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Games like I Hate The Light

Looking for games like I Hate The Light? Here are top survival shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Swarm Sweeper, GUNGUNGUN or Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Note: The game currently does not support controller operation.Swarm Sweeper is a rogue-like game where players take on the role of a trooper tasked with defending a base from relentless waves of strange creatures. Players must rely on skill, speed, and smart strategy to survive and eliminate every threat. Fight the swarm, upgrade your weapons and abilities to become even deadlier. Unlock speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm Sweeper.

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  2. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A frantic and fast-paced 2D arena shooter with an eye for (gun) details. Earn a high score and increase the bounty on your head while fighting on a runaway train crawling with enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNGUNGUN.

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  3. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O'Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a challenging, squad-based shoot-em-up/bullet hell roguelite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

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  4. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Null Drifter is a 1BIT LO-FI shooter, a journey into the void inside a computer simulation! Lose yourself in this frenetic yet chill experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Null Drifter.

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  5. In Axe & Bow Land, players take on the role of brothers Axel and Bowie, warriors chosen by an ancient prophecy and armed with sacred relics: a magical axe capable of freezing enemies and a divine bow. Set in a mythical Aztec-inspired era, the game tells the story of a once-peaceful land, now corrupted by a strange and dark energy emanating from an ancient temple. Axel and Bowie, immune to the cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axe & Bow Land.

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  6. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Control an obscene amount of guns with your mind!Fully Dogomatic is a top-down shooter where you play as a psychic corgi who controls guns with their mind. While you can carry tons of guns at once, you can’t change where you aim a gun after you pick it up, so choose wisely! Face off against hoards of enemies: Hundreds of enemies will attack you at once from all directions. Choose where to pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fully Dogomatic.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    A retro-inspired twin-stick shooter like they made back in the day. Guns, blood, and gore all in one nostalgia-looking package.Son of a Gun is an intense action packed top down shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns and grenades to fight swarming bugs, gigantic robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts. Select one of 6 characters and upgrade them while progr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Son of a Gun.

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

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

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    "Taking up arms solo or with a friend, you must dance with death in a brutal and addictive arcade platformer shooter inspired by Super Crate Box and stuffed to the brim with unlockables. Fight through rapid fire single screen levels each with a random combination of platform layout, objective, vending machines and enemies. Dodge and weave amongst the aliens to stay alive but don’t leave them stan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mutant Alien Assault.

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  10. View Game
    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,197 reviews

    Unloved is based on the community award-winning mod for Doom2 with the same name by the same creator. Unloved is a strange place. A twisted reality. A nightmare that comes to life. A place where demons and abhorrent monsters manifest and possess the living with only one goal: to end you. Nothing wants you here. And there is no way out. Only the elevator that leads further and further down into the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNLOVED.

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  11. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 15 reviews

    Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. Step into the shoes of agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of H.A.D.E.S. unit and prepare to face the true horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    99% User Score Based on 290 reviews

    Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop-Loop DX.

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  13. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ogre Chambers DX.

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  14. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    If you like the demo & want to know more, feel free to check out my kickstarter site Your first priority is to stay alive and get out of this place! To get out you need to: * Explore your... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab 7: Cold Nights.

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  15. Earth Marines - a dynamic top down shooter in which you need to save the planet from dangerous zombie - brain eaters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Marines.

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  16. Grab your pots and pans—defend your home!An army has invaded a quiet village. No reinforcements, no heroes—just villagers armed with cleavers, hoes, and harpoons, standing as the last line of defense. Features 12 characters: Villager, Chef, Farmer, Blacksmith… each with a unique skill, and each brings new weapons! 39 weapons: Needle, Shovel, Pot, Logging Axe… unlock them all and build your own… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Survivors.

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  17. In this electrifying game, you will collect cards and evolve your characters to become powerful enough to eliminate entire hordes of zombies. Zombie Survivors is an action and survival roguelite where you have to fight and defeat thousands of zombies and other monsters that appear to devour you. Collect gold and gems to buy improvements. Unlock Pets with unique abilities to help you defeat hor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survivors.

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  18. Opalescence is a colorful arcade-style top-down shooter in which you collect points and fight and avoid enemies to get a high score.Goal:play, earn points, get high score, buy upgrades, repeatOpalescence:A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

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  19. Thunder Infinity is a shmup that blends the precision and challenge of classic arcade shooters with the frantic intensity of survivor-like games, creating a fast, addictive, and highly entertaining action experience. Choose your pilot, ship, and weapons before launching from the Star Bastion into increasingly demanding missions. And if you fail... no problem! Your pilots will improve their skill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunder Infinity.

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  20. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Harness the power of the Gods and bring the Titans to their knees! Chronos Trap in Time is a high-octane vertical rogue-like shooter that blends classic arcade action with deep, modern progression systems. As a champion of the Gods, you must ascend through shifting battlefields, overcoming mythical hordes to challenge the ancient Titans in a fast-paced quest for glory. The Path to Olympus: Dual-La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronos Trap in Time.

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  21. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Donna Survivors is a fast-paced survivors-like action game set in the lovable world of Donna: The Canine Quest. Pick your favorite pup (or kitten), jump into the chaos, and try to survive against way too many enemies using ridiculous ability combos, powerful synergies, and a whole lot of tail-wagging determination. Key Features 12 Playable Characters Choose from a cast of famili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donna Survivors.

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  22. 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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  23. Step into the blood-soaked snowfields of the North Pole and become the most jacked Santa in history! This fast-paced survival arena shooter throws you into endless waves of murderous snowmen, twisted holiday creatures, and monstrous bosses as you fight to save Christmas—or die trying. Armed with an arsenal of upgradable weapons—from shotguns wrapped like candy canes to brutal rifles—and powered … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xmas Survivors.

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  24. Grim Reaper's perfect vacations was interrupted. Zombies wants revenge and now all hell breaks loose. Kill the Reaper is a minimalistic survival game with roguelite elements. Fight numerous zombies Unlock and customize various melee and ranged weapons Make special cocktails Level up and upgrade useful skills Survive as long as you can Get highest score through advanced score s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill the Reaper.

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  25. Story BackgroundIn the year 2313, nearly 300 years have passed since the planet was struck by the “Seed.” The Seed is a colonization weapon created by an advanced civilization. It alters the natural environment of a planet, making it hostile to humans while spawning predators designed to eradicate all life. Humanity discovered the existence of the Seed a century later—but by then it was already t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed 2313.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    An arcade roguelite where positioning beats firepower. Build absurdly powerful runs through rule-breaking upgrades. I started Particulitix as a particle-graphics experiment that grew into the arcade roguelite I wanted to play. Position smart around playfield zones that shape every fight Stack run-specific arsenals from dozens of upgrade combinations Carry permanent character upgrade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particulitix.

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  27. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Play as a pistol shrimp that shoots bubbles at hordes of underwater enemies in this unique blend of genres! You will gain experience points to level up your crustacean and choose upgrades such as attack damage or movement speed. Crack open oysters to collect pearls to spend unlocking new shrimps and weapons after your run! Top-down, 2D, Vector art and underwater photography. Twin Stick multi-d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SALTWATER.

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  28. View Game
    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Cyber Assassin is a fast-paced arena shooter where you play as a robot annihilating everything in your path. Survive relentless waves of diverse enemies. After each wave, choose upgrades for your character to become even more effective at destroying enemy robots. Engage in intense combat, strategically enhance your abilities, and dominate the arena in Cyber Assassin! Key Features: Intense Arena… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Assasin.

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  29. ================================ 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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  30. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Cute Shmup video game with some ARPG mechanics If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav.

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  31. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The narrative unfolds in the Cyberpunk city of "Petaputua" playing as Noëlle, beginning with a brief level set on a space station. Players navigate the bustling streets of "Petaputua," engaging in procedural rogue-like battles against various adversaries. Progression involves confronting bosses essential for advancing in the game, culminating in a final showdown against the antagonist, Victor. To … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lustful Victor.

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  32. A Journey Through Shadows, to Reach the Light is a focused survival horror experience that plunges you into a dark, mysterious world overrun by monstrous forces and twisted technology. In this experience, every dialogue unfolds in poetic verses, deepening the eerie atmosphere as you unravel secrets, face relentless enemies, and fight to reclaim your freedom. Key Features: Atmospheric Exploratio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A journey through shadow, to Reach the light..

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  33. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 451 reviews

    Three limbs ripped off, infected with a deadly parasite, you must survive. Drag yourself through the hallways of an infested arcship, fight off twisted eldritch creatures, craft vaccines and ammunition, and escape to civilization. Endoparasitic 2 is the continuation of the tactical survival horror game Endoparasitic. You must manually do every action from reloading to moving. Juggle movement and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endoparasitic 2.

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  34. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Interstellar Plunderer is a single-player indie arcade-style 3D roguelike space shooter game made with the Godot engine aiming to capture the feel of a retro game with modern mechanics. Select one of the multiple unique spaceships, each with its own special skill and playstyle as you blast your way through deadly settings across the galaxy. Level up each run to choose from a roster of impactf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Plunderer.

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  35. View Game
    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    EON Trooper on Steam! In EON Trooper, you join a galaxy at war, assuming the role of an elite soldier on missions behind enemy lines. Each mission is a unique challenge requiring careful planning and swift execution. Whether you are sabotaging enemy bases, stealing vital information, or simply surviving, you will need to utilize all tools and tactics at your disposal.EON Trooper combines intense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EON Trooper.

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  36. Immerse yourself in SUGAMENIA, a 2D action platformer, where you'll have to solve puzzles in an epic adventure. Play as Violet, a fearless space explorer marooned on this unknown planet, and your powerful ally, Suichi, a flying robot that can deploy bombs, be used as a platform, offer advice in order to find hidden treasures, and many more features. Live an epic venture in a hostile world full … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUGAMENIA.

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  37. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Bulletmancer is a bullet heaven roguelite with a strong focus on shooting synergies where you fight hordes of enemies from a turret. Choose a wizard, a region, a corruption level and start collecting different spells to create new combos each run. Unlock new upgrades, maps and characters, buy glyphs to increase your stats between runs and face new challenges each time.Features Quick runs of maximu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulletmancer.

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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The greatest gameshow on earth is here with breakneck speed, bullet dodging action and lots of guns. Put it all on the line for the (rogue)likes. And remember, the run is all that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHRUN TV.

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  39. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Frontline Survivors is an intense top-down shooter with roguelite elements that puts you in the boots of a soldier fighting for survival on the battlefield. With countless enemies coming at you from all sides, you will need to use all your skills and strategy to stay alive. As you progress through the game, you'll have the opportunity to level up and choose upgrades that can improve your weapon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontline Survivors.

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  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Main gameplay Dodge: Slide the mouse to control the protagonist’s movement and dodge increasingly dense barrages. Counterattack: Click the mouse at the right moment to bounce back the enemy’s bullets, and use the rebounded bullets to eliminate the enemy. Stamina: Attacks consume stamina, which is restored when enemies are eliminated. Stamina also slowly recovers on its own. Pick power-ups S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ball-it Hell.

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  41. Welcome to Journey's LegendAre you ready to overcome the forces of evil or will the overcome you? Journey's Legend is a rogue-lite game so you die, a lot. Fight, Kill, Upgrade, Repeat. Choose one of 5 characters to crush your enemies Each character comes with 4 powerful abilities and one ultimate which can be unleashed after killing a certain amount of enemies. Upgrade your character and its ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey's Legend.

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  42. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    73% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    The zombie apocalypse happened. What caused it? Who's behind the plague? How do you contract it? All of these trivial questions have gone with the first bite, turning humans from Earth's apex predator to the new predators' most delicious prey. Join the Survival Nation, fight zombies, and keep what remains of the human civilization alive! Features OPEN-ENDED SURVIVAL IN AN OPEN-WORLDSurvival Nation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Nation: Lost Horizon.

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  43. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 560 reviews

    Empty Shell will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EMPTY SHELL.

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  44. View Game
    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    89% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Beat up planets in Asterogues, a cosmic bullet hell shoot-em-up hybrid! Pick your character from a band of outcasts banished to the Asteroid Belt, dodge and shoot your way through a brutal onslaught of bullets, and take revenge against the Solar System! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterogues.

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  45. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 464 reviews

    A short, minimalist, experimental open-world adventure about guilt and grief. BEWARE PERMADEATH.It all started when you left…In "It Comes In Waves", you'll play as a lone outcast on a dangerous desert planet, trying to grow a specimen to bring to The Sanctuary. How can you grow anything in a world this barren?It is a very personal, experimental and minimalist game.The WorldEremar Prime is a harsh … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Comes In Waves.

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  46. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    World War Two veteran and mentally-damaged alcoholic Hayden Warrick awakens from a night of drinking to find that his wife Elsie has mysteriously disappeared. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clandestinity of Elsie.

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  47. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Nightmare on Azathoth is a dark game, in which you might not want to find the truth. Manage your base, scavenge, collect memory fragments, and collect resources to power up your spaceship to escape this planet. Death only brings an endless time loop, that restarts everything on the 4th day. You know you have to escape this planet, and this endless time loop. Yet there is something itching your min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare on Azathoth.

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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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  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Outbreak: Deluxe Edition it's a specific version of the Outbreak game series for Nintendo Switch console. Includes additional content, weapons, to the core game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak.

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  50. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    16-bit love letter towards survival horror past and present. Chloe and her two children will embark on a journey to find her missing husband before the whole town descends into hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cover Your Eyes.

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