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Games like HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF | GMTK '25

Looking for games like HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF | GMTK '25? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Beluga Bus, BLAST! – Tiny Retro Space Shooter or Space 8 (PICO-8).

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  1. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Beluga Bus UNDERWATER - BUS - BLOSSOM  Description Beluga Bus is a game where you're a beluga whale driving fish around different bus stops. Don't make them wait too long, or they'll get impatient and storm off! And don't bother staying on the road--you're underwater, after all! An entry to the November '25 Three Thing Game jam. Go check out the other submissions! Game Mechanics Each day, fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beluga Bus.

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  2. About the Game BLAST! is a small HTML5 space shooter I made as a portfolio project. You control a tiny ship in an endless starfield, dodging asteroids and enemy fire while upgrading your weapons and shield. It’s meant to feel like a little arcade cabinet: simple controls, readable patterns, a couple of bosses, and a persistent high score you can chase. Runs in the browser (desktop ) – no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLAST! – Tiny Retro Space Shooter.

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  3. Space Shooter (PICO-8) My first PICO-8 game, created in the week leading up to the  Pioneer Valley Game Developers Pico Jam 2025! Experience a classic space delivery roguelike where you'll transport tech packages across dangerous sectors, earn credits, and upgrade your ship to survive increasingly hostile space. Features Mission-based gameplay loop: Accept delivery contracts, navigate hazards… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space 8 (PICO-8).

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  4. Welcome to our game, IronFlower, a poetic neo-retro platformer. In a world abandoned by humans who created robots to fulfill their every need, you play as Happy, a plant that has taken control of a robot. Your goal is to escape and find a peaceful place where you can grow. All this while evading robots that want to cut you down and toxic clouds that seek to poison you. ---------------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Flower.

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  5. Welcome Glassassin, to your doom! Play as the Glassassin, an elite mercenary that must survive 5 waves of golem enemies sent by his eternal nemesis the Termineralatore, in this game-jam entry inspired by Vampire Survivors! Prove to that rock-headed bad guy that glass may be brittle, but it's stronger than it looks - this assassin is not to be taken for granite! - - - - - Controls: Q - Prime your w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Glassassin: A Broken Tale.

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  6. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A sci-fi horror top-down shooter with a retro aesthetic - where enemies' hit points can go below zero, turning them into terrifying Glitches.  Game Jam submission for BYOG jam 2022 Theme: "It's not supposed to do that" CAN YOU SURVIVE THE OVERLOAD OF GLITCHING FROG ALIENS? Feedback, Rates, and Comments most welcome! Use Full-screen (click the button at the bottom right corner of the game embed wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Overload.

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  7. Welcome to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet! Quick Summary: Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet is a top-down shooter with random spell attacks depending on what your spell dice roll every few seconds. Eat more food to gain more dice. Imagine this like a simplified Vampire Survivors with constant random rotating attacks. Made for GMTK Jam 2022 "Roll of the Dice". Mild Violence Warning - Contains bones and lots o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet.

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  8. On the outer edge of the Kingdom of Arete, four paths converge at Blackout Tavern: a cunning thief, a quixotic knight, a fiery martial artist, and a noble-born mage. Will their stories reveal the secrets of the legendary Aletheian Ring? Or will the heroes' foibles and biases keep the truth from their grasp? Is there, perhaps, something more important than truth alone? Default Controls Below are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUH BA BAM!.

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  9. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Buy the game on Steam! 4th Place Winner of Mini Jam 118! Overview V-Hunter Puzzler Dx is a grid turn-based action puzzler game where you need to slay all the monsters in a level to progress. Each monster has different attack and movement patterns to do its best to stop V-Hunter. Help V-Hunter rid the world of monsters and vampires! Controls Use the arrow keys or WASD to move V-Hunter.  Press … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to V-Hunter Puzzler Dx.

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  10. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Blending together traditional RPG systems, tycoon mechanics, and a fantasy overworld. You will manage a team of Heroes, Crafters and Own Castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Merchant.

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  11. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Monsterlands is an exciting rogue-like survival game. Fight against the monsters and try to survive by upgrading your weapons and items. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsterlands.

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  12. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 27 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 1 reviews

    Wizodd is a dungeon crawler roguelike game where you find various equipment and upgrades while encountering dangerous monsters and bosses to advance down to the lower floors. This game is easy to play and simple to get the mechanics, all you do is find monsters and make them explode in different ways, and as you improve on Wizodd, you get to be stronger, dodge the various traps and clear levels m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizodd.

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  13. Become the world's best toymaker in 12 unique minigames! You are Randolph, Rudolph's lesser known brother who got stuck at the assembly line due to his superbly unshiny snout. However, there's still one chance left for Randolph to go down in history: climbing the corporate ladder!  To become the next CEO of the north pole, Randolph must venture through various factories and prove his toymaking s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EGaDS! Mega Micro Jam 2025.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    That Time I Got Lost in the Snow and Had to Serve Ancient Deities to Survive the Cold Game about a B1Tter storm and Old Gods created for B1T 3 GAME JAM Premise: BiFrost is a narrative survival/exploration roguelike game where your MAIN enemy is your falling Temperature. Face the snow and cold of the mysterious Valley where powers of old keep their everlasting watch over souls unlucky enough to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BiFrost : That Time I Got Lost in the Snow and Had to Serve Ancient Deities to Survive the Cold.

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  15. Alone.  Lost.  Cursed. You wake near a quaint little town full of happy people living normal existences.  They are completely unaware that you are a tormented vampire, forced to feed on their lives or let your own end. Explore an infinite world full of yummy townsfolk, limited only by your constant hunger.  If people see you killing their friends, they'll panic and call for the guards, but each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Instinct.

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  16. Help the Sisyphus, the cursed mythology king! "Ascent from the Depths" is a puzzle/platformer game in which you will have to push a bolder to the summit of the mountain.  This video game is based on the famous Greek/Roman Myth of Sisyphus. He angered the gods by tricking them and trying to escape death. As punishment, he was sentenced to push a boulder up a mountain in hell. But every time he g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascent from the Depths.

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  17. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Slimecide (Demo) Slimecide is a pixel action game where you play as a colonist who landed on a hostile planet inhabited by aggressive slimes. Each defeated slime leaves behind a rare and valuable resource — a slime soul. Venture out on dangerous expeditions, fight off waves of enemies, and ensure your colony’s survival. This game is completely free. However, your feedback is invaluable! Please t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slimecide (Demo).

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About It's the blood moon! Time to take over the world... or it would be if every other half baked necromancer and vampire wasn't trying the same thing. Capture buildings and locations full of bits and bobs you can use to build your army, and conquer all! Made in 1 month for the "Games for Blind Gamers" game jam! So should be fully blind accessible. There is a tutorial in game, and instruction… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necromancer Nonsense.

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  19. (post game jam version is up!)They say there is a section of the forest where no trees grow. The ground is choked with thorns, allowing no life to thrive; yet here lives a singular rose. This vampiric flower has been preying upon those who enter its domain, feasting on their blood. You, a priest who had been soaked in holy water before this excursion, have entered the garden of thorns to vanquis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden of Thorns.

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  20. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Help Hr. B! Controls Arrow keys to move around. [Z]/[M] to confirm or brake. [P] to pause the game.Player 2: ESDF to move around. [Q]/[W] to brake.(QWERTY keyboard) How to play Survive for 100 seconds to win! It might be fun to go in blind and figure out how the game works yourself, but if you'd rather not here's how everything works: ====== Hr. B ====== You play as Hr. B. He is vulnerable … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hr. B.

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  21. This game was created as a final project for Game Development I at Arizona State University. The dungeons and forests of Manic Mage are not for the faint of heart, you need to use your spells to keep on fighting. You need to escape this horrid place, by scavenging your way out.  In Magic Mage, you play as one of 3 mages to progress through the dungeon fighting powerful enemies as you go. Elimina… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manic Mage.

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  22. Disix Adventure: The Revenge of RNGesus is a 2d top-down-ish dungeon-crawling, action shooting adventure, where your only weapons are a pair of dice. Developed by a single person in 48h for the GMTK Jam- all assets: music, sfx, sprites, tileset were created from scratch during the Jam using free tools.You only inflict damage based on the number your dice fall on AND at the same time, you hit your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disix Adventure: The Revenge of RNGesus.

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  23. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Alrighty workers! It looks like someone has been illegally dumping on my island. Not Cool Dude. Workers your task is to clean up this mess. If you fail to complete your tasks. Then you have to go on the dock of firing. You must run, slide, jump, collect, defend and destroy whatever those creatures are. Use the trash around the map to create your arsenal of weapons to defend yourself.  --- CON… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Trash Island.

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  24. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome to the Carnival!  As you might have heard, this game will see you play through a mysterious figure's journey into a dark, monster-ridden corner of the Renaissance period, in the Italian city of Venice.  Your journey will weave through horror and comedy, as you meet blood-soaked Masks come alive for the Carnival to make merry and feast on the flesh of humans. Your flesh, too, if you're not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Dance of the Masks.

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  25. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    About the team: Our team is composed of four university students with moderate to no previous game development experience. Winter MelonJam 2023 is the first game jam that any of us have participated in! We all share an interest in coding, art, and video games. We decided to participate in a game jam together to learn and develop the skills needed to start developing games of our own. Team members… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nepguin.

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  26. Hero's Revenge 2D Topdown roguelite arena shooter Source code: https://github.com/melisekm/HerosRevenge22.10.2022 - 18.12.2022 Overview Genre Roguelite Arena Shooter Single Player RPG Setting Fantasy Medieval castle like Camera 2D Top Down Follows player int he center of the screen Controls WASD – Moving, 1,2 – Ability selection, R - UltimateMouse – Aiming and shooting Features Cast abilities… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero's Revenge.

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  27. HOGuru Presents: The House With Too Many Zombies In It is a new action game from the writer of hit horror film COME TRUE! Set during a zombie apocalypse, it tells the story of Crash Bromwell, who has been chosen by god to save the world - unfortunately, he was not also told HOW to do that. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The house with too many zombies in it.

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  28. Description:Scythe Story features a world in which mushrooms with dark magic have descended the once peaceful kingdom into chaos. In this single-player 2D roguelike game, you play as Circe as she fights off hordes of monsters, collects coins to upgrade her abilities, and rids the world of the corruptive force.Circe is blessed with several magical abilities for her use. Her first gift is her Scythe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ScytheStory.

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  29. You are a lone fighter who was thrown into the jungle. Defeat pirates, smugglers and bandits, get out of the dangerous jungle alive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Fighter.

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  30. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Mage Tower Massacre is a top down arcade survival shooter where you play as a pissed off wizard summoning extra-dimensional ordnance to fend off some felonious fellas. WISHLIST NOW ON STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3625340/Mage_Tower_Massacre/ This version is equivalent to the Steam Demo.There are several ranks and post-game text depending on how high of a score you can achieve. Are y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage Tower Massacre.

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  31. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Survivors but fast. Unrelaxing Quacks is not a waiting simulator, it's a fast paced game where you're thrown into the action from the first few seconds. If you kill enemies fast they will spawn faster. Once you get past the tutorial and holy duck and play on real difficulty with corruption enabled, every levelup makes the game more difficult. Every weapon and upgrade you choose scales things furth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unrelaxing Quacks.

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  32. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Cascade Tactics is a tactical RPG and a spiritual successor to Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre. Improve your team and progress through a series of turn-based battles on an isometric grid. Interactive Gameplay - Stop opponents from committing actions, push characters into or away from harm, change the target of opponent's actions! Interesting Abilities that Redefine the Tactical RPG - Tele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cascade Tactics.

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  33. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A fantasy story full of magic and intrigue that will transport you to a different time and place. Ranger Quest is a 2D top down adventure game that combines exploration with the puzzle aspects of a maze. A modern game that incorporates pixel art to create the nostalgia of an 80’s era top down adventure game. No adventure would be complete without doors to open and rooms to explore. Navigate th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ranger Quest: The Adventure Begins.

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  34. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Skull Rogue is an RPG in the classic rogue-like style. You have to pump your ordinary skeleton to an incredible level from scratch. Discover the world of eternal battles and endless leveling of the character. The further you advance, the harder and more unique your enemies become. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skull Rogue.

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  35. Dragon Orb has been stolen from Asgard. Valkyrie has been sent down to Midgard to retrieve the lost treasure. The goddess must not only overcome fierce monsters, but also to face a dark conspiracy that will affect all of nine realms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valkyrie: Journey To Midgard.

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  36. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Songs of Skydale is an action RPG game with charming pixel art. Explore the Kingdom of Skydale, make quests, level up your character and fight against various enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Skydale.

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  37. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Rodent Warriors is an epic 2D action rpg / idle / indie / retro game... about rodents! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rodent Warriors.

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  38. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Hunter DX.

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  39. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    This is the Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1283810/Solenars_Edge_II_Aurora_of_The_Sevent... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1371350/Solenars_Edge_II_Champions/ Please check out the Steam store page for guides, tips and extra help. Solenars Edge II: Aurora of The Seventh Dawn is the sequel to Solenars Edge Rebirth and takes place three years after the events of Solenars Edg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solenars Edge II: Aurora of The Seventh Dawn.

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  40. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    86% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Killer Chambers is an action-platformer/memory-game hybrid. You must survive in small rooms filled with traps until one turn of the hourglass. Even if you're hit only once you die! Nothing is left to chance, every trap pattern is made to be challenging yet fun to solve. The player must arm himself with quick reflexes and good (muscle) memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Chambers.

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  41. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Ancient mysteries meet fun action! New epic platformer with splendid visuals, classy effects and breath-taking action.  Become the King of the Ancient Greek city and help the Oracle that was robbed of its power of clairvoyance, to regain it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oracle Trials.

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  42. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Gazzel is the bravest warrior of the armies of Pharaoh. So tired of war, he decides to finish a life full of struggle and death. But Pharaoh, furious with the decision of leaving by his best warrior, kidnaps his beloved Salama and orders to be imprisoned behind the Asorom door. Asorom's door is sealed with the five sacred locks. To open it, Gazzel must gather the five magical jewels. Once all the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    You play the psychotic A.I. of a warship lost in space which tries to come back to Earth. Build your spaceship from scratch. Load it with weapons. And use your creation to destroy waves of innocent aliens throughout numerous levels. Loot their carcasses, extend your ship and jump to the next sector for more action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psycho Starship Rampage.

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  44. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    68% User Score Based on 164 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Wallachia is an insane action platformer depicting a world of ferocious fights. With spears arrows or sword in hand, your survival depends on your ability to fight. Trust no one, embody the princess, enter a deadly journey to claim your kingdom back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wallachia: Reign of Dracula.

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  45. Moshcave is a action roguelite game with infinite and procedurally generated dungeons, where enemies gets progressively stronger as you advance into the caves. Help Murphy by powering him up to get to the lowest floor possible of the Cave of Dr. Mosh! Main features: > Infinite, procedurally generated dungeons; > Powerups; > Different hats, weapons and pets with various stats; … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moshcave.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Idle Hero is an idle clicker game with enormous amount of game mechanics. Fight against various monsters, buy upgrades and weapons, hire companions and let's see how far will you proceed! This is a reference game in its genre. No endless walkthrough and unreachable goals. Everything is completable with guaranteed fun, pleasure and challenging but fair tasks.GameplaySimple but addictive idle click… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Hero.

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  47. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to hell! Your suffering will commence in a moment... You have been eternally damned to keep the Insatiable Devil alive by feeding him the blood of the wicked as they descend into hell. FEATURES: • ARCADE STYLE ACTION • INSPIRED BY CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM AND DANTE'S INFERNO • LO-FI RETRO INSPIRED AESTHETIC • "TATE" MODE GAMEPLAY (VERTICAL/PORTRAIT) • ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Devour Alive.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Mambo Wave — a 2D Platform Shooter which takes place somewhere in Spain in the 90's. Your mission is simple: to advance behind enemy lines, destroying them all with the help of a cool and varied arsenal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mambo Wave.

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  49. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    62% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    SuperTotalCarnage! is a fast-paced time survival game where you face endless enemies! It is our brand new take on the new and popular auto-shooter genre. Inspired by great classics like Vampire Survivors and Binding Of Isaac, STC! will surprise you with thousand of enemies, destructible environments and huge bosses! Slay never-ending legions of monsters while running in circles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuperTotalCarnage!.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    79% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    You are Alan 'The Bear' Westmoreland, Marine Corps sergeant. The trouble starts on a deadly Viet Cong raid. Here the jungle is your battleground. Your mission, survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nam.

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