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Looking for games like System Overload? Here are top platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Iron Bramble, Destructroid or Narvas.

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  1. Momentum-based platforming built around expressive movement and tight gunplay. Master your elastic grappling hook to explore a vast, cyber-gothic megastructure, where robots piloted by the souls of the dead do penance for their sins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Bramble.

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  2. Welcome to "Destructroid" - A 2D, Top-Down, Bullet-Hell, Shoot-em-up RPG Adventure! About the Game: In the dystopian world of Xanthia, take on the role of the Paznic, a 200-year-old powerful guardian, and lead the resistance against the oppressive Cython Mining Company that is harvesting the blood of the Xanthian people for power. "Destructroid" merges intense bullet-hell shoot-em-up action with r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destructroid.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    40% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    The story of Mace, a young scavenger recently promoted to the Resource Collection Department for the Narvas Colonies. He is ordered to infiltrate and discover resources on distant planets in search of materials to ensure the survival of his people. Supplies are hemorrhaging, scarce, and unaccounted for. Times are bleak for Narvas. The scavenger feels the weight of an entire population on his s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narvas.

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  4. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Citadel Stormer 2 is an explosive retro-styled run & gun action platformer set in a world ruled by a tyrannical AI. Old School platformer action - Jump and dash past insta-kill traps. Blast through enemies. Collect ammo and health. Make it to the exit in one piece. And enjoy the fine balance between platforming and combat! 38 levels set in 6 unique environments - Eliminate all threats in the ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citadel Stormer 2.

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  5. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 4 reviews

    A 2D video game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration in which we control Morkull, God of death and darkness and lord of the Ragast, whose main mechanics lies in the breaking of the fourth wall, which will allow Morkull to communicate with the player in various ways. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morkull Ragast's Rage.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Mechanophagia is a visceral Twin-Stick Shooter set in a dark, gritty sci-fi world where you are a lone robot warrior fighting against an overwhelming tide of flesh and metal. You have exactly 10 minutes to slaughter the swarm, evolve your unit, and prepare for the final boss. It’s a race against extinction where precision is your only means of survival. KEY FEATURES Full Combat Control: Maste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanophagia.

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  7. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    Cavity Busters is a bullet hell tooth-punk rogue-lite with procedural elements. Chomp your way through tough as teeth enemies and the dreaded Pearly Knights, a true test of your enam-mettle. Collect upgrades AND diseases to enhance your agility and control over your one and only tooth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cavity Busters.

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  8. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 502 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Become Aidan, a three-armed mutant who hunts the most dangerous bounties in the galaxy. Catch, slice, dice and destroy enemies in this exciting 2D platformer with a space-western setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Always Run.

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  9. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genopanic.

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  10. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    78% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Erra: Exordium is a 2D action adventure game in Dieselpunk setting. Explore a world based on Sumerian-Akkadian mythology. Take the role of a scientist who was able to cheat death and fight the rebellious army of mechatrons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erra: Exordium.

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  11. Alleymental is a hand-drawn, story-rich 2D action Metroidvania set in Astrapunk India. The old elemental myths never faded here. They fused with the city's wiring, and now the elements run through all of it, and through you. You fight, defend, move, and unlock the world with the elements, and you switch between them in the middle of a combo. Open with fire from across the room, switch to water as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alleymental.

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  12. Playtest Signup at slowrush.dev About the GameTeam Up, then Blow Their Worlds Up Fight through fully reactive pixel-physics alien worlds where everything burns, melts, shocks, and explodes. Built for solo play or up to four-player online and couch co-op, so every disaster can be shared. Per-pixel physics chaos meets multiplayer mayhem, turning every chain reaction into a shared disaster. Casca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signs of Danger.

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  13. Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.' INTRODUCTION A legend tells that some children possess the ability to slip between dimensions, stepping into realms unseen. But such power comes at a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Drifters.

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    "Unauthorized protective equipment constitutes obstruction of suffering. Regulation requires unmitigated harm." Jenny Jeungman's little town buckles under bureaucracy and post-lapinist architecture more aligned with the tastes of demons than rabbits. Now she's caught in a system that rewrites reality and it's up to HER (you) to stop this lunacy! Say hi, Jenny! Die. GAMEPLAY​ Put on y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JENNY.

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  15. Play as Narak, a deadly mercenary on a dangerous quest for redemption after failing to stop a catastrophic event. Parkour your way through bustling chaos, unleash brutal & stylish moves, and fight for the ultimate freedom. FeaturesHand-drawn Animations - Every animation is meticulously hand-drawn and sprite-based, showcasing a level of detail and craftsmanship that brings every movement to li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Yantra.

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  16. Vegawon's Legacy: Shape Your Destiny, Save a World! Vegawon's Legacy is a breathtaking 2D Metroidvania Action RPG set in the enchanting world of DWS Interactive. This epic adventure takes you deep into the Continent of Vegawon, where personal tragedy and ancient powers collide in a gripping story. Story and World: You begin the game as the powerful and respected ruler of the Imperion Kingdom. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vegawon's Legacy.

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  17. A pixel-art, platformer adventure game with lots of action and a memorable story. Dive into the depths of planet Anyaroth and free its people from the tyranny of the Queen. Join the Rebellion and fight against the Regime’s mind-control system. The anya civilization needs you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anyaroth: The Queen's Tyranny.

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  18. “The Abyss” is a concoction of the 3 genres known as Bullet Hell, Souls-Like, and RPG. There are over 20 levels with a plentiful amount of unique bosses and enemies scattered about the game. There are also quite a few puzzles and challenges sprinkled about. Put nightmares to rest to learn the Lunar Secrets of Mondriech by using the abilities and equip able runes that are collected throughout the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Abyss.

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  19. Boom Blaster is a hand-drawn, side-scrolling shoot'em up with intense boss fights! Blast your way through each level with a range of weapons and unique hero abilities in this exciting and challenging action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Blaster.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    After a strange race of alien bugs conquered Earth in what was known as the Great Catastrophe, what was left of Humanity had to escape and find shelter in remote parts of the galaxy. The scattered rests of human civilization are now betting everything on their last hope: sending you, the best of their elite forces back in time to infiltrate Earth right before its collapse with the most advanced me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Treker.

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  21. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Explore a stunning hand-craft world ravaged by war and ruled by an evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, change your weapons and unlock different abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Vanguard.

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  22. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Haneda Girl is an action-platformer game with brutal and frantic action. Clean stages swapping between two playable characters. Bullets or Slashes, your choice, but be creative. A wide variety of ways to solve each encounter are at your disposal. Dance the waltz of destruction, end the threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haneda Girl.

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  23. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    In a post-apocalyptic world where machines have taken over the planet, the humans left behind now fight to survive, hunted by oppressive robotic patrols. Fight, hack, and become the resistance: humanity’s hope is in your hands. Set your combat pace by cycling through a colossal arsenal of devastating weapons. Go for a sniper and a katana for deadly precision… or embrace chaos with a bazooka in han… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lia: Hacking Destiny.

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  24. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Dive in Project Tower, a third-person shooter mixing intense bullet hell combat with a unique morphing ability. Imprisoned by the "Hiks", fight to the top of their deadly tower for freedom. Will you outsmart them and make your way out ? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Tower.

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  25. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Deep in the Nevada desert, in a secret underground government facility, a young robot boy is awakened by an unknown force. He finds the building infected with alien creatures and hostile robots… With his memory wiped, he sets out to uncover secrets of his - and the facility’s - past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Roboy.

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  27. In this chaotic realm filled with enemies, unravel the mystery of the Bloodstar and demons. Living beyond the walls of the Capital is now impossible without the power of the Star. The glorious Lysandra army, far from its powerful days, struggles to protect the people under its banner. As Captain Thorne, you must defend yourself against internal threats like the Wardens of Light cult while seekin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Within.

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  28. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    59% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit of the Samurai.

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  29. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    80% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a fast-paced stealth platformer game where you become Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race. Harness mystical shadow powers, high-tech gadgets and avoid or kill to uncover the truth about your past and the key to saving a dying, morally grey universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ereban: Shadow Legacy.

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  30. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 344 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Discover Nahucan, a world inhabited by masked beings. You're Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive as you save Nahucan from its biggest threat, the black plague. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ITORAH.

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  31. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    [Media 6715020] GRID FORCE - MASK OF THE GODDESS GRID FORCE – MASK OF THE GODDESS is a real-time tactical bullet-hell RPG with grid-based combat and a deep story that adapts to your choices.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grid Force: Mask of the Goddess.

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  32. Worldview In a computer that has been neglected by its owner for a long time, the data objects are suffering a catastrophic disaster. The owner never cleans up files, redundant installation packages, broken cache, and virus files rampage, squeezing living space, scratching bodies, and even devouring weak data entities. ​ Cailin "is a data entity responsible for copying and backing up files.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 着色 Project_Shading 技术演示demo.

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  33. Support the project by adding it to your wishlist! This game is still in development, so the name and some mechanics may change before release. Face chaotic procedurally generated towers, abuse lethal dashes, wall jumps, and intense shooting. Every run is unique: craft your build, destroy everything in your path, face brutal bosses, and fight to bring Bakko back home. Dynamic CombatMasterin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bakkorila.

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  34. Play as M in this retro styled platform-shooter and blast your way up to heaven! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Down With Hell: Crystal.

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  35. Step into the horseshoes of Tornado, the legendary steed of Zorro, in this lighthearted 2D action-platformer. Race, leap, and kick your way through vibrant handcrafted worlds inspired by historical Spanish California. Combining fast-paced momentum-driven traversal, clever stealth, and a dash of swashbuckling humor, Tornado – Caballo del Zorro offers a fresh twist on classic side-scrolling adventur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tornado - Caballo del Zorro.

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  36. 《背血之楔》(Blood Oath) is a realistic 3D Souls-like game crafted with Unreal Engine 4. Story BackgroundSet in a world ruled by gods who enslave ordinary humans, you play as a martial arts master trained since childhood, determined to save the world and restore freedom to its people. Originally planning to set out with your clan, tragedy strikes when your ship is ambushed by a sea monster, leaving you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Oath.

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  37. Prisoner 17 is a dynamic first-person action platformer (In Death Run mode). In which you have to play the role of a prisoner who got a chance at redemption. Pass all the tests and get the freedom you deserve. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PRISONER 17.

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  38. Bebok Invasion is a 2D platforming shooter with many different abilities. 24 levels of jumping, climbing, dashing and fighting against enemies! Warning. In full version abilities are unlocked as you progress. In demo they are unlocked only in level 4. This is an early version of the game. Early Access is a way for me to receive valuable feedback and of course helps me raise funds for further devel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bebok Invasion.

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  39. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Explore a vast interconnected world. Master fluid movement. Become one with Maseylia. Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is a true 3D Metroidvania built around freedom of movement, deep exploration, and atmospheric discovery. In a fully interconnected three-dimensional world, every new ability dramatically transforms how you traverse the environment — opening hidden paths, enabling sequence breaking, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maseylia : Echoes of the Past.

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  40. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 352 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 9 reviews

    Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Possessor(s).

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  41. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    NOTE: This is the Prologue to the main game currently in development! Mechanical Fury blends the unyielding combat of Doom Eternal and the Incredibly vertical platforming of Ghostrunner to scratch that movement shooter itch! With bloodthirsty mechs attacking from each direction, Eeach engagement becomes a thrilling puzzle. Every split-second decision will be the difference between life and de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanical Fury - Prologue.

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  42. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    An array of diverse cluckmechs, each with its unique style, team up in bizarre and wondrous waysOver hundreds of defensive facilities, and this is just one tower defense gameplay? With over 300 different upgrade paths, tailored to players' own factions. Tower by tower, enhance by enhance, a myriad of combinations will trigger marvelous chemical reactions, offering infinite lineup possibilities! Di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cluckmech Oasis.

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  43. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 167 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Castle conquering action, resurrected. Your Evilness, it's time for your revenge. A world of endless demonic civil war - the Demon Realm. The strongest among the demons known as "Demon Lords" battle day-and-night for control over the realm. Kirika and Masha, maids who serve the Demon Lord Maxim, return to their castle to find it destroyed by a rival lord, Lyzenorg. As the only surviving vassals, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark.

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  44. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 207 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Inferno.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 917 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 22 reviews

    Bo is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania based in a colorful world of Japanese folklore. You play as a tiny fox spirit that grows from lotus blossom after being blessed by the moon god. Use your legendary bō staff to bounce and move fluidly through a delightfully-demonic east asian fever dream. Use the tight movement and reset system to reach areas efficiently and gracefully or recover chaotically while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bo.

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  46. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    An action platformer featuring upgradable weapons/armor, over 8 stages, custom characters and much more! Jump'n Shoot your way to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpha Version.0.

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  47. You control a Cyber Seeker.Cyber Seekers are bots used to complete high-risk bounties. You are tasked with destroying a legion of bots who have gone rogue and taken over a city. Start every run with limited resources. Receive credits for each bot you destroy and use them to upgrade your bot. The city is your playground.Cyber Seekers are equipped with various abilities and can traverse any terra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Seekers: Conquest.

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  48. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

    Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noreya: The Gold Project.

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  49. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,190 reviews

    Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter Robobeat, it’s all about maximising your damage by shooting to the beat. Wall run, grapple hook, slide, and bunny hop your way through the haphazard mansion of a crazed robot-showman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robobeat.

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  50. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 819 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

    Love turns to rage and chainsaws in Cookie Cutter, a techno-pop-punk 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set to the backdrop of a bleak and beautiful dying world. Become Cherry, a rage-driven android on a quest to rescue her beloved creator, Doctor Shinji Fallon, from the clutches of a deranged mastermind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cookie Cutter.

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