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  1. Version 1.1Fixed a bug in hard mode where you spawn inside the walls. Living inside the walls is not recommended, so I made it impossible :pVERSION 1.0 is finally here!!!!!!!!! Fight as Amatsuka Uto together with Bao the whale agains an evil gloop monster that took the shape of Bao! Do this with your trusty shotgun and dashing around the obstacles by using it's recoil in this action platformer! A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenshi With A Shotgun.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    47% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    TOON is a First Person Shooter game. - PROCEDURAL LEVEL GENERATION - Each level is procedural with random elements so you will be faced with unique levels each time you play. The fast-paced action is spiced up with a beautiful art found throughout the procedural level generation each time you play. - PUNCHES - Gameplay The player enter into a procedural generated level and need to cle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOON.

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  3. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Spiders Everywhere is a cute 2D side-scolling run ‘n gun action game in a vintage rubberhose cartoon style, accompanied by old school jazz-music. The game has only one level, but it’s very challenging. Fast reflexes are crucial for success. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spiders Everywhere.

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    22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    36% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    gun man is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'. You're one of the agents of the secret spy group "Rolling Bird". You have been sent to investigate the unidentified product called "Vaccum Filter", which is being produced in The terrorists' hideout. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Man.

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  5. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Leviathan Starblade is a vertical scrolling shmups (shoot’em up), but along with the standard forward facing guns each player ship also comes equipped with a turret. This turret can fire or swing your Starblade in any direction. The Starblade can be used to cut down most enemy projectiles. Switch between guns and blades to combat your enemies, but you can’t activate both at once. Use your weapons … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leviathan Starblade.

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  7. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Welcome to "Speakeasy" ,  a fast-paced 2D shoot'em up adventure set against the backdrop of 1930s Chicago. In Speakeasy, you're the last line of defense for an iconic speakeasy against a relentless mafia onslaught. They're not just any enemies; they're creditors turned attackers, determined to settle scores because of the debts you owe. Your mission? Protect your sanctuary using wit, strategy, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speakeasy.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zolg.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    AV-17 is a 2D action platformer inspired by information technology and Bubble Bobble. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AV-17.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Star Tank is a tribute to the arcades of the early 1980s (Galaxian, Galaga, Space Invaders, Missile Command) and games from the early 1990s (Operation Wolf, Cabal). Show your skills with the controls and become an outstanding pilot of a Startank. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Tank.

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  11. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Ship Infinity.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Haxor is an old-school action platformer inspired by the greatest hits of the 80s and 90s. Take the role of Kla, a member of a research expedition, and the only survivor of their vessel’s encounter with a black hole. Face hostile beasts and rediscover your true identity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haxor.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Some mysteries are buried in ancient stone. Others are still unfolding. What is Skybound? Skybound is a 3D  exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving. You play as Bell, a young archaeologist exploring mystical floating islands in search of ancient artifacts. Use Bell's specialized equipment - including a Grappling Anchor, agility bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skybound.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge? Master the unique Pogo Stick Movement mechanics! Find dozens of unique weapons, powerups, and items to customize your play through! Enjoy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pogo Rogue.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Trouble Juice is a Side Scrolling Shooter Roguelike set in a TV show tournament that is broadcasted across the universe. Use your character's special abilities, and unlock prizes in the Achievement Bingo. Become the ultimate champion and earn your place in the galaxy's hall of fame! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TROUBLE JUICE.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    52% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Dynamite Alex is an action platform-shooter starring a 17-year old tomboy named Alexandra Tobynskii. After a rather cliched outbreak of robbers invading the city, it's up to her to investigate what's going on! Sans loading screens, and donning glorious retro colors and mechanics, Dynamite Alex transports players back to a time where gameplay was king! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynamite Alex.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Master the piloting of giant mechanical worms, lay waste to all that stand in your way and reclaim your rightful place on the throne. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Mandate.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,227 reviews

    Training game for FPS games. Helps you become a better aimer. Includes a lot of different practice scenarios, which is great for warmup or taking your aim to the next level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aimtastic.

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  19. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 243 reviews

    Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Gladiator.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    43% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Survival.

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  21. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    71% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a run'n'gun/platform game of stick figure characters fighting through beautiful paper and card levels. Fly across city rooftops firing rockets from a helicopter, leap between pirate ships with a sword, race buggies on the moon, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick 'Em Up 2.

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  22. 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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  23. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    77% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    The Legend of Karl is a 2.5D hack and slash platformer. You'll master various weapons while exploring the deep diabolical world. A quest struggling between Good and Evil, fight for Justice and what you Believe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Karl.

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 4,318 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 13 reviews

    The Fall is a side-scrolling adventure game with platforming and combat elements. Your character is an AI controlling a combat suit whose occupant is unresponsive and presumably dead or seriously injured. You have crash landed on an unknown planet for unknown reasons and must seek medical attention for your 'pilot'. The bulk of the gameplay resolves around completing a series of object-matching p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    59% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Deep deep down at the bottom of the ocean is where the evil Dr. Taco reigns. His biggest dream is to conquer the entire ocean. Together with his business partner, Mr. Rhino, they sponsor a high-tech project called «Crab Dub». If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crab Dub.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    26% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Mars is under attack! An unknown enemy is dropping bombs on the peaceful red planet. It is up to you to fight off the onslaught so the innocent can escape in this stylized shooter from Linclo Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Martian Law.

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  27. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    68% User Score Based on 187 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Until I Have You, is a story-driven, fast-paced, retro-aesthetic platformer, engulfed in a Cyberpunk setting. Driving you to the edge of your seat as you run n' gun through enemies, the game recounts a thrilling story of regret, love and corruption, in a city that’s gone haywire and just doesn't give a damn. This is the story of the ARTIST, a talented assassin, who has worked many dirty jobs i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until I Have You.

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  28. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

    [Media 2077820] A virus, known as the Nanobyte has infected hardware around the globe rendering all systems useless - gaming is dead. The HoPiKo, who ran the games, have been enslaved... It’s... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HoPiKo.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,843 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 7 reviews

    Ronin (stylized as RONIN) is a 2015 turn-based action platformer video game developed by Polish indie developer Tomasz Wacławek, designer at polish indie studio Flying Wild Hog, and published by Devolver Digital. It was released for Microsoft Windows on May 27, 2015 into Early Access and left it on June 30, 2015. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RONIN.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TeraBlaster.

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    29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    38% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Frog Demon is classic action-shooter game with platformer game elements where your main mission is to kill your enemies while trying get as far as you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Demon.

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  32. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    47% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 4 reviews

    A vampire girl, a hat boy and an adventure packed with tonnes of exploding body parts – go on a bloodthirsty rampage of death and destruction in a quest to become human again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Want To Be Human.

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    21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    23% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Psichodelya pays homage to old-school style top-down shmups (shoot-em-up’s) such as DoDonPachi, Ikaruga, Espgaluda, R-Type Delta, Aero Fighters, Giga Wing, Raiden, and more recent Jamestown. Players control one of 3 playable ships - dodging bullets and destroying wave after wave of enemies for points in either single or 2 player local coop modes. There are 5 manic levels, each with an epic boss an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psichodelya.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    48% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Minimized - is a completely new experience in game design. Feel the beauty of the minimalist graphics and a fast and dynamic gameplay. If you think that is not important in-game graphics, then Minimized this is what you need! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minimized.

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  36. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Alone on Mars is a 2D survival shooter on Mars. The gameplay is a platformer with a mixture of sandbox and Tower Defense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone on Mars.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 128 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

    Planet Cube: Edge is 2D run n' gun platformer where you shoot, jump and dash through rooms filled with enemies. A precision platformer where shooting is key. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Cube: Edge.

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  38. 'Unlimited escape' is an action / strategy game with unpredictable dynamics. The protagonist of the game will walk and explore endless mazes procedurally generated and will have a single mission: to save the prisoners scattered in the path leading them to the point of rescue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlimited Escape.

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  39. I've decided to start a new project: Reloaded. There's a huge amount of completed and unfinished game projects lying on my computer, spanning over 20 years of work. I'll be taking these projects out, dusting them off, refurbishing, fixing, reworking, and turbocharging them, and then uploading them here for you. Here's the first one, the result of the last 3-4 months' work. Since I work on game dev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DMF2 [Free Local Multiplayer Duel Game].

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  40. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Escort Commander is an arcade space shooter blended with strategic and tactical gameplay elements. This is not another mindless shooter. Build your fleet. Outfit your colony. Upgrade your ship. Defend the last colony. Survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escort Commander.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot' Em Up Puzzle game that combines the SHMUP mechanics with the oldschool 'Simon' memory games. You should hit the enemies with the special shot on the order showed, while shooting the others with the regular shot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Simon X.

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    25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Squillamorph is a challenging action game with a 2D pixel art style. Pursued by brutal enemies, you must use your parasitic Infest ability to take control of them. Infest, fight, and survive through a strange mechanical world. Possess the EnemiesEnemies will do everything they can to destroy you. Brought to life using a mix of procedural and traditional animation, fights against them are varied a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squillamorph.

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  43. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    64% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Run, jump and punch your way through a bright hand-drawn world collecting upgrades and currency to become even stronger! Progress through different themed levels and defeat unique bosses to gather the legendary spaghetti ingredients! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spencer's Spaghetti Quest.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Experience a world of unique style and gameplay in the spirit of old-school shooters. Exosuit is a first-person shooter inspired by games like DOOM and Quake. Aim of the game is not to make you delve into complex plot twists, but to fill your blood with adrenaline through dynamic and exhilarating gameplay. Take the most powerful gun in your hands and fight your way to the final boss! Unique featu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exosuit.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Light Western shooting game, can quickly play the core content even if you only got 10 minutes break. Other fun patterns are added to the game to help you kill time when you don't know what to play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take That.

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  46. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    25% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    You are alone at your uncles remote mountain estate, when a mysterious package gets delivered to his doorstep. Soon after, things get out of hand and the house becomes your last bastion of survival. 'They Came From Venus' is a otherworldly survival horror adventure from the seventies - inspired by the sci-fi b-movies era of the fifties and sixties. You have to uncover the mystery of your uncles m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Came From Venus.

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  47. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    59% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    ItsJustAStory is a solo post-apocalyptic game, it's a story about a doctor and a build-up to the production of the actual game. your goal is to stay alive and find the cure, you play through a series of events with tasks simple to complete. the main focus here is to get the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ItsJustAStory.

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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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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Dynamic is an indie Platformer game. The goal is to try to avoid obstacles and dangerous enemies who want to kill you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynamic.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams and she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like! Bleed is an action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay. There's no filler, just you and your skills ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleed.

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