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Looking for games like MAD? Here are top shooter recommendations with a violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cold Shell, UNKIND or DeadWire.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Future, one of Earth's colonies. There was a war your home country lost. Occupation forces don't care about people - crime and decadence are everywhere. Protagonist lost her parents during the war and works on a shitty job. She took a baseball bat to fight off thugs who try to attack her on her way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Shell.

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  2. Boomer shooter meets Vampire Survivors – in VR.A single player VR arena shooter set in a neon soaked cyberpunk city built into the clouds. An alien crystal changed the world. Now, corporations rule with weaponized addiction and you’re the one thing standing in their way. Run, shoot and survive in a brutal combat loop. Slay mutants, crush cybernetically enhanced enemies and stack upgrades until y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNKIND.

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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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  4. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,744 reviews

    "Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western era. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Crows.

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

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  6. One Gun. Endless Possibilities. One Cruel Game.Never Akimbo is a top-down pixel art action game fueled by the chaos and replayability of modern arena shooters — and overseen by something far worse than bad odds. You have been captured by the Gamemaster: a grinning, jester-like tyrant who sees you not as a hero, but as a toy. For his amusement, he has built a tower — a vertical playground of vio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Akimbo.

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  7. Welcome to Kusan: City of Wolves, a brutal top-down shooter set in a neon-drenched urban jungle consumed by violence and corruption. Kusan delivers hardcore action where one mistake means death. Master gunplay, perfect your movement, survive the streets and combat arenas ruled by furious kingpins that demand speed, precision and flawless execution. Every moment of action is intensified by Korean … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kusan: City of Wolves.

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  8. ※Important Notice Regarding the Incorrect Release Date Display※Dear players, PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE. Please download the Demo instead. Thank you for your interest in our game. We would like to address an issue regarding the release date currently displayed on our store page. Due to a configuration error in the Steamworks backend, the release date was accidentally set to February 28, 2026, causi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOPAmine Overdrive.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 5,742 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Ruiner is a top-down action shooter created in the spirit of cult cyberpunk anime and game classics. Ruiner is quick and brutal but sophisticated gameplay, original world with mature storyline and unique visual style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUINER.

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  10. Game Overview A medieval/modern open world game where you and a team are trying to track down and defeat the creator of the outbreak to open the portal back to the real world. You go on missions either by yourself, or with a teammate or two to gather information about the creator (kind of like the bo5 campaign.) and sometimes you have to use portals to travel between the medieval and modern unive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portals Edge.

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  11. Save Earth. Survive the invasion. Rewrite humanity’s fate. Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol is our modern take on classic arcade shooters — fast, intense, and built for pure fun. You’ll pilot a high-speed recon ship through alien swarms in fully 3D environments, switching between dynamic chase and top-down views for the perfect mix of nostalgia and action. The year is 2157. Humanity’s first deep-spac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol.

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    W.A.S.P. - Warrior And Scout ProtocolDescription:W.A.S.P. is an intense rogue-lite where the fast-paced, enemy-swarming chaos of games like Vampire Survivors meets the precision and action-packed shooting of classic SHMUPs like Raiden. Set in a dark, dystopian world overrun by monstrous entities, players take control of powerful airborne ships to fend off waves of increasingly difficult enemies wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WASP.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    57% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Margoq's Lair is a 2D top-down roguelike hack'n'slash dungeon crawler. Engage in action-packed combat, select between randomly generated spells, combine your abilities to make devastating attacks and find mythical items on your journey to escape the evil wizard's lair without dying even once! You are imprisoned by the malevolent wizard Margoq. You wake up on the lowest floor in his dungeon and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Margoq's Lair.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the Game This is the free prelude version of Mega City Police, Retrowave Skill-Based Action Roguelike inspired by truly old-school action movies. Prelude version Includes first 2 levels and 4 playable police officers of the full version. Hello, Officer. Mega City needs your services. Are you ready to uphold the law? The crime is out of control, the streets are not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Action Agents.

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  15. Desert Kill is a top-down roguelike action shooter where you have to destroy evil forces in the most brutal way If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESERT KILL.

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  16. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 2,626 reviews

    2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akane.

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  17. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 23 reviews

    Disjunction is an upcoming single-player, cyberpunk, stealth-action RPG set in the dystopian underworld of New York City in the year 2048. The game follows the interconnected narratives of three characters as they unravel a mystery that will change the fate of their city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disjunction.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Into the Fray is a fast action-shooter in the vein of Doom and Dark Messiah; using fast combat, reactive environments, and traps. Blast, kick, and dash your way through Rebels and Eldritch creatures to liberate the Isle of Portland; as it becomes consumed by Fog and the horrors therein. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Fray.

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  19. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You wake up again—your bones soaked in blood. Demo Available NOW! Play the free demo and get a SMALL BLOODY SLICE of the gameplay! Full Release – December 15 The FULL roguelike experience, with constant and explosive progression: including TONS of enemy types, abilities, weapons, and rooms. Prepare to dive into the full story—an intertwined experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of Bone.

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  20. Overdawn is a fast-paced, bullet-time, bullet-hell shooter set in a world on the brink of collapse. Play as one of the Chosen Ones—sent into the past to stop the fall of Andrean. Fight through waves of enemies with razor-sharp gunplay, uncover buried truths, and explore a stunning 2.5D world brought to life with style and atmosphere. FEATURES Stylized 2.5D pixel-voxel art Fast-paced, precision … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overdawn.

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  21. O3: Hollow Descent is a fast-paced top-down rogue-like shooter set in a dark, biomechanical sci-fi world. You play as a lone astronaut descending into a hostile alien planet, fighting room by room through shifting labyrinths filled with traps, creatures, and escalating threats. Combat is precise and dodge-focused, built around quick dashes, reactive shooting, and randomized weapons that reshape y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to O3: Hollow Descent.

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  22. Unleash Carnage in Doom of the Undying: A Dark Fantasy Survivors-LikeDescend into Doom of the Undying, a fast-paced, dark fantasy, survivors-like adventure where your every second of survival fuels the escalating fury of the world – and your own deadly potential. Inspired by genre titans like Vampire Survivors, Diablo, Halls of Torment, Death Must Die, and Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, Doom of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doom of the Undying.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Master of 4 Swords is a fast-paced 2D action slasher where your weapon never leaves your side — literally. Four magical swords spin around you, forming a deadly barrier that you control to slice through enemies, deflect projectiles, and survive overwhelming odds. Spin. Strike. Survive.Dive into a world of danger and mystery as you explore cursed dungeons, crumbling ruins, and abandoned research … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of 4 Swords.

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  24. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 278 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Plunge into a retro-style action-adventure game that combines a fast, skilled gameplay with dark fantasy and lore. Play as Vesper, a virtuous member of 'The Stalkers,' and explore the vast world of Medhram, filled with ruins and horrors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt the Night.

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  25. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,818 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Earth has been turned into thousands of flying islands. The survivors are at war for resources. You are an airship captain who wants to reach Black Skylands, a scavenger’s paradise. To do so you must destroy hordes of hostile monsters and find peace and prosperity for your people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Skylands.

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  26. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    57% User Score Based on 337 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Garage is a bloody topdown shooter inspired by VHS era B-movies. You play as an ex drug dealer named Butch, who single-handedly slays hordes of living dead to save a girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GARAGE: Bad Trip.

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  27. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    78% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 7 reviews

    Ritual: Crown of Horns is a slaughterhouse. A violent, fast-paced action game set in an alternate Wild West, an absurd, acid-fueled vision of hellish frontier. It's a fast paced 3D top-down base defense shooter, using a selection of best horde-mode mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual: Crown of Horns.

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  28. Step into the fast-paced, heart-pounding world of KANE, a 2D pixel art action shooter that blends precise skill, explosive combat, and high-octane parkour across urban rooftops. As Kane, a skilled fighter trapped in a chaotic cityscape, you’ll need to utilize every tool at your disposal to survive relentless waves of enemies, dodge incoming fire, and create cinematic moments with the game’s signat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kane.

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  29. Nova Star: Void Survival is a fast-paced roguelite space survivor where every run becomes a battle against overwhelming enemy fleets, impossible odds, and your own ship limits. Fight across dangerous sectors, evolve devastating builds, unlock permanent Protocol upgrades, and survive the chaos of deep space combat. CREATE POWERFUL BUILDS Combine weapons, upgrades, Protocols, and ship abilities t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Star: Void Survival.

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    Arise, Hamish! A Trial of your Soul Awaits Hamish is a fast-paced, momentum-driven action platformer where every step could be your last. What begins in the war-torn Highlands of Scotland quickly unravels into a journey across strange and hostile worlds, each with their own dangers, secrets, and end bosses. A Journey Across Worlds Run, jump, grapple, and stomp your way through treacherous sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAMISH.

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  31. The Arena of Ages Welcomes a New Warrior to Avalon!When spring arrives in the land of Avalon, the birds begin to sing and the first sparks of a legendary tale awaken. Fensy, who has traveled long roads to claim the inheritance left to him, now faces ruthless enemies in an endless struggle. Your choices will guide him through this battle. Foes of Legacy is a rogue-like, 2D top-down action game whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foes of Legacy: Survivors.

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  32. Do you have the guts to face the ultimate zombie nightmare? Do you have the skills to survive the most brutal top-down zombie shooter ever? In this game, you will face endless waves of zombies, each more vicious and hungry than the last. You will have to use your skills, tactics, and reflexes to stay alive and fight your way to the exit. You have a huge arsenal of weapons at your disposal, from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meteorite Z: The Apocalypse.

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  33. CrypticaL is a rogue-like arena royale that combines the best aspects of music and shooter games, the rich atmosphere and depth of crowd, and the character-driven storytelling of Rexar. In CrypticaL there is such challanges like these; Rhythmic Carnage: Engage in a symphony of destruction as you mow down waves of enemies, syncing your every move to an infectious soundtrack that evolves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrypticaL.

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  34. 2D Top-Down game with pixel graphics in Operation : Escape, will let you survive and fight with enemy by using Melee and Range combat style to escape from this place. STORYYou are the criminals that trying to escape the police. While escaping, something took you out of the world from far away, and that's thing didn't help you. They want something from you. BATTLE AGAINST "THEM"Fighti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation : Escape.

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  35. Boom Buddies is a fast-paced, fixed-position bullet hell survival game focused on pure action and replayability. You have an animal hero locked at the center of the arena while enemies rush in from all directions. Survival depends on smart choices and right upgrades. After clearing waves, you select upgrade cards that modify and enhance your weapon in powerful and sometimes unexpected ways. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Buddies.

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  36. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    In the year 2040, a new TV show is a ratings hit! Tired of the same old news about the Robotronic Wars? Want to win amazing prizes and show everyone who's the baddest badass? Blaster Vision Channel brings you the best show ever made, and YOU can be the star! Take part in Nuclear Gladiators 3000! Become a Gladiator and clean up the exclusion zone! Wipe out hordes of filthy mutants and disgusting r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Gladiators 3000.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Conduct, upgrade and repair your train through endless waves of enemies in a post-apocalyptic setting. In this action management roguelike, the player decides to embark on a journey through the wasteland looking to fulfill the dream of seeing the remains of the outside world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse Express.

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  38. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Miami Horizon 2077 is a 2D arcade game inspired by the GTA franchise cop chase experience. Enter a futuristic world setting in 2077 as a young street hustler attempting to make a name for himself in the criminal underworld by trying to pull off a series of dangerous street robbery where the likelihood of escape is almost impossible -Each run will start with a huge amount of money that you have ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miami Horizon 2077.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    WISHLIST ON STEAM! In ANGST, you awaken alone in a vast, frozen wilderness, where survival is your only goal. The icy winds howl, wolves prowl the dark forests, and every resource must be fought for. Chop down trees to build fires that stave off the biting cold, craft weapons from scavenged materials, and struggle to stay alive. The world of ANGST is unforgiving, but beneath the snow and ice l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo).

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  40. The game is divided into two processes, 10 minutes before the development stage, 10 minutes after the challenge stage, only the hunter who survived the challenge stage can take away the treasure A wide variety of weapons Weapons in the game are divided into basic/melee/range/missiles/projectiles and other weapon types, and the difference between physical and magic properties, is also divided int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Explorer.

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  41. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The greatest gameshow on earth is here with breakneck speed, bullet dodging action and lots of guns. Put it all on the line for the (rogue)likes. And remember, the run is all that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHRUN TV.

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  42. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 1,059 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    As a contestant on a brutal reality game show of the future, you must survive a deadly urban environment packed with lethal traps, confounding puzzles, and murderous, heavily armed psychopaths. Turn-based combat in hand crafted levels, built for entertainment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Showgunners.

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  43. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 70,504 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 8 reviews

    A top-down slasher/shooter with unlockable gameplay-altering masks and weapons, featuring a neon-flavoured electronic aesthetic, in which a hitman receives anonymous calls ordering him to travel to certain residences and crime dens and massacre those within, as he stumbles through unreal visions and inconsistencies without any answers to how, why or who. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotline Miami.

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  44. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Defragmented is a lightning-fast cyberpunk action RPG with a pulsing synth soundtrack. Welcome to Entropolis – New World, Bad Blood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defragmented.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    Wild West and Wizards is an open world exploration game with magic and rpg elements set in a re-imagined new frontier. Adventure across the west with a gun in one hand and a spell in the other. Pick a class and explore a world with magic, outlaws, rare loot, mysterious places, and epic quests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild West and Wizards.

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  47. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 7,854 reviews

    Tiny Rogues is a fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Rogues.

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  48. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 432 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements. Travel to numerous planets, where monsters and dangers await you. Use found ressources to craft new weaponry & upgrades to get stronger. Only a true master of 360° combat will be able to save his home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Bullet.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    71% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Bloody Streets is a brutal top-down shooter which will challenge you with areas swarmed by undead in a beautifully stylized and hand painted 2D world complemented by high energy rock music. How long can you survive the sea of monsters while pumping round after round of bullets? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Streets.

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  50. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    71% User Score Based on 222 reviews

    [Media 3580956] Deadly efficient. Highly skillful. Invisible to indifferent citizens. They fight the greedy corporations that have entire nations under their thumb. Suits scornfully called them... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danger Scavenger.

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