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Looking for games like Life Core? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chimera, Fabular: Once Upon a Spacetime or Aksun.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    MAKE YOUR ESCAPEPlay as an ancient Chimera locked within a subterranean tower in this rogue-lite dungeon crawler. Battle through floors of powerful creatures on your ascent from the ancient prison. GRAFT YOUR WAY TO POWERTake the powers from your enemies by grafting their limbs to use unique abilities. Use trinkets to create a variety of builds and become an unstoppable force. Unlock relics from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chimera.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Fabular: Once upon a Spacetime is an indie action-RPG in space with roguelike influences, set in a Medieval, folktale-inspired fantasy universe. As a young knight, go on an adventure in a surreal, storybook-like galaxy in your trusty spaceship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabular: Once Upon a Spacetime.

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    A hack & slash roguelite rooted in Korean shamanism. Descend to the dark shadows of Aksun, chain hundreds of elemental artifacts and abilities into devastating reactions, and break the cursed cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aksun.

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  5. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 261 reviews

    Take on the role of many brave heroes as they each attempt to slay the Minotaur and save ancient Greece in this mythical roguelike! The Minotaur is relentless and kills without mercy. Those who enter the labyrinth never return. Defeating the Minotaur will require careful planning and great skill in combat. Do you have what it takes to slay the Minotaur? Find powerful weapons and helmets, each w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slay the Minotaur.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Explore the sci-fi dungeons, collect loot, and negotiate the highest prices in this action roguelite, set in a 3D cardboard world. Grow stronger with each attempt. Be the unlikely hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardbob.

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  7. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    If you want to support me you can wishlist the full game here. School of Magic combines the strategic Depths and replayability of the deckbuilding genre with the intense combat and atmosphere of an Isometric Action RPG.   FULLFILL YOUR DREAMS You have always wanted to be a Wizard, but a poor bloke like you couldn't afford the School of Magic. However, this is the first year with a scholarship, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to School of Magic - Prologue.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Lead your volunteers on an epic rogue-like adventure to restore the glory of their underground home. Loot and combine ancient artefacts to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Vesta Factory and -if you survive- make a better world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallback.

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  9. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 1,596 reviews

    BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BELOW.

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  10. Pilot S.N.A.P. and wield his heat-powered hammer Thermon to fight through layers of the planet’s crust, and restart its dying core. Master momentum-driven movement, chain devastating attack combos, and collect powerful enhancements to survive as the mechanical horde grows ever stronger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COLDSNAP.

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  11. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 857 reviews

    Morbid Metal is a stylish fast-paced hack’n’slash action rogue-lite. Shapeshift into powerful characters in real time, chain impactful combos, and tear through waves of deadly machines and brutal bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morbid Metal.

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  12. Currently in prototyping, Stolen Heart blends co-op roguelike action and rhythm gameplay: protect a living heart and resist the machines that have replaced humans in a dystopian laboratory. Every beat counts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stolen Heart (Prototype).

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    85% User Score Based on 484 reviews

    Sipho is an action survival game with an intricate building system. Grow your own creature and take over the local ecosystem. Fight, grow, survive, dominate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sipho.

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  14. Caveshifter is a dungeon-crawling Roguelike. Build your character and engage in fast-paced melee combat that blends Hack'n'Slash action with Souls-like precision. Fight your way through mysterious, ever-changing labyrinth in a dark fantasy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caveshifter.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Roguefall is an action rogue-lite following a lost player guided by the enigmatic Overseer to scavenge a world forgotten by humanity. Fight, explore, collect, and fall until you reach the final machine: 0VR5R. DISCOVER A FORGOTTEN WORLD Descend into a crumbling world filled with remnants of the past and watched over by curious wildlife and ancient constructs. Test your skills in procedurally ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roguefall.

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  16. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Have you ever wondered what it would be like if an AI ship could wander through the galaxy and gather any elements it finds? Maybe it would pursue knowledge gathering, maybe a purge of everything for a new "start". Nobody would know and now you can be part of such a story! Stellar Destiny: The Last Survivor, a fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi adventure where … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Destiny: The Last Survivor.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    86% User Score Based on 567 reviews

    Roadmap After the initial Early Access release, we have already published two major updates - Celestial Weave (v0.2) and The Bells Toll (v0.3). Our next big update - Mines of Sanctora - is scheduled to release somewhere during Q3 2025 and will bring a new playable character, a new region, and many changes to combat and gameplay systems in general. About the GameDie. Adapt. Strike back. Hereti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heretical.

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  18. Soul Catcher: The Moon Coliseum is a fast-paced Rogue-Like First Person Arena fighter. Battle through hordes of enemies. In this cruel coliseum, it's a free-for-all. You choose where to fight and who to fight at the right moment, with the aid of Magic Crystals that give single use weapons and tools. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Catcher: The Moon Coliseum.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 880 reviews

    Primordialis is a physics-based roguelike fish builder. Unleash your creativity to defeat creatures using venomous tentacles, electrical shocks, or exploding children. The possibilities are endless. Explore the primordial depths to reveal its secrets and discover what lies beyond. CreateThe core of Primordialis is its simple yet deep creature creation system. Your body is constructed out of cells … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primordialis.

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

    Rise Again - Preview Rise Again is an action RPG that combines elements of wizardry, roguelike gameplay, and dungeon crawling. Hack and slash your way through enemies in a medieval fantasy universe, transforming from a forgetful wizard into a skilled dungeon crawler as you progress through the game. Spellbinding Adventure As a wizard, you find yourself in a mysterious land where a powerful po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Again.

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  21. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    In this action rogue-like game, survive evil robot attacks, gain XP by killing them and upgrade your weapons and character for the next room. It's all about strategy, reflexes, and smart choices. Exciting Action-Packed Roguelike Gameplay! Buy and upgrade your weapons and equipment! Gain XP by killing evil robots and upgrade your character! Careful choice of weapons and character abilities wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats, Guns & Robots.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Folk Hero is an action-slasher with rogue-lite elements set in the world of Slavic fantasy. Explore the ever-changing island, find treasures, combine weapons and artifacts to defeat mythical enemies. Challenge your skills! One life, one attempt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Hero.

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  23. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Gerty is a top-down rogue-lite twin-stick shooter with a fully destructible environment. Carve your own path through replayable procedurally generated levels and create tactically advantageous situations to eliminate the alien threat in intense, tough but fair, action-packed gameplay. Mine Juice crystals to upgrade your gear, discover alien structures, and eliminate the source of the alien threat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gerty.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 203 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    Deflector is a high-octane bullet hell roguelite set in a deadly world. Upgrade your characters with the DNA you find, evolve them further during your runs and explore the farthest reaches of this microcosm… or die trying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deflector.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Kritter is a rogue-like playable alone or in online co-op. It mixes exciting action, RPG mechanics, base building and rich storytelling. Fight, evolve and gradually repair the wreckage of your ship to leave this hostile planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kritter.

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  26. Hyforge is a "roguelike", first-person fantasy rpg; a self-proclaimed "Elder-Rogue." On your quest to find the Hyforge, a device capable of creating and destroying all life, you will encounter Majik, Mystery, and LOOT. Also death... PERMA-DEATH. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyforge.

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  27. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 1,473 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 20 reviews

    Explore a vast universe in this roguelike, ship building, FPS Genesis Alpha One mixes thrilling roguelike mechanics with a deep ship builder and fast first-person action, putting you in the role of an interstellar pioneer. As the Captain of a Genesis starship, you journey into uncharted space on the ultimate mission. Build and manage a space vessel, farm resources, deal with terrifying alien infes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genesis Alpha One.

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  28. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    66% User Score Based on 124 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 16 reviews

    Brut@l is a modern re-imagining of the classic ASCII dungeon crawler, fusing old-school gaming with a stunning 3D visual style to create something unique for PlayStation®4 and PC! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brut@l.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Utilize skill, creativity, and knowledge to reach the depths of your mental labyrinth. By collecting and stacking items, gears, and weapons, you'll stand a chance against the brutal manifestations of your fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oneiro.

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  30. Wander Vyrosa is a tower-defense game with roguelite elements set on fully explorable mini planets! As the next in a long lineage of elite spacefarers, you have been chosen to travel the cosmos in search of the Heart of Vyros. It is up to you to travel between star systems, land on planets, and defend your drill while mining fuel to continue your journey! The features below are currently ava… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wander Vyrosa.

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  31. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Usurper: Soulbound is a tough Rogue-lite Action RPG where players are trapped without a physical body in a horrifying dimension and must possess the bodies of their enemies and other heroes alike as they fight their way back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Usurper: Soulbound.

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  32. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    85% User Score Based on 95 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    # Your Enemies Are Your Extra Lives! A new menace has appeared to a war-torn planet Earth, and this time the threat is global: a parasitic alien organism that can possess humans and use their abilities to wreak unfathomable havoc. No one knows the whereabouts of this dangerous invader except you… because YOU are the HyperParasite! HyperParasite is a relentless top-down twin-stick shooter that’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HyperParasite.

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  33. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    85% User Score Based on 66 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    A frantic twin-stick shooter roguelite where you must rage through different spaceships filled with enemies. Steal their weapons, destroy every room, and use all you can find to attack. Are you strong enough to fulfill your revenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I See Red.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 148 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    A rogue-lite hack'n'slash rushing head first into battle! Crawl through dungeons, gain new gear, experiment with perks and slay the foul beings blocking your way. Become a reanimated skeleton and ascend from the gloomy depths to settle a deadly grudge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeletal Avenger.

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  35. The world remembers them as monsters, heretics, traitors... For generations, the kingdoms of light decided who deserved salvation and who deserved destruction. Their judgment became law. Their victories became history. And the balance was shattered. But those cast into the shadows were never truly gone. Now they returned to challenge the order that created them. Choose a champion of darkness, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bringers of Darkness.

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  36. Many years after a great cataclysm, the world now broken up into fragments and plagued by monsters. Rumors speak of the source of these monsters, deep within the Lost Isles. A dungeon containing power, knowledge, riches, ready to be claimed by anyone worthy. Will you have enough strength to conquer Eternis and break the chains that curse this world?  "Once you enter, you will be unable to le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Eternis.

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  37. Survive endless scrapstorms in a post-apocalyptic Bullet Heaven Action Roguelite. Build devastating loadouts, collect procedural gear, awaken powerful Saints, recruit companions, conquer dungeons, and create insane synergies in a world where scrap is sacred. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junkyard Saints: Scrapstorm.

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  38. Welcome to Tavern & Tombs! In Tavern & Tombs, you play as a brave adventurer delving into dangerous, procedurally generated crypts to face off against hordes monsters. When the dungeon beats you down, return to your cozy tavern to lick your wounds, brew powerful potions, and prepare for your next run! Key Features - Action Roguelite Combat: Dodge attacks and cast devastating magic spell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern & Tombs.

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  39. Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERWIRED.

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  40. In this hyper-active action-roguelike deckbuilder, you and every boss draw from the same deck. Build your deck, summon companion creatures, and tear through a warped VHS-core cityscape. Outplay bosses in a hyper-active action-roguelike deckbuilder where every card drawn can make your enemy stronger. Chain melee combos, trigger cards in real time, and build around companion summons as you fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lo-Fi Memory.

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  41. A LABYRINTH THAT REMEMBERS YOUR MISTAKES.Steel Heaven is a high-octane, first-person melee action game set in a cursed necropolis. Carve your way through a shifting labyrinth where every choice carries a heavy price. This isn't just a fight for survival; it’s a race against a tomb that learns from your movement. Get lost, and the labyrinth punishes you. CLOSE-QUARTERS ARENA COMBATForget guns. For… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STEEL HEAVEN.

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  42. GET MAZED is a ruthless PvE action roguelite. Solo or in co-op, dive into a procedurally generated labyrinth. Wield deadly weapons and carve a bloody path through hordes of monsters to challenge the Warden of the Maze and fight for your escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get Mazed.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Hold your Gunpyres akimbo in this fast-paced twin-stick shooter, set in the Crypt Alchemist’s semi-procedural dungeon. Remember, Vampyres are your guns and blood types are your bullets, so be assured to brutally steal them from your enemies in order to collect upgrades and take down your target. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNPYRE.

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  44. Gears & Spells! Rogue-lite lovers, come join the fight!.
 The sultan, who empowered steam engines with magic, was being sabotaged by bigots. The future of the Sultanate is at stake! But as "Dilber Hatun", it is up to us to clean up the city and save the sultanate. Pick your top weapon, use your abilities and watch your step to take on rogue robots and ruthless bigots. Get stro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Ottoman.

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  45. Set sail in Crimson Cutlass, an epic rogue-lite pirate adventure! Battle foes, explore endless islands, and upgrade your ship in a world where mutiny could make you captain. Team up in local and online co-op via Steam Remote Play, uncover treasures, and conquer the Shifting Seas. Wishlist now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Cutlass.

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  46. Take on the challenge and discover a completely new 3D sci-fi dungeon crawler. The sophisticated room card mechanics and endless generated dungeons with the form of a cube, this game is unique in this genre. What will you discover while exploring? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Crawler.

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  47. Brawlers of Duality is a top-down arena fighter where damaging enemies launches them further, launch enemies out of the arena to defeat them. Battle in 1v1, 2v2, and a FFA mode where you defeat enemies to power up and take on other players. BoD is still under development If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brawlers of Duality.

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  48. About the Game Retroid: Cartridge Protocol is a retro-futuristic roguelike action game.Adapt fast, evolve faster—each stage is a battle of growth between you and an ever-changing enemy force. Lore “Insert the Cartridge. In that moment, you evolve.” You are Zero One, the last hope of a fallen planet, on a mission to find the missing scientist, Dr. Evelyn.Zero One is the only being capable … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retroid: Cartridge Protocol.

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  49. Master the arcane arts in Ritualist — a roguelike action game where every choice shapes your destiny. You are the last Ritualist, a blade against the creeping dark. Armed with forbidden knowledge and cursed steel, you must descend into dungeons, where every shadow hides teeth and every corridor twists with the weight of forgotten sins! Features: ARSENAL OF WEAPONSWield a diverse arsenal of unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritualist.

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  50. Lonely Tiny Spaceship is a shooter in the space arena, in which you grow from a small, clumsy to a powerful capital spaceship, using resources obtained from destroyed hordes of enemies and other cosmic evil. This is Demo! The Full version is available on Steam! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonely Tiny Spaceship.

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