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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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  2. 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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    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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  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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  6. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 620 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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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    64% User Score Based on 180 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Based on a true story, Western Press is the most historically accurate frontier dueling game available for PC and Mac. Probably. Up to 16 players (or bots) compete in a tournament of 1v1 sprints to press a random string of ten buttons the fastest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Western Press.

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  8. 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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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    94% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Shapik: The Moon Quest is a handicraft quest. The story is told without a single word using only remarkable animations and exciting music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shapik: The Moon Quest.

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  12. 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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  13. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 460 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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  14. 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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  16. 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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  20. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    51% User Score Based on 362 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 7 reviews

    THE FULL GAME IS NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM! http://store.steampowered.com/app/359580 Uncanny Valley is a survival horror indie game. We are tired of seeing action games marketed as survival horror,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Valley.

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  21. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 369 reviews

    Elaborate jigsaw puzzle: 100 beautiful pictures, 100 custom difficulty, 100 game achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pleasure Puzzle: Portrait.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 516 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Seraph is a skill based, acrobatic side-scrolling shooter. Play as an angel, known as Seraph, who is fighting to restore her lost power and ultimately escape a prison infested with demons. Dark magic has trapped the angel inside her human Vessel: if the Vessel dies, so will Seraph. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seraph.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    80% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    This card game combines the elements of roguelike. During the game, you shall keep going ahead to get unique decks to defeat the enemies getting in the way. You will choose to escape or defeat the Death who is there to take your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Card.

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  24. 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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  25. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 294 reviews

    You Can Kana is a game for japanese learners of all abilities. Learn the characters in a series of quick and engaging lessons, or jump straight into Challenge Mode to train your reading comprehension.What are Hiragana and Katakana?They are the phonetic Japanese alphabets. If you want to learn to read Japanese, there's no better place to start than with hiragana and katakana! Features: Quick and en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to nasin sona musi.

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  26. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    A survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic world with a strong narrative. Every choice has consequences : where will yours take you? ​ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashwalkers.

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  27. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 163 reviews

    In Typing Incremental, type words to earn money, spend money to unlock new words. Repeat until you can prestige to gain permanent bonuses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typing Incremental.

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  28. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    54% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

    FIGHT OR DIE! Cursed by the evil Wizard King, bounty hunters Lea and Leo are chased by every monster in the kingdom and the Grim Reaper himself! There's only one way to get rid of the curse; the legendary Elixir of Life! But how to get the ingredients? FIGHT MONSTERS! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curses 'N Chaos.

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  29. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    From the creators of Anodyne comes a grand story about Aliph, a lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge City, who finds her world turned upside-down after a routine maintenance trip goes awry. Now, working directly with Whiteforge's Mayor Biggs to face an unknown menace, Aliph must navigate her newfound power and influence to save the city. Aliph's identities, environmental issues and the wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Even the Ocean.

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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    97% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    This ancient galaxy is under attack by the mysterious "Apparitions". They are huge star-like monstrosities which threaten to consume the world. Your planet is controlled using cards which you collect while playing. Creativity and resourcefulness will be the keys to your victory! Rewrite your cards!Improve your deck even further by re-writing your cards! The game's unique crafting system… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heat Death.

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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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  32. 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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  35. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    66% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Catch a Falling Star is a casual and relaxing game where the aim is to catch falling stars and score points. A fun and relaxing game with beautiful graphics and soothing music - perfect for when you want to play something, but don't want to think too much. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catch a Falling Star.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    Big Action Mega Fight! is a classic single player beat 'em up/brawler with a modern twist! Hilarious 2D cartoon combat inspired by Streets of Rage, Final Fight, Turtles in Time and Battletoads. Blast your way through levels filled with luscious art and unforgettable enemies. How fast can you SMASH? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Action Mega Fight.

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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40.     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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  41. 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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  42. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    Shards of Order is a dark fantasy RPG that throws out the rulebook for deckbuilding & card-based combat. There are no turns and no mana points. Every enemy acts on a visible countdown, and every card you play winds those counters down, shifting the whole flow of the fight. Time is your most valuable resource. Misjudge, and your team is sure to crumble. Master the art of shared deckbuilding; there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of Order.

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  43. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 183 reviews

    Glowing Stones: Heroes' Awakening is an Adult Visual Novel centering on themes of Romances, Friendships, Superpowers and Superheroes in a dystopian world dominated by mega corporations, where greed and corruption run rampant. Will you discover your True Power?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glowing Stones : Heroes' Awakening.

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  44. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 485 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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  45. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 56 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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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    Playing as the healer, you have the all-important role of keeping your friends alive. Click with your mouse to cast healing spells. Don’t let your warband die! Recruit new members to your warband. Try out different formations on the battlefield. Unlock allies such as fiery mages and tanky tanks. You can't win them all. Even if the battle is lost, the war has just begun! Patch yourself up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Growth.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Union of Gnomes is a roguelike collectible card game about uniting small but proud people of gnomes. Heroes assemble squads of gnomes and fight for Freedom of their people in different lands. A flaming story of a small nation's big uprising. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Union of Gnomes.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    About the developerHi! I'm Patryk, the solo dev behind Loot Loop. If you love incremental games and dungeon crawlers, I made this for you. About the GameLoot Loop is a chill incremental dungeon crawler. Dive into runs that last just seconds and come back stronger after every upgrade. Instant action, constant reward. Explore pixel dungeons inspired by 80s classics. Tiny characters, dark co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loot Loop.

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  50. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    73% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Keep track of enemy stats with the Companion or play solo right inside the app! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regicide Companion.

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