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Games like Life Is Hard

Games like Life Is Hard

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Mini Painter is a cozy idle desktop game about finding the balance between work and rest. Immerse yourself in a meditative world where a tiny painter colors tiny figurines, decorates their home, and learns to take care of themselves. Decorate the room, buy new geeky items, and boost your little painter’s creativity. The more creativity they have, the better their miniatures will turn out. Each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini Painter.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    50% User Score Based on 135 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    Dinocide is a classic NES inspired old-school single-player platformer in a prehistoric fantasy world. Dinocide tries to capture the drive and fun of that era and recreate it in a modern way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinocide.

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  4. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 544 reviews

    Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring a hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art developed by award-winning Finnish solo developer Jesse Makkonen (DISTRAINT -series, Afterdream, Heal). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without a Dawn.

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  5. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 5,016 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love. Earn your place in the Punch Club ranks, and discover who brutally murdered your father, in this choose your own adventure boxing management tycoon. Punch Club is a boxing tycoon management game with multiple branching story lines. Your goal is clear, but how you get there depends on whether you want to legitimately climb the rankings, or take the more … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Punch Club.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 948 reviews

    Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disturbed.

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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 544 reviews

    War of Omens is a card game combining deck-builder and CCG mechanics, featuring fast, strategic play and three different playable factions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of Omens.

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  8. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 460 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    Insurmountable is a strategic adventure game with roguelike elements, in which you have to overcome a dangerous randomly generated mountain. Confront the differing terrains as a lonely mountaineer and make your way through Ice, Snow and Stone. Use items to keep up your steadily sinking stats, while making your way up and down the insurmountable heights. The dynamic and ever-changing weather system… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insurmountable.

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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear: A Story from the World of Gra.

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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    As We Descend is a strategy roguelike deckbuilder: you must play your cards right in both the apocalyptic battlefield and the last city of humankind. Overcome all challenges to safeguard humanity's descending city as it makes its way to the core. Assemble your forces Recruit new squads of units by utilizing scavenged technology. Each squad is a unique archetype with its own set of cards which can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As We Descend.

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  14. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 1,184 reviews

    Turn a ramshackle blacksmith shop into a successful enterprise in a challenging and endlessly varied world! Deal with local bandits, merchants, priests, as well as French and English soldiers. Manage workers with various quirks, improve facilities and tools to create better merchandise, decorate your smithy to attract high-paying customers! BUILD THE SMITHY OF YOUR DREAMS Construct new rooms and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anvil Saga.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    91% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Meet kitties as the main heroes of the new go-kart racing game! Overcome difficulties of the tracks drifting through mines and bombs, stop your competitors blasting them with bubble gum and other astonishing weapons. And don’t forget to gather power-ups to be the fastest on the track. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Motors.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 740 reviews

    SC2VN is a visual novel about the South Korean StarCraft 2 scene. You play as Mach, a foreign semi-pro trying to make it in eSports who soon learns that success in StarCraft takes more than in-game strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SC2VN: The eSports Visual Novel.

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  18. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    75% User Score Based on 402 reviews

    This short Visual novel can be considered as a little introductory episode of the game Elisa the innkeeper. Enjoy our Art and Soundtrack as you begin to shape Elisa's destiny for the better or the worse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel.

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    16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    21% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Koya Rift is an action-packed platform shooter that is built around circular, adaptive gameplay that emphasizes replay value by challenging the player with procedural content tuned to their skill level. In Koya Rift, the player must enter a hostile planet and destroy an alien race so the planet can be colonized. Each game, the player is dropped off at the surface and must venture into procedurally… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koya Rift.

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  20. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    49% User Score Based on 277 reviews

    Steam Marines is a squad based Roguelike set on a steampunk spaceship. It features tactical play focused on positioning and careful use of resources. Built to keep you on your toes as you progress through the decks of your besieged ship while clearing enemies and trying to reach each level's elevator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steam Marines.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 339 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 1 reviews

    The internet-born and beloved countryballs comics finally have a game to properly represent them, Polandball: Can Into Space! Break through Earth's atmosphere to prove other countryballs once and for all they were wrong and conquer the final frontier! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polandball: Can Into Space.

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  23. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 1,837 reviews

    Die in the Dungeon is a deck-building, turn-based roguelite game where your deck is not made out of cards, but DICE! In Die in the Dungeon, each dice represents a different action, from basic ones like attacking or healing to boosting other dice or copying their abilities. Improve the quality of your dice, combine them and acquire powerful relics to defeat the monsters that dwell in the dungeon! F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Die in the Dungeon.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Revelation, regret and redemption in the twilight dreams of an aging artist. Set against surreal landscapes spanning one man’s life and career, Zed is a desperate quest to reconnect fading memories and create a final work for a very special person. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZED.

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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 4,418 reviews

    A dark, sad, funny, weird 1st person exploration game in which you play as a man obsessed with the meaning behind a painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE STATIC SPEAKS MY NAME.

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  28. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 167 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    AntVentor – is a Point & Click adventure game by a LoopyMood studio. You find yourself in a photo-realistic macro world, where you immediately manage to break the ideal life of the main character Ant and ruin all plans for the realization of his Dream. Can you get everything back in order? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AntVentor.

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  29. CW: Questions relating to gender exploration, sexual orientation, and some implied violence Average play time: 1-3 hours, but that can fluctuate quite a bit depending on how much you feel like writing for each section. I am aware of a bug where on the last passage before the night of the transformation, there is a message about "nth value not set to 1" but I didn't have time to fix that before the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to May The Hunt Be Everlasting and May Nature Guide You Home.

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  30. You wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of gunfire on the neighboring farm. Worried, you decide to investigate and discover your nightmare has come true. Dead Arise is a tribute to zombie FPS games, a retro experience from the 1990s. Roam the landscapes, taking down zombies and collecting resources, follow the radio call, and escape this hell called the zombie apocalypse! The ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Arise.

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  31.     Ice Cream Typer is a high-speed typing challenge where the only way forward is faster fingers. Inspired by the infamous fitness test and arcade classics, this mode throws you into an endless typing gauntlet. Complete ridiculous words and phrases under pressure—each round gives you less time, and one slip-up could be the end. It’s goofy, intense, and surprisingly addictive. How It Works: A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice Cream Typer.

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  32. Bobo's Big Break FAQ  What’s the goal?  Your objective is to reach a target score before your Balance Meter depletes. Points are earned by playing tricks that impress the crowd - but push your luck too far, and you’ll go Off-Balance!  How do I earn points?  Each trick card played earns points based on: The trick's point value The number of tricks played this turn (combo multiplier) Your cu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bobo's Big Break.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 294 reviews

    Claw your way to the top of a big game studio in this roguelike deckbuilder inspired by classic JRPGs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crush the Industry.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 476 reviews

    All aboard for A Bumpy Ride!In this cozy, arcade train-driving & exploration game, you'll be tasked with managing a small railroad all alone. Drive the train, hire your crew, and take passengers where they want to go! Explore and reveal new areas on your map, spurred on by passengers' requests to go to places you might not recognize. Inspired by game visuals of days past, this 19th c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bumpy Ride.

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  35. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    77% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    "Drifter Star: Evolution" - The Path from Stardust to Galactic Sovereignty In this unique cosmic evolution game, you will embark on an epic journey across time and space: Core Gameplay: Start as a tiny asteroid and continuously grow by devouring surrounding cosmic matter Evolve through collisions and consumption, progressing through different forms like planets, stars, and black hole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drifter Star: Evolution.

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  36. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Pigeon Hunter is a short hidden object game with beautiful hand drawn art. The version you are playing is a demo, we're hard at work adding more content! If you've enjoyed playing, wishlist on steam to show your support and get informed of updates; https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3917020/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pigeon Hunter.

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  38. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,687 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 5 reviews

    Buy Denshattack! at PlayStation Store. Flip, trick and grind your train in a fast-paced, off-the-rails ride through a colourful Japanese dystopia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Denshattack!.

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  40. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Welcome to Breakpoint, a twin-stick slasher that provides all the hectic action of a bullet hell with the crunchy satisfaction of melee combat. Unlike other twin stick games, there are zero ranged attacks in Breakpoint. You have to control the battlefield with a variety of physical attacks. Slice, smash, and crush your way through waves of enemies to defeat the swarm. Move and groove your way thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakpoint.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 992 reviews

    Spell words, get upgrades, score points, and survive until the end. Every round is different. How far can you make it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Word Play.

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  43. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 185 reviews
    Critic Score 97%Based on 7 reviews

    When the world is coming to an end, who would you want to speak to one last time? In that final moment, if you could accompany souls wandering between life and death, what words would you choose to share with them? Schrödinger’s Call gently unfolds a picture-book-like world. It speaks softly to your heart, helping you notice what truly matters, once more. Through the lingering regrets of others, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Schrödinger's Call.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    What's that ringing filled the air? A wonder is coming! Santa has once again received many letters of wishes. The production conveyor have started! The Christmas season is upon us! Find 150 different items to give presents to everyone! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL: Christmas.

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  45. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Navigate Through the Storm Not every train that sets out on the Widow's Run is fortunate enough to return. Few conductors have braved this cold expanse and survived, fewer still have braved it and kept their wits intact to tell the tale. Desperate accounts told by men driven to the edge; stories of madness, storms, deadly cold… and strange creatures lurking in the darkness. Fight your way to esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locomotive 115.

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  46. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 557 reviews

    Hieronymus Bosch's Brutal Orchestra is a Turn-Based Roguelike Strategy Game with resource management and deck-building elements. Employ the help of damaged and daring fools, equip ancient and insidious items and make deals with the devil on your path to revenge. RevengeYou died. Someone killed you. You are now in Purgatory and you will never escape. Make a deal with the "demon" Bosch and set of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brutal Orchestra.

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  47. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 9,439 reviews

    Study, relax, or get productive in the cozy world of Spirit City. Set the mood with lofi beats and soundscapes, customize your character and spirit pet, and use the productivity tools to help you stay on task. All while discovering cute hidden spirits and adding them to your spirit collection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit City: Lofi Sessions.

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  48. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Rally your party. Build your deck and boost its power and potential. Slay your enemies and protect your allies. Play your cards right and you might just survive the perilous descent into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deepest Chamber.

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  49. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    In Dragon Eclipse, you collect magical Mystlings—unique creatures that enhance your deck and join you in battle. Build your team of three Mystlings with distinct stats, abilities, and special cards. Remember that your beasts grow and evolve as you play, so understanding their nature is the key to victory! Combine auto-battler mechanics with deck-building strategy for endless creative possibili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Eclipse.

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