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Games like Homo Ludens

Looking for games like Homo Ludens? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ball Torment, Freaky Clown: Town Mystery or Ringbound.

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  1. In "Ball Torment," you steer NekoChan, the waifu you never wanted but now need, through a relentless barrage of balls on ramps. If this simple task overwhelms you, you're not cut out to be called a gamer - you're just an onlooker. If you can't dominate this game, you might as well log off your Steam account for good because real gamers don't just play Ball Torment, they master it. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ball Torment.

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  2. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    66% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Can you solve the evil mystery of this town and face the freaky clown and his horrors alone? Take on this horror adventure and play and discover the evil plans of the clown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freaky Clown: Town Mystery.

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

    DefendDefend the circle from squares. UpgradeCollect squares to get upgrades and unlock new mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ringbound.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    "Figure it Out!" is a puzzle and deduction game where you will have to take a series of figures from one point to another. Finding out how the elements that make up the levels work is part of the experience. Figure it Out! is: Free Minimalistic Relaxing Zen A 2-3 hour experience Our first game (cooked with a lot of love) ^^ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figure it Out!.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Step into the tangled mind of a dementia patient as he visits the house of his late grandpa, who also suffered from the ethereal embrace of dementia. Witness your perception warp, gravity surrender its grasp and the very essence of space and time tumble into a puzzling dance as your advancing dementia twists your reality into the unfamiliar. Pre-Dementia Play through 6 levels and acquaint yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Andarin Weppes: Pre-Dementia.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 253 reviews

    Mister Furry: Hot Muscles is unique furry horror with a deep plot, a lot of Muscular Mister Furries, Great Sound Effects and a Creepy Atmosphere of Muscular Furry Dungeon This is the CENSORED Version You are Playing the Game Mister Furry and you Dislike It, Anger and Swear at it, when Suddenly the Muscular Mister Furries Come to your Apartment, Punish You, Put You in a Cage and Send You to Their… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mister Furry: Hot Muscles.

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  7. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 209 reviews

    Yee ha! The cats are hiding all over this western town! Can you find the all? Some cats are more hidden than others. Some rest on the rooftops, others inside buildings, while others in plain view. Keep an eye out for the hidden wanted posters, maybe the cat outlaws are lurking nearby! KEY FEATURES 100 Hidden cats 5 Hidden cat outlaws 5 Hidden wanted posters 10 Hints ️Hand-Drawn western town A l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Search In The Wild West.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Damnosaur is a chaotic arcade shooter that combines colourful anime with the Dino-apocalypse! Fight alone, or with a friend to take down these monstrous dinosaurs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAMNOSAUR.

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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    In Black Baby you play as Black Baby, trying to escape the catacombs while avoiding the hulking behemoths If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Baby.

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

    "Sound Shift is a VJ style music visualiser mixed with a simple arcade shooter. Shoot targets to earn credits which can be spent to unlock new videos and FX. Music is streamed directly from your computer's audio output, so you can use sound from any source including on-line streaming services." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sound Shift.

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  13. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    50% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    KryptCrawler brings classic first person, grid based Dungeon Crawler gameplay to Virtual Reality. Descend into the unknown and explore the perilous depth of the sinister tombs and crypts you are thrown into, armed with nothing but a map and your wits. Find powerful weapons and wield mighty artifacts to fight off the undead remains of the warriors who have come here before you. Defend yourself aga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KryptCrawler.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    A survival stealth role-playing simulator where you experience the life of a rat in a suburban neighborhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rat Simulator.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 533 reviews

    Shepherd of Light is a student made game where you control a young shepherd who loses his sheep, and must brave a wolf-infested forest to get them to safety. Rescue sheep with different special abilities and direct them to solve environmental puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shepherd of Light.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 2,122 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 1 reviews

    With boots of speed on your feet, an infinite supply of bullets for your semi-automatic and the ability to jump over twice your own height, you're well equipped to go up against any enemy on your quest to reach Lovely Planet! Balance between jumping around dodging bullets and taking aim for a better shot at your enemies, don't waste time camping at cover spots and waiting for enemies to pop out - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovely Planet.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Awake is an isometric puzzle game about a young girl named Aya who is suffering from insomnia. Aya must navigate various obstacles in her path as she moves between different planes of consciousness. Join Aya on her journey to explore the depths of her dreamscape and uncover the root of her anxiety. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awake.

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  18. Story Mode: Upon waking in the eerie, fog-enshrouded universe of Silent Siren, Dex Mercer finds himself holding a mysterious radio, guided to mysterious buttons around the world by an familiar friend, named Larse. With no memory of how he arrived, Dex is on a quest to uncover the chilling mysteries of the town and face the haunting truths of his past, all while the spectral voice of his wife. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunt N Seek: Silent Siren.

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  19. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    49% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Lost in the abyssal depths of limbo, you are a tortured soul who is trapped between life and death, stuck in a dungeon whose puzzles will test you as you strive to go into the afterlife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suicide Adventures.

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  20. K3LVN is a sci-fi action platformer where the player is a creature who’s been experimented on and is trying to escape the space station lab where they’re being kept. K3LVN is able to change their state of matter to alter their behavior. The three states usable are the Gel state which is the default bipedal state, the Liquid state which makes K3LVN smaller and grants the ability to climb on certain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to K3LVN.

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  21. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A cartographer on a mission to chart routes to the first extra-galactic human colony discovers more than they intended to about the universe. While keyboard and mouse are supported, the intended experience is with a controller. This is a short, experimental top-down 2D action-adventure through space with cosmic horror inspirations. As the captain of a refurbished exploration vessel, you won't … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony Cephea.

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  22. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A Not Troll Game, a pakour jump and run game where you are constantly being trolled. But, I warn you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A NOT Troll Game.

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

    Dimetrosaur 2 is a sequel to Dimetrosaur that expands on retro and adventure games from the past. Characters come back in this exciting new dinosaur stealth action horror game. Top down stealth action game, look out for dinosaurs and enemy soldiers. 8 direction shooting puzzling stealth map layouts If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimetrosaur 2.

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  24. Overview: Number Fields is a strategic puzzle game where your goal is to uncover all tiles on the grid without triggering hidden bombs. Use logical deduction and visual cues to navigate the fields, uncover treasures, and mark suspected bomb locations with flags. Perfect for fans of classic puzzle games who enjoy a mix of strategy and luck, this game was designed to keep you fully engaged during lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Number Fields.

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  25. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The Devil’s Strait is no place for the faint of heart, but there’s something inside that’s worth everything. You are Thomas Sencher, a simple man with a simple goal: to find your wife, Ruth, who has been missing for 10 years.  You ventured into the Devil’s Strait armed with nothing but your devotion to Ruth, an old boat, and a harpoon gun. With the captain guiding you, your search begins. Experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrouded Depths.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Moroi is set within the Cosmic Engine, a personalized hellscape designed to distort any semblance of normalcy. Truth is an illusion, paranoia is constant, and your humanity is an oddity. You awake to find yourself a prisoner within a living nightmare. Your name, your past: gone, but not the record of your misdeeds. Your crimes: beyond comprehension. Your conviction: incontestable. Your sentence: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moroi.

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    17%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    24% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Obscula is a first-person psychological horror game that drags players into the depths of the mind, blending psychological terror with an oppressive atmosphere. Forgotten memories, distorted realities, and an overwhelming sense of dread lurk in every shadow. As you search for the truth, you must face the horrors that hide within the walls of this forsaken place. Story:You were once a servant in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscula.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    82% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Rip Current is a horror game set in a cryptic research facility where genetic experiments, in a bid to strengthen aquatic ecosystems, have spiraled out of control. Navigate flooded corridors, uncover the fate of the scientists, and survive the prehistoric apex predators stalking the depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rip Current.

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  29. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The player starts the game near a pile of objects. You need to take the object with the left mouse button. Player need to carry this object around the location and find where to put it. The faster the player does this, the more points he gets. The player's task is to put all the objects in place to win. The game is a puzzle from the first person. In which the game is controlled by the character… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D PUZZLE - Dark Fantasy.

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  30. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Secret Paws - Cozy Offices is a game where you need to find all the hidden cats in the offices. Open furniture, move objects, and uncover all the hiding spots. Are you ready to become the master at finding cats? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Paws: Cozy Offices.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 342 reviews

    Join the cutest adventure in the New Year Location, full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of New Yearlocations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 New Year Cats.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    It's all about adventure! A complete collection of cliff climbing, gunfights, zombies, freediving, mystery dungeons, mystery traps, ziplines and roller coasters! ALL IN ONE AD VENTURE An unforgiving, hardcore first-person fantasy dungeon VR adventure. Unfathomable fortunes await those brave and foolish who dare to delve into the desolate depths of the ancient citadel. Use your courage, wit, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL IN ONE ADVENTURE VR.

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  33. 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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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    “It’s simple enough to make the puppets move–that’s not what makes them special. You see, when children watch our shows, they believe what they’re seeing is real. To them, the puppets are alive.” Journey through a distorted puppet theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. Take the stage as Viviette—a music box ballerina who's mysteriously free from the puppet master's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasmagorie.

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  35. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Game Description Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest is an exciting 2.5D platformer and adventure Metroidvania that takes you on a journey through mysterious worlds filled with puzzles to solve and treacherous monsters to defeat. The game offers a rich story set in a dark fantasy universe where every decision you make can lead to one of multiple endings (Multiple Endings).Key Features • M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    KnightLight is a 2D puzzle platformer where you light your own way through the darkness. You play as the Light, exploring a seemingly abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have some magical properties. Suit up, using the powers of the suit to channel your own light magic to see what (or who) else this strange and beautiful place is hiding. Use the suit to protect y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KnightLight.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    Local Co-op requires a gamepad controller for both players. Online Co-op supports mouse and keyboard. Psychological narrative - After a mass-scale destruction of all artificial intelligence, a scrapped robot and soul form an unexpected friendship. After a mysterious train knocks them out, they wake up in a world shaped by their own thoughts. Will they be able to cooperate and escape this dark real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonder.

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  38. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    You are traveling alone - just you, your broken car, the fog and the dull countryside. You are tired and you take a break in a small family hotel. You're engulfed in silence - you sit and wait like you always did - it's just you and the night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You and the Night.

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  39. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Geometry Survivor is a rogue-lite auto shooter where you must survive for 20 minutes. Fight against waves of geometry ships, defeat their formations and survive the grid world. FEATURES One hand gameplay: Use just one hand to control the direction of your ship Auto-Shooter: Your weapons fire automatically, letting you concentrate on staying alive Weapons: Each run allows you to get a unique… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Survivor.

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  40. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Welcome to Memory Lost, a thrilling cyberpunk-style third-person shooter with an overhead view. In this exciting game, you will take a deep dive into the depths of Detraxis, a dystopian metropolis full of technological miracles and cruel corporate battles. You'll fight for your freedom and destiny as a neural network created by the RedSky Corporation. You will use the unique ability to shift yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory Lost.

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  41. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,266 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

    The Station is a first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station sent to study a sentient alien civilization. Assuming the role of a recon specialist, players must unravel a mystery which will decide the fate of two civilizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Station.

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  42. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Mouse Abilites: Normal Mode: Eat all apples and reach the goal before time runs out to advance to the next level.Classic Mode: Classic snake gameplay. Grow as long as you can without crashing.Arena Mode: Online Multiplayer. Last snake alive wins! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ziggy's Labyrinth.

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    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    SOLVE RIDDLESPrepare yourself to face challenging riddles scattered throughout the hospital. Solve these intriguing puzzles to progress further, uncovering new secrets and seeking an escape from this grim trap. EXPLORE THE DARK HALLWAYS OF THE HOSPITALImmerse yourself in the eerie depths of the abandoned hospital and explore its dark corridors. Surrounded by an ominous atmosphere, where silence i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Day.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    Exanimum: The Silent Call - It is a first-person indie psychological horror game. The terrifying and bizzare events that happened to Jason and his daughter Jessica on the road to Greenfield town are dragging them into this eerie adventure, leading them into an unknown world. As Jason and Jessica venture deeper into the depths of the forest, an unsettling silence envelops their surroundings, the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exanimum: The Silent Call.

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  45. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 227 reviews

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undercroft Warriors.

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  46. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    98% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    A thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank! Try out the Demo! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos with the free demo of Int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Sentinel.

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  47. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 62,619 reviews

    a short, fully-voiced 3d puzzler (somewhat reminiscent of the original Portal) that errs on the side of lighthearted bantering, all while giving you enough space to solve the puzzles on your own. it is rendered through a late-90's / early 00's visual aesthetic in an attempt to trigger latent nostalgia for 3d gaming in its adolescence. do enjoy!this was my first whirl with Unreal, and it worked out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a Place of Much Learning.

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  48. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Ordon's armies have invaded Hailstone and are plundering their resources. Become Andara, the tyrant's daughter, in this frenetic third-person shooter. Engage enemy weak points and move fast in a brief yet intense single-player campaign. Rise for rebellion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANDARA: RISE FOR REBELLION.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    "Is it a platformer? ...a board game? ...a casual game? ...what the...!? What even IS this game!?"  Welcome to Platboarder, a niche game that doesn't just revel in its own identity crisis, it waltzes right into it wearing mismatched socks! This is what happens when your childhood board game meets a retro platformer from the 1990s! Rolling the dice isn't just a way to move, it's a way of life. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platboarder.

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