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Games like Just Another Thief

Games like Just Another Thief

Looking for games like Just Another Thief? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Empyrean Swarm, DeadWire or Cyber Spartan.

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  1. Embrace the power of your adaptable fighter, the lone survivor of your once-mighty fleet. In the midst of a relentless pursuit by a shadowy adversary, you'll feed off the energy of vanquished enemy vessels, desperately fighting to escape the ominous clutches of an enigmatic nemesis who hungers for dominion over not just your technology but your very flesh. Conquer formidable boss battles while y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empyrean Swarm.

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

    Hack, link, and shoot in a fast-paced top-down cyberpunk shooter. Create devastating chain reactions to outwit enemies, break records and save your childhood mentor from a ruthless syndicate If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeadWire.

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  3. Top-down cyberpunk action set inside a machine world. Three game modes, 37 skills, an AI that judges your every move. Hotline Miami precision meets bullet-hell bosses, katana parries, and hacking. PRE-ALPHA — shape the game with us. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Spartan.

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  4. SynthEscape is a 80s synthwave-themed shmup with a heavy emphasis on grazing bullets to power your bullet-slowing energy field. I grew up playing shmups like Radiant Silvergun, Gradius V, R-Type Delta, Darius, etc and love new indie shmups like ZeroRanger, Devil Blade Reboot, Crimson Clover EX. This is inspired in part by all of them. Humanity is ruled by a ruthless AI and its endless m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SynthEscape.

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  5. Pilot your ship through 20 waves of alien hordes. Combine auto-firing weapons, evolve their attack patterns through upgrades, and shape your build between waves. Different ships and powerful item synergies open new paths to the final boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrum Vanguard.

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  6. 51%Game Brain Score
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Dangerous Chris is a Top Down Shooter game, single player with linear story. Chris is a good man who has tragically lost his family and is now seeking revenge.The game has soundtracks on each of 8 different story maps, as well as different gameplay in different situations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dangerous Chris.

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  7. Zombies is a round based survival game focused on mowing down the undead and achieving the highest round. With 30+ Weapons to destroy the undead 4 unique maps on base game power-ups plenty of relentless undead to mow down An upgrade system spanding with 25 different options with upgrade options of their own An abundance of character skins to choose from If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombies.

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  8. 2 Many Pixels is an endless & fast-paced 2D minimal shooter. Blast enemies & unlock upgrades to help you survive for as long as possible! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2 Many Pixels.

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  9. Command your squad to seek and destroy in this fast-paced Tactical Arena Shooter. Defend the Homeland as Druidic Eco-Warriors (Roze Blud), or consolidate power as Corporate Mercenaries (NEED). Know your friends, find your enemies, fight until the last drop! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roze Blud.

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  10. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    "Angles of Death" is an action RPG and roguelike game. It blends the intensity of real-time combat and the unpredictability of roguelike mechanics. The pixel art aesthetic adds a nostalgic yet modern visual appeal, while the atmospheric soundtrack immerses players in a dark and captivating world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angles of Death.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Rampage through your enemies in this twin-stick kiter fighter. Kill your foes and power up your mech in this combat-heavy game of destruction and mayhem. Maneuver around the battlefield, avoiding enemy fire while dishing it out in kind. This game is all about tanky bullet-hell combat while exploring a power fantasy through various upgrade paths. The Battle for Sansil Prime As you battle thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sand Knight.

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  12. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monday Meltdown.

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  14. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Join KAOTIX Fury, his brother Slade, and their two bow-wow companions on a thrilling mission to save the Fennyverse! Dive into a heart-pounding arcade shooter solo or couch co-op, packed with intense battles and unforgettable moments. A faithful arcade style game with 16 bit graphics and gameplay. Steam Deck support. XINPUT Support up to two control pads. Keyboard controls. (One player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peraglees - The Ooloufian Resistance.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    In this small action game you're tasked with ascending a large tower. You'll need to platform, fight and explore your way thought the towers 5 different layers if you want to make it to the top. Use your firepower and agility to shoot away at enemies and dodge attacks. Customize your build with special trinkets found across the game's world. Dodge environmental hazards and platform your way forwa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TWWWR.

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  16. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    The Lost and The Wicked is a Brutal Twin-Stick Psycho-Thriller. You wake up surrounded by strange creatures, confused with no memory. Explore the world, defeating monsters and bosses along the way to uncover more about this place, who you are, and how you got here. Are you lost or are you wicked? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost and The Wicked.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    The universe wants you dead. Take on the ten great spirits of the universe in this intense boss fighting shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    89% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    HYPERBLADE is a gameplay-driven action game where you can only move by dashing. Use your momentum to kick off walls and cut down your enemies. Abilities like time manipulation and bullet deflection allow for limitless improvisational play In Development HYPERBLADE has entered early access to get feedback and improve the game. The final version will expand on the story/lore, and have more lev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERBLADE.

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  19. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saturn Quest: Blast Effect.

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  20. Dustline 2D is a fast-paced post-apocalyptic top-down shooter. Explore devastated wastelands, fight dangerous raiders, and survive in a hostile world. Use firearms, dodge enemy attacks, and battle your way through challenging levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dustline 2D.

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  21. A dark fantasy themed 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wrathflame.

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    A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectron.

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  23. macOS version planned. Vampire Survivors meets the Soviet Secret Archives. Tonight, Protocol Zero has been activated in the depths of the Special Vault. Classified documents have come to life and are desperate to break free. As the only duty archivist, you must hold the line until dawn. Armed with nothing but retro-tech and bureaucrat’s grit, ensure that not a single secret leaves these walls. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archivist: Protocol Zero.

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  24. 61%Game Brain Score
    61% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    TOP-DOWN SHOOTER x HERO SHOOTER. Mixing the traditional elements of a team-based game with the arcade thrill of a twin-stick shooter. A super fast-paced game, where both your reflexes and your team’s positioning play a crucial role. Play the Singleplayer Story or join the 5v5 Online Multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HoverGrease 2.

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  25. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You play as Magic Fairy, an optimistic and creative fairy creature that loves to have fun in your own special way. Explore and fight through Magicland a world of whimsy and wonder! The creatures of Magicland hate magic fairy. They want Magic Fairy's creativity to be destroyed. Using your magic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Fairy Fun Blast.

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

    Hover Point is a physics-based rogue-lite bullet hell where movement is your weapon. Dodge chaotic swarms with auto-fire action, build your skill tree, and climb global leaderboards. Master the chaos solo or in co-op via mouse-only, keyboard-only, or controller-only playstyles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hover Point.

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  27. Hello. I am 4DM1N-D2, your test coordinator. Enter Test Facility 003, the world's bleeding-edge super soldier training ground, and face hordes of enemies to push your skills to the limit. CHROMACORE is an arena shooter with colour-matching mechanics that will test your visual acuity and reflexes. Set in a neon-plagued world, CHROMACORE takes inspiration from classics such as Tron and imm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHROMACORE.

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  28. Captain Star is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that puts you in the pilot’s seat of a high-tech UFO. Your mission: navigate a star-strewn galaxy, outrun hostile aliens, and collect luminous stars to restore balance to the cosmos. With intuitive mouse controls that let you aim and fire with precision, Captain Star delivers an immersive arcade experience that is easy to learn but challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Star.

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    ISPELL is a shoot'em up & bullet hell game where you take on the role of a nameless android who wanders through the dying worlds. Use various weapons and dodge enemy bullets, as well as challenge powerful creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ISPELL.

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  30. The Merlian Empire has seized control of the Five Worlds. With the galaxy under threat, hope lies in the hands of the Starlight Squad—a fearless team of heroines ready to fight back. Starlight Squad is a fast-paced vertical shoot 'em up featuring handcrafted pixel art, epic boss battles, and explosive arcade action. Choose one of three playable pilots—each with a unique ship, playstyle, and speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight Squad.

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  31. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Annihilate hordes of enemies with devastating, unique, and powerful weapon upgrades! In Space Survivors, a survivor-like game with roguelite elements, every move could mean victory or death! head back to your station, hack cargo for pets and prepare for an even tougher run! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Survivors.

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  32. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Krampus is Coming! Grab your Shotgun, finish your hot punch and don't forget your mission: Save the Christmas! Big Trouble in Little Chimney is highly-addictive and fast paced arena bullet-hell shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Trouble in Little Chimney.

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  33. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Laser Tanks is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you command powerful laser tanks to battle alien monsters across varied landscapes. Blast through waves of wild creatures using an arsenal of weapons, pilot advanced tanks, and dive into Dungeon Survivor Mode for endless action-packed challenges in this relentless alien showdown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Tanks.

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  34. Is Mr. Venturi just a subject of study, or is he something else? Violent Selection is a bloody top-down shooter where you may find this out by surviving a series of challenging levels from the T.R.A.U.M.A. Unnatural Selection Case Study #9. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violent Selection.

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  35. Ozone Guardian is a modern take on the classic arcade space shooter with colourful stark visuals and equally addicting gameplay. You defend the ozone layer against groups of evil spaceships, which increase in quantity and power each time, and you're thrown at a large menacing boss every 5 rounds. Your dodging and timing skills reward you with higher points at the end of the round, which you spend… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ozone Guardian.

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  36. 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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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A classic arcade shoot 'em up mixed with twin-stick controls, heaps of roguelike, and a dab of spiritual philosophy create this addicting, challenging, and relentless experience where you must control light and dark to succeed. Direct your evolution and embrace your dark side to break free. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dualism.

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  38. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Punk A.F. is a gorgeous and brutal hand-drawn old-school vertical-scrolling 2D shooter game set in the alternate timeline of 197X. Join the Punk Air Force, a rebel team of extreme special-ops pilots violently uprising against corrupt politicians and their greedy corporate overlords. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Punk A.F..

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Zakk is trapped on mars to fend off mutants in this run & gun platforming adventure. Zakk Hazard is a FAST action plat former with puzzle elements Zakk is trapped in the Gusev facility on mars where a biological terra forming micro bacterial fungus hybrid strain has infected and mutated the bases personal. Zakk is left alone to fend off mutants and escape the base. fight your way through the conta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZAKK HAZARD THE DEADLY SPAWN.

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  40. Buying Tips Before making a purchase, you can download the demo version to try it out. If you find it fun, then you can decide to buy it. Contact Us If you encounter any issues in the game, feel free to post in the Steam community discussion section. We'll help you resolve your concerns as quickly as possible! Discord: About the Game Game Features: Unlimited Skill Customization: Say goodbye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deitydead:Elder Trial.

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  41. Circus Interstellar is a brutal arcade shooter featuring high-octane action, and killer music! Earth voyagers encounter a sadistic alien race with a terrifying clownish appearance and a nasty appetite. Will the survivors escape the gory circus? Or will they be assimilated like all the rest? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus Interstellar.

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  42. After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable, pushing the richest to flee to orbital colonies and the others to take refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexapoda.

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  43. 40 years in the future, after AI destroyed the world, a post-apocalyptic society lives hidden in the shadows knowing little of what came before. Venture down into a dark laboratory, fight your way past killer creatures, a maze of sinister traps, and evil AI to save the human race. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnants of the Dawn.

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  44. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shikhondo: Blue Pieta.

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  45. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 602 reviews

    THE ROGUELIKE WITH NO PLAYER CHARACTERRAM is a top-down roguelike shooter with a defining twist: you don’t have a body. You play as a rogue AI, jumping between enemy robots to survive. Turn your enemies into your weapons and fight your way through a post-apocalyptic world run by quirky robots. BODY-SWAPPING COMBATEvery enemy is a potential host. Switch control at a moment’s notice between unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RAM: Random Access Mayhem.

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  46. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    You are a Lunar Knight of the blood moon, and tonight is your night. It's time for violence. Slay the twisted horrors conjured by the moon in this horde survival roguelite. Gain experience, grow stronger, and synergize your weapons to crush the enemy forces and survive the night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodmoon Survivors.

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  47. Explore a classic 2D JRPG-style world in this fantasy walking simulator! Can you find the Demon King? GAMEPLAY & FEATURES Walking simulator in a 2D JRPG-style world Cross towns, caves, deserts, fields, and forests Discover the dungeon lair of the Demon King 30+ minutes of gameplay BACKSTORYIn this world of humans fearful of the increasing number of monsters, the undeniable whispe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valkyrie Destruction.

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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Engage in an epic battle to save the realm from the clutches of darkness in Legacy of Evil, a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up that puts you in command of a formidable band of legendary RPG heroes. Assemble a diverse party of warriors, mages, rogues, and more, each with unique abilities and skills. Embark on a heroic quest to vanquish the sinister Count Dravlo Stradic, a once-noble man cursed by dark f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy Of Evil.

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  49. Immerse yourself in a world that was once full of life and color, but now holds only remnants of what it used to be. Gardens that once boasted vibrant flowers and singing fountains now lie dry and covered in dust. Temples that were once majestic stand broken and half-entombed by withered vines. The wind sighs through the ruins, carrying a strange silence, as if time itself has stopped. Across t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperfect Garden.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Antivirus PROTOCOL is an incremental game about destroying viruses. Learn and adapt, collect data, upgrade yourself, and eliminate the Virus that has taken over the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antivirus PROTOCOL.

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