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Looking for games like Protocol Meltdown? Here are top tactical shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dungeon of the Endless, Police Stories: The Academy or End of War: Global Front.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 9,352 reviews

    Dungeon of the Endless is a roguelike-like tower defense game. The player takes the role of survivors in a prison spaceship after its escape pods crash landed on a planet on their way to the Auriga system, which they were supposed to colonize as slaves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of the Endless.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 364 reviews

    Welcome, trainee! Use tactics and special equipment to become a true cop in the free version of Police Stories: The Academy. Neutralize criminals, search for clues and find a "rat" in the police station alone or in co-op with a partner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Police Stories: The Academy.

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  3. END OF WAR: Global Front The machines have taken over. As humanity's last line of defense, build powerful defenses, protect your fusion reactor, and survive endless waves of machine attacks—alone or in online co-op. But every battle is part of something bigger. Every victory and defeat contributes to THE GREAT WAR, a persistent global conflict where players fight to reclaim six continents. The ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of War: Global Front.

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  4. Repair Systems Under PressureIn HotFix Protocol, each mission focuses on restoring critical systems inside a failing facility. Players enter environments where power, cooling, life support, and other infrastructure are already compromised. Objectives involve locating the problem, gathering the required equipment, and performing repairs while conditions continue to deteriorate. Many tasks require… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HotFix Protocol.

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  5. Roadmap From the Development TeamA small but dedicated development teamWe are only two developers working on Apescape, which means a controlled production pace and carefully chosen priorities. Every feature must be designed, tested, and validated before being added to the game. We progress step by step to ensure a stable gameplay foundation before introducing new systems. Co-op gameplay built… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ApesCape.

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  6. *The game is still under development, the English localization is not completely ready, there may be some translation errors and untranslated texts in the demo, we will update it as soon as possible! As an RTS strategy game, Deep Dark Forest includes elements of exploration and expansion, combat, construction, technology development, and management. But the gameplay design inspired by the &quo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Dark Forest.

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  7. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 1,484 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Plan your strategy and undertake real-time combat missions, in this sequel to the best-selling tactical game, Red Solstice! The Red Solstice 2: Survivors Ultimate Edition contains the base game, as well as all previously released DLCs, including new story lines, classes, maps and much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Solstice 2: Survivors.

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  8. About This GameThe world is gone. What remains is an endless wasteland filled with sand, ruins, and the infected. In Zombie Wasteland Together, you must fight through relentless hordes of zombies alone or with up to 4 players. Explore abandoned locations, hold your ground against increasingly dangerous waves, and survive for as long as possible in a harsh post-apocalyptic world. There is no res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Wasteland Together.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    90% User Score Based on 375 reviews

    The official spin-off to the hit game LEGEND BOWL takes you from the pros into the college ranks. It's time to bring back College Football for fans of the sport who've been waiting for a College experience for a long time! Are you ready? COLLEGE BOWL is a beautifully pixelated on-field simulation experience that brings you into the world of colleges across the nation. Challenge college rivals on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to College Bowl.

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  10.  A retro arcade space shooter brings about the new age of color and mayhem!  Protect the Planetary Defense Shield (PDS) from the onslaught of the alien Klaxxack invasion.  Kill enemies to generate points to power your PDS and your power ups! Decide second by second what needs more points, your offense or defense in this bullet tactical mayhem experience!  Recharge, shoot, win! Defen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quaxum Color Mayhem.

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  11. Stranded on the far reaches of the galaxy, it falls upon you and your comrades to unite and chart a course back to Earth. Encounter alien civilizations, grappling with moral quandaries and diplomatic dilemmas as you navigate the cosmos. Will you prioritize survival or uphold the principles of humanity? Engage in intense, strategic combat as you juggle power distribution between shields, weaponry,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starbridge: The Voyage Home.

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  12. In Stick Mountain, become an elite S-Co agent tasked with eliminating deadly threats across different worlds. Master elemental powers, craft powerful gear, and forge your own path to shape the fate of entire civilizations. A Sci-fi Adventure: Become immersed as an S-Co operative who traverses the realms, visiting vastly different and exciting planets and locations!    An RPG Experience: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick Mountain.

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  13. "Foul beasts of fire and sin, the lord has called upon your dire awakening. It seems to protect what is holy all means are to be condoned. Even those considered heretical..." Gameplay Pyromania is an action-packed horde survival game in which the player gets to control a fire-breathing werewolf (as usual). It can be played either solo or in online-coop with up to 4 players. Strategy and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyromania.

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  14. "Mutation Crisis" is a PVE game with mutant monsters as the theme. Players will embark on an adventure in a world ravaged by an unknown virus. The game is set in a doomsday environment full of crises and challenges. Human civilization is seriously threatened by mutant creatures. These monsters are not only huge in number, but also varied in types, from giant distorted monsters to psychic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutant Crisis.

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  15. "Coin Chase" is a thrilling, action-packed racing game where players evade the police or compete with friends in high-speed chases. Collect coins, outmaneuver opponents, and leave a trail of smoke in this captivating and addictive racing adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin Chase.

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  16. Virus Lab puts you in charge of a cutting-edge biological research facility where precision, safety, and efficiency are the difference between progress and catastrophe. From behind sealed glass and heavy blast doors, you'll manage every aspect of a high-security lab: handling samples, upgrading equipment, coordinating staff, and responding to emergencies in real time. Play solo or team up with up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virus Lab.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    An array of diverse cluckmechs, each with its unique style, team up in bizarre and wondrous waysOver hundreds of defensive facilities, and this is just one tower defense gameplay? With over 300 different upgrade paths, tailored to players' own factions. Tower by tower, enhance by enhance, a myriad of combinations will trigger marvelous chemical reactions, offering infinite lineup possibilities! Di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cluckmech Oasis.

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  19. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 644 reviews

    Lumencraft is a top-down view action shooter with tower defence elements. Emerge into the fully destructible environment where light and shadow play key roles. Build your base, dig some tunnels... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumencraft.

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  20. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 684 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Eximius combines tactical First Person Shooter gameplay with high level strategic decision-making of a Real-time Strategy (RTS) game. The game features a competitive 5v5 team battles where players square off in a post apocalyptic urban environment. Play as a Commander (RTS); build base, train an army and call down support abilities to help your allies on the ground to gain territory. Play as an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eximius: Seize the Frontline.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 719 reviews

    Update NotesMajor Updates: Enhanced Core and Safety Systems (V 2.2.21.172) New Core Design: Operate a reactor with nine fuel blocks and 72 control rods for increased power output and complexity. Advanced Safety Features: Three-tier resistance banks, improved circulation pumps, and real-time monitoring panels for control rods and fuel blocks. Operational Tasks App: Manage reactor functions remo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nucleares.

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  22. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    70% User Score Based on 2,046 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 3 reviews

    Thunder Tier One is a top-down tactical shooter that let's you play as tier one operator across various scenarios located all around the globe. Set in late 80s/early 90s it allows you to combine your leadership and tactical skills and contemporary equipment into an efficient war machine. Create your own customized Tier One avatar and jump into action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunder Tier One.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 13,453 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

    Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action mining game. Use the time between attacks to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources and relics – deliver them back to your dome to unlock powerful upgrades and useful new gadgets. But it won’t be long until the relentless monsters return - do you risk delving deeper into the mine? Or return to base and prepare … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dome Keeper.

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  24. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Star Rescue.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 39,863 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

    Barotrauma is a 2D online multiplayer game taking place in a submarine travelling through the icy depths of Jupiter’s moon Europa. The bone-crushing pressure outside the submarine, the strange creatures inhabiting the ocean and the potentially dangerous equipment and machines on board ensure that the tiniest slip can turn the game into a chaotic struggle for survival. The game is heavily inspired… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barotrauma.

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  26. A WAR YOU FIGHT AND COMMAND Phosphor Command puts you in charge of a company in a world consumed by war. Take contracts from brokers to fund your operation and your forward operating base. You have one task: survival. You'll deploy squads on tactical operations, research and upgrade technology and aspects of your FOB, run an economy that's always one bad cycle from collapse, and hold back an enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phosphor Command.

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  27. The Halcyon Nuclear Power Plant has been running on borrowed time for thirty years. The cooling system is held together with epoxy. The compressors are older than your manager. The radiation scrubbers were last serviced under a previous administration. You're the technician on shift when it all stops working at once. Minutes to Meltdown is a chaotic 1-4 player co-op game about stopping an impend… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minutes to Meltdown.

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  28. Lenos is a top-down co-op dungeon crawler where you and up to 3 friends loot, shoot, and fight your way through procedurally generated dungeons — then race to extract before it's too late. Gear Up. Dive In. Get Out Alive.Every run drops you into a randomized dungeon filled with enemies, loot, and secrets. Scavenge weapons, attachments, and supplies. Build your loadout on the fly. When the extract… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lenos.

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  29. You Alone Can Defeat Evil is a gripping and challenging 2D top-down action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Alone Can Defeat Evil.

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  30. Face hordes of zombie in this black and white, top down shooter! Alone or in local coop, annihilate everything -and everyone- that stands in your way in order to make a safe exit from Zombie Camp! Camp Zombie is a cooperative arcade game with a fun and immediate concept, incorporating some mechanics from a zombie mode with the easy handling of a top-down shooter, all with a unique graphical style… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Stand at Camp Zombie.

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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 1,978 reviews

    The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build and command fleets of starships for epic space battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Executive Assault 2.

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  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Hyperspaced is a chaotic co-op space action game for 1-4 players. Working as a team, you and your fellow Space Cadets must save the Multiverse from collapsing. Slide into the pilot’s seat, operate turrets, become a mechanic or even a janitor on your quest to find the culprit who disturbed the balance of the Multiverse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperspaced.

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  33. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 1,160 reviews

    An isometric co-op PvE multiplayer survival horror game. It's 1998, and an ancient curse has been unleashed, trapping everyone on Mt. Bisik. When a mysterious fog appeared, people started hearing whispers and seeing monsters. Fight, explore, solve puzzles, and figure out a way to escape... together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper Mountain Outbreak.

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  34. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Inspired by classics, re-imagined for todayYou start out as a rising member of Parliament — until you realize your party only governs for the same old crowd. Broken promises, shelved reforms, silenced voices. When the system shuts you out, there’s only one way forward: start over. Off the grid. Out of reach of the rules. If they won’t listen to your proposals… maybe they’ll listen to your armies. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taking London.

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  35. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    A SNIPPET of our INDIE STRATEGY GAME TimeMelters about witches and time travel!Rewind time and create Echoes of yourself, manage time distortion, and be at multiple places on the battlefield at the exact same moment! Can you save all 3 sorceresses using your time rewind ability? Good luck, witch! PS If you like the core mechanics, there's a 2-hour demo on Steam coming out today! We could not post… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timemelters.

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  36. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 12,624 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

    Dune: Spice Wars is a real-time strategy game with 4X elements, from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis. Best your opponents through political intrigue, crush them in combat, and undermine them with your network of illusive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dune: Spice Wars.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    69% User Score Based on 772 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology. Protect the city by building a network of defensive structures, commanding an army, and jumping into battle against dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortified.

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  38. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 7,919 reviews

    Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Door Kickers 2.

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  39. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Cannibal Crossing is an action-survival game for 1-4 players, where you explore the randomly generated town of Earlsboro while scavenging, fighting hordes of enemies, building a base, and searching for a way to escape! Meet survivors with new abilities, interesting people, and lots of cannibals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannibal Crossing.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 854 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    Darwinia+ is the version of Darwinia for the Xbox 360, released on the Xbox Live Arcade on 10 February 2010. It includes updated versions of both Darwinia and Multiwinia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darwinia.

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  41. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is a slapstick, roguelite platformer about getting the job done, no matter the cost. Upgrade your HQ, your team, and your tools so you can take on increasingly dangerous (and ridiculous) missions in pursuit of not only the hat you’ve lost, but as many hats as you can handle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Sun's Hatbox.

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  42. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Experience thrilling fleet battles through zero-g orbital combat with support for drop-in Co-op Multiplayer. Make good tactical decisions to build and direct fire support assets and take back humanity's skies from a relentless enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Strike VR.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 14,812 reviews

    Independently developed by Barbedwire studios, published by Digitalmindsoft. GoH is an RTS/ RTT that portrays WW2. It offers a choice of instantly switchable top- down, third person and first person (for vehicles). SP, PvE, PvP. Dynamic campaigns are available for singleplayer and in co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront.

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  45. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    81% User Score Based on 137 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players enter a ravaged research outpost to confront an alien menace and get out alive! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries as you search for the source of the deadly alien outbreak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeno Crisis.

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  46. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 2,424 reviews

    Find patient zero before an alien virus takes over San Francisco and the cepheus protocol is enacted. Command your squad, save civilians, and stop the Pangu virus. Kill patient zero and save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cepheus Protocol.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    It’s Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastleStorm.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

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  49. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 1,376 reviews

    8-player co-op strategy/RPG set on Mars during The Red Solstice In The Red Solstice you control one of the eight space marines that are trying to find out what happened to human colonies on Mars during the huge storm called The Red Solstice. The mix of a dark and gritty Science Fiction setting and addictive adrenaline filled gameplay - based on advanced tactics and quick decisions at the same tim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Solstice.

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  50. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    The Last Archwing is a fast paced, vertically scrolling space shooter. You assume the role of Chet Brickhouse, the sole survivor of Earth's defense fleet. Pilot Earth's most advanced star fighter, the Archwing, to stop the advancing hordes of aliens from the invading Zarkhan Empire. Each level of the game is replete with fully voiced dialogue sequences that bring the colorful characters and the wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Archwing.

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