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Looking for games like Oh Darling! I Hate To Tell You This...? Here are top arcade hack and slash recommendations with a violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Dark Queen of Mortholme, Witchcraft: Candy Hunt or Laboratory.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,936 reviews

    You are the final boss, the Dark Queen of Mortholme, unrivaled in power. A hero invades and is easily crushed. Yet, they keep returning. A short-form indie game about an unusual bond, perspectives, and the beauty of change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Queen of Mortholme.

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  2. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Witchcraft: Candy Hunt is an old-school shooter game with charming pixel art graphics that will take you on a Halloween adventure. Fly on a broomstick and battle your way through three exciting levels, each one featuring unique spooky creatures such as pumpkin monsters, evil crows and ghosts. With three different modes of difficulty to choose from, our game provides a fun and enjoyable experience … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchcraft: Candy Hunt.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Defeat lab mutations in this action-platformer pixel-art game. Every mutation will challenge your skills on your way to victory, and each mutation you win will grant you a valuable upgrade for the next one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laboratory.

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  4. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undercroft Warriors.

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  5. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Abort, Retry, Fail is a top-down roguelike action adventure in which you play as a lazy programmer that has to generate his own weapon and shoot his way through hordes of enemies. Are you brave enough to help him escape from computer hell of Windows 98? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abort, Retry, Fail.

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  6. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Welcome to SPLASH CARNIVAL!! The ultimate paintball experience! You have been chosen for this EXCITING rogue-like action!! You just have to... Grab the paint ball weapons! Splash the enemy!! And move forward!!! This FANTASTIC carnival will be held ALL DAY LONG with non-stop EXCITEMENT!! While our paintball weapons may lack durability, fear not! We’ll provide an abundance of versatile weapons. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Splash Carnival.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Destroy the mossy cover to reveal ancient drawings underneath! Watch the mysterious patterns get dissolved pixel-by-pixel and just... relax. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mossy Pixels.

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  8. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    In Otherwar: Deluxe Edition, you are a defender angel tasked with pushing away the incoming attack from Hell. Plan your defense and use resources carefully in this bullet hell/tower defense mash up, now with all of the DLC included! With the Studio Secrets DLC, Chronicles of Creation DLC, and Crafting Compendium DLC, get a glimpse behind the gates of Otherwar with mini art books and unused art, as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otherwar.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    CastingPlz is a 2-player cooperative roguelike game where players take on the roles of two characters with distinct responsibilities: one for attacking and the other for movement. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastingPlz.

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  11. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 25,547 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 28 reviews

    Katana Zero is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic. Aided with your trusty katana, the time manipulation drug Chronos and the rest of your assassin's arsenal, fight your way through a fractured city, and take back what's rightfully yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katana ZERO.

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  12. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 4,562 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 24 reviews

    Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source and sum of all living things. Now scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with but a single arrow is once again assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Souls.

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

    Annihilate grotesque eyeball monsters in this fast-paced, top-down, roguelike, bullet purgatory, twin-stick shooter. Survive a full day raging on the dance floor by blasting baddies using unique builds combos on each frantic run to nab a spot on the online leaderboards. Collect vinyl records to level up an insanely deep skill tree, unlocking game-changing perks and abilities. Break open chests fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight at the Disco.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Avenger Sharks is a retro twin-stick shooter. Featuring sharks. OUT FOR VENGEANCE! Your fishy friends have been kidnapped (fish-napped?) by evil forces. Battle wave after wave of enemies as you fight to rescue them. Increase your chances by collecting power-ups, health potions and UPGRADES as you progress. Invoke FISH FRENZY as needed to even the odds, as well as any trusty friends you find … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avenger Sharks.

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  15. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunlocked.

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  16. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    37% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a medroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradox Soul.

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  17. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    74% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Captain Starshot is a rogue-like dungeon crawler (with a twist) in which you play as the mighty Captain himself! You explore the galaxy with your own space crew and start your mission to defeat the hordes of villainous aliens, find their mother ship and take on their leader. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Starshot.

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  18. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    79% User Score Based on 370 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Star Path.

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  19. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    In this prologue to Security: The Horrible Nights, you take on the role of a security guard at a hospital. From your small office, your job is to watch the entire hospital through security cameras. If you see a problem, you must run out and fix it! You can fix nearly every problem by pointing your flashlight at it and yell! But some problems can be deadly, so you have to be careful if y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Security: Stories by the fans.

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

    Voden's Job is a small roguelike deckbuilding game where you have 7 rounds of experiments to collect enough DNA to evolve your specimen. Between each experiment, you can upgrade your deck with new cards, combos, and strange tools. The catch? Upgrading costs DNA, so you'll need to carefully balance how much you're willing to spend each round. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voden's Job.

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  21. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    90% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    A lost kitty. A dangerous environment. It's snowing. A cute indie platformer about a boy named Jason looking for a kitty named Mittens. Requires a standard qwerty keyboard and mouse. Compatible with MacOS and Windows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Are My Mittens.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    84% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    This game is difficult and challenging fast-paced action with ability to tailor your approach and construct your skills to match your own style, rely on your agility, destructive power or quick decision making skills to overcome all the challenges the game can throw at you.Features Include Ability crafting system, allowing for hundreds of combinations Challenging gameplay and difficult encount… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Wizards.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 226 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    Fates of Ort is a retro inspired fantasy RPG with a focus on strategic action and a story driven by player choices. It is a tale of sacrifice and difficult choices, in a world under threat of annihilation by the avaricious force of consumption magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fates of Ort.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 11,814 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 34 reviews

    Stand up for your freedom one more time in this fight against The Flame, a revengeful opponent that will challenge your skills and test your wit to the extremes. This pack features a complete new fight against a new guardian in his new arena. And that's it, or is it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furi.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,150 reviews

    Welcome to the Rabbit Hole."A space between the dream and the real for those who have lost heart." Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D Platformer-RogueLike-Shooter. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again. "Momento Vivebis" Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabbit Hole.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Rama's Quest is an action survival game where you equip unique weapons and get divine powers from the gods to help you face endless demons in the forest. Become Rama, the legendary archerWield your bow against challenging swarms of demons that haunt the Dandaka Forest. Invoke Divine PowersMeet Vishnu, Arjuna, Krishna, and more legendary gods from Hindu mythology. Perfect your builds by inv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rama's Quest.

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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 2,774 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Star of Providence is a consolidated version of Monolith that integrates the DLC, Relics of the Past, into the base game. Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a progression of floors as you make your way into the depths of the facility, encountering increasingly deadly enemies, fantastic weapons, upgrades, choices and revelations as you ven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star of Providence.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,126 reviews

    Get ready for an electrifying mix between a bullet game and a typing hell! Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of Ray Bibbia! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Textorcist.

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  29. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    84% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Prison.

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  30. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    62% User Score Based on 281 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Planet.

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  31. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike with deck building elements where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Her Name Was Fire.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    53% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Kogarashi tells the story of Abura Akago, a fire demon that lived ignoring the ice demon Yuki Onna and her evil deeds, until one day she went too far and stole the soul of his mother. At that moment Abura Akago armed with his flaming sword decided to free the region from the evil ice spirit and her demon army. 3D Hack N’ Slash combat against several enemy types that will test your skills in d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kogarashi.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    Shards of Order is a dark fantasy RPG that throws out the rulebook for deckbuilding & card-based combat. There are no turns and no mana points. Every enemy acts on a visible countdown, and every card you play winds those counters down, shifting the whole flow of the fight. Time is your most valuable resource. Misjudge, and your team is sure to crumble. Master the art of shared deckbuilding; there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of Order.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Become a master hacker 'X' and hack into the digital world of a corrupt conglomerate. Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies. Please enjoy the hack and slash action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X Invader.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    98% User Score Based on 4,462 reviews

    Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-lite in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disfigure.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 854 reviews

    Cursorblade is an action arcade game where you play as a cursor that fights your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to be more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade and repeat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursorblade.

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  37. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    57% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action RPG with Rogue-like elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help Tama reach the dungeon's depths in order to gain enough power to bring Koko back from the dead. Gather a little army of monsters, equip yourself… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword of the Necromancer.

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  38. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    73% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    NEXT JUMP is a turn-based, tactics Shoot 'em up for people who are bad at SHMUPs, but love them. Do space-jumps and chase the vicious Dragons who stole all the stock of Beverage from the Galaxy and now are running away! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Survive as long as possible in Fried Panic! Buy weapons, abilities, and even donut producing machines. Fight through waves of eggs, lemons, chicken drumsticks, and much more, all in a top down pixel art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fried Panic.

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  41. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 847 reviews

    Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Rats.

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  42. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Fair and Square is a roguelike game blending bullet hell elements with mechanics inspired by titles like Brotato. Players face 10 escalating waves of enemies, culminating in a boss battle in the final wave. Key Features: Bullet Hell Combat: Navigate through dense patterns of enemy fire, requiring precise movement and timing. Strategic Upgrades: Collect enhancements during waves to custo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fair and Square.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Squared Adventure Hi! I created this game a few years ago, and although it looks like a  poor asset flip made by a high school student, it turned out to be pretty good in the end. If you give it a try, please share your thoughts in the comments :). You can also play the game on Steam. Main features: Charming single player gameplay with no need to rushA small yet beautiful world to exploreLogic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squared Adventure.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    GUNFIELD - A game that combines genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite and bullet heaven. Destroy hordes of alien ships and giant bosses, unlock and upgrade new weapons and abilities. If you liked the game, you can add it to your wishlist on the Steam page The prototype of the game was developed on jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNFIELD.

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  45. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,744 reviews

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

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  46. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Keep it Cool, Man fuses the funky style with typing arcade-shooter gameplay. Add to it a mix of a stereotypical American movie like Independence Day as story and there you have it... man. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep it Cool, Man.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 119 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 8 reviews

    Godstrike is a time based twin-stick shooter where you must face ruthless bosses in intense 1v1’s. Play as Talaal, the last Herald, hunted by her sibling. Time is your currency and health, use it to create ability combos and fight for glory on the highscores! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godstrike.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,158 reviews

    Chippy is a twin-stick bullet-hell shooter. Chip apart destructible bosses pixel-by-pixel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chippy.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Discord Server About the GameOverview In Woods is a roguelike survival game set in a forest. Fight different monsters, craft items, and defeat the final boss for victory. Gameplay Fight against Monsters In each game, you'll face numerous attacking monsters. Fight against them and survive for as long as possible. Power Up the Character As you defeat a certain number of monsters, your characte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Woods.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 626 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Way.

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