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Games like Space Mercenary Defense Force

Games like Space Mercenary Defense Force

Games like Space Mercenary Defense Force

Looking for games like Space Mercenary Defense Force? Here are top casual role playing shooter recommendations with a kids and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Vampire Hunters, Genome Guardian or Nova Drift.

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  1. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 1,273 reviews

    Third person survival horror game based on the anime movie and book series of the same name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Hunters.

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  2. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 684 reviews

    Dive into a microscopic alien world, radiating with bioluminescent life and unspeakable horrors. Genome Guardian is a deeply-complex shooter that's easy to pick up but hard to master. Research permanent upgrades to survive 8 game modes, each with multiple ascension levels ("depths"). Pair DNA nucleotides Adenine (rapidfire), Cytosine (precision), Guanine (spread), Thymine (explosive) to dis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genome Guardian.

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  3. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 10,045 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth of an action RPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Drift.

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  4. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunlocked.

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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

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

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Sodaman, he's a space agent. He must stop the hostile aliens trying to destroy the universe and save the carbonated drinks they destroyed. Maybe you should help him out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sodaman.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    98% User Score Based on 4,462 reviews

    Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-lite in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disfigure.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 1,190 reviews

    Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomad Survival.

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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 4,682 reviews

    The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Arm your team to your liking and discover which synergies work best against thousands of the undead. Survive, evolve, and break the limits in this casual yet heart-pumping rogue-lite reverse bullet hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yet Another Zombie Survivors.

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  10. 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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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 2,338 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter in which you guide legendary heroes on a quest to defeat the Armies of Evil. Get hold of a deadly arsenal capable of slaying hundreds of enemies in seconds, and you may have a shot at defeating the deadly Army Generals! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Army of Ruin.

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  12. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 471 reviews

    Run-based roguelike bullet heaven where you create strategic weapon and item synergies to survive the ceaseless hordes. Remember, every step back is a step towards a whole new strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivors of the Dawn.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 12,550 reviews

    Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulstone Survivors.

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  16. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    The last ship against the endless. Exterminate as many as you can, and gather points to upgrade your ship from a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you? Survive the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids mashup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Survivor.

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  17. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,176 reviews

    Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, carve your path through their ranks, defeat the boss and save one of the many worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue: Genesia.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 792 reviews

    Gear up for a battle through hell in this next-gen autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, roguelite mechanics, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arms of God.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 2,360 reviews

    Emberward is a unique tower defense game that focuses on maze building and interesting tower mechanics. Construct mazes with blocks of different shapes and set up defense towers on them to withstand the onslaught of monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberward.

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  20. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Survive. Loot. Extract. Repeat! Master the individual quirks of over 1000 commanders. Lead your merc squad against a relentless army. Dominate the battlefield. Get the loot - or die trying! This roguelite bullet-heaven extraction shooter tests your wits and skill. Lock, load & loot, Commander! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor Mercs.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 2,570 reviews

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wasters.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outnumbered.

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  23. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,324 reviews

    Wishlist the full game!New characters, weapons, skills, bosses and so much more! About the GameThis is the free version of Soulstone Survivors, an action roguelite where you slay hordes of foes and face titanic bosses while learning powerful skills to enhance your character.Unique characters and skillsIn this version, you get to experience playing with 3 never seen before characters! Craft powe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulstone Survivors: Prologue.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 865 reviews

    Welcome to Drill Core, where corporate greed meets strategic planet-mining! By day, lead an elite crew of miners, carriers, and guards as they carve a path through hostile alien worlds. Build advanced facilities, upgrade deadly turrets, and prepare for relentless nightly assaults from alien lifeforms. Will you chase maximum efficiency at any cost, or play it safe and fight to survive? Drill Core i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drill Core.

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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,254 reviews

    Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet heaven about mining cofferoids and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Prospector.

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  26. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    In Shard Squad, join elemental creatures to save their lands in intense battles against challenging hordes and bosses. Strengthen yourself with unique allies, gather valuable items, face epic calamities, and unlock new members to create unique strategies on your path to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shard Squad.

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  27. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uragun.

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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 1,926 reviews

    Norse themed Roguelike enemy hell, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way. Unlock new weapons and abilities as you battle. Upgrade your character's stats with Constellation Ability Trees and slay your enemies before they surround you, or it may be too late… Fight all sorts of beasts, from basic creatures to Elite monsters and Epic bosses with their own IA. Don’t be fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    GUNFIELD - A game that combines genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite and bullet heaven. Destroy hordes of alien ships and giant bosses, unlock and upgrade new weapons and abilities. If you liked the game, you can add it to your wishlist on the Steam page The prototype of the game was developed on jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNFIELD.

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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    COMING SOON TO ITCH.IO! Defend Earth from an immeasurable alien invasion in GunSuit Guardians, an action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival. Take to the skies in an advanced aerial combat suit, wield enormous weapons, and upgrade your gear to become an unstoppable force of destruction. GunSuit Guardians condenses arcade shooter combat with roguelike elements to create a deep, action-packed experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GunSuit Guardians.

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  31. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    75% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Devourer.

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  33. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 468 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    Beat Blast is a music maker bullet hell. The music you make is also your skill tree. Create powerful attacks and catchy beats by combining different music notes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Blast.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 1,296 reviews

    You are the first party mech pilot of alien planet colonizers! Project Lazarus is a survival game with rogue-lite elements. Deploy and upgrade your mech to the metal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Lazarus.

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  35. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Come.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 348 reviews

    Defeat various bosses that get thrown at you using an arsenal of unique weapons, items, and character abilities. Can you survive the onslaught of monsters? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mobmania.

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  37. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    A mini action rogue-lite with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells and perks to become an unstoppable wizard and destroy hordes of monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neophyte.

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  38. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 588 reviews

    New Update: Divine Forge is Now Live! New Update: Divine Forge is Now Live!This update introduces a brand-new equipment crafting mechanic, significantly boosting the utility of Mythic gear. We hope this provides all elite operatives with more freedom and depth in your build crafting. For more details on the update, please check the latest notes. ROADMAPMore New Features Coming Soon: Abo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program.

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  39. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Mineral Defense is a unique blend of tower defense and roguelite gameplay, where the strategic possibilities are endless! Shape the battlefield by unlocking tiles and crafting the ultimate path. Plan intersections and bottlenecks to funnel enemies in the most efficient way. Fight Unique Enemies!Use combinations of towers and abilities to defeat enemies! There are many damaging and support to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mineral Defense.

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  40. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 905 reviews

    The goo used to artificially grow humans has become self-aware and risen up against its creator! Devour humans, grow weapons from your body, fight against everything, and challenge the Despot himself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime 3k: Demake.

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  41. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 747 reviews

    A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Arena.

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  42. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 7,854 reviews

    Tiny Rogues is a fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Rogues.

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  43. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 432 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements. Travel to numerous planets, where monsters and dangers await you. Use found ressources to craft new weaponry & upgrades to get stronger. Only a true master of 360° combat will be able to save his home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Bullet.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 4,343 reviews

    Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock new towers and buildings, build up your defenses, upgrade your towers through card draws and cash, expand the path tactically to control how enemies move and defend your tower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Tower.

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  45. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 618 reviews

    Wreak vengeance with your elite craft on waves of Swarm bugs, who are hellbent on killing you and everyone you love. Harvest their guts for scrap and earn a deliciously varied array of upgrades. Beat the last wave if you have the skill, then strap in and try again in this survival roguelite shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisker Squadron: Survivor.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    78% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Halftime Heroes is a Survival Rogue Action RPG game with short and intense matches where you learn spells, level up, acquire loot and fight bosses. Each time you die you may upgrade or unlock several features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halftime Heroes.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,056 reviews

    Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urtuk: The Desolation.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    The anti-magic toads are back, stronger than ever, and the magical chickens are unleashing ancient powers to fight them! With even more wands and powers to master, vanquish enemies, collect XP, and upgrade like never before in Machick 2! Get ready to out-magic the menace! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Machick 2.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 86 reviews

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

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 325 reviews

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

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