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Looking for games like Nightmare Arts? Here are top survival hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Magi's Dream, Hunchback's Dungeon or Further Still: Survivors.

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  1. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Enter the world of the Magi's Dream, a reverse bullet-hell game where your one goal is to fight and to survive endless waves of enemies! Features OVER 100 BILLION POSSIBLE UNIQUE LOADOUTS 80+ UNIQUE ITEMS AND EVOLUTIONS5 PLAYABLE CHARACTERS WITH DIVERSE PLAY STYLES 5 CHALLENGING MAPS 5 RELENTLESS BOSSES VARIETY OF CHALLENGING ENEMY TYPES REWARDING LEVELLING SYSTEM TO IMPROVE CHARACTERS 10 TOTAL Q… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magi's Dream.

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  2. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    76% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Defend yourself from hordes of undead skeletons in Hunchback's Dungeon, an action-roguelite arena shooter! You play as a deformed, magic-wielding human. Unlock new characters and difficulties, collect unique items, equip powerful spells, and survive until the end. Features Become an ultimate spell caster, wielding up to 4 unique and powerful spells at the same time. The list of spells available in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunchback's Dungeon.

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  3. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    87% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Pick and choose between tons of weapons, spells and equipment to create a build capable of surviving a never-ending horde of monsters. Find a build, break the game and see how far you can take it. Your home base slowly fills with more and more friendly faces that add more stuff to manage, unlock and tweak between each run! Unless you download the project or get it on Steam, I don't believe the sav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Further Still: Survivors.

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  4. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

            In Necromorphosis, the undead roam in an endless conquest to claim the throne of skulls and reforge the law of skulls and bones. You are a Skeleton, risen from your grave once more to challenge this never-ending civil war. Choose your bones carefully, as you grow in power, feeding on the souls of the fallen. Here, only the strongest can survive, but even if you fall, heaven is not for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necromorphosis.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews

    Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Fight bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! Strengthen your hero by collecting relics, familiars from around the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Tower.

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  6. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    64% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    WARNING: This is a demo version of Hell Survivors, make sure to check out the main game page! Face an onslaught of demonic hordes and survive through inferno in Hell Survivors. Create powerful builds from a variety of heroes, weapons, and special abilities in order to survive for 20 minutes. Are you strong enough to come back from purgatory, or will you allow the nightmare creatures to consume… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Survivors: Prologue.

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  7. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    Endless Waves Survival is an adrenaline-fueled endless survival game. Fight a continuous onslaught of enemies and claim upgrades and new abilities as you level up. How long will you survive the next run? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless waves survival.

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  8. Slay the Horde is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where every run is about building an increasingly ridiculous spell engine. Build your deck, combine elemental effects, stack powerful upgrades, and turn a handful of simple spells into screen-clearing chain reaction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slay the Horde.

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  9. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/4232200/ From Ordinary People to Unyielding Heroes Seven absolutely ordinary people are trapped in a hostile digital dimension, where they become the only hope. Choose Your Path: Decide who you will be at the start of the battle. Available are lightning-fast and accurate fighters, or incredibly durable characters. The choice is free, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOTSHOTS.

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  10. Delivery Survivors is a survivor-like action roguelite game. Gather powerful relics and weapons, level up your character, create unique builds and slaughter your way through endless minions and bosses in the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Survivors.

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  11. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Grym Wonder — a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelike elements. Your kingdom has been captured by evil spirits, the last hero has fallen and the enemy is triumphant. Thanks to the Court Mage, you can return to battle countless times in any of the heroic guises and avenge your home. Fight, collect resources, improve skills and weapons for victory. Available:  6 hero, 24 weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grym Wonder.

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  12. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    FREE version of Monster Crawl featuring the Warrior & first few hours of gameplay || Horde based roguelike; slaughter them all with overpowering attacks & annihilate entire rooms. Explore diverse builds using heroes, abilities, buffs & relics. Beat Bosses to unlock Uber Relics. 2 player local co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Crawl:Warrior.

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  13. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Alchemy Survivors is a 1-4 player bullet heaven roguelike with a magical crafting system that literally adds brand-new items to your game data. Unlock 75+ characters and conquer bosses in 35+ levels as you craft to survive against all odds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy Survivors.

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  14. Slaughter hordes of monsters, evolve your skills, and survive in this frantic action roguelite. Choose from 4 unique classes, unlock a devastating arsenal, and upgrade permanently to defeat the bosses of the lunar tide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Tide.

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  15. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    You are a Lunar Knight of the blood moon, and tonight is your night. It's time for violence. Slay the twisted horrors conjured by the moon in this horde survival roguelite. Gain experience, grow stronger, and synergize your weapons to crush the enemy forces and survive the night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodmoon Survivors.

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  16. Thanks for playing! Wishlist Vanquish Evil on Steam! Early Access June 21st!   https://store.steampowered.com/app/3781740/Vanquish_Evil/-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This version is the demo version!This version was last updated June 20 2025.  Starting Tips: - Specialize in 1 spell then branch out from there. The dynamic upgrade system is based on player upgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanquish Evil.

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  17. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    BackgroundLayla is a popular streamer with 2 million subscribers who lives a glamorous life. She has always been a fan favorite for her ecstatic and radiant energy, but she can never seem to fall asleep, even when it's late. Her nights are terrorized by abominable creatures and screams initiated by her split-personality disorder, and her senses have now become too dull to distinguish between drea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleep Stream.

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  18. 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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  19. Are you worthy to enter Valhalla? PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A EA VERSION POSTED HERE TO GARNER FEEDBACK!  WANT TO JOIN THE BETA PROGRAM? SEND ME A MESSAGE AT @KODINGNIGHTS / TWITTER OR POST IN THE FORUM PLEASE WISHLIST THE GAME ON STEAM! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2295410/ Prove to Odin that you deserve a place at the table in the afterlife and survive Ragnarok.Navigate and fight ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ragnarok Survivors: Valhalla.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    About this game: Draw gestures to attack and dodge, unleashing spells with your right hand and dodging enemy attacks with your left. Experience a uniquely enchanting adventure designed for maximum fun. Welcome to Magic Caster, where magic is in your hands! Features: Experience thrilling monster behaviour with growing challenges at every level. Face tough bosses in a magical world. Collect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Caster.

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  21. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    60% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Black Dragon Mage is a gorgeous dark fantasy, action-roguelite, top-down horde shooter of the bullet heaven subgenre (aka "survivors-like"), featuring 16 bit style retro visuals and thousands of relentless demonic enemies and your very own battle dragon! Upgrade your mage & weapons on every level-up and pick a unique combination of ARPG-style abilities for your run. Every death is a new opportuni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Dragon Mage.

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  22. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Like Zombie Survivors, with weapon specializations.  Watercolor Hell is a wave survival bullet hell focused on evolving base weapons each run. Customize a base wand into a large fire blast that knocks back enemies or a defensive ice razor that shoots down projectiles.  Evolve weapon specializations from base weapons each run. Level up to compliment your next build with slows, speed, and starting w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watercolor Hell.

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  23. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Re-write your legend through verse and blood, and bring respite to the tragic youth of Kalevala by besting mythical creatures, monsters, spirits - and even Life and Death themselves - in battle. Perform rituals, navigate treacherous lands, and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Get roused by: - Arming up with different weapons, artifacts and poems to craft the perfect build; - Learning… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Versebound.

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

    Vanquish thousands of enemies in this class-based action roguelite. Collect experience, level-up, and evolve your weapons to gain overwhelming power. Complete quests to unlock persistent bonuses and weapon modifiers for your next run. Will you conquer or become just another forgotten casualty? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orc Survivor.

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  25. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME! About the Game[/url] This is the free version of Defiled Survivors, a medieval themed, action roguelite game that challenges you to defeat thousands of enemies and bosses in order to progress through levels. As a player, you can choose from different characters, each with their own attributes and play styles. To enhance your character's abilities, you can purchase upgrad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defiled Survivors: Prologue.

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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound is a high-octane, top-down action roguelike where every run is a desperate struggle for survival against the legions of hell. Dive into a dark, pixel-art world where your skill, your weapons, and your luck are the only things standing between you and eternal oblivion. Master the Bullet HellFace overwhelming waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced combat. Navigate t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound.

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  30. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Hellbound is a chaotic 2D action fighter set in hell. Slash, dodge, and chain combos through a looping arena, defeat relentless demons, ascend to angelhood, and face the ultimate boss. Survive the Tenth Layer of Hell, where deadly events push your skills to the limit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLBOUND.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "A blackened waste, where the sun gods light has faded...Where the armies of the ancient tyrant-king pursuit a singular survivor.... and their strength is waning ...But fear not, little one. I will take you in"_ _ ________________,..-=*`´*=-..,________________ _ _ https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2930030/ Oath of the Necromancer is a time survival game. Survive by raising hordes of skeleton… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oath of the Necromancer.

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  32. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Battles Against Endless Enemies Defeat the endless waves of enemies to collect souls and gold. At the end of each wave, decide how to use your resources. Skills and items may work to your advantage or lead to failure depending on your enemies’ traits. Diverse Weapon Skills Use the skill points you earn by leveling up to unlock and upgrade a wide range of abilities. Each character has 4 co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heretics.

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  33. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Wishlist on Steam: Time Survivor DEMO is OUT on Steam also! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3653480/ WE HIGHLY RECCOMEND TO DOWNLOAD THE GAME FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE!(We are working on making it as optimized as possible on web as well) Fight against Time itself!Collect resources and invest them in the Upgrade tree to get stronger!But be careful!Balance your Upgrades as some m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Survivor.

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  34. The time of glory has passed, and a new era has begun. Historian called this era "The time of ash and dust" A Slayer Enter the tower to save the world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer: The Demon Haunted World.

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  35. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Viking Survivors is an action roguelite where you slay hordes of creatures while learning powerful skills to enhance your warrior. Unlock new characters, weapons and abilities. Design the most broken build and slay your enemies before they surround you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Survivors.

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  36. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Let's Roll The Bones. Dive into a fast-paced roguelite where magic dice are your deadliest weapons. Explore deep dungeons, find powerful spell combinations, and unleash absolute chaos! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roll The Bones.

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  37. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Legacy Of The Pact is an action packed survival game with some RPG and Rogue Like elements. Dynamic weather and events will keep you enthralled on your epic journey to defeating the evil overlord and maintain your legacy in a ruthless world. Access to various abilities will aid you on your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy Of The Pact.

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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Slash through hordes of enemies and become the ultimate swordmaster! In this action rogue-lite, choose from variety of weapons and upgrades to create game-breaking synergies. Survive against unique types of enemies as you get older and suffer from the curse of undying If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Survivors.

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  39. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3007290/ Smol Survivors is a 2D reverse bullet-heck where smol blocks have become lost and need to find their friends and a way back home while fighting through hordes of enemies Features: 10 minute runsOver 10 smol survivors to rescueWeapons from fireballs to cheese boomerangs to trash zombiesQuests to earn some extra currency and help find more lost sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smol Survivors.

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  40. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Discover the beauty and fragility of life in Survivor Cells, a unique survival game against viruses and bacteria, which strategically combines the elements of roguelite, bullet hell and tower defense in a challenging experience. Your destiny depends on your agility and choices. How far will you get? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor Cells.

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  41. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Codex Mortis is a necromantic survival bullet hell where you wield the forbidden powers of death against an endless tide of the undead. Command armies, forge devastating spell combinations, and fight alongside powerful heroes—solo or in multiplayer co-op—in your quest for ultimate power. Plan before you slaughter. Assemble your death squad and equip them for annihilation—before the mission begins.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CODEX MORTIS.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Mycofall is a survivors-like auto-shooter with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Defeat hordes of infected insects to evolve and morph powerful abilities and weapons. Collect mycelium, grow stronger, unlock permanent upgrades and defend the forest solo or in online co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mycofall.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    After a strange race of alien bugs conquered Earth in what was known as the Great Catastrophe, what was left of Humanity had to escape and find shelter in remote parts of the galaxy. The scattered rests of human civilization are now betting everything on their last hope: sending you, the best of their elite forces back in time to infiltrate Earth right before its collapse with the most advanced me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Treker.

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  44. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Bullet Heaven meets Inventory Management. Dive through a sky-world, shred hordes of enemies, and slot engine parts into your airship's grid to build absurd synergies. A roguelite where placement, not luck, decides the run. Every ship has a different grid to solve. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloudbreaker.

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  45. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Blastermancer is an absurdly intense platform-arena-shootemup about a cute robot Blastmaxxing his way to victory. As the games difficulty ramps up to ridiculous states, your random incremental upgrades slowly allow you to turn the tide of mayhem in your favour! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blastermancer.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    81% User Score Based on 579 reviews

    Claim your throne as Vampire Lord in this survivors-like. Each run is another step on your journey with new followers, quests and skills to unlock. The night is yours to conquer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Swarm.

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  47. Unleash mayhem in this bloody, hand-drawn roguelike where Christmas meets metal and Santa fights for survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Last Stand.

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  48. Gather and craft by day as young and resourceful Ember, and battle hordes of spooky enemies by night as a fiery Werefox. Conquer your fears by vanquishing their nightmare forms in this action roguelite experience with quick, menu-free crafting and vast combinations of powerful upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember the Werefox.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    77% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    The unique “Artifacts sharing code function” allows you to share the Artifacts you collect with your friends! Artifact Seeker: Resurrection is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG game. A game of gods, with Aurorium as the board, And all the mortals as their pawns and swords. You can obtain artifacts by slaying corrupted enemies, collecting gold to exchange it for artifacts at mysterious merchants. How to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Seeker: Resurrection.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Against Great Darkness Prologue is a brick-breaker, bullet hell, roguelite. Choose your pagan deity and break free from the clutches of Lucifer. Juggle your disks to defeat your enemies as you progress through the waves of minions and confront relentless demonic bosses. In each run, acquire powerful relics that will assist you in your escape. Juggle the disks to unleash the power they hold and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Against Great Darkness.

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