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  1. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 135 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    "Grab loot and gobble up all manner of foods to build up your XP. Choose your path wisely and UPGRADE your abilities to help you face the challenges of the lower floors! UNLOCK new weapons and magical items as you progress. Collect magical gauntlets to power your explosive ATOMIC FIST! Seek out the cat merchant to buy extra enhancements. Discover the crypt arcades and try to win extra coins and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Crypticle.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    93% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Blocky Dungeon is a roguelike... mixed with a puzzle game! Venture inside dungeons you build yourself, just as you explore them. Place blocks to form paths for the knight and lead him across the dungeon. But be careful! If the Dungeon map fills up, it's game over for you! Luckily if you create a full line with the blocks you place, the knight can 'mark' that line to make it disappear from th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blocky Dungeon.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HellSinker.

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  4. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters 2.

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  5. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Winging It, produced during Wholesome Games Jam 2020, invites you to experience the Spring as a bluebird. Choose the material for your nest, feast on nature’s bounty in the form of seeds, berries, and worms, and participate in quintessential bird activities. Most of all, take care of your eggs to make sure they hatch safe and sound. And, remember: don’t give up! Love the chiptunes in this game? Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winging It.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    This is a unique twin-stick arena shooter where your own actions define the difficulty. Shoot recklessly at the walls and you will drown in enemies, but shoot too little and you will have a mediocre score. Observe the different monsters's behaviours and be strategic in the way you fight them. The more monsters there are in the arena, the more points you get for each one defeated. Unlock and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Shot.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Roboavenger is an exhilarating action-packed platformer that puts players in command of a remarkably agile and bouncy robot. Set in the depths of mysterious and perilous mines, the objective of the game is deceptively simple yet challenging: collect as many precious rubies as possible while evading the clutches of cunning enemies. FEATURES Agile and Bouncy Robot: Players control a highly nimble … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robovenger.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter, inspired by Raiden Fighters, Strikers 1945, and Battle Garegga. The exiled princess Amelia has turned into a succubus and joined the peaceful monstergirl tribe. Then invaders arrive led by her sister Angelina. Fighting back with her newfound powers of hypnosis and demon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonizer.

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  9. A shooter arcade game.. except you survive by moving your head to dodge bullets, enemies, and obstacles. You have two weapons: one on each arm. Can you beat the last boss? Features - 3 different unique stages with 5 levels each - Total of 16 levels - Endless Mode - 11 unique bosses - Weapons: Guns & Swords - 3 different types of abilities - 5 different types of ultimates - Over 15 types of un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike VR.

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  10. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as shmup veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and seventeen playable ships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo.

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  11. Opalescence is a colorful arcade-style top-down shooter in which you collect points and fight and avoid enemies to get a high score.Goal:play, earn points, get high score, buy upgrades, repeatOpalescence:A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    You are about to see a scary world. Your goal is to survive just ten minutes in this bouncy, bumpy, dynamic and surprising bullet heaven. Inspired by Vampire Survivors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary World.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    88% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Wishlist on steam now! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2317880/ Survive 500 seconds! Hi, I'm Penusbmic. Decided to make a little game. Inspired by games like 20 Mins till Dawn & Vampire Survivors. My goal was to focus on the game design instead of the art (Mostly only do art/animations). Used my Own Assets (The Tiny Alchemist Series), some sounds from Shapeforms & music from alkakrab.  T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Bunny.

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  15. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    82% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    When the tough time comes, the true heroes cannot stay still. Visit our camp to ask for help from one of the fantasy fighters and delve into the brick-breaking, fight-style adventure.  --- Chose a Hero and start your adventure! --- --- Collect all falling goodies --- Collected gems and coins can be used in a game, pages and star can trigger special bonuses during battle. --- Destroy obstac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Breakers Camp.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!! An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graze Counter.

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  17. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups: Vasara and Vasara 2 are made available to the whole world via this package: Vasara Collection! Science Fiction meets History in these arcade classics which take place in an alternate timeline Feudal Japan where technologically advanced weaponry and equipment are a reality, and heroes use flying motorcycles with amazing firepo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VASARA Collection.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 2,845 reviews

    A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies! Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities! You play as the powerful Alchemist, a mechanical wizard who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savant: Ascent.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Use your paddle to keep your ball airborne and dodge enemy bullets as you defeat cute enemies. Bounce and shoot your way through the various different biomes while acquiring powerful upgrades along the way!Gameplay Unique physics based combat system with plenty of skill expression Various unlockables that change the w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whackerball.

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  20. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 3,453 reviews

    A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit Blaster XL.

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  21. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Otherwar is an action tower defense game. Take control of an angel and defend heaven from the satan's armies. Unlike other Tower Defense games, Otherwar's cast of enemies will keep you on your toes as almost every enemy fires a different kind of projectile. From the ever-following eyeballs to slowly approaching wide spider webs and patterns of swirling leaves cast by undead treants. Before each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otherwar.

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  22. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    88% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    You know the feeling, you just got home from another grueling day at the office, or you're stuck at the airport for yet another layover, or maybe you just got dumped again! You just want to relax and enjoy yourself for a change. What you need is some serious deep dungeon delving. But you don't have time for memorizing complex skill trees, crafting charts, or upgrade scales. That's not to mention … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instant Dungeon!.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    77% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Dreamstones is an exciting combination of modern block-breaker gameplay with action RPG statistics, collectable loot and world building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamstones.

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  24. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,860 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 13 reviews

    Hammerwatch is an hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment! Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch! Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammerwatch.

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  25. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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  26. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 24 reviews

    The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narita Boy.

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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 1,007 reviews

    Desktop Survivors 98 is a chaotic bullet hell dungeon crawler that unfolds right on your Desktop. Take control of your cursor as you explore new rooms, battle relentless waves of enemies, and collect powerful new weapons. Your screen becomes the ultimate battleground—can you survive? The demo features a complete dungeon zone to explore and survive, a unique plethora of upgradable weapons and item… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Survivors 98.

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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 352 reviews

    Get ready for an adrenaline-filled elevator ride through a robot-infested tower. Wield powerful magic, and acrobatic moves as you reclaim the Alchemist’s domain from a horde of mechanical fiends. A follow-up to the award-winning Savant - Ascent, this fast paced adventure sets you off on a new path to greater heights! As a collab with musical artist Savant - a new album will hit Steam together wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savant - Ascent REMIX.

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  29. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    PICOhaven 2 is a tiny, lo-fi, card-based tactical RPG inspired by my love of the board game Gloomhaven* (and less directly, of other 2D tactical turn-based games such as the GBA Fire Emblem and Into The Breach). It's built on the delightful PICO-8 fantasy console, which provides tight creative and scope constraints, such as a 128x128 pixel screen resolution, 16 preset colors, and only 32kB for cod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Picohaven 2.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    is a fast paced, top down, dungeon crawling action-rpg with roguelike elements in which every death is a lesson on how to move forward. Progress through six distinct areas, collecting game changing items, leveling up and learning how to best fight each enemy you encounter along the way. Mix item effects together for game-breaking combinations or force your way through on your skill alone, all the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRAGOT.

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  31. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Get ready to dive back into the pure joy of gaming. Prepare yourself for four thrilling games inspired by the arcade genre's all-time favorites. From challenging platformers, to epic space battles and classic beat'em up action. It's like having four arcade machines at your fingertips! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holua's Arcades.

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  32. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Chickenauts is an action-packed roguelike game that pits you against sinister Alien Chickens who have abducted your precious flock. Engage in fast-paced battles, acquire strategic mutations, collect valuable loot, and wield mighty weapons as you embark on a mission to rescue your chickens from extraterrestrial menace! Explore a colossal spaceship filled with diverse rooms, including combat zones, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chickenauts.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 2,796 reviews

    Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goobies.

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  34. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 648 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 17 reviews

    The Bug Butcher is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above. So in a nutshell, pest control with machine guns in space. The core mechanics hold old ties from the classic arcade shooter "Super Pang" where you shoot vertically, but with modern day twists. You are Harry, a brash and tenacious exterminator who has a knack for decimating bugs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bug Butcher.

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  36. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    87% User Score Based on 128 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

    What does a Shoot’Em Up look like if you remove the shooting? It looks like Swordship: an intense dodging game where placement is everything. Sharpen your skills because this is the Dodge'em Up you are looking for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordship.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot 1UP.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Icewall is a game that combines retro shoot'em up and modern roguelite game design. It features intense, colorful and fast-paced gameplay, the roguelite run-based structure enhances the game with strategy and replay-value as you draft new strategies and combos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICEwall.

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  39. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 283 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse! Navigate deadly enemy waves and un-fire attacks in Retro/Grade, a mind-bending rhythm game by 24 Caret Games. Pick up a gamepad or a guitar controller and help Rick Rocket restore the continuity of space-time, before a temporal anomaly rips the universe a new time-hole. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro/Grade.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    CometStriker is an arcade action shooter featuring dodging, strategic power-ups and intense boss fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CometStriker.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    99% User Score Based on 145 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Carrie's Order Up! is a challenging arcade game inspired by the likes of Pac-Man and Game & Watch. As Carrie, a crab waitress in a port town's restaurant, you have to serve spaghetti, pancakes, and burgers to all kinds of sea creatures without bumping into them! Using twitch reflexes and Carrie's spin-to-win moves, can you beat all 20 rounds and get a high score? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrie's Order Up!.

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  43. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    Bing Bong XL is the first of three games in my minimalist arcade series that share aesthetics while having different control and game play. It is an addictive 'just-one-more-round' score chaser, perfect for playing while waiting in queue for another game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bing Bong XL.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    90% User Score Based on 1,640 reviews

    10000000 is an award winning hybrid RPG/Action/Puzzle game. Matching tiles controls your character enabling you to explore, fight and loot. When you are not facing monsters you will be back in your prison, constructing buildings and getting stronger for your next run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10000000.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based, single screen shooter, with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack! Use the unique risk reward multiplier system to maximise power-ups, build your bomb and destroy EVERYTHING! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Shift.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    My Night Job sends players into an abandoned building and sicks hordes of monsters on them. They can use more than 60 weapons to defend themselves and save as many survivors as possible. But beware – if too many rooms are thrashed, the end may be nigh-er than you originally thought. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Night Job.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 6,278 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Neon Abyss is a frantic roguelike action platformer features unlimited item synergies and unique dungeon evolving system. Each of your raids diversifies the dungeon experience and every choice you make alters the ruleset of the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Abyss.

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  49. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    96% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR.

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  50. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    63% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    The forces of evil have invaded the land. A labyrinth of evil has appeared in the kingdom and legions of monsters are pouring out of its vile depths. The king has called upon a small party of... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Attack of the Labyrinth +.

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