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Looking for games like SPECIAL DIRECTIVES? Here are top action recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Operation GDN, Mission Marginalia, An ECB Supplement or A Shadow of your Former Self.

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  1. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    CONGRATULATIONS! You have been selected for deployment as part of OPERATION GDN on behalf of the External Containment Bureau. We look forward to seeing great things. Operation GDN is an unofficial supplement to the External Containment Bureau roleplaying game. It allows players to join the Global Development Network, an ECB front organization disguised as an international NGO.  Operation GDN inclu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation GDN.

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  2. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Worldwide conspiracies, old mysteries in new light, and powerful artifacts from the past. Mission Marginalia is a supplement for the External Containment Bureau RPG. Within is a collection of three missions, unique artifacts, and new paranormal powers. They are inspired by stories like Hellboy, Indiana Jones, and other pulpy stories about chasing ancient artifacts across the world. Sprinkle these … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission Marginalia, An ECB Supplement.

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  3. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The people of Last Pine have been reporting petty crimes—items missing, businesses burst into, and refuse of food and medicine scattered in the wake of the burglaries. Local disorderly teen Ricky Burning, a part-time employee at the hardware store, is widely suspected for the break-ins, including a recent theft and vandalism at the lumberyard, but he has a different story: of objects floating, cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Shadow of your Former Self.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    2 weeks ago, Dispatch lost contact with one our agents investigating reports of a spate of plant based anomalies in the Hagley Wood area of Birmingham, England. 4 local boys found her body a week after loss of contact. Post-mortem reports detail decomposition equivalent with a time of death almost 18 months ago. Identify the nature of the Hagley Wood trees, Contain them if necessary, Obfuscate the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Wych Elm.

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  5. 95%Game Brain Score
    95% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    External Containment Bureau is a game of paranormal investigation and bureaucracy using a lightweight, hackable version of the Forged in the Dark design framework. You play as trained agents of the External Containment Bureau, an organization tasked with the study, identification, and containment of paranormal phenomena. The Bureau authorizes agents to make use of these phenomena to give yourself … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to External Containment Bureau.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Broken-Hearted has been deeply hurt in love or in life, but dares to hope that they can love and be loved again. Their central conflict is about making tough choices and taking risks to grieve, heal, and find something new worth believing in. ———— Cry it out with The Broken-Hearted,  a new unofficial playbook for Thirsty Sword Lesbians. This Powered by Lesbians community playbook inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken-Hearted playbook.

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  7. 89%Game Brain Score
    89% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    This SRD The Breathless SRD is a creation toolkit that helps you design a game where every mechanic ever-increasingly rises the tension until the characters are forced to suffer dangerous consequences. This survival focused system is simple, condensed, and already powers more than 150 different games. Based on Breathless, you will find here everything from rules, to design guidelines, to help you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathless - System Reference Document.

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  8. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    … and the people of Expath enjoy long life. Their priests document the secrets hidden in stars. Their scholars unleash the power of gunpowder and of coal. Great masters devote themselves to works of art and engineering with the power to capture the soul. Our story takes place at the edge of the Star-Blue Sea, an ocean of viridian waters whose beauty is described in countless legends. Beneath its b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Death's Door (beta).

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 348 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 16 reviews

    An epic story that delves deeply into the life of Yukimura Sanada. From his early days of watching his father Masayuki and determining his goals to his heroic end at the Siege of Ōsaka, the entire life of Yukimura Sanada is fully depicted. As the dramatic story unfolds, Yukimura and company will grow and mature, and their appearances will change as well. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada.

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  10. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 2,130 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Based on the best-selling board game and set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Space Hulk is a 3D digital turn based strategy game that recreates the classic claustrophobic board game experience for single player and multiplayer cross-platform play between PC, Mac and on iOS. Space Hulk is set in the isolated corridors and tomb-like chambers of an ancient vessel lost in the graveyard of space. Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Hulk.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 1,122 reviews

    MewnBase is a cute, 2D exploration/survival game. You land on an uncharted world only to realize you didn't bring any snacks and forgot half your luggage. But hey, at least you brought this workbench thing. You'll need to collect resources in order to construct a make-shift base. Craft a variety of different base modules, from airlocks to rain-water collectors in order to make your new home on thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MewnBase.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 4 reviews

    Starport Delta is a space station builder where players must balance resources, station maintenance and resident requirements. Juggle the needs of your population against expanding and dealing with whatever space throws your way... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starport Delta.

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  13. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The Amalgam was constructed from inhuman, mismatched, repurposed, or reanimated parts. Their central conflict is understanding who they are despite the lies of their creator and the fear they inspire in others. ———— Inspire awe and fear with The Amalgam,  a new unofficial playbook for Thirsty Sword Lesbians. This Powered by Lesbians community playbook includes: The Amalgam playbook… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amalgam playbook.

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  14. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    The Hopes & Dreams SRD is a creation toolkit that helps you design a game where every mechanic serves the narrative in a quick, and efficient way. This goal focused system puts player characters against what they dread the most in every single roll. Based on Hopes & Dreams, you will find here everything from rules, to design guidelines, to help you make your own game Ignited by Hopes & Dreams.Read… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hopes & Dreams SRD.

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  15. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Ramza's Skill Shop Currently only for RPGMaker MZ (MV Version coming soon!) Overview: Skill shop is a plugin which does exactly what it says on the tin - allows you to make a shop that sells skills to the player. It has support for multiple shops (basically limitless shops, in fact), each with their own available skills, and stock values for those skills. Each actor has a list of skills that they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MZ - Skill Shop.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

    Solareth is a high-intensity top-down arena shooter where quick thinking and sharp reflexes are key. On a vast space battleground, you’ll confront waves of enemies that grow faster, fiercer, and deadlier with every round. With over eight weapon types, every encounter offers new possibilities: precise pistol shots, explosive rocket volleys, focused laser beams, or blazing flamethrowers that turn t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solareth.

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  17. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Hunt down strange alien creatures and plants, then cook 'em! Deliver your tasty creations to the galaxy's most unsafe places on your homemade star scooter. In a quirky mix of exploration, cooking and action, you’ll rebuild your mysteriously destroyed kitchen using nothing but junk and scrap parts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Chef.

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  18. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Alien invaders invaded the planet, having exterminated most of the population, humanity, being on the verge of annihilation, united the armies and gave a serious rebuff to the enemy. After several years of war, the climate on the planet has changed. The military founded fortifications. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Effect.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    The young girl Rayne, who became the sacred knight of the kingdom, was entrusted by Jas, the leader of the sacred knights and her lover, to investigate the disturbances occurring in a distant town named "Hakudeti". These disturbances involved a surge in criminals in the previously peaceful town of Hakudeti, an overflow of monsters in the nearby areas, and even the appearance of a myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~.

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  20. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 479 reviews

    Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is an expansion pack to Disciples II: Dark prophecy. It features a new playable race (Elves), a new campaign, new skirmish maps, various new artifacts, terrain types, music and some gameplay enhancements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disciples II: Rise of the Elves.

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  21. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 558 reviews
    Critic Score 96%Based on 1 reviews

    Get ready to tilt into terror. The new horror-inspired pinball platform for fearless players. Prove your skills on the most sinister, gory, and badass tables ever brought to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinball M.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 344 reviews

    Journey deep below the surface of a planet on the edge of the galaxy, as a surveyor of an interstellar mining company. Dig deeper and deeper to discover mysteries and unravel the fate of previous explorers within this planets depths. Pilot Your Drill To Find Resources Use an advanced drill machine to dig through the planet. Find and mine resources for you to take back to your homebase for resear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GeoDepths.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    80% User Score Based on 261 reviews

    Defend and attack at same time. In this strategy game you need to capture as many bases as you can. Different type of bases - anti-air guns, turrets, radio tower to call for backup, nuclear silos. 3 different type of units - tanks, apaches and dropships - will be at your disposal. Some strategic points will provide with global weapons - napalm and nuclear power. More then 20 missions for campaign,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ConflictCraft.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Paladin's Oath combines elements of RPG and light deck-building where Cards / Mana / Recruitable Followers and always-on Blessings must be synergized to Move, Interact and Battle with unlimited undo mechanics during battles to find the best possible outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paladin's Oath.

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    28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    29% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    MyRPG is a set of many editors that will help you create your 3D (MMO)RPG World. These editors are divided into 4 categories: 3D editors, GUI editors, Rules editors and Universe editors. My RPG is a tool that is able to create game universes and storylines playable solo or multi through local network or online servers. World EditorThe World Editor allows you to design the 3D environment your a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MyRPG Master.

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  27. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Stacks:Space is a space-themed base builder card game with rogue-like elements. Buy booster packs to get new cards, discover craft recipes by stacking cards together, create structures, manufacture drones and droids, defend your base from enemies, visit distant planets, and more! DISCLAIMER: This game is inspired by Stacklands, but it is not Stacklands, and it is not a sequel to Stacklands - it i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stacks:Space!.

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  30. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 3,076 reviews

    Lead the great armies of the Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War. Expand the battlefield with the Clone Campaigns addon. Choose to play as the breakaway Confederacy of Independent Systems or th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga.

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  31. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 908 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Ring Runner combines the fast-paced action of space combat with the rich story and skill variety of an RPG. Trek across the universe in a 30 hour long story-driven campaign based on a companion Sci Fi novel, or challenge 6 scenarios alone, cooperatively, or competitively through local or online multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages.

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  32. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    FEATURES & CHANGES This Steam license is a single user version of articy:draft 3. Find a complete feature list here: About the SoftwareFlex license - What's this? Full-featured and easy on the purse! This license gives you all single user features of the most recent articy:draft version, incl. the commercial use right. It's flexible, because you only pay a low monthly fee and can cancel you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to articy:draft 3 - Flex License.

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  33. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 3,715 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 37 reviews

    Buy Shadow Warrior 3 on PlayStation Store and bring a katana to a gunfight with a seamless blend of fast-paced gunplay and razor-sharp melee combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Warrior 3.

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  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 718 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    In this hex-based, turn-based strategy game, players will lead the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines from a variety of Chapters against the Ork invasion through over 30 scenarios, on the hostile terrain of the planet and its gigantic Hive Cities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon.

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  35. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,132 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 19 reviews

    Earthfall is a co-operative shooter for up to four players. Using team-based tactics to fortify holdouts and complete objectives, players must work together to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthfall.

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  36. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Fact Sheet Developer: Gem Room Games Digital Edition Release Date: December 16, 2021 Physical Edition Release Date: August 2022Platform: Tabletop Role-Playing Adventure Digital Edition Available here: https://gemroomgames.itch.io/the-weavers-observatory Physical Editions Available at multiple retailers Brought to Print by the Chapbook Co-Op (Updated August, 2022) In August 2022 The Weaver’s Observ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Weaver's Observatory Press Kit.

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  37. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,178 reviews

    Imagine an enemy that is everywhere and moves like a giant, organic mass across the map. Imagine your base and your people surrounded by a blanket of crushing destruction from all directions. Your only hope, well what hope? Then you take the high ground and pound this enemy into oblivion. You've saved the day just so you can do it again and again. Do you have what it takes to save your great city … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

    You're going down... again. If you thought Descent went to the edge of 360° 3D power-blasting sensory insanity, then prepare yourself. You're about to plunge over the edge, and into the depths of Descent II. Suddenly warped into the outer reaches of the Zeta Aquilae System, your new mission sends you into the black depths of treacherous alien mines. You blast through enemy robots with powerful ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent 2.

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  39. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    66% User Score Based on 191 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    Kill to Collect is a cyberpunk rogue-like for up to four player co-op that is designed for short bursts of intense gameplay sessions, rewarding players for their skilled survival. Featuring procedurally generated levels, Kill to Collect brings a constant challenge. No two experiences are the same and every interaction could be the difference between life and death. Set in Geoshelter Alpha, a dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill to Collect.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    95% User Score Based on 62 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore all the art and design that went into creating Wonder Wickets, the out-of-this-world minigolf game! 31 pages packed full of official art, exclusive doodles, design notes, and fun facts about all the characters, enemies, and worlds found in the game. WARNING: Contains mild spoilers regarding secret unlockable content  from the game. Wonder Wickets is available to play on Steam! https://stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonder Wickets.

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  41. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Play as a squad of highly trained firefighters, battling through flaming hazards to rescue and save lives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flash Point: Fire Rescue.

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  42. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Eternal Dreamers is a battle-focused RPG offering deep tactical combat action. With a wide selection of classes and equipment pieces, the game puts much emphasis on customizability and player choice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Dreamers.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 1,006 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 1 reviews

    The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXAPUNKS.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    Play any kind of tabletop game you want online! You make the rules in a physically simulated 3D sandbox. Or create your own games using the integrated editor and share them with the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tabletop Playground.

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  45. Tank Mayhem is an intense local multiplayer tank shooter with many unique power-ups and game modes. With a 3D environment and real-time lighting, this game aims to add a modern twist to classic 2D tank shooters. Have fun blasting your friends and trying out all of the exciting weapons :) Key Features: 22 unique and devastating power-ups. Highly destructive enhanced versions of all base power-u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tank Mayhem.

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  46. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The Tempered has had life-changing experiences. But, like a well-tempered sword, after being shaped in fire and facing the heat they’ve become honed, sharp, and capable. They want to forge a new life filled with love. But they must first find balance — weighing safety, stability, and vulnerability against change, justice, and facing foes. ———— Balance your sharpness and tenderness with The Tempere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tempered playbook.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 197 reviews

    **A new one shot LUMEN game is now up on Kickstarter!**This is LUMEN.  It's an Creator Kit, a design philosophy, a commentary on my games. It's a toolkit and conversation. If you've seen my game LIGHT, you've seen a piece of LUMEN. If you saw FRAME, and NOVA, you've seen a few more pieces. Now you have the whole thing. Make Your Next RPG Illuminated LUMEN is an RPG system for action packed, power … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUMEN.

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  48. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Weird Stone & Sorcery Adventure Game by Diogo Nogueira Primal Quest - Essentials is a streamlined set of rules for weird stone & sorcery adventures in a mythical world where humanity survives side by side with dinosaurs, aliens, and creatures more ancient than the world itself. Written by: Diogo Nogueira Edited by: Wayne Canepa Graphic Design by: Guilherme Gontijo Art by: Felipe Faria Map By: F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Quest - Essentials.

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  49. The Unknown is a Powered By Lesbians playbook compatible with the Thirsty Sword Lesbians RPG.  How can you be your authentic self when you don’t even know who or what that is? Lost in a world with no clear answers, The Unknown struggles to define themselves. It’s one thing to be mysterious to others, but to yourself? Their central conflict is self discovery; finding true identity separate from ext… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unknown Playbook.

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  50. Print-on-demand: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/382936 A mythical artifact that might alter reality and circumvent the laws of the universe The Small Deck of Many Fortunes is a tarot deck (poker-sized) conceptualized to offer blessings and malisons for Ironsworn and Starforged. Designed for any fantasy or science fiction setting, this object of power bends the ruleset by providing 78 cards, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Deck of Many Fortunes (for Ironsworn & Starforged).

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