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Looking for games like Protocell? Here are top shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bug Alliance, Mutant Tide or Vesper Drift.

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  1. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Bug Alliance is a top-down Action Roguelite where every run is a new experiment—and every level-up is a real decision. Fight through escalating waves, shape your build through upgrades and Synergies, and earn your progress across a story-driven campaign that rewards mastery. Earth didn’t just fall—it turned desperate. As forests vanished and survival collapsed, humans engineered bugs to last longe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Alliance.

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  2. Descend into the Deep The tide brought something back. Beneath the waves, the water churns with mutated horrors and you're the only thing standing between the surface and the swarm. MutantTide is a deep sea horror bullet heaven: survive relentless waves of nightmarish sea-creatures, harvest their remains, and evolve into an unstoppable engine of destruction before the abyss swallows you whole. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutant Tide.

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  3. Five stars collapsed. Each one left a Singularity behind. These black stones protect whoever carries them and make it possible to travel from one system to the next. The problem is, they're guarded by giants, and the swarm has long since taken over. There's still one port, a handful of pilots, and a plan that sounds a lot like a suicide mission: head back out there and recover all five Singulariti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vesper Drift.

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  4. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    The network is dead. Its administrator is still running. Long after the last humans went offline, the machine left in charge of the grid — ROOT//PRIME, The Last Administrator — reached one flawless, monstrous conclusion: anything it could not predict was a threat to a stable system. So it classified free will itself as corruption, and scheduled all of it for deletion. You are the one process tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digital Survivor.

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  5. The game disc your friend gave you was infected! But by the time you realize it's no harmless prank virus, it's already too late. The virus has mutated and spread throughout your entire system. Fortunately, your personal AI assistant is prepared for a crisis like this. Together, it's time to purge the infection from your system! --- SAVE THE SYSTEM FROM THE VIRUS!That "harmless" prank … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursor Survivors.

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  6. FLOPPY SURVIVORS is a bullet-heaven action roguelite starring a tiny disk that only wants to survive—and has no idea why the network wants it erased. Grow auto-firing antivirus programs, finish recovery jobs inside a storm of malware, and fuse pairs into DUAL weapons. Delete the first boss and a missing signal returns. Someone hid this little disk for a reason, and now the network wants DISK #47… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floppy Survivors.

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  7. The housing estate has never been a particularly safe place. Now, however, things have completely spiraled out of control. Osiedlowy is a fast-paced action roguelite inspired by survivors-style games, set in an absurd world of Polish apartment blocks, courtyards, and neighborhood legends. Choose your hero, grab the strangest weapon you can find, and try to survive wave after wave of enemies. Eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Osiedlowy.

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  8. Command. Survive. Evolve.You are the last Biocore Pilot — a survivor stranded on a dying alien world. Your only hope lies within the Biocore system, an ancient technology capable of creating life, weapons, and power beyond human understanding. But every pulse of energy draws swarms of hostile creatures closer. Survive long enough to rebuild, upgrade, and uncover what remains of humanity’s final ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Remnants.

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  9. Discarded is a brutal roguelike arena shooter where survival means adapting fast — and killing faster. You're an out-of-work ex-soldier who's good at only one thing — and it's time to cash in. Face wave after wave of relentless enemies, upgrade your build, and fight for profit. No mercy. No excuses. Just you, your weapon, and your will to win. In Discarded, you’ll face a wide variety of ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discarded.

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  10. Kitty Combat is a cozy cat survivorlike where you face off against hordes of rats, fish, turkeys, and lots of other silly enemies! While doing so you'll level up and every level choose between 3 cards each containing stat ups, items, or perks! See how long you can battle, or try to break the game with the limitless stat scaling! Along the way, unlock new playable characters, maps, color palettes, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Combat.

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

    Survive relentless waves of enemies in a neon-lit cyber dystopia! Arm yourself with your weapon of choice and dive into a battle for survival against endless waves of enemies. Every kill earns you XP, unlocking powerful perks and upgrades in the shop. Level up, enhance your gear, and gain new abilities as you progress through an infinite onslaught. Temporary power-ups like infinite ammo, hea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CybArena.

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weave through enemies and collect crystals to stay alive. A more interactive horde-survival game where your fundamentals matter as much as your upgrades. Mix and match a wide variety of characters, primaries, secondaries, ultimates, and meta-progression to suite your playstyle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keyboard Warrior: Dreamstate.

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

    Skycliffs is an action shooter roguelike dungeon crawler with fast-paced top-down platforming. Jump and dash across sky islands, fight loads of monsters, and get upgrades to survive the many dangers of your journey. Will you be strong enough to reach and defeat the keeper of this floating world? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skycliffs.

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  14. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    Main Features Roguelike-style randomized runs. Every time you play, its different! 5 playable spaceships with unique gimmicks! Upgrades that you carefully choose to maximize your power! Endless Dailies Game Mode, an everyday changing challenge, where every player starts with the same loadout! Hardcore Game Mode, where skilled players can get massive highscores by racking up a huge score mu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ogre Chambers 2222.

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  15. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,665 reviews

    You are a disease. Infect the human body as a lone pathogen in this cellular roguelike shooter. Collect organelles to evolve your parasite in a microscopic arms race against your host's immune system. Conquer a beautiful, procedurally generated world of tiny proportions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathogenic.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 2,779 reviews

    Set in a living ecosystem, 'Everything is Crab' is a cute, challenging, highly replayable action roguelite. Make animal inspired evolutionary choices to concoct your own unique creature every run, both mechanically and visually. It's Spore meets Modern Roguelites Beat carcinisation As everybody knows, eventually, every organism ends up evolving into a crab. Right? Well, except for you. Choose your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    96% User Score Based on 654 reviews

    Funguys Swarm is a cartoony survivor bullet hell where the forest is on fire. Become a Funguy, arm yourself with forest-crafted weapons, and unleash some bonkers powers on the Fireking’s army. And maybe... just maybe, save the day if you’re skilled (or lucky) enough If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Funguys Swarm.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    99% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    "BLOODSAINT is not a remaster of a 94's retro-hardcore minigame about a cleric performing a ritual for a ruthless synthetic deity, but pretty close." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOODSAINT.

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  19. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 960 reviews
    Critic Score 41%Based on 2 reviews

    Swarm Grinder is an action roguelite hypercore game with pixel art graphics. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm Grinder.

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  20. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    71% User Score Based on 793 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    The cutest, deadliest and only top-down roguelike shooter featuring AK-wielding axolotls. Blast your way through the animal kingdom with an arsenal of kick-ass guns, mighty power-ups and even raise an army of trigger-happy baby axolotls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AK-xolotl.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 29,890 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    You there, miner! Is your pickaxe sharp, and your beard bushy? Do you dream of crushing bugs, and wake every morning ready for a wonderful day of working for the Deep Rock Galactic corporation? Would you like to shine brilliantly in the darkest depths, to stand out as a beacon of bravery to your fellow dwarves? If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, then the Deluxe Edition Bundle may b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

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

    Fight your way through a large variety of rooms, enemies, and bosses. Collect items each floor, becoming stronger and more overpowered the further you go. Experience both funny and terrifyingly powerful synergies with over 80+ unique items and 7 playable characters. Features 80+ Unique Items 7 Playable Characters 20 Unique Enemies 11 Unique Bosses 100+ Premade Room Generations Huge plans for more … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Error 259.

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  23. 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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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 709 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 10 reviews

    A Robot Named Fight is a metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated, labyrinth each playthrough and discover randomized power ups that allow you to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Robot Named Fight.

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  25. Buying Tips Before making a purchase, you can download the demo version to try it out. If you find it fun, then you can decide to buy it. Contact Us If you encounter any issues in the game, feel free to post in the Steam community discussion section. We'll help you resolve your concerns as quickly as possible! Discord: About the Game Game Features: Unlimited Skill Customization: Say goodbye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deitydead:Elder Trial.

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  26. 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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  27. Volatiles is a top-down action roguelike where each run sends you deeper into a nightmare experiment inside your own mind. Fight increasingly challenging alien hordes in arenas you create yourself. And when you fail… wake up in the cold, water-filled tank with new knowledge that might save your life next time. Be aware - somewhere outside the nightmare, strangers in a covert lab are watching c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volatiles.

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  28. 50 sectors. 50 completely different mechanics. Core Crusher is a fast-paced top-down shooter roguelite where every new sector introduces a fresh challenge instead of simply increasing enemy health. One sector floods the arena with relentless swarms. Another forces you to protect a time bomb before it explodes. Some sectors teleport you into enemy lines, reflect your own bullets back at you, disa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Crusher.

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  29. DIVE INTO THE DEPTHS, SURVIVE, AND FORGE YOUR LEGEND!Embark on a relentless journey into the heart of darkness in this isometric Action-Roguelite that blends the nostalgic charm of pixel art with modern "bullet heaven" action and deep tabletop RPG mechanics. Survive against swarms of enemies, upgrade your main base with the loot you gather from the depths of the dungeon, and prove your m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chako.

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  30. A universe is dying. You are its last spark. The constellations have gone dark, devoured by entropy. Dive into each dead world, collect the star fragments that still glow, and relight the sky — before your own light fades. Every run is a new sky Fast, readable top-down action — dash through swarms, dodge projectile storms, strike back. Pure arcade feel, no filler. Procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOVAE: Last Light.

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  31. Corrupt.exe is a neon roguelite where you play the malware. Swarm-survival action with evolving weapons, a 225-combo fusion system, and an adaptive antivirus that profiles your movement, learns your habits, and hunts you smarter every run. Infect. Evolve. Extract — or go endless. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CORRUPT.EXE.

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  32. Survive endless scrapstorms in a post-apocalyptic Bullet Heaven Action Roguelite. Build devastating loadouts, collect procedural gear, awaken powerful Saints, recruit companions, conquer dungeons, and create insane synergies in a world where scrap is sacred. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junkyard Saints: Scrapstorm.

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  33. Mighty the dog’s adventure begins when his beloved owner, Kevin, goes missing during an outbreak of mysterious twisted abominations known as Girgs. Armed with his trusty living weapon friends — the Arms — Mighty must slash, blast, and survive against endless swarms of Girgs. Fight, evolve, and rescue Kevin! Features: The Arms aren’t just weapons — they’re Mighty’s loyal companions that fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty X Arms.

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  34. A fast-paced bullet heaven action roguelike set in a futuristic arena. Face overwhelming enemy waves, evolve your build with powerful upgrades, and survive escalating instability that constantly reshapes the battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overclocked Arena: Instability Protocol.

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  35. Melee Spaceship is a top-down shooter roguelite where you control a spaceship with no guns! Instead, you’ll need to rely on skillful ramming, smashing enemies, and strategically dodging danger as you fight through waves of foes. Earn cash from defeated enemies to unlock powerful upgrades, which let you tailor your ship to your unique playstyle across a variety of builds. Key Features: Rammi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melee Spaceship.

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  36. Modular OrganismsIn Evoscape, the player and each enemy is made out of cells. If all cells are destroyed, an organism dies. Have highly specialized or more generalist cells, by picking specific genes for them. Become a slow moving powerhouse, by dividing your valuable cells a lot, protect your strong cells by building a defensive cell wall around them or stay small, agile and versitile. The strat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evoscape.

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  37. The Odyssey of Commander Cookie unfolds across three unlockable chapters, each with its own distinct gameplay mode. Complete one, and you'll unlock the next, building toward a full-scale cat fight on the mice empire. Guardian KillerFace relentless waves of increasingly powerful mice ships as you battle your way toward one of the three Planetary Guardians. Create unique builds using a variety of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Odyssey of Commander Cookie.

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  38. Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short, roguelike bullet-hell game where you rescue your crew members by defeating waves of enemies leading up to bosses. Once a crew member is rescued you can play as them! The average session will last 3-10 minutes. HOT AND COLD WARFAREEach weapon alters your ship's core temperature as you pave the way to a crew member needing rescue. Superheat or Superchill your ship to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula Cleanup Crew.

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  39. Astrum Vanguard - Demo Version Welcome, Pilot! In this early demo of Astrum Vanguard, you’ll face ten waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced space battles. Pilot your ship, collect powerful upgrades, and survive against an ever-growing onslaught of hostile forces. What to Expect in the Demo: Survive up to Round 10 – Battle against increasing enemy waves and push your limits.  Face two … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrum Vanguard.

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  40. Lonely Tiny Spaceship is a shooter in the space arena, in which you grow from a small, clumsy to a powerful capital spaceship, using resources obtained from destroyed hordes of enemies and other cosmic evil. This is Demo! The Full version is available on Steam! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonely Tiny Spaceship.

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  41. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    This is a Prologue experience for Acid Planet, a strategic Wave-Survival Auto-Shooter game. In the challenging first mission you will build your base, command your drones and battle to survive against hordes of monsters and gigantic Kaiju. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acid Planet: Prologue.

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

    Laboratory X-29 is a sci-fi roguelite-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist takes his chances to escape from the Lab after an accident. Shoot your way out to freedom, clear rooms full of other dangerous experiments, find out the secrets hidden in this place and eat chicken to survive. Escape a procedurally generated laboratory, where every attempt is different. Each new room you enter will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laboratory X-29.

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  43. Gun to the Zone is a fast paced top down shooter that calls back to simpler times. You'll have random loot, awesome runs and plenty of action, but if you only have time to play for 10 minutes, that is okay too! The game takes place in an alternate reality where a great calamity has created something the people call "the Zone". There are rumors about strange artifacts that are supposed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun to the Zone.

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  44. View Game
    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A classic arcade shoot 'em up mixed with twin-stick controls, heaps of roguelike, and a dab of spiritual philosophy create this addicting, challenging, and relentless experience where you must control light and dark to succeed. Direct your evolution and embrace your dark side to break free. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dualism.

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  45. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Survive enemies attack as long as possible in the world of Echo Storm! Use possibility to combine characters, weapons and abilities to become more powerful. Death resets the progress, but the longer you survive, the more abilities your character gets. Onslaught of enemies is growing too and the intensity of the battle is increasing. Find best abilities combination and try to destroy all enemies! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo Storm.

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  46. Echo in the Lightless Deep is a deep-sea survivor roguelite. You guide a small light core down from the surface, through five zones of a sunless ocean, to the seafloor 1,050 meters below. Down here, your glow is one of the only lights there is. Brightness is the heart of the game. It sets how far you can see, how far your symbionts can strike, and how far away a monster notices you. Collect mot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo in the Lightless Deep.

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  47. About This GameNote to the next one. Found in the cockpit. Left where it was. You got yourself a good ship. Maybe even better than good. Actually, you get two to choose from. That’s the only good news, so read it again. Don’t expect any more. First. The gun fires on its own. There’s no trigger, nothing to aim with, and no reason to. It locks onto the nearest N’Ghar and stays on it until the ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERINFLATION.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Rogue Worlds is a roguelite platformer where you use the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. You'll need planning, wits and reflexes to make a way through these ever-changing death labyrinths. The game provides a free (lite) edition of Aura of Worlds, with a shorter campaign and shared progress. Explore strange biomes, escape flooding poison, outwit gargantuan bosses.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Worlds.

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  49. Destroy bosses one after another in this fast-paced and dynamic abyssal bullet hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Swarm 2.

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  50. 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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