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Games like The Ballad of a True Thug

Games like The Ballad of a True Thug

Games like The Ballad of a True Thug

Looking for games like The Ballad of a True Thug? Here are top shooter recommendations with a violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Seven Skies to Paradise, Hellgame: Prologue or Outlaw's Vengeance.

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  1. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    -Sail with the wind: The direction of the wind dictates the speed of your airship. If u try to go against the wind the ship will slow down. -Sharpen your skills: Use the recoil of your shots and the speed of the wind to evade enemy bullets. Along the way you will find plenty of different threats to challenge your piloting abilities. -Explore the seven skies: With each sky comes a new challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Skies to Paradise.

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  2. GAME OF DEATH MOVIEVERSE presents HELLGAME: PROLOGUEA GAME OF DEATH MOVIEVERSE experience Step into the nightmare. HELLGAME: PROLOGUE is the brutal opening chapter of the upcoming HELLGAME: ORIGINS trilogy — a fast, atmospheric blend of jump’n’run action, stealth survival horror, and cinematic storytelling. You play as Timara, a fearless fighter caught between two unstoppable forces: the horde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellgame: Prologue.

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  3. Outlaw’s Vengeance follows the story of an exiled and forgotten assassin as he hunts down the governors who took everything from him. In this semi-open world game, you will play as Silas as he travels to four separate cities, on a mission to investigate, gather information and then hunt down four targets. Your blade and the rooftops of New Aurelia are your greatest allies, use them to disappear in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outlaw's Vengeance.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 245 reviews

    Execute ultra-violent raids in retro 1970s hotels. Master precision and timing to take out bad guys in unforgiving top-down close-combat. No two playthroughs are alike with stackable gameplay mutators and randomly generated rooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackal.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    The Colony is expanding, the Saints of New Ultakaar in their path to Ascension (and to bring us Enlightenment) can call a... UUUBERMOSHH!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH Vol.7.

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  6. Year: 2088. Location: Neo-Kyoto. Status: “under control”. Welcome to rain-soaked Neo-Kyoto: criminal districts and the Protectorate’s glass high-rises. The city is a living organism. It smiles with neon signs, speaks through gunfights in back alleys, and punishes those who keep digging. You have a task: find an oligarch’s missing daughter. Every step inside this mission breeds more questions. Who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrysalis: Chrome Butterfly.

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  7. Screen Boy is a fun 2D platformer adventure full of excitement and danger! Join Screen Boy as he explores colourful worlds, dodges traps, and takes on massive bosses. With smooth controls and action-packed levels, it’s a thrilling quest that keeps you playing! Can you Save Screen Girl? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Screen Boy.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    The greatest gameshow on earth is here with breakneck speed, bullet dodging action and lots of guns. Put it all on the line for the (rogue)likes. And remember, the run is all that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHRUN TV.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,744 reviews

    "Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western era. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Crows.

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  12. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    57% User Score Based on 337 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Garage is a bloody topdown shooter inspired by VHS era B-movies. You play as an ex drug dealer named Butch, who single-handedly slays hordes of living dead to save a girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GARAGE: Bad Trip.

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  13. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 2,456 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous will keep you at the edge of your seat regardless of how you play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intravenous.

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  14. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 1,442 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 20 reviews

    A violent action filled top-down shooter set in Hong Kong. Inspired by classic Hong Kong action movies the game is filled with dual pistols, gun smoke and bloodshed If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hong Kong Massacre.

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  15. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Westild's Law offers shootouts where you must use every element of your arsenal to win. Throw dynamite or your weapon at your enemies to stun them when ammo runs low and then take their weapons. When the situation gets critical, activate "ultra-sense", slow-down time and enhance your abilities. Embark on adventures through 48 levels, each offering unique challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Westild's Law.

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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    THOUSANDS OF EVIL ALIEN MONSTERS ATTACK CONSTANTLY! BE ON YOUR TOES, STEER THE MASSES AND REACT FAST TO ENEMY AMBUSHES! 12 unique enemy types 14 weapons to find on your mission Relentless hordes want to eat you Avoid constant laser fire, rockets and mortars! Watch your back at all times! (especially in the dark) AUTOMATIC CHAINGUN TOWERS, HEAVY ARMED TRUCKS, HUGE DEFENSE TUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palpus X Annihilation.

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  17. About this game: Morbid Inhale is a top-down shooter.Hungry zombies want to devour you. Take the biggest gun and fight them back!Show them how to fight for life to the last drop of blood!Kill the zombies by any means.Shoot, blast, burn, rip and tear!Get experience, upgrade skills, use perks, bonuses, and...Shoot, blast, burn, rip and tear!In the single player campaign, you will find out why the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morbid Inhale.

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  18. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Neural Shock Build, Fight, Improve, Obliterate. Create bloody mayhem in this ARPG / Tower Defense hybrid by building turrets and traps in strategic positions and fighting waves after waves of ferocious clones and creations of immoral research. As you gain experience in the battlefield, improve and develop your characters and weapons to get more and more powerful and decimate your enemies. Comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neural Shock.

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  19. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Pecaminosa is a Police Action RPG, based on a Film Noir concept with a Pixel Art aesthetic. As John Souza – a former detective succumbed to the pleasures of alcohol and flesh – you will explore the city and its environs, as well as chase and fight ordinary thieves, smart criminals, and even some forces of… the occult. Pecaminosa is a dark and gambling city that smells of death, sex, and gunpowder… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pecaminosa.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    is a fast paced, top down, dungeon crawling action-rpg with roguelike elements in which every death is a lesson on how to move forward. Progress through six distinct areas, collecting game changing items, leveling up and learning how to best fight each enemy you encounter along the way. Mix item effects together for game-breaking combinations or force your way through on your skill alone, all the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRAGOT.

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  21. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    33% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

    Pecaminosa is a Police Action RPG, based on a Film Noir concept with a Pixel Art aesthetic. As John Souza – a former detective succumbed to the pleasures of alcohol and flesh – you will explore the city and its environs, as well as chase and fight ordinary thieves, smart criminals, and even some forces of… the occult. Pecaminosa is a dark and gambling city that smells of death, sex, and gunpowder… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pecaminosa.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    71% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Bloody Streets is a brutal top-down shooter which will challenge you with areas swarmed by undead in a beautifully stylized and hand painted 2D world complemented by high energy rock music. How long can you survive the sea of monsters while pumping round after round of bullets? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Streets.

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  23. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 416 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 27 reviews

    The game mixes pure shooting arcade with the use of different bullets to solve all the situations Rise will find on his path. Think of a more arcadey Another World, also with a very tight relationship between gameplay and story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise & Shine.

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  24. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enlightenment.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    69% User Score Based on 125 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Blast your way through gangs, corporations, cults, and corrupt governments in a fast-paced, brutal top-down shooter, kill or die, learn and repeat. Located in a dystopian future not so far away, you will witness the conflicts of a group of rebels trying to be free. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Esse Proxy.

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  26.                                                  WELCOME TO SKYFIRE LEGENDS                                                   Arcade thrills, speedrunning madness, and maybe even a hole in your desk — welcome to Skyfire Legends! Choose your fighter and battle your way through four action-packed levels, each ending with an epic boss fight. But be warned: one mistake and it’s back to the start! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyfire Legends.

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  27. Snake Eyes is a bullet hell top down 2D rougelike where you assume the role of a vengeful snake on a quest to take down the casino that took her arm. Using her homemade Slot Machine Gun, she'll parry, dodge, and blast her way through the Snake Eyes Casino while finding unique items to assist her on the path of vengeance. Shoot your way through the streets, game rooms, and VIP lounges of the Snake … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snake Eyes.

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  28. A town is being bled dry by a hidden cult, and every drop of blood fuels their dark magic. Tear through their ranks before they amass enough blood to usher in a new world order. Kill Them AllUse each character's unique skill set to slash, stab, punch, and shoot your way through the cult's compounds. Use stealth tactics to get the jump on your enemies, or confront them head on, odds be damned.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For the Greater Good.

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  29. Denial.  Anger.  Bargaining.  Depression.  Lead a lone path of vengeance, as you step closer to your ultimate choice. In which way will you come to acceptance?  In this story of grief, suffering, and faith - shoot your way through the criminal organization responsible for the death of your woman. You must learn how to out-maneuver your foes as the odds stack against you and your goal of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vengeance is His.

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  30. Embrace the power of your adaptable fighter, the lone survivor of your once-mighty fleet. In the midst of a relentless pursuit by a shadowy adversary, you'll feed off the energy of vanquished enemy vessels, desperately fighting to escape the ominous clutches of an enigmatic nemesis who hungers for dominion over not just your technology but your very flesh. Conquer formidable boss battles while y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empyrean Swarm.

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  31. Blade Crusade, the mysterious game originally found on Osama Bin Laden's hard drive, is now available in the west for the first time! It is the year of our Lord XX06. Legions of skeletal warriors have risen at the behest of an unlicensed wizard in the Mirabi desert, threatening the civilized world once again. Infiltrate and ascend the wizard's mountain fortress level by level, slay his vile menag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Crusade.

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  32. "Night Blood: Avenger's Tide" is a side-scrolling action game that takes place in the world's most prosperous city, Atlandi. Players need to control Mark to find his own past, use various ultra-sci-fi weapons to break through the enemy's siege, and finally uncover the huge conspiracy hidden behind the crisis. Destroy the enemy's plot Atlandi is a super city controlled by a foundation co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Blood : Avenger's Tide.

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  33. You remember being badly injured, but how and why it happened are unanswered questions. You were making your way through the compound to find help. Your mentor's voice guided you through trouble and danger until the twisted reality of something unthinkable erased it. And only horror remained. And shooting. And the escape. And a flash followed by contusion. Be afraid of the dark and remember t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Contusion.

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  34. Retirement can wait. Revenge cannot. Return to the golden age of arcades in this tactical pixel-art beat 'em up. Join a band of legendary heroes coming out of retirement to avenge the only thing that made their golden years sweet. Embark on a brutal journey, master technical combat, and uncover the truth behind a senseless crime. "He wasn't just a dog. He was our last hope."After decade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlikely Adventurers.

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  35. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    The Swords & Bones saga reaches its third chapter! Inspired by past classics 2D action-platformer games, get ready to fight your way through more than 50 levels full of with enemies, traps and pitfalls. RPG elements enrich the gaming experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords & Bones 3.

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  36. Discover new stars in a massive galaxy. Explore hostile planets full of dangerous enemies. Build formidable bases to survive all alone. Make the best of your circumstances as a wandering astronaut in this innovative adventure survival RPG, Sole Seeker. With each star system containing different environments and organisms, each base built represents new opportunities for exploration and harvest. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sole Seeker.

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  37. Infinity Wanderer is an action platformer with pixel art visuals and a mix of metroidvania, roguelike and souls like genres. In Infinity Wanderer, players experience the dark and terrifying immersive story of Lunara. With carefully hand-designed levels and a deep character customization system, Infinity Wanderer offers a fluid and challenging rogue-like gameplay experience that combines fast gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Wanderer.

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  38. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Rush LS.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Step into the shadows with Bullet Noir, an ambient twin-stick shooter where every move counts and every bullet could be your last. In this gritty, brutal world, you’ll follow the intertwining stories of four relentless characters, each driven by a burning desire to avenge the murder of their mentor. Smooth Twin-Stick Shooting Action: Choose your approach—go in guns blazing or stealth your way … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Noir.

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

    Hack, link, and shoot in a fast-paced top-down cyberpunk shooter. Create devastating chain reactions to outwit enemies, break records and save your childhood mentor from a ruthless syndicate If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeadWire.

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  41. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 528 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    An overdose of reality can have dire consequences… Descend down the rabbit hole and embrace your Downfall in a trippy, brutal and stylized adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neckbreak.

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  42. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    IntroductionMegacopter is the culmination of classic retro games of the 80’s and 90’s (Choplifter, Desert/Jungle/Urban Strike) and TV programs that molded us (Airwolf, Knight Rider) with updated gameplay and sci-fi adventure. Pilot the sentient Megacopter while you battle Reptoid forces in the air and on the ground. Take off on an adventure with Jack the Pilot, Hobo Jones and his crew, and many … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess.

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  43. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    64% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Check our action adventure game! About the Game Little Darling makes a wish at the place where all the wishes come true. Then her journey begins. She has to fight against the monsters with the power of light. Enter the gates of the hell to reveal the truth. Find upgrades & different bullet types! Fight against bosses of hell. Survive the enemy waves. Find your mama. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh Darling! I Hate To Tell You This....

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  44. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 2,234 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 5 reviews

    Turnip Boy is back! This time he’s teaming up with the fearsome Pickled Gang to plan and execute the weirdest heist of all time. Shake down hostages, steal precious valuables, battle the fuzz, and use wacky tools bought off the dark web to move further into the vaults of the Botanical Bank. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turnip Boy Robs a Bank.

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  45. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    An explosive, story-driven top-down shooter with vibrant pixel graphics and a pumping soundtrack. Fight your way through hallways of castle-like spaceships, neon lit alleys and futuristic medieval fortifications using an array of powerful weapons and special devices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redgar: The Space Viking.

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  46. A run and gun that mixes old-school mechanics from games like Contra, Gunstar Heroes and Metal Slug; with more modern features and a large dose of violence. A total arcade experience for all lovers of retro gaming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biomech Hell.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pulse of Evil.

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  48. 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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  49. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rangok Skies.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 17,560 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

    From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic journey of a ruthless bounty hunter onto the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws. Blurring the lines between man and myth, this adventure made of memorable encounters unveils the untold truth behind some of the greatest legends of the Old West If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Juarez Gunslinger.

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