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Looking for games like Payback Protocol? Here are top survival hack and slash recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Nova Survivors, Galactic Pawns or Necromorphosis.

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  1. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A sci-fi survivor game focused on fast-paced combat and deep meta-progression. This is no walk in the park. You'll land on a hostile alien planet and face relentless waves of monsters. The only way to survive this hell is to fight, upgrade, and permanently strengthen yourself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Survivors.

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  2. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Galactic Pawns is an action-packed roguelite bullet hell, where you eliminate high-profile targets across war-torn planets. Master a vast arsenal, upgrade your abilities, and adapt to ever-changing battlefields in a fight for galactic order. Galactic Pawns zooms into the deep state of the galaxy. In a universe full of pawns, chaos and hidden agendas, heroes rise from the shadows. By the order of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Pawns.

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  3. 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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  4. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Slingbot Survivors is a roguelite auto-shooter that blends bullet-heaven combat with physics-based platforming. You play as a robot sent by humanity to an alien planet, tasked with wiping out its hostile wildlife. Armed with a grappling hook as your only means of movement, you will swing, zip, and launch yourself through chaotic battlefields while your arsenal automatically tears through waves of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slingbot Survivors.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Tear through alien hordes and become unstoppable in this sci-fi action roguelite. Use your jetpack to out-maneuver enemies and traverse hostile planets. Upgrade your Jumper with powerful weapons and abilities to take down bosses and exterminate the Hives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive Jump 2: Survivors.

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  6. 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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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Cards and Guns is a top-down arena shooter roguelite, where you’ll have to defeat hordes of creatures. Choose from a variety of cards and upgrades to create unique builds and survive to the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cards and Guns.

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  8. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Compadrone: Land wars is a family friendly top down roguelite arena shooter with elements of tower defense game play set in the year 2352. In this game you play as a drone sent to fight off aliens on an exoplanet. The objective of the game is to survive against hordes of invading aliens. Use a controller or mouse to maneuver your drone across an alien landscape while shooting alien warbots, gaini… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compadrone: Land Wars.

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  9. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    80s/90s arcade cabinet meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master 20+ weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BloodDome99. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BloodDome99.

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  10. In this action-roguelike arena shooter, ancient trees have evolved into botanical spacecrafts. Reclaim the sun from a cosmic god by crafting custom bullets across 4 modular slots, selectively breeding endless upgrades, and unleashing devastating firepower to survive unforgiving bullet-hell waves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Buried Light.

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

    A fast-paced bullet heaven roguelite where you battle endless plague hordes, collect powerful upgrades, and create game-breaking builds to survive as long as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Plague.

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    Face relentless swarms of AI-controlled invaders in this sci-fi survival roguelite. As a soldier of R.A.I.D. (Regional Anti-Incursion Defense), wield and upgrade devastating abilities to annihilate your foes. Do you have what it takes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incursion.

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  13. Void Drift is a survival roguelike space shooter where you explore unque battlefields, evolve powerful weapons face relentless enemy swarms and take on bosses, adapt your strategy, and survive the chaos of the void! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Drift.

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  14. Tanks of Chaos Description: Prepare for relentless, action-packed tank warfare in Tanks of Chaos, a thrilling top-down 2D pixel art game where you command a powerful, customizable tank. Battle through waves of enemies across a series of unique worlds, each with its own challenges, landscapes, and dangers. With each wave, the stakes grow higher—can you survive the onslaught and dominate the battlef… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanks of Chaos.

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  15. Discord Community About the GameBecome the Starborn Survivor! The galaxy is under attack. You are the Starborn Survivor, an ancient robotic warrior, previously known as a Nova Sentinel, armed with forgotten technology, tasked with defending worlds from an alien invasion. In this debut game from our indie team, you’ll face relentless waves of enemies, uncover your mysterious origins, and upgrade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starborn Survivor.

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  16. Ark Odyssey is a top-down arcade shooter that lets you command an army of starships to fight against the force of void! Gather your fleet into formations, and build your team of evolving synergistic compositions. Order your army of Starforce through space and protect the cosmos! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ark Odyssey.

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  17. 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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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overkill Squad.

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  19. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun! Have fun surviving Spartan! Spartan Survivors includes 10 playable levels 5 difficulty modes 21 weapons for a total of 105 evolutions // 14 perks with 56 upgrades 8 playable characters with their unique weapons, perks & stats Unlock Custom Game to tailor the game th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spartan Survivors.

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  20. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Cubed and Dangerous is a challenging twin-stick action roguelike shooter that seamlessly merges elements of Action RPG build-crafting with the thrill of perma-death roguelike gameplay. Recruit new procedurally generated heroes by completing campaign runs, all based off of the 14 unlockable character classes in the game. Grow your collection, cultivate massive power, and take on the cumulative chal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubed and Dangerous.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    95% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    A time-traveling autobattler where you assemble the best mercenaries (with the biggest bosoms) to fight off hordes of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solace Inc..

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  22. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers is a fast-paced, roguelite, bullet heaven game where you pilot giant mecha robots and fight off hordes of alien creatures known as the Xeni.Different pilots are available for your mecha robots, each with their unique special abilities, different weapons and mech attachments. But why did the pilots choose such a precarious job?There are endless ways to annihila… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 325 reviews

    ROADMAP About the Game⠀ Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold? You can choose from a variety of heroes to demonstrate your might in the battle against Asgard, such as the fierce Warrior and the agile Huntress, each with their own distinc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Mechanophagia is a visceral Twin-Stick Shooter set in a dark, gritty sci-fi world where you are a lone robot warrior fighting against an overwhelming tide of flesh and metal. You have exactly 10 minutes to slaughter the swarm, evolve your unit, and prepare for the final boss. It’s a race against extinction where precision is your only means of survival. KEY FEATURES Full Combat Control: Maste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanophagia.

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  25. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    27% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    Hero Survival is an action-roguelite where you have to shoot down hordes of monsters from classic horror movies one by one to please the Mad Time God. Choose from a variety of skills, weapons, and items to create a unique build for every bizarre character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Survival.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scrappers.

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

    Bot Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelite where you battle relentless robot swarms, evade the rising police wanted level, and conquer massive mechanical bosses. Choose upgrades, craft devastating synergies, and survive the apocalypse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bot Survivors.

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  28. TEAR THE SHIP APART.Ragtag Fleet is a fast-paced pixel-destruction survival roguelite where enemy ships and battlefield structures are built to be broken. Strip away armor pixel by pixel, carve open new firing lanes, expose critical Cores, and destroy the systems putting your fleet under pressure. Breaches remain, structures fall apart, and every scar changes how you move, aim, and survive. BREA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ragtag Fleet.

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  29. Beyond Solar is a bullet hell / SHMUP pixel art game. You play the protagonist “Gravity” a space ship pilot who grew up in the space colony “ARD”, humanity last hope and shelter as planet Earth was on the brink of extinction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Solar.

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  30. Defend your base in this Roguelite survival shooter TD! Mix random skills + evolve gems to craft your Build. 5-min fast rounds, intense zombie & ghost hordes. Triple progression: Spirits, guns, heroes. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Low barrier, high ceiling. Every run is fresh! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghosts Keep Out.

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  31. "Nanoplanet Survivors: A Relentless Battle for Existence" In "Nanoplanet Survivors," players are thrust into an unyielding bullet hell odyssey on a hostile exoplanet overrun with alien menaces. Each encounter is a test of survival, demanding quick reflexes and strategic use of character upgrades and abilities. This game is a symphony of survival and strategy, where no two exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nanoplanet Survivors.

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  32. CHASE THE LAST SIGNAL. SURVIVE THE VOID. Humanity is gone. In their final moments, they compressed everything they were into a single signal and sent it into the void. You are the last AI ship — chase that signal through endless waves of geometric enemies, mutate your weapons into neon chaos, and decode what it means to be the last one listening. FARLUME is a roguelite bullet heaven where every … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FARLUME: Into the Silent Dark.

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  33. Play as a monk wielding superpowers in this fast-paced arena shooter with roguelite elements. Survive waves of bouncy enemies raining from the skies as the challenge escalates. Buy upgrades and special abilities to create game-breaking builds and push back the chaos. Master attacks, special abilities, and precise movement in fast-paced arena combat Adapt to changing arena conditions and wave modif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOBU.

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  34. AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you survive relentless enemy assaults by triggering devastating chain explosions within a constantly changing, enclosed area.   ■ Changing Areas ■- Over time, the shape of the area and enemy spawn patterns evolve dynamically. - There is no escape beyond the boundaries of the area.   ■ Chain Explosions ■- Defeated enemies trigger … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AREA WARS™.

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  35. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Dive into the chaos of an abandoned underground complex, where biological experiments have gone terribly wrong, spawning hordes of mutants and monstrosities. Screams Echo blends the fast-paced gameplay of Vampire Survivors with the roguelite mechanics of The Binding of Isaac, offering endless build possibilities, hundreds of items, and weapons to create unique survival strategies. Choose from a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCREAMS ECHO.

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  36. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Smash the Dudes. Risen Blade is a fast-paced hack and slash roguelike where you chain brutal combos, carve through endless enemies, and forge powerful builds across unique classes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Risen Blade.

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  37. 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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  38. GunBang is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you face off hordes of enemies and bosses. Choose from a variety of weapons, traits and items to create unique builds and survive until observers are satisfied! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GunBang.

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  39. You must survive against hordes of enemies, but you are not alone. A survivors-like with a twist: In addition to upgrading Weapons and Talents, you may also upgrade Allies to fight alongside you. Combine upgrades for unique outcomes. Soldiers + Priests = Paladins that deal damage and heal! Sword + Fire = Flaming Sword which burns as it strikes! Mage + AOE = Meteors which fall from the sky! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Army of Survivors.

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  40. Survive the swarm. Lure drones into traps, upgrade your defenses, and hold out as long as you can. Just skill, strategy, and chaos as the horde grows deadlier every minute. Never stop. Buffs grant hope, debuffs take it away. How long can you survive? Features: Kite swarms Bait enemies into traps Upgrade your skills Find Repair Kits and Upgrade your defenses Explore to locate unique one time usable… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm Me.

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  41. A fast-paced action roguelike where you play as a tiny and adorable poop fighting off bacteria. Upgrade your weapons and items to escape the toilet and claim victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOBO.

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  42. Horde Slayer is an online co-op or solo roguelite RPG where you battle endless hordes of monsters across unsacred, cursed lands. Face the darkness alone, or join forces with up to three allies to purge evil together. Wizard - Command the raw power of fire, frost, and arcane magic. Ranger - Strike from afar with your trusty bow and clever traps. Slayer - Cleave through foes with steel and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horde Slayer.

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  43. DescriptionRogue Shapes is a fast-paced roguelike bullet hell where you battle waves of deadly shapes, level up, and choose powerful upgrades. Complete challenges to unlock new playable shapes, each with unique weapons. How long can you survive the chaos? NO MOUSE SUPPORT/ NO MOUSE NEEDED! KEYBOARD AND CONTROLLER ONLY! ShapesPlay as a variety of powerful shapes—each with their own unique… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Shapes.

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  44. Pilot your ship through 20 waves of alien hordes. Combine auto-firing weapons, evolve their attack patterns through upgrades, and shape your build between waves. Different ships and powerful item synergies open new paths to the final boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrum Vanguard.

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  45. Comet Force is a Space Arena Shooter Action Roguelite. Build your camp, recruit to compose and grow your troop, collect upgrades and unique effects, fight enemies and bosses, and choose how the threat evolves. Keep your troop strong enough to survive all waves and close off the anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comet Force.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Survive thousands of monsters in X-Mutation, a hardcore 3D top-down rogue-lite action game. Mutate your body into diverse weapons, choose from hundreds of mutations, and uniquely upgrade to craft your personal combat style! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Mutation.

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  47. Gladiator's Arena is a top-down arena shooter rogue-lite where you play as a gladiator wielding up to 7 different medieval weapons to fight off hordes of enemies. Choose from a variety of upgrades and abilities to create unique builds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gladiator's Arena.

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  48. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dead Oculus is a lethal, fast-paced bullet-hell that fuses arcade and roguelike elements. Brutalise your foes in gauntlets of handcrafted arenas by wielding deadly weapons with cataclysmic augments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Oculus.

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  49. 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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  50. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    After the Echo's fall, her shattered sins awoke once more. Shardstorm is a deep, replayable horde-survivor ARPG. Wield seven sentient Shards, battle towering Sin bosses, and break the game with infinite weapon scaling, skill trees, and legendary loot. Survive the storm. Shape your Wrath. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shardstorm.

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