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Games like Root Defender (Global Game Jam 2023)

Games like Root Defender (Global Game Jam 2023)

Games like Root Defender (Global Game Jam 2023)

Looking for games like Root Defender (Global Game Jam 2023)? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Caverns of Evil, Space Infestation or Live Or Die.

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  1. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    THIS GAME IS NOW TOO BIG FOR ITCH.IO'S LIMIT, YOU CAN FIND IT NOW ON STEAM. Caverns of Evil is an action roguelike that plays like a '90s first-person shooter, basically a dungeon crawler with guns.  Fight through ever-increasing hordes of monsters while the gathering ever more powerful weapons you'll need to survive.  Explore entirely new procedural levels every time, adapting to ever changing l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caverns of Evil.

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  2. Please be patient! This large game can take over a minute to load in the browser. The recommended experience, featuring smoother frame-rates and improved sound quality, is to download and play the Windows version. Story In a dying universe, humanity's last hope resides aboard a cargo ship drifting through the void. You, the last survivor, must retrieve the tools and knowledge to save the Earth a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Infestation.

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  3. You have been selected as a new contestant to play in a twisted puzzle game designed by an up and coming serial killer known as the Game Master. Using your intuition and survival skills, can you stay one step ahead of the Game Master or end up as another one of his many victims? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Live Or Die.

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  4. Experience first-person horror and fight to survive in a chaotic landscape infested with bloodthirsty creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volunteer.

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  5. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Lead the Chaos Brigade, a team of fearless space exterminators, in their quest to cleanse the galaxy from the filth of evil alien races. In this retro-arcade-platform-shooter you will assault drifting spaceships, wipe out the invaders and claim your reward. But be careful! Your weapons can damage the spaceship you are meant to save and can ultimately cause its destruction! Kill the aliens, sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Brigade.

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  6. Welcome to Bloodwatch, a short horror survival game developed by Gamingscape. When going out in a solo adventure, your ship has been sunken by an unexpected storm. You have been washed ashore by a wave. Waking up, you have realized you have been stuck in an unknown island. You search around to see is there any animal or people living in here. After a while, you see a group of people are tortu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwatch.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Old Roots is a horror-action game, inspired by Norse mythology, with realistic gameplay and tactical mechanics as well as dexterity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Roots.

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  8. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Enter the Mysterious World of the Backrooms! Find weapons left behind by other wanderers, fight off dangerous entities, and make your way to the exit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Bodycam 2.

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  9. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The game has become too big to upload the files onto itch.io. Please bear with us while we're requesting for increased file size access. For now we are using an external link for the game Repeater Roulette is a First-Person Roguelike Shooter set in an alternate dystopian timeline. Within a seemingly abandoned 1920s casino owned by a mad scientist billionaire, the player must fight their way thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repeater Roulette.

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  10. A lonesome adventurer, awaken inside of an ancient labyrinthine-style dungeon. The only thing you remember is a monster that likely awaits you at its end. With nothing in your possession, you must navigate your way through enemy-filled rooms and corridors to find weapons and treasures to aid you in your escape. Luckily for you, some poor adventurers must have left their equipment behind in the che… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road To Survival.

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  11. Aeternum Vale (farewell forever) is a round-based first-person arena shooter. You play as Desdemona, a prideful warrior, who has sought out a cure for her terminal disease. In search of an antidote to your illness, you'll make your way to Lord Araphel’s castle, where you must defeat hordes of enemies in combat in a fruitless attempt at self-preservation. The theme of the jam is "Momento Mori". M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeternum Vale.

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  12. An abandoned medieval military base is infested with mutated zombies, and your female boss accidentally enters it while on a mission. Because the zombies are so bad, your female boss is infected by them. You must go and save her. The new boss has given you an order that the female boss must come out smoothly. Are you ready? This is a first-person shooter game, there are a lot of zombies and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Save the Girl: Code X.

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  13. Hospital 9 is a little game for players who want to easily enjoy a FPS adventure game. The goal of this game is to get to the last scene.A free soundtrack is included. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hospital 9.

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  14. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    30% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Endless Battlefield is a competitive multiplayer online FPS game. It gives players the capacity to control various weapons and vehicles in the game.The FPS covers 6 modes: Conquest, Capture the Flag, Rush, Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Battlefield.

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  15. Fight against the odds for your survival against a combat ready machine! Dark Circuits is a third person shooter where you play as a robot fighting for its survival against a superior machine equipped with a wider arsenal of weapons in a 1-on-1 battle. Dodge bullets, missiles, and other attacks as you rely on limited firepower to emerge victorious in this battle. This was a final year project crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Circuits.

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  16. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    [Warning]: This is a mature game and you must be of legal adult age within your current location to be playing it. Game Trailer on DropBox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5dqtdt4xaci53xslrxfbz/The-Escape-Game-Trailer.web... The game has been updated! As it contains: Swearing, Blood, Violence, & Gore! Language: English Genre: Horror/FPS Engine: Fps Creator V1.16 (no-mod) by TheGameCreators. There… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Escape (Updated).

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  17. Shoot your way through evil cube-like robots while running along walls and jumping across platforms! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cube Factory.

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  18. Explore a dystopian future where chaos reigns, and the intensity of combat reaches unparalleled heights. Get ready to experience the pure adrenaline of our virtual reality FPS. Boldness and strategy make the difference on the battlefield!Key Features Captivating Solo Experience: Embark on solo missions to face teams of strategically moving bots. ShadowStorm offers an immersive solo experience tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShadowStorm.

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  19. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    In Malfunction FPS, your job is to defeat the robots and escape the robots to get to a door at the end of each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MALFUNCTION FPS.

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  20. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Fragroom by District Zero Fragroom: Defenders is a fast-paced cartoony session PVE (Player-vs-Environment) shooting game with straightforward gameplay. Survive the hordes of zombies keen to destroy your small store-based shelter. Aim, shoot, change position, grab a bonus, repeat. Invite your friends over and let the fun begin. The current version includes a list of cool features, such as: 7 pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRAGROOM: Defenders.

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  21. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    37% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    Ten minutes. That’s how long the average mass shooting lasts, and in this school, it’s also how long you have to escape. Set in an American high school, The Final Exam places players in students' shoes to experience a choice-driven survival game that mirrors the real-life decisions students must make during a mass shooting. As players navigate through emotionally charged scenarios like classroom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Exam.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    33% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    What is Project Three?Project Three a psychological first-person survival horror made by one person focused on atmosphere, story and defending yourself with melee and weaponry against several creatures. The story is set in the alternate fan-made universe of Half-Life, Valve Corporation's successful series. The story plays with a different idea taking place after a resonance cascade, an innocent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Three.

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  23. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Project Zora was the forth part of the Skopje ARG we were working on. This introductory point-and-click adventure was originally published on our website. Good luck and Welcome to Skopje!  Skopje on SteamJoin us on discord If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Zora.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,480 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 17 reviews

    Project Warlock is a first person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non stop action packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Warlock.

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  25. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Endless Furry Killer 3D is the second installment of the Endless Furry Series! The game is currently a work in progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Furry Killer 3D.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    61% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Sabotage a cult and their schemes in this Mystery, Horror, FPS. Explore a mansion while massacring the creepy followers and their foul abominations. Find various weapons to slay your enemies with and uncover the cruel secrets of the organization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daddy.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    54% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Join a long lineage of Hunters as you run and gun through the wild west in this action rogue-like. Take on Bounties, Unlock powerful weapons and come face-to-face with a gallery of terrifying monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falsepine.

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  29. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 25%Based on 1 reviews

    New York, 2034: back home from a crazy party at the pub, you wake up late and immediately understand that something is wrong. The district you live in has been evacuated and isolated overnight by the army, after an electrical meteor shower hit the Earth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remoteness.

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  30. NOTE: The playtest is currently only playable through Oculus devices and Valve Index. PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT Attention all residents, The Department of Health urgently advises all residents that a highly dangerous contaminant has been detected in the local grain supply, including wheat, barley, and rye. This contaminant, identified as a novel strain of fungal pathogen, poses a severe risk to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bread or Dead.

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  31. A fast paced bullet heaven FPS played with just the mouse where your speed is your fire rate.As a member of the Hypervibers you will complete missions for the Hypervibers fighting against inhuman hordes in the Dronelord's Domain to ultimately take down the Dronelord. Accelerate, glide and surf across procedurally generated zones. Ramp off of the terrain to fly through the air raining down bullets… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dronelord Hyperviber.

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  32. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Baldie Favors the Fortune In magical world where baldness is the new treasure, fight against bots throwing shampoo on your beautiful scalp. About Single-player, fast-paced Doom-like arena shooter where growing too much hair means death, and your hair never stops growing. The action is fast, chaotic, loud, colorful, and always pushing you forward.  Goal: stay perfectly bald.Problem: absolu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baldie Favors the Fortune.

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  33. Manda Duo” is an innovative two-player cooperative game about surviving on dangerous planets. You will strive to survive on a dangerous planet in the form of an infinite platform and first-person shooting. Whether you take on the challenge solo or team up with friends, you'll enjoy the action-packed and dangerous fun of this game. Control  the boy:  Move and jump on constantly falling p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manda Duo.

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  34. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Post your scores and finish times in the comments!  Scream Jam 2025 Event - This Event is now over. Refer to the list below to see the top five scores and check out their profiles and submissions to the Scream Jam 2025 Event! Scream Jam 2025 High Score Placements:  zorzini - 306680 - Final Time : 4:36 (https://zorzini.itch.io/dockingbay)grantlerr - 282620 - Final Time : 4:56  (https://lowpolyfr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lemon Salad Soup.

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  35. NecroSyntex is a 3D co-op third-person shooter set in a near-future apocalyptic world. In an age where medical technology had reached unprecedented heights, a mysterious new drug spread across the globe—turning humans into horrifying mutant creatures. Now, the last survivors must rely on the same dangerous drugs, known as Doping, to gain the strength needed to fight back. As a special operative, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NECROSYNTEX.

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  36. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Note: the web build only works in Chrome (requires WebGPU). AdBlocker might cause issues with loading the game. You can find a downloadable build from below. You can pause the game and access settings by pressing P or Esc. About In Hush you play as a fragile human who has become prey in a world infested with monsters. These creatures cannot see – they use sound to find you. Use stealth to survi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hush.

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  37. Find Your Way In A War-torn Kingdom Controls can be customized in the game settings, you can also press ESC for the pause menu! It also has limited controller support! Check out our game trailer below! Find out the truth behind your creation in Null Element! An EPIC action adventure through a vast post-war civilization of cute elementals and scary machines! Explore abandoned factories and my… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Null Element.

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    25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    37% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Fatal delivery is a short, first-person horror survival game. Play as a delivery driver in a semi-apocalyptic world who must take a strange package to a nearby city. Monitor the health of your car and keep it in working condition as you navigate the highway at dusk. Features 10-15 minutes of gameplay with a total of 4 endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal Delivery.

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  39. 71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Mind Her Manor is an action-adventure with management elements. Young Henrietta finds herself as the newest prisoner to be taken into the manor of Fay Shadowrend, the Matriarch of Witches. Fate seems to smile upon her as she is released from her cold cell, selected to do Fay's bidding. Free to wander the manor, Henrietta must find a way to escape Fay's clutches as she keeps her satisfied. She must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Her Manor.

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  40. This is a game I made for the final project for my C# class at my university, and I felt this was a perfect submission for #ProcJam! It features 6 difficulties, with the last difficulty "Mega Dungeon" being a true endurance run of an extremely huge procedural maze. (This game does not feature ads of any kind, and is completely free to play). Find the exit to an endless number of increasingly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TK's Survival.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    DOWNLOAD TO PLAY Nun Run - Can you stay sane? Navigate with W, A, S, D,  Use the mouse to look around.  Click to shoot and locate the exit within a time limit. Your task is to figure out how to find the exit door (green mark) in this mysterious forest. Don't forget, you're on a timer, so speed is essential. Also, you might want to locate and take your "happy pills" (red marks) scattered around—it'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nun Run (Global Game Jam 2024).

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  42. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Welcome to "Undead City," a pulse-pounding first-person shooter set in a world devastated by a global pandemic. Humanity's last stand unfolds in this action-packed FPS where you must navigate a post-apocalyptic city swarming with relentless zombies. Key Features: Intense Combat: Engage in heart-racing battles against hordes of undead. Use a variety of weapons and strategies to survive.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead City.

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  43. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The brutal Onion Empire has been relentlessly trying to conquer and enslave the entire vegetable world. As a vegetable commando, you're the resistance's last best hope in ending this bitter war. Play as one of three different vegetable commandos, and fight through procedurally-generated battlefields scarred with desperate trenches and pockmarked with ever increasing artillery craters to reach the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daikon Hero.

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  44. The humans fled for their lives! Now only aliens remain in the city. The alien queen lays eggs, and the aliens become more numerous and slowly mutate over time. Your name is Mark, a professional marksman. You have one mission, to kill the alien Queen! Your helicopter buddy will provide you with supplies during the mission.But This Will Not Be Easy... INTENSE ACTION Shoot, slash, and blast your way… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAD END MISSION.

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  45. A student jam made across 2 days, loosely based on the theme of Marks Attacks! -The Game-Play as a lone alien invader getting more resistance than anticipated while attacking a local hospice. Grounded in retro fast-fps roots, Don't Run We Are Friendly gives you the tools to gore through your enemies and exterminate everyone in the building, including a heavy-duty railgun and a mechanical arm of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DON'T RUN, WE ARE FRIENDLY..

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  46. A ~1.5 hour long action-adventure game with emphasis on story and dialogue. The Legend of Quintavius is a story about a wizard tasked with a journey to the mountain dungeon to vanquish its overlord Theroth. Lead a party of brave warriors and adventurers on a quest across the north, battling legions of monsters and discovering secrets untold. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 4 GB RAM This game requires a mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Quintavius.

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  47. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    'Hippocampus' is a short exploratory game created for a college assignment. The 'hippocampus' is a small region of the brain that forms part of the limbic system and is primarily associated with the formation of long-term memories and spatial navigation.The game was created around the given theme of 'Invited'. My interpretation of the theme was to place the player in the shoes of a 25 year old sub… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hippocampus.

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  48. Bionite: Origins is an Action-Strategy game based on hover tank warfare, set on various planets and moons throughout the solar system. Action-Strategy games are also called "hybrids" because they combine the FPS and RTS elements into the most engaging gaming experience available for the PC. Bionite: Origins integrates the key FPS and RTS elements into one seamless battle experience. Action-Strateg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionite: Origins.

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  49. There has been a substantial increase in crime rates in the not-too-distant future, and states have implemented new and experimental methods of execution against this increase. Authorities have initiated a pardon program known as ELEVATED to reduce crime rates and reintegrate death row prisoners into society. The ELEVATED Project was classified as a stand-alone treatment aimed at the convicts to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELEVATED.

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  50. Nayr Odyssey is my submission to 7DRL 2020, a game jam where you make a roguelike in seven days. For my submission I was inspired by the 1974 television series Space Battleship Yamato, where the protagonists go on a cosmic voyage to a distant planet. Browsers prevent audio from playing without a mouse click, so you should click on the game screen if you intend to play! Otherwise when you do, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nayr Odyssey.

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