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Looking for games like Painkiller? Here are top shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Painkiller: Black Edition, Mecha Knights: Nightmare or NecroVisioN: Lost Company.

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  1. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 897 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Painkiller: Black Edition.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    92% User Score Based on 1,885 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Mecha action shooter, plunging the player into an apocalyptic war. Engage in epic battles with endless hordes of monsters in your powerful customizable mechs. See the story through the eyes of an ace pilot. Fight for humanity’s survival through 20 campaign missions, working as a part of the N.A.T.O forces. Be part of large-scale operations, pushing your Mobile Armors to the brink of their capabil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mecha Knights: Nightmare.

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  3. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 312 reviews

    NecroVisioN: Lost Company is the prequel to original horror FPS shooter, taking place before the NecroVisioN story begins. It contains a bunch of unique levels, characters, weapons and gameplay elements as well as new main hero that presents the original game story from opposite perspective. Player is now one of WWI German troops that discovers the evil forces unleashed by the war, starts to fight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroVisioN: Lost Company.

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  4. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 7,008 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 52 reviews

    Buy Evil West on PlayStation Store. In visceral, explosive combat against a vampire threat, unleash hell with your firearms, lightning-fueled gauntlet and gadgets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil West.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 788 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    NecroVision is a first-person shooter that takes gamers across the frantic battlegrounds of World War I and into a dark underworld of vampires, demons and dark magic. Seeking adventure, young American Simon Bukner joins the British army in war-torn Europe of 1916. During a particularly ferocious battle, Bukner and his battalion are pushed into a series of dark trenches where they encounter myster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroVision.

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  6. Welcome to Astral Bullet — a thrilling, fast-paced action game set in an eerie, abandoned school teeming with monstrous creatures from another dimension! You play as Lily, a determined and fearless high school student with an extraordinary secret. Armed with a mysterious astral gun, she must battle nightmarish monsters while unraveling the mysteries of a haunted school. The school is no longe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Bullet.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    As a traveler without a name, you find yourself stranded in a ghost town on the frontier. Everyone is gone, including the hired hand and the horses supposed to carry you over the mountain. But the howling in the distance means that you won't be alone for soon. Better check your iron, partner, for it's the only thing between you and monsters that lurk everywhere in the Cursed West. Hauntsville … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hauntsville.

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  8. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    **Game Description** Step into the shadowy world of **Bloodytears 3D**, a retro-style boomer shooter adventure platformer that pays homage to classic games like Castlevania. In a land shrouded in darkness, you play as Aric, a skilled warrior driven by vengeance and a burning desire to rid the world of Dracula’s curse.  Years ago, Aric's family was slain by Dracula's minions, leaving him the sole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodytears 3D.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Eliminate hordes of monsters in illWill, a thrilling first person shooter. The game features breathtaking locations filled with hundreds of monsters and polished gameplay containing all the best of old school shooters. You have a variety of weapons at your disposal - from a double barrel shotgun, warm and beloved as grandma's soup, to a soul ripper with gameplay mechanic unseen before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to illWill.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 39 reviews

    A new saga begins for one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. After narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they love and discover the source of a monstrous new enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gears of War 4.

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

    Days of Purgatory is a co-operative FPS that will challenge the most veteran of players with overwhelming hordes of monsters. Journey through the demon infested zones to find supplies that will aid in surviving another night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Days Of Purgatory.

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

    Play as the Hellslinger in her battle out of Hell.  In life she was a reckless outlaw, and a gunfighter thought to be unmatched, until a dark turn of fate found her in a hollow grave... and trapped in the Infernal Realm. After centuries of suffering and torture, a small splinter of hope finally revealed itself to her from the most unlikely source. A strange figure approached her, offering her a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellslinger.

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  13. “Don't worry, In this place, any dream can come true. Nothing has to be given up." Crystalled Bullets (In short: CryBullets) is a fast-paced Doom Engine Shooter with hand-drawn anime-artstyle. Featuring tactical puzzle elements using the titular “Crystalled Bullets”. With the power of a magical pickaxe Axelandur and protagonist Villy are together, uncovering the mystery behind this world. Int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystalled Bullets.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    HIT-X The Ultimate Indie Action Sandbox Step into the adrenaline-fueled world of HIT-X, a bold and ambitious 3D action game still in development, offering an insane variety of game modes, maps, and chaos-packed missions.  HIT-X puts you in control of a dynamic character with powerful abilities—from driving cars and shooting weapons to ragdoll physics, night vision, and parkour, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hit-X.

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  15. SINGLEPLAYER MODE: Dive into the dark wilderness of an ancient forest and face the hidden demons who put you to the test. Your mission is clear: collect the secret chalices that the demons have hidden deep within this living, breathing forest. But beware, this forest is no ordinary place. The demons reign here, and they are cursed. They possess the ability to teleport you to other places – and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Alive.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The story that you play as a German soldier named Private Heinrich. He entered a mysterious bunker seeking shelter from bombing. When he opened the bunker door, he triggered an otherworldly anomaly. The air crackled with energy, and he found himself in a surreal future, the bunker revealing itself as a time portal, thrusting Heinrich into an unfamiliar era—a horrifying journey. The game is still… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten bunker 1939.

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  17. Fill the boots of the Grave Gunner, an expert gunslinger, in this fast-paced arena shooter. Face off against swarms of undead creatures in a dark, gothic graveyard, employing expressive movement to evade them and powerful handguns to slay them. Conquer thirteen waves of ever-increasing difficulty. Disintegrate a cast of distinct monster types using satisfying and responsive weapons. Express… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grave Gunner.

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  18. In a grim world where reality intertwines with nightmare, you are the last surviving guardian, armed with a legendary bat—an ancient artifact of unimaginable power. Every step is a fight for survival in a distorted realm filled with mutations, ghosts, and monsters eager to destroy you. Bat of Dead is a brutal adventure where: Every enemy is a deadly threat The landscape constantly shifts and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bat of dead.

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  19. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Hell Dimension VR is an arcade-style horror FPS game. You must escape from the city devastated by mysterious monsters! Use points obtained from the game to purchase diverse and different weapons! Two-handed weapons are especially entertaining with their stylish and exciting gameplay that can’t be found in any other FPS games. Through real-time multi-play, you can enjoy the game with other players.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Dimension VR.

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  20. Monster Slayer Extermination is the first chapter of the saga, and in its Tournament edition you will be able to compete with other friends to see who is the best exterminator. You will be able to see a wide variety of enemies in advance of what the next update will bring as we prepare for the story mode. In this installment you will be able to start the adventure in a post-apocalyptic world where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Slayer Extermination.

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  21. "All images and video you see here is raw, pre-production footage captured at an extremely early stage of development. Performance, visuals, and gameplay mechanics are all in active prototyping - while this represents our creative direction, the quality and polish shown here are far from our final standards. While it's unconventional for a AAA studio to share such early work, we're excited to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bellum Inferni.

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  22. Add to Wishlist About the Game Forlorn Memories is a story-driven, old-school inspired 3D steampunk fantasy RPG with monster catching and life/dating sim elements, where your choices shape the world and its inhabitants. Some consequences are immediate, others only reveal themselves as your journey unfolds, leading to different endings. What you do with the life you’ve been given is up to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forlorn Memories.

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  23. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Nun of Your Business is an action game where players control anime-styled nuns battling against demonic forces. Featuring fast-paced combat, multiple playable characters, challenging boss fights, and dark themed environments, the game blends supernatural horror with stylized visuals and arcade-style action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nun of your Business.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Madhouse is a horror action RPG where chibi characters slash and blast enemies in blood-soaked combat. Explore a dreary open world in the story campaign, or fight friends in the chaotic local 4-player versus mode. With retro pixel art and punk horror grit, it delivers macabre, thrilling action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MADHOUSE.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Alien invaders invaded the planet, having exterminated most of the population, humanity, being on the verge of annihilation, united the armies and gave a serious rebuff to the enemy. After several years of war, the climate on the planet has changed. The military founded fortifications. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Effect.

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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Outer Terror is a horde shooter where you hold out against massive quantities of otherworldly cosmic creatures. Assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and blast apart seemingly endless waves of horrific creatures in this stylish roguelike that pays homage to the B-movies and Golden Age horror comics of the 80s and 90s. Don’t Die and stay alive for as long as you can while exploring overrun cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Terror.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Our heroes are trapped in the universe of cartoon characters. This has not pleased the inhabitants. The creatures that have been living on their own for a long time certainly wouldn't want any visitors. Let's see if our heroes can escape from these unhappy hosts? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HaHa.

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  28. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 131,275 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 11 reviews

    Buy Doom Eternal on PS4 and PS5. Discover DOOM Slayer’s origins and his enduring mission to rip and tear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doom Eternal.

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  30. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 738 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 46 reviews

    Buy Evil Dead: The Game on PlayStation Store and seal the breach between worlds in a game inspired by the Evil Dead films and television series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Dead: The Game.

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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    84% User Score Based on 398 reviews

    All Hell Has Broken Loose!!! The Haunted is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of Hell. The game features several multiplayer modes such as co-op survival, demons vs. humans and demonizer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted: Hells Reach.

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  32. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Into the Abyss... Play a game that will equally test your skill and your bravery. Dropped off in a dark, forgotten world, you are armed with your futuristic Blue Effect orb to light your way, and your beam pistol for protection, as you are pit against malicious creatures. Biomechanical beings that were said to be a myth. Will you fade away into the darkness or survive to see the light? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Effect VR.

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  33. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 646 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures as you make your way toward the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet! Solve complex puzzles and upgrade your ship with alien technology as you fight to save your home world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    92% User Score Based on 156 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Jericho is a horror-themed FPS from the mind of screen legend Clive Barker. In the game, a Jericho Team must fight through a lost city to destroy the evil at its heart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clive Barker's Jericho.

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  35. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A mix of tower defense with classic shooter. Gather resources, place traps, build towers, and buy weapons to exterminate waves of United Forces of Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Cthulhu, Carnivores and Aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Summer.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 41,504 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    Killing Floor is a Co-op Survival Horror FPS set in the devastated cities and countryside of England after a series of cloning experiments for the military goes horribly wrong. You and your friends are members of the military dropped into these locations with a simple mission: Survive long enough to cleanse the area of the failed experiments! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killing Floor.

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  37. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    55% User Score Based on 1,398 reviews
    Critic Score 42%Based on 3 reviews

    The creatures of ancient myths, legends and knowledge are real. Trapped for thousands of years inside the Pandora's Box, they await the day of liberation ... Deckard, a thief hired to steal an ancestral artifact, inadvertently unleashes a war between man and myth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legendary.

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  39. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,191 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Return to Castle Wolfenstein is a first-person shooter and a reboot of Wolfenstein 3D. The player's arsenal includes among others a Luger, MP 40 submachine gun, Mauser rifle with sniper scope, flamethrower, dynamite and grenades. The game also features a multiplayer component in which players are split into Axis and Allies sides with each a set of objectives to complete. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Castle Wolfenstein.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    95% User Score Based on 300 reviews

    The game is a cheerful shooter with a user-friendly gameplay in an original setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Juicer.

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  41. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    34% User Score Based on 2,752 reviews
    Critic Score 28%Based on 3 reviews

    Beloved Resident Evil characters clash in a fight to the death! Test your skills against other players in six-person deathmatch battles. But don't forget the terrifying bioweapons! You'll need to master the skills of the heroes and bioweapons alike if you want to claw your way to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Evil Re:Verse.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 468 reviews

    Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies. Deftly maneuver over twenty unique ships, each with different abilities for you to harness. Backed by an all-new chip-emulated soundtrack by the psychoacoustic artist Rainbow Kitten, Enemy Mind features an adaptive story system as innovative as its gameplay. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Enemy Mind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enemy Mind.

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  43. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Crossbow: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROSSBOW: Bloodnight.

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  44. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    71% User Score Based on 811 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Painkiller: Hell & Damnation is both remake and sequel of the first-person shooter video game Painkiller, developed by The Farm 51 and published by Nordic Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Painkiller Hell & Damnation.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Mad Devils is a co-op, arcade shooter set in a twisted WWII setting. What does an Allied special forces squad who hunt Nazi occultist do when betrayed, killed and resurrected as demons? Their job. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Devils.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 616 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    In the seas of the distant future, humans have all but disappeared. In your current, newly awakened state, you are no more than a piece of seafood. But you have also been blessed with talent in leading your allies in battle. Do whatever it takes to become the Ace of Seafood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace of Seafood.

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  47. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Skautfold: Moonless Knight is a very open-ended Metroidvania, featuring a totally unique battle system. Set in an alternate history Japan in 1900, Lovecraftian horrors have plagued the world, as our very Moon opens up and becomes our end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skautfold: Moonless Knight.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    64% User Score Based on 1,641 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Do you like running? How about gunning? What if special abilities are thrown into the mix? Upgradable weapons? Let's say there’re dozens of on-screen enemies to unleash this firepower on, and as your reward for dispatching them you get experience and gold to collect that can be used for character customization and new equipment--all the while playing alongside friends in 4-player cooperative play!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Mode.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 344 reviews

    DISCORD About the GameAs a survivor of a car crash, you enter a world affected by a mysterious drug substance that controls everything around you. Formerly known as a joyful place, now transformed into a wasteland full of disturbing monsters, mysteries and an eerie atmosphere. Here, any action can lead to the increase of the hazardous fog, which when maxed-out will make a living hell out of your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urge.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    98% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Spartaga is a VR Bullet-Hell action arcade game! Jump into a classic genre re-imagined for Virtual Reality. Spartaga's combat gameplay, intuitive controls, challenging enemies, and arcade atmosphere will immerse you in the action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spartaga.

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