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Games like How not to be a Hero

Games like How not to be a Hero

Games like How not to be a Hero

Looking for games like How not to be a Hero? Here are top platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Virtue's Heaven, Project Starcrash or Birb.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Virtue’s Heaven is an expressive, 2D action adventure. Explore a world that has been stuck in an endless day for as long as anyone can remember, free your friends from prison and gain enough Zeal to end the Age of Reason. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtue's Heaven.

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  2. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    When scientists create a portal into space, a race of robotic aliens seek to use it to invade earth. The fate of the planet lies in the super-sized hands of a lone android, who must journey out into space and take down each of the alien motherships. Project Starcrash is a side-scrolling action platformer that consists of two gameplay modes: Space Battles, where you fight off incoming alien inva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Starcrash.

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  3. Our Social! Birb on Twitter Description You’re Birb! A fledgling lil’ birdy who is exploring the world to find their very own song. Navigate the levels and dodge obstacles while collecting notes along the way. When you have found your song, return to your nest and family to sing your Birb song! We wanted to combine a cute game with a peaceful, meditation-like experience to help focus and calm the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birb.

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  4. Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

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  5. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Please note: Make sure to click fullscreen, in the bottom right corner of the game window! The game is set to 1920x1080. The Slimes Return is a pixel 2D side scrolling, precise platformer, in which the player must utilize the variety of movement mechanics to explore and evade traps throughout the map.  Every 100 years, a hero is selected to venture forth into the caves to slay The Prime Slim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slime's Return.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Shadow Brawlers is a local party game in which players control cute, agile ninjas that hide in the shadows. Surprise your opponents by appearing suddenly from the background; attack and disappear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Brawlers.

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  7. Overview Everlasting Guilt is a dungeon punk-themed game that takes place in the near future, where you play as a genetically enhanced soldier who received intense training with other soldiers under a corporation. Their main task was to retrieve the seals, that for centuries kept the peace among the humans and other mythical creatures after they’ve been broken and lost. 100 seals are required… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everlasting Guilt.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Accompany Kyō, a young apothecary, on his journey to repair a world shattered by mankind and uncover the origin of his newfound golden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kintsugi.

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  9. Battle an Evil Force in a Haunted Space CruiseA space cruise, The Princess of the Stars, from the Tsukuyomi Corporation, makes its journey from Earth to Mars full of passengers on board. Suddenly, a horde of bloodsuckers attacks the crew and the passengers. You don’t know what the fuck is going on. Come on! It’s fucking Christmas! It is a time of peace and love, a time to help others and open ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Night.

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  10. Blade Blazer is an urban-xianxia turn-based JRPG developed by SunglassCat Studio.The story takes place in a modern xianxia city called Swirl-wind City, where humans and Yao coexist peacefully, and the cultivation civilization has evolved for five hundred years. You will play as Lan Ying, a young Warrior from the White Ling Sect, and her mysterious partner Jade, a celestial being who can transform … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Blazer.

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  11. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    INFO In KINTSUGI you are projecting gold to bring life and repair a destroyed world inspired by the famous Japanese art of kintsugi. Find yourself in an environment that borrows certain elements from Japanese legends and folk tales, but remains entirely original.You are playing KYO, a young apothecary apprentice that suffered the same curse as its world around him but by his kind and healing acti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KINTSUGI.

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  12. About The Dyeing World A once-vibrant world has fallen into ruin. The World Tree, source of all life and color, has been corrupted, draining the land of its beauty, turning creatures feral, and casting a shadow over nature itself. You play as a fairy guardian, the last hope of a fading world, awakening after the fall to restore balance using the only thing left untainted: light and color. Story … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dyeing World.

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  13. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Shortlisted in The Rookies 2020 as a draft selection! “Hi! You’ve reached Planetary Pest Control, the industry leaders in alien infestation extermination! Unfortunately we can’t get to the phone right now, leave the job and your price on the machine and we’ll get back to you.“ Crashlanded on an uncharted planet, players wake up to find themselves surrounded by hordes of hostile aliens. With only e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Pest Control.

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  14. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Locally Sourced Anthology I: A Space Atlas is a collection of 8 experimental games, each developed by a different indie team, with each game focusing on a different If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locally Sourced Anthology I: A Space Atlas.

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  15. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    About Amor Ex Machina is a 3D stealth/puzzle game for PC in which you play as Gabriel, a robot with thoughts and emotions. Sneak, disable, and take over guards to make your way through a robot facility to save Gabriel's kidnapped partner.  Amor Ex Machina is a vertical slice project done over the course of eight weeks by seven game design students studying at Uppsala University. The game is taking… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amor Ex Machina.

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  16. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    44% User Score Based on 6 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 4 reviews

    Gematombe is an action-puzzle-vs-game where you can play one-on-one matches against your friends or the computer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gematombe.

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  17. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    GAME SUMMARY Live the ascension from human to demi-god. Use ancient powers to eliminate your enemies and restore peace to your realm. Hit demon monkeys with a stick (yes ! ). QamaQ is a game made during a student project at the school of Rubika Supinfogame, France. We were a team of 7 people, and we had to do a top-down 2d pixel-art game : We opted for an action/adventure one, with a great emphas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QamaQ.

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  18. For Aerolite is a fun and exciting 2D platformer where you explore Xedron’s mystical world through 100+ hand-crafted levels brimming with secrets. Meet vibrant characters, battle countless waves of fierce enemies, and conquer tricky challenges in a humorous, story-driven quest. With stunning 2D art and a beautiful soundtrack, every moment feels magical. Whether you’re platforming through deep fore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Aerolite.

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  19. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    A crew. A job. A plan. Toss those ingredients together, and you’ve got yourself a classic heist — but with a few twists. Your crew members are everyday citizens (from different countries in Africa) with pretty normal careers. The job is to liberate African artifacts from Western museums. And the plan? Well, that’s up to you to create. Africanfutur-heist Near the end of the 21st century, the polit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relooted.

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  20. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Yarn Guardians is a 2D action-adventure that combines elements of shoot'em up games and the open level structure of Metroidvania games with twin-stick shooter controls. Help Rudy and his friends to restore the balance in a fragmented world:Rudy's peaceful life changes abruptly when his home is wrecked by carrot wielding bunnies. He embarks on a journey unaware that he is following in the footstep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yarn Guardians.

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  21. View Game
    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Hunt superheroes, steal their powers, save the world. Team up with friends to battle evil, mutated superhero bosses and their army of twisted henchmen. Level up your characters Choose from a cast of characters with their own unique look and playstyle. Permanently customize your character's skill tree as you gain levels to gain the edge in future attempts. Dynamically configured missions Fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superior.

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  22. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    In this visual novel, you play as Leily Stirner, the Pirate Princess! Mandated by a mysterious mission's sponsor, she must infiltrate a memorial to steal an orb capable of controlling nature: the Ecosphere! But beware: each decision will impact the progress of your mission... Will you manage to steal the precious loot? This free prologue (about twenty minutes of gameplay) will be the opportu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecosphere - Prologue.

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  23. 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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  24. 关于我们We are a development team from Chengdu, China. We call it fearless studio (in honor of our predecessors' fearlessness). We have been focusing on the development of war chess games. 小提示游戏中很多地方有"长按"功能,比如剧情对话的时候"长按左键"可以加速对话,人物,技能,装备界面"长按左键"可以查看详细信息.. About the Game Introduction to the game The plot of this work is very rich. In the plot, it is planned to develop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Three Kingdoms.

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  25. Let There Be Istanbul is a hand-drawn slapstick beat-’em-up following a father-daughter duo on a wild journey toward Istanbul, featuring snappy tag-team combat, authentic cultural references, and plenty of cats to pet. Fight through bustling Turkish streets, recover with some Döner and Ayran, overcome epic food bosses, and interact with eccentric locals. The adventure is full of joy and humor, yet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let There Be Istanbul.

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  26. Humans first knew the era of survival. Then they knew the era of work. Now they live in the era of leisure. Machines have surpassed human labour not only in strength, but in precision, intellect, and creativity. People now define themselves by what they consume, not what they create. The Last Night immerses you in the everyday life of Charlie, a young man struggling to adapt to this hypermoder… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Night.

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  27. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Project Valence is a 2D shooter platformer game where you're infiltrating a mutant animal research lab. Advance further down the laboratory, and neutralize multiple mutants along the way with different weapons you can purchase by defeating mutants. Gameplay Shoot down the mutant animals and beat the two-level bosses. Along the way, you will explore the lab, gain coins, encounter weapon vending m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Valence.

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  28. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Deputinization is run and gun action game focused on boss battles. Step into the world of Deputinization, a fast-paced pixel art game filled with epic boss battles and challenging levels. With its tight controls and fluid animations, this game will test your skills and keep you on the edge of your seat. As the hero of Ukraine, you must face off against the evil occupant and their minions in inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deputinization.

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  29. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Play the curious little lizard Moku in this 2D side-scrolling adventure! Your home is threatened to be destroyed by an evil and very hungry monstrosity ... or is it? Use your grappling hook-like tongue to swing through the canopy of the forest and find out what it is all about! "Moku and the feeding frenzy" is a 3rd semester project by students at S4G School for Games in Berlin. Find out more abo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moku and the feeding Frenzy.

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  30. Looking for a beautiful environment to explore? Cute robot friends? How about creative brain teasing puzzles? The OASYS has been long dead, but now one robot has awakened. Alone, T1M must find a way to restore life to his home and friends using his unique ability of material assimilation to solve problems and traverse the OASYS. But T1M’s not alone when he has you! Help him save his friends and di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OASYS.

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  31. This Game was created in 2023 in a timeframe of 8 Weeks by students of Games Academy. About the Game Electrify them, burn them, impale them and shoot them - demons must be fought no matter how you do it in this dark fantasy action strategy game by Elevenexus. As a powerful demon hunter with deadly crossbows, tower and traps at hand, defend the Nexus against a rampaging herd of demonic foes cons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathstring Nightfall.

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  32. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Embody Robyn, a rebel bard willing to take down the king’s reign of terror and oppression. With the help of her companions, fight the royal guard in intense musical battles, where unity is strength. Unleash the revolutionary punk that lies within you!  ⚠️A CONTROLLER IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PLAY⚠️ _____________________ Genre : JRPG Plateform : Windows Engine : Unity 2021Controls : Controller on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fowler.

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  33. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Steampunk Abyss is Rougelite with procedurally generated levels. The goal: Make it to the surface. Blast your way through the automatons that have kept the citizens of the underground city, Duc Pointe, trapped below the surface. Steampunk Abyss is at its heart a game about designing crazy weapons, modding them each run using our Byte system to take them to the next level. Its about designing  abil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steampunk Abyss.

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  34. I wanted to make a game, so I did it. This game is a 2D horizontal board action game In the mainline mode, you can fight and win with different bosses to experience different cheery battles, You can choose the most simple means of attack to defeat the powerful enemy, or you can choose different skills in the game to win a magnificent victory, At the same time, you can als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Punch.

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  35. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About The Game “Call of Spirits” takes you on an adventure through a magical world of floating islands, whimsical creatures and exciting puzzles. In this 3D Puzzle-Platformer you have the ability to record your actions and jump back and forth between two dimensions to progress. Honors & Awards Our game won 3rd place at the "Ubisoft Game Together 2023" Contest. The Game Together is a competiti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Spirits.

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  36. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    ArtFormer is a story-driven cinematic platformer with RPG elements. This Indie game project consists of four challenging story chapters each with a unique hero, different gameplay, and original art style based on existing fragments of human history: Cave paintings, Egyptian papyrus, Greek pottery, and Roman mosaic. The characters and stories seen through the eyes of ancient artists from different… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ArtFormer: Ancient Stories.

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  37. This game is NUTZ! Get ready to dive into an action-packed 2D platformer that pits a group of feisty nuts against a sinister rodent gang! Embark on this nutty adventure where you’ll control our courageous nut heroes, each with their unique abilities, as they navigate treacherous levels and take on massive rodent bosses!! Can you help the Nutz squad restore balance and enact their revenge on the e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nutz Revenge.

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  38. View Game
    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    97% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    **A student team project designed to deliver a ~10 minute experience. Rage Quit is a first-person action game set in a liminal office tower trapped in the 90s. You’re the last human left, surrounded by robotic coworkers mimicking office life, gossiping, typing on outdated keyboards, all with eerie, too-perfect precision. Your world is this office, and it's begging to be destroyed, so grab your sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rage Quit.

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    Narcalid is a cooperative enlightenment journey emphasizing peaceful exploration that teaches real-life meditation skills as you decipher cryptic messages from the past. Immerse yourself in the beautiful and broken remains of once great civilizations, but stay aware… the Narcalid is a powerful threat that should not be underestimated! From the ancient texts that move along the narrative to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcalid.

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  40. View Game
    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 526 reviews

    Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you be the vaccine to save dog-kind from extinction or will DocX have to return to the drawing board? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BioGun.

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  41. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    90% User Score Based on 549 reviews

    Add Potions: A Curious Tale to your wishlist!Use your wits to strategize conflict resolution that goes beyond pure combat-- you’ll have to think on your feet and act quickly to sidestep danger and trick, charm, and scare your opponents into dropping valuable resources. As powerful as your potions are, you’ll find yourself up against monsters that can shrug off your most powerful attacks. Manage yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potions: A Curious Tale.

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  42. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    98% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Save the Forest! Grow Powerful Spells! Embark on an enchanting pixel-art adventure as the last Floramancer, fighting to protect your beloved forest from ruthless robots. FloraMancer is a captivating action and farming game that combines the magic of spell-growing with thrilling battles against deforestation. Grow & Harvest: Plant seeds, nurture your garden, and cultivate stunning pixel art flow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FloraMancer : Seeds and Spells.

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  43. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 1,007 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

    On the desolate moon of Lorian V, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Song.

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  44. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 4,778 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force. There's trouble around every turn, from insects to giant robots to sheer explosive destruction, but you'll have a variety of special fighting abilities to blast your way through each stage. As Lilac, you can use Dragon powers to whip enemies with your hair, spin like a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freedom Planet.

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  45. View Game
    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 2,107 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

    Industria is a first-person shooter that takes you from East Berlin into a parallel reality, shortly before the end of the Cold War. On the search for a missing work colleague, you decipher a dark past in a mysterious and surreal steampunk world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Industria.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    50% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Choose a path to adventure! Will you sneak into the dragon's lair, or challenge the beast openly? Will you fight for vengeance or for glory? Will you be tempted by elven romance? Will you be buried underground forever? Relive classic 1980s fantasy in this remastered gamebook. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword Daughter.

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  47. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 916 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Continue ARID's journey of self discovery as she's thrust into a challenging and bizarre adventure that will test your wits as a player. The Fall Part 2: Unbound will put you in perspectives that you haven't seen before in a game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall Part 2: Unbound.

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  48. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 301 reviews

    A small town is being taken over by ghouls. Solve puzzles, carefully read notes and use various weapons against horrific and evolving enemies to uncover what is behind this gruesome event. Eternal Evil is an old-school survival-horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Evil.

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  49. View Game
    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 342 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 9 reviews

    GIGA WRECKER is a 2D action adventure game where you play as Reika, a girl who has the ability to manipulate debris and explore a world invaded by an army of evil robots. Experience and enjoy unique action, attractive characters and dramatic story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGA WRECKER.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side scrolling adventure! Zap, beam and fly your way through 5 unique worlds and save your friends along the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flewfies Adventure.

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