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Games like Metal Slug: Awakening

Games like Metal Slug: Awakening

Games like Metal Slug: Awakening

Looking for games like Metal Slug: Awakening? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Metal Slug: Awakening, Metal Shooter: Run and Gun or Commando Collection.

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  2. 76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    The legendary 2D action - shooting masterpiece “Metal Shooter” heads out to IOS devices! Use various weapons and Slugs to fight your way through and survive on the battlefield!!Do you like running and killing? Are you addicted to jump and shoot? Then you’ll LOVE Metal Shooter! ----------------------------- In 2200s, the Earth Protection Force detects unusual signs at once island then they send one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Shooter: Run and Gun.

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  3. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    This collection is a living library that continues to grow. In addition to the core titles—Commando 2, Commando X, and Commando 3, we are dedicated to progressively restoring the extensive Macrojoy back catalog. Every game joining the collection undergoes a comprehensive remaster, including: HD Visual Enhancements: Giving classic graphics a crisp, modern look. Difficulty Rebalancing: Adjusted… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commando Collection.

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  4. EXOVORE is a dual-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the legendary Sinistar. Mine asteroids for energy, forge powerful weapons and battle through swarms of biomechanical nightmares as a colossal alien intelligence awakens to destroy you. It starts out nice and slow, giving you a chance to learn the controls and upgrade your ship. But the action and complexity builds with each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exovore.

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  5. Enter a brutal post-apocalyptic world inspired by the visionary universe of the metal band Voivod. In this action-adventure Metroidvania, you’ll battle biomechanical horrors, explore shifting landscapes, and piece together a reality that’s rapidly falling apart. StoryYou are the Voivod, a warrior lost in a nightmarish wasteland of nuclear devastation, mechanical horrors, and shifting dimensio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior.

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  6. Infiltrate and destroy in side-scrolling shooter style! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Fall.

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  7. Recreation of the classic arcade action game (Metal Slug) developed on the Unity Engine. This Run and Gun style game Metal Slug is capable of storing and displaying a lot of information simultaneously.  A large amount of animations, exaggerated explosions, many on-screen elements and large enemies. The game also has its style of humor that makes even the deaths of enemies a little comical. Ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Slug Remake.

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  8. Dive into the heart-pounding action as MT Force, an elite government unit racing against time to unravel the mysteries of enigmatic anomalies. Rumors suggest that a mysterious scientist made contact with aliens, and now everything is out of control! Game Modes: Ranking mode: designed for beginners, where losing a life impacts your standings. Ideal for a relaxed game while you learn to comba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MT Force Aliens Uprising.

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  9. 56%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Stick Shadow: War Fight-Dungeon Hunter Action RPG is an addicting Role-playing Game. Play Stickman, one of the biggest, most fun, challenging and addicting stick figure games, wars games. 
You love playing action rpg offline games? Stickman game will bring to you an offline hack n slash RPG shooting game on mobile, you can play this game anywhere anytime. Stick Shadow: War Fight-Dungeon Hunter Ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Wars Legend Stick Fight.

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  10. After a war between humans and aliens, the planet Earth finds itself in ruins due to the aftermath. In order to eliminate the remaining invaders, the humans have developed Ragab, a self-sufficient robot that can accomplish this mission. Alone. Inspired by great classic games such as Metal Slug, Gunstar Heroes and Contra, Ragab is a run'n'gun type of game that includes mechanics of beat 'em up. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ragab.

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  11. Recreation of the classic arcade action game (Metal Slug) developed on the Unity Engine. This Run and Gun style game Metal Slug is capable of storing and displaying a lot of information simultaneously.  A large amount of animations, exaggerated explosions, many on-screen elements and large enemies. The game also has its style of humor that makes even the deaths of enemies a little comical. Ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Slug (Remake).

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Deputinization is run and gun action game focused on boss battles. Step into the world of Deputinization, a fast-paced pixel art game filled with epic boss battles and challenging levels. With its tight controls and fluid animations, this game will test your skills and keep you on the edge of your seat. As the hero of Ukraine, you must face off against the evil occupant and their minions in inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deputinization.

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  13. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Recca Soldiers - Advance Wars Operation: Broken Core is a fan made run and gun/beat´em up video game.The game mixes some basic mechanics from games like Contra, Metal Slug, Crime City (Arcade), In the Hunt, Final Fight, Double Dragon, Bucky o Hare (Arcade), Aliens (Arcade), and Mega Man, with a simple (and cliche) plot with no connections with the official games. The game can run on Windows and An… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recca Soldiers Advance Wars..

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  14. Heavy Metal Titans is a modern-retro Run n’ Gun Shoot ‘em up that takes players on a bloodsoaked time traveling quest to defeat General Glen Planamento and retrieve the stolen time crystal, a powerful relic that can manipulate time and reality. Choose one of seven playable characters (plus two unlockables) including a vampire, a dragon slayer, an old west cowboy, and real-life pro wrestler: WARHOR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Metal Titans.

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  15. “Max and the book of chaos” is and arcade 2D action game with elements of run and gun and shoot ´em up classic games with a strong arcade feeling. A kid who will have the destiny of the world in his hands. Will have to face this wave of disasters, save the world and free your buddies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max and the Book of Chaos.

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  16. As an American soldier stranded behind enemy lines, your mission is simple: Make it out in one piece. Inspired by classic arcade shooters and run n’ gun-games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danger Close!.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Ultraviolent bullet-hell platformer Gunnihilation is dual stick 16-bit mayhem that fuses several forms of 2D shoot 'em up, from run-and-gun classics like Contra and Metal Slug, to the arena-based slaughter of Smash TV. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunnihilation.

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  18. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Run-and-gun platforming single-player arcade action mixed with off-kilter comedy. Horn-dash, Triple-Barrel-Shotgun-Blast, Molotov-Cocktail, and Rainbow-Bazooka-Blast your enemies to their death. Homing bullets, automated turrets, and ice-beams spice up the rainbow-colored carnage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unichrome: A 1-Bit Unicorn Adventure.

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  19. A sci-fi action-arcade game inspired by classic gun n' runs of the '90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Stealers.

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  20. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Baron Galaxy is a 2D run and gun with procedural generation inspired by classics like Metal Slug, Gunstar Heroes and Contra. The game offers a rapid run and gun experience with a solid combat and tight controls.The universe is at war with the Gokhans. An aggressive Alien race who plans to take over most of the Universe one star at the time. The Gokhans it's a vast empire that has no allies but a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baron Galaxy.

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  21. Everything is a one hit kill - especially you. One Run Dungeon is a side-scrolling platformer with one goal: beat the entire game in one run. Armed with just your spellbook and staff, you must defeat the countless hordes of beasts standing between you and the dungeon's master: The Necromancer.   Inspired by classics such as Contra and Metal Slug, you must run and gun your way through a classical… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Run Dungeon.

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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Get your weapons ready for the ultimate action game! Metal Commando combines the adrenaline of platform-style games with the action of 2d shooters. What are you waiting for? Start Metal Commando now and let the shooting begin If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Commando.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 757 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Discover and purchase Terminator 2D: No Fate for PS4 and PS5 at the official PlayStation website. Relive iconic moments from the classic movie and mix things up with different game modes, all displayed in beautiful pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminator 2D: NO FATE.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 163 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 15 reviews

    NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Inferno.

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  26. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Control SettingsThis game was made in Pixel Game Maker MV and runs at 30 FPS. Game language, screen size, screen shake, and key config settings can be accessed by pressing the F1 key on your keyboard. Other settings can be changed in the OPTIONS menu in-game. Mysterious T.O.K.Y.O.Welcome to Nitro City, Tokyo Special Administrative Region! The metropolis of Tokyo is a bit different from what we kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nitro Express.

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  27. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns of Fury.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    8-Bit Commando is a run and gun platformer with fast-paced action, a rocking soundtrack, local multiplayer and explosions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8-bit Commando.

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  29. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,874 reviews

    Play the OFFICIAL Alex Jones video game! Save the world from the evil globalists’ plot to turn everyone into bug-eating pod-dwelling libtards! STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE BONUS LEVELS AND CHARACTERS. Classic Run-and-Gun Gameplay: Enjoy fast-paced action, intricate animations, and detailed environments as you blast your way through waves of enemies. Unique Levels: Battle in various environments like se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex Jones NWO Wars.

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  30. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 567 reviews

    Alien Hominid HD, the award-winning 2D side-scroller from The Behemoth, is now available for Steam! With hand-drawn graphics, excitingly fast gameplay, and the humor that started it all, loading up this title is like traveling decades back in time, with improved visuals and the same hardcore gaming experience. Navigate your surroundings by jumping, dodging attacks, grabbing agents, and digging un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Hominid HD.

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  32. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 603 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 22 reviews

    METAL SLUG is back with a brand new entry in the METAL SLUG universe. Discover a new side of the emblematic run'n'gun and jump into a dynamic tactical RPG with roguelike elements! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Slug Tactics.

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  33. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,921 reviews

    Alien Hominid Invasion is a co-op run ‘n’ gun packed with chaos, mayhem, and a whole lot of explosions. Unlock and equip an arsenal of weapons and boosts, level up, then beam down to invade Earth with up to three other friends. Abduct intel from your enemies to sabotage their plans, observe the oddities of human life, blow up bosses, and mutate into a variety of powerful Alien forms in order to ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Hominid Invasion.

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  34. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Iron Meat is a run-and-gun shooter with an onslaught of mechanics ripped from arcade and console classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Meat.

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  35. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 600 reviews

    Super Trench Attack™ is a goofball comedy twitch-shooter based in a World War setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Trench Attack!.

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  36. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platform/shooter with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure. Sparky is an adorably insane intergalactic bounty hunter who can dash through obstacles, fire his weapons in any direction and even extend his jumps by flapping his long bunny-like ears. Each time he brings down a boss, his connected confidante Shig (half shark, half pig) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectacular Sparky.

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  37. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 10 reviews

    Satisfy your appetite for destruction in this roguelite RPG shooter where you must eat to powerup your character, weapons, and abilities. Consume strange species to add new entries to DarwinCorp’s mysterious Compendium. Catalyze crafting fermentations in your belly by eating enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bite the Bullet.

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  38. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 573 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    A mech-themed 2D platformer. With action-packed shooting, highly polished animations, driving multiple unique awesome mechs to fly in the air, play your own style based on a fluent set of controls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARDCORE MECHA.

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  39. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,645 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 14 reviews

    In this frantic 2D action game, you are part of the Mercenary Kings, the most skilled team of warriors-for-hire on Earth, but when your comrades have fallen and the fearsome forces of CLAW have seized an island-wide top secret Laboratory Base, you must do what it takes to stop them. But you're not going in unprepared! Your back-up is made of a crew of rogue geniuses and experts of their field! Ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercenary Kings.

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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 7 reviews

    Omega Strike is an action-adventure game with multiple playable characters. Explore the interconnected world, defeat monstrous enemies, search for hidden treasures and learn new abilities for your heroes. Each character has unique abilities which you must utilize to overcome the deadly traps and enemies that roam the world of Omega Strike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omega Strike.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    Gear up and get ready for war! Take on hectic 2D action shooting stages with your deadly Gunhound mech. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunhound EX.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 821 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

    Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shank.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,291 reviews

    Metal Slug is a 1996 run and gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series. Set in 2028, players assume the role of Peregrine Falcon Strike Force soldiers Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving on a fight against the Rebel Army led by Donald Morden and overthrow his coup d'état to prevent a New Wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Slug.

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  45. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    “Shock Troopers 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad.

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  46. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer in a high-bit pixel art style which combines the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s - enhanced with new ideas! But most importantly: cat content! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Catboy.

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  47. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 742 reviews

    A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda is the first chapter in a full featured episodic hardcore action packed side scrolling platformer, in the traditions of retro classics, where you play as Ares, a combat robot created for the sole purpose of saving humanity. Can you live up to the task or will you be reduced to nuts and bolts? You are Ares, the first Zytron immune robot. A symbol of how far human techno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda.

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  48. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Our game tells you a story about Flint Trucker's adventures in crazy freakin' world. Flint is a brutal man with a shotgun who just try to reach home to save his love. But the car got broken, way to home is blocked by thousands of creepy animals and mad men. What is left to do, except of take the gun and discover himself what the hell is going on! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Road.

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  49. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Hardcore.

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  50. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O'Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a challenging, squad-based shoot-em-up/bullet hell rogueli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

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