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Absolutely Barbaric The ancient prophecy has come true and the world of Rye has been tainted by darkness! Once peaceful and shy creatures are roaming freely under the moon and terrorize the lands... The inhabitants of Rye are too afraid to fight back and kill these creatures because they fear to destroy the ecological equilibrium of their world, yet they are waiting for someone, a warrior, who i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolutely Barbaric 0.6.1.8.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

54% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Order.

Absolutely Barbaric The ancient prophecy has come true and the world of Rye has been tainted by darkness! Once peaceful and shy creatures are roaming freely under the sun and terrorize the lands... The inhabitants of Rye are too afraid to fight back and kill these creatures because they fear to destroy the ecological equilibrium of their world, yet they are waiting for someone, a warrior, who is s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolutely Barbaric 0.6.0.Xa (Xmas Update).

Absolutely Barbaric The ancient prophecy has come true and the world of Rye has been tainted by darkness! Once peaceful and shy creatures are roaming freely under the sun and terrorize the lands... The inhabitants of Rye are too afraid to fight back and kill these creatures because they fear to destroy the ecological equilibrium of their world, yet they are waiting for someone, a warrior, who is s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolutely Barbaric 0.6.0.Xa Pre-Beta (Xmas Update).

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

50% User Score Based on 206 reviews

Outbreak is a coop first-person shooter with survival elements that turns into a base/tower-defense game during the night in a persistent open world. Capture land, defeat factions and end the mutant threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRAPPED.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

59% User Score Based on 698 reviews

The player takes on the role of Einar, who is on a quest to kill the inhabitants of a Norse fishing village who are infected by a mysterious material. Use different weapons such as the bow, hammer and axe to clear the village of the monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Einar.

In short, this is my Pong clone so far. AI needs tweaking, I will get to that soon.  (AI updated and is better balanced) https://medium.com/@tmaurodot/building-a-single-player-pong-clone-in-unity-step-... How to Play Single-Player Pong Start: Click “Play” on the menu screen (scores 0, timer “Time: 60”). Round Begins: Gameplay music starts, ball resets with a 2-second countdown (“2” to “1”), t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Pong.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 1,248 reviews

Defend your desktop in this idle auto-battler that sits quietly in the corner of your screen. Fend off endless waves of enemies, upgrade your lone tower, and grow stronger across ascensions while you go about your day. Level up and unlock Gain XP, level up, and earn rewards such as permanent upgrades, powerful loot, or new weapons. Hunt for loot Enemies drop rare gear with huge bonuses. Equ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Defender.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

68% User Score Based on 399 reviews

This is an open-world zombie survival sandbox game set in a city quarantined due to an unknown virus. You will play as a student in the city who failed to catch the evacuation convoy to escape the disaster and was forced to stay. As a modern metropolis, the city is fully equipped with public facilities including hospitals, subway stations, prisons, and schools, Etc。 The game will feature a large n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Dawn.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

47% User Score Based on 257 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

Experience Terror that is Never the Same Twice with Phantasmal: City of Darkness, a procedurally generated survival horror where every playthrough is completely different. You simply cannot rely on your previous experience to guarantee safe passage. You will need to face off against lurking, otherworldly horrors in the perilous, run-down Kowloon Walled City before its destruction in the early 90s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantasmal: City of Darkness.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 153 reviews

An art driven souls-lite game set in the rebirth of your home planet. Return home, explore the mutated landscapes, slash, roll, and shoot your way through enemies. Find parts to repair your ship and collect resources. Purchase items and equipment from merchants to fight ancient bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return.

Take on the role of a pirate searching for the legendary treasure chest, rumored to have great wealth inside. The player must fight other pirates, merchants, and monsters as they navigate the open sea. They collect upgrades and alchemy supplies to help modify their cannons against their adversaries.  As they upgrade their ship and take on increasingly more difficult enemies, they find themself fac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arrrrchemist.

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.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Coreless is a single-player action roguelite built around active combat, layered builds, and risk-reward decisions. During each run, your build takes shape through Powers, Boosters, Chest Items, Challenge Rewards, Special Missions, and Equipment. These choices affect how you move, when you engage, how you handle pressure, and which rewards are worth pursuing. Risk and Treasure Find sit at the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coreless: Prologue.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

87% User Score Based on 102 reviews

"My Putrid Ponies" is a horror adventure set in a once-idyllic pony ranch now overrun by undead equines. As the last surviving, your mission is to uncover the mystery behind the ponies zombies outbreak while navigating through haunting landscapes filled with danger and despair. The Gameplays: Dynamic Gameplay Perspective: Engage in heart-pounding first-person gameplay for intense com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Putrid Ponies.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 513 reviews

INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pizza Hero, the exciting new shoot 'em up roguelite that puts a delicious twist on the genre! In this game, you'll play as a brave pizza who must defend the world from an invasion of enemies. As you battle your way through the game, you'll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of different toppings that will grant you special abilities. For example, selecting p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pizza Hero.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

88% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Wishlist on steam now! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2317880/ Survive 500 seconds! Hi, I'm Penusbmic. Decided to make a little game. Inspired by games like 20 Mins till Dawn & Vampire Survivors. My goal was to focus on the game design instead of the art (Mostly only do art/animations). Used my Own Assets (The Tiny Alchemist Series), some sounds from Shapeforms & music from alkakrab.  T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Bunny.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

73% User Score Based on 529 reviews

Welcome to the depths of the Backrooms! Dive into a terrifying and unsettling journey where reality fades and nightmares come to life. I am proud to present my solo-developed game, offering a total immersion into a world as mysterious as it is disturbing, soon to be available in early access on Steam. In this immersive survival game, you will explore the labyrinthine corridors of the Backrooms… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Rec..

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

80% User Score Based on 258 reviews

MAIN FEATURES ■ Raid System. Explore the most dangerous corners of the Zone — from the "Secret Tunnels" to the "Military Town" with the Soviet radar station "Duga", towering on the horizon. ■ Relentless dystopia of the Chornobyl Zone - expect dozens of hours of unhurried and tense survival in this bleak world. ■ Engaging and unpredictable storyline. The fate of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z.O.N.A Project X VR.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

42% User Score Based on 284 reviews

Dark Matter is a 2.5D side-scrolling survival horror game, set in a derelict spaceship besieged by a sinister alien presence, and infested with deadly parasites. As the Ensign, you must explore fetid hallways and abandoned facilities, scavenging for parts and blueprints, expanding your arsenal to up to four deadly weapons and freely customize each to fit your combat style against intelligent, reac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Matter.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

56% User Score Based on 239 reviews

The island of Eden-Nadir, has fallen to a vicious mind-consuming fungal parasite. Fight through the ashes of humanity to track down the truth behind the infection as one of four playable survivors before the outbreak spreads throughout the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaws of Extinction.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

44% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Affliction is a survival horror game designed to engage players with a thrilling storyline, surreal lore, sprawling environments, merciless foes, a chilling atmosphere, and an unforgettable gameplay experience. Players must explore, scavenge, and fight in order to survive and live to tell the tale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Affliction.

Frayspace is a fast-paced and physics-based space arena shooter with fully destructible maps. You have several fighter ships to choose from and a wide range of weapons at your disposal to destroy your enemies in arenas that have unique environmental hazards. Key Features: Fast-paced player-vs-player twin-stick battles Local multiplayer: split-screen for 4 and a shared screen Chaos mode for 8 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frayspace.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

58% User Score Based on 464 reviews

Contain is a first-person cooperative tactical shooter with in-depth character and gun customization. Contain requires calculated teamwork, Practice your tactics and test your equipment before the mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contain.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

A party game for 2-4 players! Ninjas- the more there are, they easier they are to kill. One hundred ninjas? No problem at all for your average protagonist. But when the one ninja shows up, you better watch your backside! The Gyaku Ninja clan has finally taken notice and are using this Law of Fiction to their advantage, increasing their power to take over the planet! And now the Gods of Fiction are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

86% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Become a master hacker 'X' and hack into the digital world of a corrupt conglomerate. Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies. Please enjoy the hack and slash action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X Invader.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

56% User Score Based on 676 reviews

Their Land is an action-adventure first-person game with puzzles and an exciting story to experience. You play Jeremy, a 19 year old orphan who explores an untrodden island with his much older and more experienced friends. Will you fall victim to this fabled lands many perils? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Their Land.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development

72% User Score Based on 128 reviews

An Action RPG at its core, I Shall Remain combines role-playing elements with survival and strategic aspects, and creates a blend never before seen. Through complex, real-time character progression and RPG system, over a hundred abilities to learn and upgrade, dozens of weapons and enhancers, thousands of Infected, over twenty mutations, tens of NPCs and teammates, within a twenty-plus hour long s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Shall Remain.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

39% User Score Based on 254 reviews

In Galaxy in Turmoil, players take on the role of Roka, one of the galaxy’s most notorious mercenaries for hire, while she battles through the galaxy on a mission that will either save or destroy her universe. In multiplayer, players will assume the role of a soldier in one of three factions and battle for control in massive 64 player battles featuring full ground to space. Galaxy in Turmoil was… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy in Turmoil.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 672 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! Run, dash, and shoot your way in this hard as hell arena bullet hell shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shotgun Witch.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

65% User Score Based on 455 reviews

Built exclusively for VR, Contagion VR: Outbreak will immerse you in the middle of a zombie apocalypse! Relive the stories of multiple survivors! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contagion VR: Outbreak.

15%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

15% User Score Based on 81 reviews

The Tower returns, re-envisioned and remastered for 2015! Experience an authentic and emotional survival horror tale, of what remains of a man once his humanity has been stripped away. Powered by a brand new Next Generation engine, explore and feel The Tower's terrifying corridors as Elliot, a man imprisoned within England's most feared hold during the 11th Century. FEATURES: + Totally remaste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tower.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

42% User Score Based on 753 reviews

An ambitious MMO game in steam Early Access. It is planed to be Buy-to-Play through Early Access and on full release. "Sci-fi mmorpg Project Genom will let you participate in the battle for the survival of humankind. Having destroyed their own planet, humans have found a new home and a seemingly happy life on Avalon. But people are not the only ones who liked the place. What attracted to this pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Genom.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

48% User Score Based on 446 reviews

Have you ever thought or imagined how our world would look like after an apocalyptic event? What would we do if some of us were to survive? What world would we live in and what challenges would we face? The Withering" is a modern world post apocalyptic survival horror simulator in development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Withering.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

36% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Fast paced, fantasy, aerial combat where you play as a dragon, fighting swarms of enemies, as you race to save the world from an ancient evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonflight.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

63% User Score Based on 245 reviews

Road to Eden is a third-person multiplayer survival coop game, set within the post-apocalyptic ruins of a world destroyed by an alien invasion. You wake up at the side of the road with no memory and must team up with other survivors to make the long and dangerous journey to Eden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road to Eden.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

46% User Score Based on 246 reviews

Dual Gear is a Tactical Action Turn-Base game presented by Japanese Mecha Inspired. Pilot your mech with the real-time tactical and Command your squad with turn-based element! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUAL GEAR.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

86% User Score Based on 5,828 reviews

Yet Another Zombie Defense is an unusual mix of dual-stick zombie shooter and tower defense genres. The player is free to choose from nine unique weapons and mount them onto auto turrets or set up defensive barricades to stay alive as long as he can. There are also power-ups to collect, different zombie types to shoot at and cooperative mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yet Another Zombie Defense.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

58% User Score Based on 548 reviews

Frozen State is a game about the adversities faced whilst existing and surviving in a dying Siberian city, Duga 40. The experimental city has been infested by an extraterrestrial parasite that has obliterated the native population. Once infected, the parasite causes its victims to become vicious alien hybrids… However, the grotesquely disfigured creatures are not the only menace that threatens t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen State.

Youtube TrailerWhat is Adam?Adam is a platform game, based off the famous epic poem "Paradise Lost" by John Milton.Follow our Greenlight page here: Click here.What can I do in Adam?Currently, Adam is in Beta. There is a tutorial and a level editor in the game that you can use to create unique and mind-blowing levels. You can save these levels and play them, or you can download other people's level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adam.

Version 1.1Fixed a bug in hard mode where you spawn inside the walls. Living inside the walls is not recommended, so I made it impossible :pVERSION 1.0 is finally here!!!!!!!!! Fight as Amatsuka Uto together with Bao the whale agains an evil gloop monster that took the shape of Bao! Do this with your trusty shotgun and dashing around the obstacles by using it's recoil in this action platformer! A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenshi With A Shotgun.

It's a fish eat fish world out there... ...so you better eat or be eaten. Eat fish smaller than you to grow, and rise to the top of the food chain while avoiding obstacles and those who might eat you in this underwater action game. Complete with three challenging game modes, an endless mode just for fun. Other features include: Animated sea creatures, with bubble trails and unique skeletons.An upb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fish Eat Fish World.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development

93% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Dodge the bullets! Strike to the rhythm! MoriyaRhythm is a Touhou Project fan game that fuses bullet hell and rhythm action into one colorful experience. Pop and Cute!Adorable characters, dazzling danmaku, and upbeat music— enjoy them all at once! Hit to the Beat!Timing is everything in this game. Listen closely to the music and feel the rhythm! Dodge the Danmaku!Just like in the original se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoriyaRhythm.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 146 reviews

This collection is a living library that continues to grow. In addition to the core titles—Commando 2, Commando X, and Commando 3, we are dedicated to progressively restoring the extensive Macrojoy back catalog. Every game joining the collection undergoes a comprehensive remaster, including: HD Visual Enhancements: Giving classic graphics a crisp, modern look. Difficulty Rebalancing: Adjusted… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commando Collection.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

66% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Pine Harbor was a small fishing town on the shores of the North Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by cliffs and dense pine forests, shrouded in thick fog. But everything changed as a result of a technological disaster. Explore the town, help its residents, and delve into the depths of the dark forests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine Harbor.

26%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

26% User Score Based on 1,689 reviews

Return to the world of high-octane mech combat in Hawken Reborn. Construct your ultimate war machine and shoot your way through hordes of enemies to uncover the mysteries of Ilall in this brand-new Free-to-Play PVE mech game. Hawken Reborn is a PvE first person shooter, whilst the original Hawken was an exclusively PvP experience. Pilots may not be going head-to-head in Hawken Reborn against each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAWKEN REBORN.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

54% User Score Based on 267 reviews

Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platypus II.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

71% User Score Based on 376 reviews

Unknightly is a medieval VR stealth game designed from the ground up for virtual reality. You play the role of a former member of the "Knight's Order". You have been banished from the kingdom never to return again, on the charge of "Unknightly" behavior. Hungry for revenge and fortune you seek training with the local thieve's guild, with the plan of returning to rob the "Knight's Order" of all of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknightly.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, atmosphere

74% User Score Based on 208 reviews

Play as journalist who arrived to unknown island to reveal all the mysteries and find information about secret government experiments. Explore beautiful and dangerous open world. Try to survive, fight enemies, craft new objects and complete quests to reveal what happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withstand: Survival.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

73% User Score Based on 1,517 reviews

Welcome to GameGuru Classic, game making for everyone. We've created an easy to use and most enjoyable game creator. Join us and our great and enthusiastic game-making community on your journey to make fun games! Imagine creating a world that you and your friends come together and play... and creating it can be a matter of minutes with no technical jiggery-pokery needed at all :-) Of course, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GameGuru Classic.