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Games like Pac-Student: They Came From the Screen

Games like Pac-Student: They Came From the Screen

Games like Pac-Student: They Came From the Screen

Looking for games like Pac-Student: They Came From the Screen? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Invasion: Phoenix, Laser Tanks or HexeD.

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  1. Overview: Invasion: Phoenix is a passion project by a solo developer and lifelong gamer eager to bring back the glory days of video gaming. An alien empire hellbent on conquering Earth has arrived at our doorstep, and humanity is in total anarchy. Delve into this meticulously crafted 2D top-down pixel art RTS and sign up with the Earthen Union to take back Earth from the clutches of the Zyrex Emp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion: Phoenix.

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  2. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Laser Tanks is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you command powerful laser tanks to battle alien monsters across varied landscapes. Blast through waves of wild creatures using an arsenal of weapons, pilot advanced tanks, and dive into Dungeon Survivor Mode for endless action-packed challenges in this relentless alien showdown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Tanks.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Can you build and fight through endless levels to bring life and color to your world? Customize towers and troops to ward off enemies in this fast-paced and colorful tower defense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HexeD.

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  4. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Frantic action and lots of fun. 1 or 2 players. Keyboard and Xbox controller or compatible. Casual look, hardcore gameplay. Demo available. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ploshers.

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  5. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Four arcade games that pit the player against swarms of enemies inside a deadly matrix system that is programmed to destroy you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null.

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  6. Cross-play with Android players. The game is free on Android, so invite your friends on mobile to join the fight! Type to Fight. Fight to Win!Typers Combat is a fast-paced typing game where every keystroke is a weapon. Battle enemies, climb the ranks, and prove you're the fastest typist alive — all through the power of your keyboard. Your typing speed and accuracy directly control your combat dam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typers Combat.

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  7. Babelum is a snake-like action puzzle built for one simple promise: you should feel the fun first, and the learning should happen because you stayed for one more run. You play as a fearless unicorn (more to unlock!) climbing the Tower of Babel, collecting the lost spellings that scattered across the world. Each level is a compact 3D diorama packed with routes, shortcuts, and surprises. Your job is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Babelum.

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  8. BabelumThe 90s snake rush returns in 3D, and every run teaches you real words. Babelum is inspired by Montessori-style learning principles and grounded in academic work, but it never forgets the point. You are here to play. The tower is here to challenge you. Collect the words, climb higher, and turn "I should learn a language" into "one more level". Old-School Pressure. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Babelum.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Ride 'n' Chill! A stylistic little arcade high score chaser with a banging soundtrack. Atmospherically rich, with simple to learn controls, the game lets you dive in immediately and experience a mechanistically frantic experience! Take a minute to leave the world behind, and defeat the Gosts in the Machine… - Nice Drifty Controls - Level Unlocks - High Scores - Vehicle Unlocks - Overdrive mech… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightrunner.

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  10. The Merlian Empire has seized control of the Five Worlds. With the galaxy under threat, hope lies in the hands of the Starlight Squad—a fearless team of heroines ready to fight back. Starlight Squad is a fast-paced vertical shoot 'em up featuring handcrafted pixel art, epic boss battles, and explosive arcade action. Choose one of three playable pilots—each with a unique ship, playstyle, and speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight Squad.

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  11. A great black shadow lay across the land, cleaving the red flame of the red sunset. To the man who toiled up the jungle trail it loomed like a symbol of death and horror, a menace brooding and terrible, like the shadow of a stealthy assassin flung upon some candle-lit wall...                                                                                      Moon of Skulls is an action-advent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solomon Kane: Moon of Skulls.

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  12. "Fishing" is a casual competitive game themed around deep-sea hunting. The game is presented in 3D graphics, immersing players in a beautiful underwater world where they can use various fishing skills to enjoy the thrill of catching big fish. The game features a wide variety of fish, ranging from cute clownfish to fierce sharks, each with its unique characteristics and point values. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing.

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  14. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Blast evil robots in a retro psychedelic maze of an office, as you bring down the security servers and make your way home. Die for the Economy! is a retro arcade survival game featuring beautiful, chunky pixel art graphics with a psychedelic slant harking back to the old 8-bit game systems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Die for the Economy!.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    IntroductionMegacopter is the culmination of classic retro games of the 80’s and 90’s (Choplifter, Desert/Jungle/Urban Strike) and TV programs that molded us (Airwolf, Knight Rider) with updated gameplay and sci-fi adventure. Pilot the sentient Megacopter while you battle Reptoid forces in the air and on the ground. Take off on an adventure with Jack the Pilot, Hobo Jones and his crew, and many … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    68% User Score Based on 943 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Big classic platformer with tons of power-ups and 12+ hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration. 8BitBoy is a tribute to all the greatest platformers of the 80s and 90s and a symbol of my endless love and passion for gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8BitBoy.

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  18. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Adventures of Helio is a 2D platformer with a dark fantasy setting inspired by Central America. Fight scary enemies, overcome tough challenges, discover powers, and more through 60 levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures of Helio.

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

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

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 294 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

    If a long lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donut Dodo.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 469 reviews

    1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1982.

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  23. A girl goes missing. The voices are a-calling. Can you find her before they find you? This is a survival horror game where you must search a presumed abandoned apartment for nine cursed dolls and destroy them in a ritual circle to save the girl. Spirits, both wandering and hostile will get in your way and with each doll destroyed, expect more of the dangerous ones to appear! Use your wits and wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 9th Gate.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 156 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Lightning fast and action packed, Rifter is the love child of Dust Force, Bionic Commando and Hotline Miami, mixed with acrobatics and parcour. Run and gun and swing and dash in this glorious neon-colored platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rifter.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    70% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Welcome to helm! Steam and Metal — scroll shooter in the steampunk world. Hordes of steam enemies and huge bosses are waiting to be destroyed. Spectacular levels of handcrafted pixels waiting for someone to pass through them. When there are too many enemies — just shoot 'em all up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steam and Metal.

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

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

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  27. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Tibetan Quest: Beyond the Worlds End is a captivating hidden object game that blends together the elements of the thriller and adventure genres with oriental esotericism and lore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End.

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  28. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Friday Night Bullet Arena is a top-down, bullet-bouncin', shoot-a-thon with a twist or twelve. Outmaneuver your friends atop strange topologies to secure ultimate space victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night Bullet Arena.

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    34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    The underwater world of Aquafish is waiting for you, build a beautiful aquarium buy winning coins in the classic tile-matching puzzle game mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aqua Fish.

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  30. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    A giant Arcade-Adventure about eating, growing fat, fighting, and barfing. Eat all the balls to win, but as you get fat, you'll get stuck. Barf to squeeze through to solve levels! Fight through hundreds of action levels, explore strange space stations, and save the day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pig Eat Ball.

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  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 720 reviews

    Megabyte Punch is a fighting/beat ‘em up game in which you build your own fighter!As you travel through different environments, you battle other creatures to get their parts. Parts have their own powers and bonuses, like gun arms for a shoot ability or powerful hips for a devastating pelvic thrust attack. Then, using the abilities of your customized fighter, you can compete in the tournament or ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megabyte Punch.

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  32. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Sir Arthur has gotten old... too old. He has lost everything he had and loved, and with nothing more to lose he leaves for Samarnath, an evil subterranean kingdom in search of treasures, adventures and the most important: five magical orbs that together provide: the Eternal youth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternum EX.

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  33. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Logic gameplay with a twist  Move that Box is a retro arcade top-down action-puzzle game based on logical thinking that also requires reflexes. The game draws handfuls of Sokoban. The player's task is simple - get from point A to point B by moving boxes and solving puzzles. Move, push, throw, melt, and even blow up items to reach the goal. Arcade style story  Love of your life has been captured… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Move That Box.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,204 reviews

    Bubble People is a point-and-click game, click on things with your mouse and have some fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble People.

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  35. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    56% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    See how a game created by the very Jigsaw would look like! Use the available objects, outwit tricky illusions and optical puzzles and above all, answer the question – will you dare to Play with Me? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play with Me: Escape room.

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  36. Take on the Evil General Goo as he sends waves of Retro Space Invaders your way in this Action-Packed Arcade Shoot 'em up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polybius Invaders.

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  37. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Mariam, a striking girl, has the ability to connect with ghosts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mariam Game.

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  39. Embark on a puzzling journey with Sprout of Control. Guide your vine-like character through complex levels, where strategic planning and precise timing are crucial for success. But beware of the evil fireflies! Will they set you ablaze and make your life miserable, or will you outsmart them and turn their fire against them? Key features: Engaging puzzles that test your wits, patience, and timin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sprout of Control.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Explore the weirdest waterways as you help Marina chart the seas, collect hidden treasures and floating chests, and then use your new found riches to customize your ship! Join the quirky ship captain Marina as she sets sail through a strange ocean! A charming, hand-animated ship captain: Marina! Nothing can sink your ship if you leap over it! Deftly defy wibblety-wobblety gravity! Sail the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Ocean.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A bullet hell fishing game, this. Bop fish with your hook, do not miss. With loot from the blue, a way is paved to, a fishing apotheosis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishticuffs.

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  42. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Lost & Found Collection is an immersive, PSX-style horror game where each VHS tape you discover unveils a unique story within the same eerie universe. Set in different but interconnected locations and timelines, each tape offers a fresh narrative and new mysteries to explore, drawing you deeper into the dark secrets of the world. Features: Multiple Stories: Every VHS tape contains a self… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost & Found Collection.

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  43. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Radar Rally Race around mazes collecting yellow flags and avoiding red cars. Early 1980's style arcade action based on Rally-X, Crush Roller and Pac-Man. 9 game modes 3 special modes (allowing mirrored maps)Create map packs to share with others (paid version only)Hall of fame and achievements Watch the launch video from the Gentlemen's Pixel Club: https://youtu.be/BoEB1YkQ97U Performance… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radar Rally.

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  44. Bunny Hop Hop is a super cute and energetic game where you play as Bunny the rabbit, on a mission to help clear the sky of a strange, spreading pollution. Jump from cube to cube to color them and clean up the sky. Once all the cubes are ready, make them explode and escape to the next area. But be careful! The pollution has started to affect the local creatures. Evil foxes, angry hail, and wild mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Hop Hop.

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  45. Doodle Hunt: Halloween Rush is a thrilling seek-and-find game set in haunted, hand-drawn Halloween scenes. Explore eerie maps, uncover hidden spooky items, and bring them to life with glowing color! A magical Halloween adventure for all ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doodle Hunt: Halloween Rush.

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    Welcome to GRIDLOCK, a thrilling puzzle game that will test your strategic thinking and quick reflexes! Key Features: Multiple Game Modes: Classic, Fast, Time Attack, Whack-a-mole, Hot Chase, and more to unlock! Challenging Gameplay: Navigate a grid-based arena, avoiding obstacles and defeating enemies. Strategic Decision Making: Every move counts! Plan your path carefully to outsmart your foe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gridlock.

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  47. "Demonak: Hunter's Initiation" immerses players in a mystical realm plagued by powerful Demonak entities. These ancient demons threaten humanity's existence, and it's up to Kalu, an aspiring demon hunter, to stop them. The game blends fast-paced action with intricate platforming elements, offering a rich narrative and engaging gameplay. The game's storyline follows Kalu's journey as he u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonak: Hunter's Initiation.

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  48. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Octropolis is now free to download and play! If you like it, however, might I suggest leaving a tip? I've put far more effort into this weird little Pac-like than you know.... Guide an octopus through the huge Octropolis, collecting eggs, escaping sharks, and consuming "mega eggs" that let you attack the sharks back. If this sounds a bit like Pac-Man, that's no accident. Octropolis is a modifica… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octropolis.

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  49. Dive into the diverse world of "Intergalacto-1," where every mode offers a unique adventure! Each mode is designed for endless excitement and challenges. In the eerie horror mode, Mystic Town: The Abyss, you’ll face an invisible ghost and many magical dangers lurking around every corner. As you explore the creepy town, you’ll need to collect clues and keys to unlock doors and find y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intergalacto-1.

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  50. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    -- Please consider downloading the game for better experience. -- Description Glitch Maze.exe is a casual maze game, that draws inspiration from games like Pac-Man, while adding subtle horror elements. The game embraces the concept of using your past mistakes to progress - every time you die, you leave behind a small beacon of light that reveals parts of the maze and dangers lurking in it. Fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitch Maze.exe.

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