growth-type shooting action game in which you have to mop up zombies that frequently pop up in town while searching for the root of the zombie virus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie's Cool.

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  27. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You are the bullet hell. Fight back against an overwhelming storm of monsters in this 2D top-down multiplayer reverse bullet hell, where you unleash screen-filling chaos while struggling to survive ever-escalating enemy hordes. Dive into procedurally generated levels, build absurdly powerful characters, and push your skills, talents, and weapons to their limits. Every run is different. Every mis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Storm.

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  28. Lying beneath the surface of this incremental arcade shoot 'em up lies a haunting experience. Take the role of Artem, an advanced intelligence created by a naive researcher. Experience the combat simulations intended to mold his young mind, and watch as it twists him instead. Grow stronger and more aware with each run in the simulation, until both the facade and Artem's mind finally shatter. Figh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destruction of Heavenly Bliss.

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  29. Milk Club is a third-person action RPG with flock control, creature collecting, and lite pet-sim management. You play as a shepherd exploring an industrial wilderness with your flock of NiMALs - biomech animals grown from toxic waste and engineered bloodlines. World Analysis The world of Milk Club takes place in Santosha, a failed conversion habitat set inside a belt of factory megastructur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Milk Club.

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  30. Idle Cult an idle/incremental game about founding a forbidden cult, harvesting souls, and commanding an ever-growing legion of the undead. Watch your Soul Reaper cleave through waves of enemies, siphon their essence, and bind them into service. Convert souls into upgrades, unlock rituals, and orchestrate a dark economy that snowballs from humble beginnings into apocalyptic power. Your ultimate goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Cult.

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  31. Yin Yang Fun! Dual-Grid Falling Block Mastery – Balance or Bust! Dive into Yin Yang Fun, the revolutionary puzzle game where precision meets chaos! Control TWO independent grids simultaneously – left hand on the shadowy Yin side (WASD), right hand on the luminous Yang side (Arrow Keys). Falling blocks descend relentlessly on both screens. Rotate, drop, and clear lines to survive, but perfect … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YIN YANG FUN.

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  32. 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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  33. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Chains of Bondage is a dark, erotic survival simulator set in a brutal post‑apocalyptic world where dominance is power and submission is purpose. You’ll build your dungeon fortress, train devoted submissives, defend your base from undead threats, explore the wasteland for resources, and indulge in rich erotic fantasies shaped by your style of control. The world has ended. Civilization is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Bondage.

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  34. View Game
    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Welcome to Clarity™ Paperwork is a game about corporate growth. Discover the office of Clarity™ as you join the company to lead a new division towards profit. Build and place desks of various kinds, supports and meeting rooms to increase the office productivity. Optimize your income using different synergies between adjacent desks. Grow, grow and grow! Clarity™ is expecting big and you a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paperwork.

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  35. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    ANLIFE is an evolution simulator featuring block creatures that shuffle around awkwardly under a physics engine. There’s no complex ecosystem like in typical life sims. Take the role of a god—lend a hand to these creatures or call down meteors—and calmly watch their evolution unfold, as if peering into a miniature sandbox. Block creatures powered by physics All they do is chase after food, yet th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANLIFE: Motion-Learning Life Evolution.

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  36. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,665 reviews

    CELULLAR COMBAT EVOLVED In Pathogenic, you are the disease. Experience a visceral 2D roguelike twin-stick shooter where you play as a lone parasite fighting a desperate war against the immune system. Your goal is simple: infect and conquer your human host. To survive, you must adapt. Hunt down enemy cells, rip out their organelles, and graft them onto your own body. Evolve from a simple cell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathogenic.

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  37. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Clone yourself to take over the environment in this bacterial evolution roguelite. Choose mutations and abilities each time you multiply. Use swarm mode to direct your species to attack enemies. Unlock abilities and perks to improve your odds. Compete against other multiplying and evolving species. The environment will change as species evolve or go extinct. Start with one lifeform at the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lifeforms: Binary Fission.

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  38. The Only Rule of War: Defend Your Territory! This is a turn-based strategy shooting game where each turn lasts only a few seconds, offering fast-paced and intense tactical battles! On this battlefield, numbers equal power—build strong units, capture territories, and victory will be within your grasp! Precisely calculate your unit’s movement, rotation, and collisions to land them in buff zone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Multiple Territory War.

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  39. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Off to Deliver noodles... But the road ahead is swarming with crazed space bugs! Upgrade your steel delivery backpack, arm yourself, and fight your way through to complete the delivery! Game FeaturesRun & Gun Break through endless swarms of alien bugs and push forward to your destination. Dodge relentless attacks from all sides, find enemy weak points, and strike back with precision! Ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket delivery: Space Wok.

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  40. Balance light and darkness in a relentless roguelite survival. Fight through chaotic waves, evolve your build, and reclaim corrupted realms. Every run pushes the balance further… will you restore the light or embrace the dark? Core Features Fast-paced 15-minute survival runs Dual progression system: Light & Dark upgrades Build-defining choices every level Unique bosses at critical milestones Multi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torch of Shadows.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    70% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Climb a 201-floor tower, clearing each floor of enemies.  Grow ever stronger through an upgrade tree. Discover powerful rings that unlock unique abilities. Unleash chaos yet again and turn Max Manos into a hand of mass destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max Manos 2.

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  42. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Soba’s Gunpaw is a Short Incremental - Bullet Heaven game. Destroy everything, collect resources, then choose upgrades from a massive skill tree! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soba's Gunpaw.

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  43. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

            In Necromorphosis, the undead roam in an endless conquest to claim the throne of skulls and reforge the law of skulls and bones. You are a Skeleton, risen from your grave once more to challenge this never-ending civil war. Choose your bones carefully, as you grow in power, feeding on the souls of the fallen. Here, only the strongest can survive, but even if you fall, heaven is not for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necromorphosis.

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  44. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 365 reviews

    Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh. • Set your own skill trigger logics • More builds: Bullet Master, Flesh Army, Virus Master, and more • 24 u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bioprototype.

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  45. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    96% User Score Based on 25 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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  46. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Game Features Battle! Exciting! A perfect combination of Tower Defense and TPS! More weapons! Now includes explosive weapons like rocket launchers and the Gatling gun – even more thrilling! Features both single-player mode and up to 4-player co-op multiplayer. Four new distinct classes to choose from. Five different maps. Upgrade your stats through off-battle enhancements. Escape aboard Lao … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KUNKUN Defender 2.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    STORY:Player controls lonely warrior character in this first person shooter with various enviroments. Player mission is to find pentagrams in 6 different levels. Finding pentagram finish levels and gives steam achievements. There are several different and dangerous enemies like slow Crawler monster, fast flying insects and most deathly bloody monster who has lot of power and they are also very fas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Way To Hell.

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  48. About Breeding Grounds is an old school style dungeon crawler. The goal is to progress through various rooms and eventually defeat the final boss, the source of all monsters. You must be quick however, as the miasma leaking from monsters will cause constant damage to your health. You will be able to play as a few different classes, each with their own set of bonuses and drawbacks. Features 4 he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breeding Grounds.

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  49. 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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  50. 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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