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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 Lustful Victor.

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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. 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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  4. 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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    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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  6. 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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    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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  8. 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 rogueli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

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  9. 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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  10. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    78% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Bezier is a twin-stick blaster set inside a vast computer built deep underground. The story traces the principal's escape from this "Noah's Ark" gone wrong. A simple shooter on the surface, the deeper narrative pulls in his relationship between evolution and god, family and love. These themes question his motives, force him to confront what is real, and lead him to salvation. Powered by BezierSynt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bezier: Second Edition.

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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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    KILL KILL KILL KILL is a high-octane arena shooter where you play as a relentless space warrior tasked with destroying invaders from the far reaches of space. These enemies aim to eradicate all life and seize control, but you are the only obstacle in their path to domination. Arm yourself with a variety of powerful weapons, dive into the fray, and shred through hordes of enemies. Your mission is t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KILL KILL KILL KILL.

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  15. 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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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    OROBOROS is an arcade-action game where, as you fight to complete your cycle, enemies and adventure are dragged onto you; packed with explosions, bursting with excitement, and loaded with challenge. Eating your own tail has never been this hard. "The loop has been broken. Life as we know it is no more. Darkness veiled everything. Oroboros, noble guards of the loop, scattered th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OROBOROS.

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

    Feature List About the Game 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!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Assasin.

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  18. 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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  19. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 384 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 an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endoparasitic 2.

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  20. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 82 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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  21. 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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  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    SAMA is a hand painted, digging and puzzle adventure where you take the role of a mining ship and the little Alien blob crew hijacked by a pirate ship. Your Aliens have to dig, fight and puzzle their way through the subterranean worlds fulfilling the ransom demand. Can you do it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Something Ate My Alien.

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  24. 14%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    14% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    A global catastrophe has literally torn our planet apart, breaking Earth into many pieces. You are the survivor that explores the remains of our planet and investigates the anomalies that have settled upon it. You start out with only a single item: a broken weapon that also functions as a flashlight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liveza: Death of the Earth.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,542 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Receiver 2 simulates every internal part of each firearm based on manufacturer schematics and gunsmithing resources. Learn exactly how each sidearm works, including how to load and unload them, clear malfunctions, and operate their safety features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Receiver 2.

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  26. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 872 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

    In a galaxy far far away, you are one of thousands of Cargo Commanders, facing ambushes and dangers as they scavenge abandoned containers for valuable cargo. Competing with the other commanders for leaderboard positions in various space sectors, you need to find enough cargo to earn you way back home! The main job of a Cargo Commander is to explore containers and collect as much cargo as possible.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cargo Commander.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 660 reviews

    Polygoneer is an arcade reflex based game. You should defend yourself from polygonal enemies that come from all sides, hitting them with the right color shot, one miss and its the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polygoneer.

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  28. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    85% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

    The Aqua Kitty cats have launched into space in an all new action RPG shoot-em-up adventure! Pick your crew, then blast off to investigate mysterious water filled asteroids. Battle bizarre enemies, mine magnificent gems, grab new weapons, install enhancing devices, and unlock your crews' unique skills as you level up XP. Just watch out for marauding pirate rabbits, always trying to be first to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTRO AQUA KITTY.

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  29. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    The Colony is expanding, the Saints of New Ultakaar in their path to Ascension (and to bring us Enlightenment) can call a... UUUBERMOSHH!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH Vol.7.

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  30. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 81 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    In this twin-stick roguelite shooter. You play as one of the galactic mercenaries, exploring a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project. In the role of one of the mercenaries, you will have to fight against hordes of crazed robots and ectoplasmic monsters, while your boss calmly drinks beer in a safe compartment nearby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPLIKATOR.

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  31. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    49% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    Magic duels are the way to solve any dispute in a kingdom conquered by the cruel witch. Every monster will challenge you, but magic will help you destroy the enemy. Master the destructive power of the spheres and become the most fearsome mage ever! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marble Duel.

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  32. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 1,222 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

    Birds with guns are blazing the way out through the piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures to stop the invasion. Gathering items and artefacts is essential to survive in this fast-paced colorful roguelite. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to find and levels to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazing Beaks.

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  33. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    53% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    3079 is a futuristic, open-world action first-person role playing game. All areas, buildings, items, quests and characters are randomly generated. You will find unique lands & challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3079: Block Action RPG.

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  34. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 106 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    In Savage Halloween the world is taken over by monsters from the afterlife who were trapped in the Earth after a Halloween party, and now they have decided to make their new home here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savage Halloween.

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  35. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    91% User Score Based on 77 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Cross Renovation.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    46% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    The king is deceitful, the queen is wicked, and the bishop unholy. In every land it’s the same. Corrupted knights and power hungry pawns. It’s time for change. You've waited long enough. Be brave. Be daring. Be the last one standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urja.

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  37. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 2,141 reviews

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s). This game was one of Ludosity's entries in the Games Against Ebola charity game jam in 2014. This version was made after the jam to include opt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 959 reviews

    Pilot your ship in the seamless open world made of space, planets, and more. Find new ships and equipment, find allies and beat all the enemies in this open source space shooter! Destination Sol is a free-to-play hardcore space arcade/RPG. You start as a pilot of a small fighter ship on the edge of a star system, and you're free to explore the game world, land on planets, fight with enemies, upgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destination Sol.

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  39. Opalescence: 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 dodge to get a high score. Four Main Game Modes Though it can change in some missions, the goal of the game is usually quite simple; Collect Points, And Survive.  Points are the col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

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  40. 10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    10% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    World In Danger is a top-down action game with stealth elements, similar to classics such as "Metal Gear". Embark on missions across the globe, taking out groups of enemies, rescuing hostages, disarming bombs and more. Face the unique and challenging boss fights the player encounters as the story unravels in this over the top action extravaganza. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World In Danger.

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  41. Missile Man is a bullet-hell boss rush where every fight is a test of pure skill. Learn the boss's attack pattern, dodge everything it throws at you, then strike during the vulnerability window. 28 bosses. 15 attack types. A combo system that rewards you for getting dangerously close to bullets. Good luck. 28 Boss Fights, Zero FillerEvery boss brings something new to the table. Early fights tea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missile Man.

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    Welcome to Beanopolis — a peaceful planet once filled with happy Beans, family gatherings, and absolutely no explosions. That didn’t last. An army of Bad Beans has launched a full-scale invasion, and now it’s up to the Good Beans to fight back. You may be small. You may be shaped like a capsule. But you are heavily armed, dangerously brave, and slightly unhinged. FAST-PACED BEAN COMBATJump into… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beanos.

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  43. Where did all these slimes come from?! Something must be done about these icky sticky oozes! These ooey gooey sludges! Hmmm. That sounds like a job for you! It's quite simple all you have to do is the following. Take control of the slime drone. Squelch all of the mutinous marauder mucks. Pick perks and which enemies you'll see next in between rounds. Repeat the last two steps eight more… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maelslime.

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  44. Aliens are attacking Earth. You pilot a ship built from nanobots — an adaptive machine that can evolve to match anything the invaders throw at you. Fight through waves of alien ships and push the war all the way back to their home world. Features Manage your shields carefully — take too many hits and you'll be left exposed, scrambling for cover while they recharge Real momentum, real control … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nano Squadron.

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  45. HideSeekBattle: A Style-Differentiated Scenery and Multi-Character Hide-and-Seek FPS Game In the independent game field full of endless possibilities, HideSeekBattle is a unique multiplayer and AI online hide-and-seek FPS game. It ingeniously combines the fun of hide-and-seek with the tension and excitement of FPS games. Through diverse character settings and scenes with various styles, it bri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HideSeekBattle.

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  46. Against the Umbral HordeHundreds of enemies stand between you and the mad wizard poised to destroy the realm. Try to survive as you battle through an ever-shifting landscape that’s never the same twice. Manage your time carefully, as the longer you play, the stronger the horde becomes. Artefacts AboundDiscover a vast array of relics with strange and powerful effects. Grab as many as you can to fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Umbra.

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  47. Note: This game is meant to be played on mobile, you can use WASD for movement and the right joystick for aiming with the mouse. Press "L" to test level ups.Survivor on the Dancefloor is a survival RPG-game with minimalistic gameplay.  Trapped inside a nightclub, a crowd of mad bouncers, drunken dancers and furious managers closes in around you. There is nowhere to run or hide: your only goal is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor on the Dancefloor.

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  48. A 3D remake of "Keen Dreams," the classic lost episode of Commander Keen. Retrospective During my teen years, I tried to take 3D Game Studio as far as I could without learning any of its scripting capabilities. As a result, all of my 3D games from this era suffer from similar problems, inherited from 3D Game Studio's template project: clunky controls, awkward camera system, very basic shooting m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keen Dreams 3D.

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  49. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    About:  Your entire fleet was wiped out by a seemingly endless army of aliens. You are the only remaining ship, fighting against thousands of enemies. Can you defeat swarms of aliens to gain the upgrades you'll need to return home? There are currently 10 levels, including one endless, one boss fight, and a tutorial with many more on the way, 3 unique enemies, and 5 unlockable weapons. Earn coins … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Evolution.

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  50. About:  Your entire fleet was wiped out by a seemingly endless army of aliens. You are the only remaining ship, fighting against thousands of enemies. Can you defeat swarms of aliens to gain the upgrades you'll need to return home? There are currently 10 levels, including one endless, one boss fight, and a tutorial with many more on the way, 3 unique enemies, and 5 unlockable weapons. Earn coins … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Evolution.

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