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Games like Shot in the Dark

Games like Shot in the Dark

Looking for games like Shot in the Dark? Here are top shooter recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Gryphon Knight Epic, The Bug Butcher or Sky Racket.

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  1. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Gryphon Knight Epic is a 2D Medieval Shoot’em up that mixes elements from classical shoot’em ups, exploration and duel-like boss battles, it tells the story of Sir Oliver and Aquila, an accomplished knight and his loyal gryphon that are forced back to adventure once again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gryphon Knight Epic.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 648 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 17 reviews

    The Bug Butcher is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above. So in a nutshell, pest control with machine guns in space. The core mechanics hold old ties from the classic arcade shooter "Super Pang" where you shoot vertically, but with modern day twists. You are Harry, a brash and tenacious exterminator who has a knack for decimating bugs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bug Butcher.

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  3. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    You can Wishlist Sky Racket on Steam right now! Be the first to know when it's out! [Media 2355197] [Media 2355157] You can also join our Discord server to chat about Sky Racket and give us some... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Racket.

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  4. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Catch falling allies and dominate the battlefield! Control your flying platform to catch characters and auto-attack enemies. Build your team, link skills, and shape your own strategy in this evolving arcade action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maru Expedition: We can fly.

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  5. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    87% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Witch: Beat Death.

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  6. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,920 reviews

    Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Seraph's Last Stand is an indie action shooter game where every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seraph's Last Stand.

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  7. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    Calcium Contract is a fast-paced first-person shooter where you're on a mission to finish a contract that got out of hand. Learn to swiftly move around your enemies and master your arsenal as you fight your way toward the grand finale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Calcium Contract.

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  8. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 580 reviews

    Maiden & Spell is a one-on-one magical girl aerial projectile battler, featuring a colorful cast of ladies fighting with fantastic spells. [Media 2151127] [Media 2151128] Battling with magic is... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAIDEN & SPELL.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Herald of Havoc is an FPS that merges the fast-paced gameplay of the 90's era shooters, with the crazy capabilities of what can be done today. Destroy hundreds of enemies with a crazy arsenal that includes classics weapons as well as things like Power-fists, ChainShotgun, Ultra Cannon, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herald of Havoc.

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  10. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 335 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wizard's Lizard.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    78% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Razenroth is an action shooter with a dark atmosphere, enriched with the elements of roguelike and RPG. All the levels, weather conditions, distribution and quantity of key elements are generated randomly. Thanks to this fact, a single game is different each time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Razenroth.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Help Beretta become the best witch ever in this 2D action platformer shoot 'em up! She's going on an adventure to beat up monsters, talk to cute NPCs, and discover the dark history of Luninsula all while making lifelong friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Witch.

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  13. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    88% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Glorkian Warrior: The Trials of Glork is a collaboration between acclaimed comic book artist James Kochalka and indie game studio Pixeljam. It’s a unique hybrid of Galaga-style shoot ‘em up, simple platforming action and Saturday morning cartoon. Help Glorkian Warrior defend his asteroid against an endless onslaught of alien invaders, and be prepared for somewhat unexpected results… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork.

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

    Godbeast Mk.II stars the exiled princess Ysengrimes and her Wolf, on a bloody battle for revenge in this stylish cel-shaded action game. Carve your path through the City of Insomnia and claim the throne. Slay the Council of the Hunt and the Godbeasts, divine animals that act as their guardians and sources of power. This ruling class has entered into an unholy pact for immortal life, a cycle of d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godbeast Mk.II.

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  15. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    93% User Score Based on 274 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn. Adventure through five weird, spooky worlds in search of your destiny. Face ten challenging bosses! Unlock hidden playable characters! 30+ Steam Achievements! Meet chainsaw mani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween Forever.

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  19. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Enter the world ripe with magic and monsters. Become the Black Swordsman and slay thousands of enemies in an epic action RPG. War broke between the industrious Imperium and the savage tribes of Wilderness. Demons and carrions have returned to the land. Play all sides and make your own decisions. Take countless quests and uncover the secrets of Wilderness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reaper: Tale of a Pale Swordsman.

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  20. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    These are the last days of the first planet, experience a vast ancient world and civilization as you travel through the twisting story mode. Strange and unique weapons, creatures and characters from the dawn of time and beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primordian.

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  21. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    FOX n FORESTS is a 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by the glorious days of 16-bit! Switch between various seasons on the fly, shoot and slash with your magic melee crossbow and snatch valuable loot to unveil the mystery of the 5th seasons. A thrilling pixel art fable with rewarding super secrets, screen filling bosses and thriving exploration. This is 16-bit how you remember it! Fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOX n FORESTS.

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  22. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    A desperate, savage survival experience full of stunning visuals, dynamic creatures, and a haunting soundtrack. Follow strange beasts through lonely forests, hazardous mountains, dark caves, and glowing swamps. Watch out for dangerous creatures that react to your movements and decisions, and cleverly concealed traps that will test your ability to survive. Over six years in the making, FEIST is a g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEIST.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    Runers is a top-down rogue-like dungeon shooter where you explore a vast underground labyrinth and face fierce monsters and bosses. As the game advances further into the dungeon, you will gather Runes, which will be used to combine into 285 unique spells. Discovering new spells will unlock their entries in your Runedex; unlock them all! But be careful – if you die, your playthrough is finished. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runers.

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  24. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Fierce battles between loin cloth clad girls! The one and only maebari themed Yuri side scrolling shooting game is finally here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maidens of a Hollow Dream.

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  25. Bug Battle Game is a simple top down shooter game. Players shoot at animated bugs that are spawned by a boss crawling on top of the screen. Once a specific amount of baby bugs are killed, the player is then able to damage the boss bug and level up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Battle.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Craft magical weapons. Uncover synergies. Unleash your creativity. A top-down weapon-building roguelite dungeon crawler. Jump into the Magic Well, gather powerful scrolls, build your magical weapon and fight unique ink monsters your way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wish Me Well.

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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 275 reviews

    Even without experience in shooting games, you can easily enjoy the unique danmaku art and experience the thrill of bullet-hell battles! "Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III" is a bullet hell shooting game with a distinctive, glamorous presentation style. It is the third game in the Touhou Makuka Sai series. The strange moon seems to hide a new conspiracy. Charge in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    99% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Inspired by a certain 1988 cult classic, ASTROLANCER carries the 8-bit mantle into a retro-styled adventure with modern appeal. Alternating between top-down shooting and high-flying shoot 'em up sections, the player will fight to destroy the FORMATROID threat while expanding their arsenal along the way. If you get into a tight spot, use your invincible THRUST ATTACK to break through! ASTROLANCER … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTROLANCER.

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  29. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Black Gunner Wukong is a Rougelike type shooting game.In the game, the player takes on the role of Wukong , who enters a U.S. military base to rescue his master who has been captured by Diden.In the game, all creatures are identified as armed helicopters and supermarket shopping bags, not as female and male!Demo:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2095890/ Game Features: A very rare TPS+Vampire sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Gunner Wukong.

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  30. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Glitch Fairy.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 461 reviews

    Ever wanted to shoot poisonous lightning lasers? Freezing fireballs? Turrets that fire waves of miniature suns? How about lasers that shoot exploding black holes that suck out your enemies' life force? You can do that all in Magicmaker, the spellcrafting-focused platformer dungeon-crawler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magicmaker.

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  33. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 376 reviews

    Silvia isn't afraid of evil. Evil is her job. As a modern exorcist, Silvia has overcome countless horrors with her ability to materialize the evil of haunted places... But tonight... things don't go as planned... Fight, survive, explore, solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of... Evil Tonight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Tonight.

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  34. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy First Person Shooter and metroidvania game, similar to Heretic, made with the GZDoom engine. Find your weapons, fight evil forces, use the special abilities of special transformations to find your path! Show how powerful you are as a Necromancer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hands of Necromancy.

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  35. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 413 reviews

    Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Chinese Touhou Project fangame made by StarX. Its story is based on Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, albeit with some changes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Makuka Sai: Fantastic Danmaku Festival.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    BUILD YOUR DEFENSES. BUILD YOUR CHARACTER. DEFEND AGAINST THE WAVES. Bonelords is a Rogue-like, Souls-like, Terraria-like wave defense game, with an emphasis on combat & character build choices. Defend the mystical Fort Platz as you teleport across the lands of Speghiem. Each run is unique in this rogue-like experience! Scale Your Character Play and grow your character to play the way you want. Ei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonelords.

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  37. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    The world has gone mad and Flint Trucker must go down a long, creepy road to get back home and save his beloved Angelina. Blast your guns across different scenarios to fight hordes of ravenous beasts and bloodthirsty enemies.Will you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Road.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 69 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Gorescript is a classic first person shooter game, inspired by the great old classic FPS games that defined the genre. Fight your way through 18 handcrafted levels of frantic action paced gameplay, from easy to hardcore levels of difficulty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gorescript.

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  39. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Relive your journey to Lovely Planet in this brand new adventure packed with impossible tests of skill and patience. Craft intricate combos to unfold the complex puzzle of flying projectiles and moving targets into a graceful sequence of well timed shots and jumps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovely Planet Arcade.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zenodyne R.

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  41. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 175 reviews

    A horrible corruption has forced the children of the forest into hiding. They confide in the Treehouse Man, but their prayers remain unanswered. Baptized into the group, you must take the hallowed boat on an odyssey to save your brothers and sisters before the silence kills them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Treehouse Man.

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  42. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    In Otherwar: Deluxe Edition, you are a defender angel tasked with pushing away the incoming attack from Hell. Plan your defense and use resources carefully in this bullet hell/tower defense mash up, now with all of the DLC included! With the Studio Secrets DLC, Chronicles of Creation DLC, and Crafting Compendium DLC, get a glimpse behind the gates of Otherwar with mini art books and unused art, as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otherwar.

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  43. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    54% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

    FIGHT OR DIE! Cursed by the evil Wizard King, bounty hunters Lea and Leo are chased by every monster in the kingdom and the Grim Reaper himself! There's only one way to get rid of the curse; the legendary Elixir of Life! But how to get the ingredients? FIGHT MONSTERS! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curses 'N Chaos.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    75% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Shoot, reflect, and jetpack your way through ChargeShot -- a local-multiplayer, space-bounty-hunter, deathmatch game with a focus on fast-paced, twitch gameplay. Prove to your friends that you are the greatest warrior in the galaxy. No friends? No problem. Progress through the challenging, single-player campaign to unlock achievements and claim your spot on the global leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChargeShot.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 170 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The game is set in a dark pixel fantasy world. Destroy hordes of monsters ruling over what once was a prosperous land. 10 levels filled with various enemies await, you, each requiring a different approach to defeat. Like in any RPG, leveling up is the core element of the game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diabolic.

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  47. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional
    95% User Score Based on 566 reviews

    eXceed 3rd reboots the eXceed storyline, taking it in a new direction. In this installment, Rayne Lindwurm, a descendent of the Dragon Clan, fights her way through a tournament to become one of the 7 Cardinal Lords who rule her world, Pandemonium. Standing in her way are other competitors and their familiars, including her own older sister and heiress to the mighty Dragon Clan, Celestia Lindwurm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to eXceed 3rd: Jade Penetrate Black Package.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Do you enjoy, hard and responsive 2D action games? Can you get lost in a hazardous jungle and return to tell the tale? Then Enyo Arcade invites you deep down into the rabbit hole... Enyo Arcade resembles a modern 2D parkour shooter game. The game is notable for its depth in atmosphere and merciless fast action. Fight or avoid various enemy types and find your way to the exit. Inspired by popular … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENYO Arcade.

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  49. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    96% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Operation Steel is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in beautiful hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation STEEL.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Toast Time is a throwback to the golden age of video games where old-school homebrew titles fused arcade action with a distinctly British sense of humour. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toast Time.

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