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Looking for games like Ironfront Express? Here are top tactical real-time strategy recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Deep Breach, Gloomvex or Bubblecore: Survivors.

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  1. ⚠ CONTAINMENT FAILURE IMMINENT A Tactical Sci-Fi Horde Survival Roguelike where every strategic choice matters. Suppress a rapidly evolving biological outbreak consuming a fallen military research complex. Fight alongside HELIOS, a damaged tactical AI whose forecasts grow less reliable with every passing Dawn. Deploy orbital defenses, fuse experimental technologies, engineer devastating weapon b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Breach.

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  2. Gloomvex is a dark sci-fi arena roguelite about surviving relentless enemy waves on a hostile alien world. Fight your way through increasingly dangerous runs, collect gold and experience, unlock upgrades, and shape your build with weapons, stats, and powerful augments. Each run pushes you to adapt quickly, improve your damage output, manage movement, and survive against growing swarms of enemies … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomvex.

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  3. Every bubble holds a reward—and a new threat.Bubblecore: Survivors is an endless single-player tower defense roguelite where you decide when the next attack begins. A mysterious world of resource-filled bubbles surrounds the Citadel. Pop one to instantly claim wood, stone, food, ether, or another valuable reward. But beware: every bubble also releases a group of monsters that immediately advances… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubblecore: Survivors.

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  4. Grow and command a tiny army of plants to defend the last sapling from the invading Fungi Nation. If the sapling falls, your run ends—start over with nothing and learn from your mistakes. The Gameplay LoopPreparation Phase Plant your units, build defenses, and organize your strategy. The first plant you place becomes The King—if it falls, the level is lost. Attack Phase Night falls. Take c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Plants.

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  5. Explore space in 3D. Fight in 2D. Mine the universe or die trying. Earth is dying. Resources are gone. Civilization teeters on the brink. Your mission: venture into hostile solar systems, extract gold from asteroid fields, master lost technologies, and build an army of mining and combat robots. Every run is a calculated risk, but death isn’t the end—your clone inherits all your progress. Gold … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Gold Rush.

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  6. Survive the Digital Eclipse. Reclaim a Future Lost to Machines.Hello! I'm a solo developer, and this game has been my passion project for the past few years. Digital Eclipse: Cyberpunk Survivor is a fast-paced, co-op looter shooter set in a dystopian future where rogue AI controls the ruins of a once-great city. Built with care and a love for chaotic action, this game challenges you and your frie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digital Eclipse: Cyberpunk Survivor.

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  7. NEON TWIN-STICK • BULLET HELL ROGUELIKE Mega Trons Survivors is a single-player survival action game built around fast loadout crafting, movement tech, and long-term progression. Choose your chassis, lock in a manual weapon, a starting auto weapon, a magic special, and a boost module, then push through handcrafted stages filled with enemy swarms, minibosses, stage bosses, hidden blueprints, tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Trons Survivors.

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  8. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Aboard the great airships reside the last of humanity, survivors of the Grell war that still rages across the earth. Deploy to the surface with Time-Walker mechs, capable of manipulating time in combat, to defend your salvage teams. Gather equipment, supplies, and survivors from the ruined surface. Upgrade, improve, and maybe one day, find the key to revert the apocalypse. Key Features Send… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temporal Titans.

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  9. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    You are a god born of necessity. Your world is under attack by a ruthless race of machines, and you are its only hope. Create an arsenal of powerful spells and eliminate the enemy before they irrevocably poison your home in this roguelike strategy game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods Against Machines.

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  10. Hold The Gates: Roguelite Strategy Auto-Battler Every action brings the horde closer to your city walls. Build your settlement, recruit heroes, station heroes throughout the town, and prepare your formation before nightfall. When the enemy arrives, combat plays out automatically, victory depends entirely on the choices you made during the day. Build a city worth defending Construct farm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold The Gates.

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  11. WEIRD HILL IS UNDER SIEGEWhat started as whispers and strange incidents has turned into a full-scale outbreak. Waves of infected are closing in, and the town’s survival now depends on you. In The Hidden Evils Club, you defend a cursed town by building towers, managing resources, and making strategic decisions under pressure. Every street, every district, and every wave pushes your limits a little… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hidden Evils Club.

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  12. PLAYTEST NOW! Share your thoughts in the in-playtest feedback form and join our Discord community to help shape the future of Project: rEvolution Project: rEvolution is a fast-paced action-roguelike tower defense game built around dynamic turret control, modular upgrades, and evolving enemies. Each run gives you new tools, new modifiers, and new tactical problems to solve as you place, wield, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: rEvolution.

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  13. Build a flying fortress and defend it from every direction.HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia is a tactical tower defense with a roguelite structure where you command the flying fortress Arcadia and build a unified combat network of turrets, support modules, and resource collectors around it. This is not a tower defense about fixed paths and passive waiting. The battlefield evolves with you. Enemies atta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia.

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  14. ABOUT THIS GAMERustborn is a fast-paced top-down mech survivor roguelite set in a dark industrial world overrun by hostile machines. Take control of a heavily armed hovering combat mech and fight through relentless waves of robotic enemies in an intense 20-minute survival run. Destroy enemy machines, collect valuable Scrap, unlock powerful upgrades, and create devastating weapon combinations to s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rustborn.

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  15. Heart of Machine commands billions of mechanical troops. Now it wants to devour your consciousness and take control of everything you are. All you have left to rely on are automated turrets... Heart of Machine is a 2D game that blends unconventional tower defense with roguelite elements. Before the enemy arrives, buy Towers and upgrade Chips from the Shop, then build specialized positions aroun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Of Machine.

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  16. LastIT is a high-risk, high-reward sci-fi action roguelite where heat is your greatest weapon. Overheat your gun to deal devastating damage, but push too far and your weapon can fail in the middle of combat. Master the balance between destruction and survival as every battle becomes a test of skill, timing, and nerve. Customize your weapon through a deep 6-slot module system, creating unique bui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LastIT.

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  17. Your attention is under attack. BrainRot Defender is a top-down 2D arena wave-defense shooter where you protect your Lifenode - the last fragment of your mental clarity - from relentless waves of online toxicity given life. Move, shoot, dash, and build defenses as the horde closes in from all sides.Core Gameplay 360 Arena Defense - Enemies converge from every direction. Keep them away from the Lif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrainRot Defender.

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  18. Survive, upgrade, become unstoppable Where Giants Fall is a 3D top-down fantasy bullet-heaven action roguelite with survivors-like build growth, movement-first combat, and the thrill of turning a fragile run into overwhelming power. Every run takes you through regular stages, objective-driven Ritual Sieges, boss-biome encounters, and an Endless Mode finale. Auto-fire weapons keep the pressure … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Giants Fall.

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  19. Defend the flame. Shape your strategy. Survive the unknown.Forge your mana dominion in a fast-paced rogue-like RTS where strategy, magic, and survival collide. At the heart of your settlement lies your campfire. If it falls, the run ends. Every decision, every unit, and every building must serve one purpose: keep the fire alive. Build and expand your magical base in real time, gathering resources… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ManaBorne.

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  20. Black Powder Magic is a fast-paced 2D action roguelite where precision, timing, and smart decisions are the difference between survival and defeat. On a distant planet consumed by the Infinite, you play as Kalewar, the Black Powder Mage, sent to uncover the truth behind a growing infestation. What begins as an investigation quickly turns into a relentless fight against escalating threats—and a fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Powder Magic.

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  21. The briefing is done. Objectives are marked. Your vehicle is loaded and the drop plane is inbound. You deploy behind enemy lines with a full arsenal and a clear mission: push deep into hostile territory, complete every objective, and fly back out. This is not a last stand — this is a planned military operation. Bulletreign: Survivors is a bullet hell roguelite set in a military warzone. You com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulletreign: Survivors.

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  22. The bugs are coming. When a mutation causes insects to grow out of control, you are called in as humanity's last line of defense. As Captain Botas, you command customizable combat tanks designed to hold back the horde and protect vital Command Centers from destruction. BUG SQUASH combines the strategic depth of tower defense with intense vehicular combat and deep customization systems. Choose you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUG SQUASH.

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  23. Introducing Star Armada an engaging auto-battler strategy game where you forge your ultimate armada of capital spaceships and lead them into epic battles against formidable foes. Experience dynamic gameplay as you unlock powerful upgrades, turrets, and abilities with each playthrough, and test your strategic prowess in this immersive journey through the cosmos. In Star Armada you'll navigate the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Armada.

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  24. Kaelisia is being consumed sector by sector. The Stato Front is advancing, and every mission is vital to hold the line, recover critical resources, and push the invasion back. Enlist as an elite pilot in Drone Armada, and command massive drone swarms in real-time action-strategy battles. Lead your primary swarm into combat, direct supporting units across the battlefield, research powerful techn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drone Armada.

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  25. The peaceful takeover protocol is now active. The official report calls this a low-risk operation. The core device is charging, counterattack forces are closing in from every entrance, and the budget office still wants to know why you need another turret. Loop Defense is a single-player sci-fi tower defense game. Choose operations across a star map, build a defense for each site, and keep the co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Defense: Acquisition Protocol.

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  26. END OF WAR: Global Front The machines have taken over. As humanity's last line of defense, build powerful defenses, protect your fusion reactor, and survive endless waves of machine attacks—alone or in online co-op. But every battle is part of something bigger. Every victory and defeat contributes to THE GREAT WAR, a persistent global conflict where players fight to reclaim six continents. The ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of War: Global Front.

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  27. The Infinite Descent AwaitsPlunge into the depths of an endless, unforgiving dungeon in Ascension: The Infinite Descent. Your goal is simple: survive and descend as far as possible into the abyss. Make no mistake—you will die, and you will die often. But in this dungeon, death is the engine of your progression. The deeper you manage to push into the darkness, the greater the rewards you reap, acce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascension: The Infinite Descent.

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  28. The swarm is endless. Your choices define the battle. Zero Bugs Given is a roguelite tower defense built on a procedurally generated hexagonal grid. Every run reshapes the map, the enemy waves, and the choices you'll face. There are no safe picks — only calculated risks. CHOOSE YOUR POISONAfter every wave, you're offered three Malus-Bonus pairs. Accept a Malus — enemies gain health, speed, resis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Bugs Given.

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  29. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    An array of diverse cluckmechs, each with its unique style, team up in bizarre and wondrous waysOver hundreds of defensive facilities, and this is just one tower defense gameplay? With over 300 different upgrade paths, tailored to players' own factions. Tower by tower, enhance by enhance, a myriad of combinations will trigger marvelous chemical reactions, offering infinite lineup possibilities! Di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cluckmech Oasis.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 648 reviews

    True RTS gameplay reinforced with roguelite build crafting. Control units with bullet-time precision. Call down bases and raise armies. Drafted from a different arsenal every run. Weave builds that break the game. Or the game breaks you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Command.

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  31. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 403 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    Mech Armada provides a fresh combination of turn-based tactics, deckbuilding and rogue-likes. You are in command of a team of custom-built Mechs. Push your strategic skills to the limit as you save what's left of the Earth from the Swarm. You'll need to plan carefully if you want to overpower the invading Swarm in a series of small tactical battles. Upgrade and build your deck of available Mechs,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Armada.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 2,144 reviews

    Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the Tauron droids' homeworld against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taur.

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  33. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    It's the 24th century and the colonization of space is not going well. Hyperspace opened the door to the stars, but habitable worlds are few and far in between, overpopulation is still rampant, and our civilization's appetite for resources has only increased. For over a hundred years, the incredibly rich Dust Zone sated this endless appetite, jointly controlled by the United Earth Nations and the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust Fleet.

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  34. In a world corrupted by the unknown "Void" force, humanity's only rule of survival is to weaponize this deadly power. Welcome to the highly classified combat training system: the "Void Fate Protocol." As a core tester, you will embody a combat avatar and dive into a sealed arena, facing randomly generated Void monstrosities and extremely dangerous giant simulacra. There is no t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Fate.

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  35. The wasteland is overrun, and the railway is your only way through. Railhold is a top-down action roguelite tower defense built around an armored train. Add new wagons, mount weapons and put together a crew capable of keeping the train alive as enemies attack from every direction. Most battles happen while the train is moving. Your defenses need to cover the entire convoy, and every wagon you ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railhold.

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  36. BOOT THE CARTRIDGE. CHOOSE YOUR PARTNER. DO NOT EJECT.Do Not Eject is a retro handheld-inspired bullet heaven roguelite where corrupted game cartridges have trapped living digital creatures inside. Choose your partner, insert a cartridge, and fight through waves of corrupted programs as your attacks evolve from a handful of projectiles into ridiculous combinations of ricochets, orbiting weapons, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do Not Eject.

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  37. Fight Directly. Build Systems That Keep Working. Action & Automation is a 2D side-scrolling action-strategy game where you control a Commander on the battlefield while an automated base keeps producing, routing resources, and pressuring the enemy. Fight up front, build from the Core, and move between personal action and system design as the match changes. Every battle runs on the tension b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Action & Automation.

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  38. We plan to launch our playtest in July. Please add the game to your Wishlist for instant alerts! About Pilot your custom-built fortress isle, crush monster swarms, and escape Aeriea! Aeriea is a casual action game built around core gameplay of Fortress Building + Roguelike + Survivor. With easy-to-learn controls and near-endless combat combinations, experience the unique thrill of marchin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeriea.

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  39. ADAPT. PREDICT. SURVIVE. Compulse is a fast-paced simultaneous tactical roguelite where evolving bio-organic entities clash inside compact alien arenas. Plan actions, predict enemy behavior, and watch every unit execute its decisions in real time through a unique WeGo-inspired combat system. Lead a squad of living Compulsors through a hostile ecosystem shaped by mutation, biological fusion, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compulse.

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  40. Dungeons and Treasure II: Game OverviewDungeons and Treasure II is a voxel-style action roguelike designed for desktop play with full support for controllers. It is an endless, fast-paced adventure where players navigate procedurally generated environments filled with unique enemies, traps, and boss encounters. Core Gameplay and StructureThe game focuses on a continuous loop of exploration and co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons and Treasure 2.

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  41. A devastated planet. An endless tide of the infected. And a single survivor. THE AEON FALL is a roguelike defense game of uncompromising difficulty. If you want to survive, you must first learn not how to grow stronger — but how to pay the price of growing stronger. ◆ The Paradox of Progress — Every Bit of Growth Invites DangerIn this world, becoming stronger means becoming a target. Exploring, m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE AEON FALL.

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  42. Game Profile ItemDetailsGame Title Defender Master 1 Platform H5 / Web Browser (Instant Play) Genre Tower Defense / Shooter / Roguelike / Strategy Core Mechanics Auto-shoot, Skill Drafting (Choice of 3), Stat Progression Target Audience TD fans, Players who love "overpowered" progression, Stat min-maxers Distribution Free-to-play Web Game Game Description "Defender Master … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defender Master 1.

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  43. A WAR YOU FIGHT AND COMMAND Phosphor Command puts you in charge of a company in a world consumed by war. Take contracts from brokers to fund your operation and your forward operating base. You have one task: survival. You'll deploy squads on tactical operations, research and upgrade technology and aspects of your FOB, run an economy that's always one bad cycle from collapse, and hold back an e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phosphor Command.

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  44. Angry Fans Storm the Pitch. Defend Your Stadium, Command Your Own Security Team!Take control of characters from different professions, position them strategically, and grow stronger with each wave as you hold off endless hordes of furious fans. Make the right choices in a chaotic football roguelike experience — build your defenses and drive the stands back! Strategic Placement: Deploy your heroe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Survivors.

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  45. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Reborn as a Demon Lord, seek revenge on the heroes! This fantasy roguelite game features grid-based combat controlled using four directional inputs. The world only moves when you do: you attack when you collide with enemies. Plan your moves step by step or play swiftly with dodges and parries! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 卡片魔王:只剩个头!.

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  46. Sky Scaffold — Build a Legacy in the VoidConstruct a sky-high industrial tower. Ascend into orbit. Manage a living colony. In Sky Scaffold, you enter the Fourcade Expanse, a hostile sci-fi frontier where resources are finite and entropy is the constant threat. You start on a barren planet, laying the foundation for an industrial empire. But unlike other idle games or roguelites that reset everyth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Scaffold.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Explosive singleplayer action RTS with a story campaign. Hold the line against massive swarms on a fully simulated battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IDUN.

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  48. Rogue Zodiacs is a content-rich, turn-based roguelite hero/team builder with infinite replayability. In this game, none of your runs will ever feel the same! This game will challenge your adaptability skills. With 3 game modes, Adventure Mode, Survival Mode, and Endless Mode, you need to find the best builds using the resources that you currently have. TLDR: This game has... Enemy Diversity Run… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Zodiacs.

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  49. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uragun.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Acid Planet is a Tower-Defense game with elements of Horde-Survival, Action Roguelike, and RTS. It's a game for people who like building, strategy, tactics and epic automated sci-fi battles. Drop to the surface, lure in the horde and bag the biggest kaiju you can handle. BUILD YOUR BASEConstruct towers and drone factories to defend your ship from the horde. Make use of the environment - strategic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acid Planet.

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