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Looking for games like The Brain Rots? Here are top shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Floops Big House Adventure, Rheum or N.DEKA:X.

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  1. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Shoot, loot, and toot your way through 90's cartoon inspired Floops Big House Adventure! Floops is a wave based roguelike arcade game. Learn enemy attacks and the best upgrade combinations in order to take down the Monster Overlord - but look out for the sneaky Boblin - he's stolen items from around Floop's house! This week on Floops Big House Adventure: WAVES OF MONSTERS FEATURES Fast runs … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floops Big House Adventure.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rheum.

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  3. The land has been overrun by a primal alien force. Equip your astro-suit and liberate your planet from the ancient cybernetic creatures overrunning cities. Charge through shifting levels and exterminate complex waves of drones with a variety of weapons, and demolish the lethal bosses threatening humanity. Mechanics Dynamic Angles:The stage shifts between top-down twin-stick shooting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to N.DEKA:X.

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  4. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC CONTROLS Trench Warfare is a WW1 era-style top-down shooter which aims to cover multiple famous battles from the notorious great war! Movement = WASD and ARROW KEYS Change Inventory = E Forward, Q Backward Shoot / Attack = Mouse 0 (Left Click) (Firearms and Knife only) Dash = Space Bar (Can also hold to run) Reload… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trench Warfare.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Fight! Survive! Eat Candy! Dangerous Monsters Kill monsters to gain points, more will spawn as you survive longer! Delicious Candy Eating candy is the only way to heal. Candy will also randomly grant buffs (A treat!) or debuffs (A trick...) Controls WASD - Get that candy! Run away! Watch out!!! Mouse - Aim your wand at the lumbering figures, and- Left Click - FIRE! HaHA! T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Trial.

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  6. Created for the ScoreSpace Jam #24 in under 72 hours with the theme "Evolve" Synopsis Embark on an epic adventure as you play as a man named Dick, whose backyard becomes home to a mysterious alien parasite named Mark. As Mark attaches himself to your arm, you'll gain incredible powers as it evolves and spreads across your body. With the help of your new abilities, you'll go on a quest to defeat th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OverRide.

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  7. Game made for the 2021 Vimjam2 Game Jam. How to Play Defeat each enemy on every floor in order to move on to the next. On defeating all enemies new pathways will open up to you. Controls: Left-Click: Shoot Shift: Switch Weapons ESC: Pause AWSD: Movement Mouse: Aim Story: The year is 2244. It has been 10 years since the machines wrestled control of Earth away from humans and subjugated them. At … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Fear the Tin Man.

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  8. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dungeons & Guns is a pixel art visual, dungeon crawler style game, where the player aims to advance as far as possible through the enemy crowded dungeons, until reaching the final challenge. After this, new challenges will arise. The project first phase is now available and as the development continues, you will be constantly updated about the game expansion process, until its final release. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Guns.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 4,318 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 13 reviews

    The Fall is a side-scrolling adventure game with platforming and combat elements. Your character is an AI controlling a combat suit whose occupant is unresponsive and presumably dead or seriously injured. You have crash landed on an unknown planet for unknown reasons and must seek medical attention for your 'pilot'. The bulk of the gameplay resolves around completing a series of object-matching p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 357 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Larva Mortus is a fast-paced action horror game that has you hunting monsters of the supernatural in a dark and ominous atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares. A horrific atmosphere goes hand in hand with furious action packed splatter fest. Everything accompanied by creepy, first class soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Larva Mortus.

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  11. GLOOMBiomech corridors. Living weapons. Mechanical horrors.SynopsisEnter GLOOM, a tense, retro-inspired first-person shooter built entirely in HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript. Traverse eerie, procedurally lit biomechanical mazes across 8 increasingly nightmarish levels from the shadowy Gloom Corridor to the pulsating heart. Arm yourself with the Pulse Splicer, Grave Maw, and Core Eviscerator to blast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GLOOM.

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  12. Destroy the floor panel with the blast that defeated the enemy and rescue the captive girl! After destroying 75% of the panels, move on to the next stage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z-GYUBAAN!.

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  13. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    PLEASE ENABLE FULLSCREEN! Mouse and Keyboard Required.  Tutorial highly recommended.  WASD to move.Mouse to look, left-click to shoot.Backspace to respawn.Enemies spawn on the sting. Made in a week for the 1-BIT Jam 2023. Smells like rain. Fight your way home through a forest thick with atmosphere. Flowing rivers, splintering trees,  and sobbing things come together to create a rich soundscap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deep and Gentle Dark.

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  14. You are a cat, left alone in the house. Wreck everything in sight, kill evil house appliances, cause chaos and destruction! Use WASD to move; aim with the mouse and click left button to shoot; ESC to exit to the menu. This is the assignment for Coursera Game Design and Development with Unity course, Module 4, 2D shooter. The code is based on the tutorial, but I made a lot of modifications. There… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Mayhem.

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  15. - How to Play This game cannot be played on its own. To play, open a live video (e.g. YouTube) on the left half of your monitor, and run this game on the right half. Align the frames carefully, then control Shibumaru using the WASD keys or your mouse. You can find the live video on the Steam forums. Where is everyone hanging out? - Story One day, a baby alien named Shibumaru crash-l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shibuya Bullet.

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  16. Skullhunter is about a skeleton’s journey to retrieve his skull, and help Wally the Worm get his family back, who was living in his skull until they were kidnapped. You control the skeleton as he rebuilds his body with weaponized limbs and powerful skulls. More powerful weaponry often requires the completion of side quests, from a multitude of NPCs, to acquire items. Skulls are gotten by hunting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skullhunter A Worm's Tale.

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  17. The Idea Potion Blaster is a top-down shooter about throwing various kinds of potions to defend yourself against an army of shades trying to overcome the player. You control an alchemist, moving and throwing potions to eliminate relentless waves of shades and shadows. Use the keyboard to move swiftly and dodge enemies, while aiming and throwing potions. Success hinges on agility, strategic potio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion Blaster.

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  18. Don't forget to rate and comment! You are Santa, you have a Christmas cannon and your animals are out for blood, it's up to you to keep the fire alight and take out as many enemies as possible.  Quick Pro Gamer Advice: The knockback of the gun is a movement mechanic if you use your inputs at the same time as the knockback you will learn to adapt to the knockback of the game and turn it into more o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The South Pole.

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  19. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Alpha Version 1.02- known bugs and issues below It's Spreading! is a loving tribute to the bygone Gameboy era with fully custom pixel art graphics and music, oozing with ambience, horror, and visual storytelling. October 7th, 1988 Something is amiss in the town of Los Gatos, New Mexico. The local high school has been suddenly shut down without warning, and a slew of missing children have been re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's Spreading!.

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  20. After the tide turned against your favor in battle, you were ordered to abandon ship by your captain and flee in a combat-capable escape pod. Rescue is on the way, but this area of space seems to be infested by space bugs, and they thrive on oxygen. Sadly, there's no oxygen in space, so you're their only source of food. Shoot asteroids to harvest fuel. Kill the bugs and regain your precious oxyge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESCAPE POD 12.

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  21. Don't Open. COVID Outside Made for the Quarantine Jam 2020. This is a 2D pixel art top-down bullet hell arcade videogame in which you play as a medic who has found the cure for the COVID-19 and has to give it to the infected people without getting infected himself. #Don'tStayAtHome! While everyone is locked on quarantine, a rogue medical researcher has found the cure to the fiendish virus. But th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Open. COVID Outside.

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  22. Created for the 2022 GMTK Game Jam. IF THE EXECUTABLE DOES NOT RUN, DELETE "Chambers Of Fortune.deps.JSON".  If prompted, please download .NET Core Runtime here.  Mouse and keyboard required. Controls: WASD to move Left click to shoot/use selected item Right click or E to pickup gun/item Scroll wheel or Q to switch inventory slots You have entered the Chambers of Fortune. Defeat enemies, acquire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chambers of Fortune.

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  23. Death Again is the story of a lone spirit, sent to kill an ancient evil that has plagued the land.  The spirit must possess the bodies of the many fallen warriors in order to end the evil's reign of terror. Made in 11 days for the Black & White Game Jam 0.9, with the theme "Death is a new beginning". Controls - WASD or Arrow Keys to move.  Aim with mouse.  Shoot with left click.  Space, right clic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Again.

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  24. This game was created for DATT 2310 (Lab 1).  Description:  In Space Toast, players dive into a compelling 2D top down/bullet hell shooter experience where they navigate through intense enemy waves, striving to achieve the highest score imaginable. Set against the backdrop of a toast protagonist lost in space, players must battle their way through a myriad of foes. The game boasts a plethora of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Toast.

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  25. Description: You are a cyborg soldier stuck in a big room with a zombie horde. Your objective is to take out as many of them as you can before the inevitable happens. Your limbs are important since they're what gives you your abilities (e.g. extra movement speed, melee damage, etc.). If a limb is completely destroyed, you will lose the perks that come along with that limb. You can purchase a new l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Chimera.

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  26. Angel's Odyssey is a Bullet Hell adventure with some unique twists.  Join the heavenly angel Humility (Mili for short) on her quest to save heaven from the invading demons. Travel to Hell to uncover the cause of the demonic invasion, and face off against the might of the Seven Deadly Sins. Face over 20 levels of interesting opponents, with unique bullet patterns! You have a limited number of bulle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel's Odyssey: The Seven Deadly Sins.

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  27. A short pixel-art shoot-em-up game made in a few days for Minijam 144: Nightmare You will play as a little orange goblin named Tyni, rather a sleepy version of her floating high in the night sky where she is joined by colossal ghoulish-looking candies out to fill her gut with their sugary goodness. Brought on by her sugar withdrawal Tyni is seeing candy in her dreams and nightmares. It's rather … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugary Nightmare.

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  28. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    PLEASE ENABLE FULLSCREEN! Mouse and Keyboard Required.  Tutorial highly recommended.  WASD to move.Mouse to look, left-click to shoot.Backspace to respawn.Enemies spawn on the sting. Made in a week for the 1-BIT Jam 2023. Smells like rain. Fight your way home through a forest thick with atmosphere. Flowing rivers, splintering trees,  and sobbing things come together to create a rich soundscape. Go… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deep and Gentle Dark.

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  29. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    BUBBLEGUM ZOMBIE HUNTER "Story driven pixel art Twin stick horror shooter." Bubblegum Zombie Hunter is a high-speed twin-stick shooter with absurd weapons & obscure power-ups, loveable characters, and a quirky story where surprising gameplay and horror await around every corner. It may look cute on the surface with something sinister bubbling underneath. STORY Welcome to Gloomhave… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubblegum Zombie Hunter.

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  30. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Crashlanded on an alien planet, you have nothing but the power of scavenged spaceship wreckage to make it through an onslaught of extraterrestrial bugs - it's just a shame that all that cool tech keeps getting in the way. Will you remain blissfully ignorant of all the pointless information beamed straight into your visor, or will you perish by walking into a worm you couldn't see behind all the sm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACEPUNK.

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  31. Shoot'em up game based around nature that has upgrades and focuses on progression more so than speed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kestrel.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot' Em Up Puzzle game that combines the SHMUP mechanics with the oldschool 'Simon' memory games. You should hit the enemies with the special shot on the order showed, while shooting the others with the regular shot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Simon X.

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  33. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    Hyper Shapes is a frenetic minimalist Boss Rush where understanding the enemies attack patterns and weaknesses is key. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Shapes.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Manipulate a lotion-covered samurai, defeat the ninjas who are blocking them, and aim for escape from the ninja castle! Further ranking function supported! Compete with rival samurai all over the world for clear time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lotion samurai.

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  35. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Survivors.

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  36. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    Three limbs ripped off, infected with a deadly parasite, you must survive. Drag yourself through the hallways of an infested arcship, fight off twisted eldritch creatures, craft vaccines and ammunition, and escape to civilization. Endoparasitic 2 is the continuation of the tactical survival horror game Endoparasitic. You must manually do every action from reloading to moving. Juggle movement an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endoparasitic 2.

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  37. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 199 reviews

    The little girl lost in a spooky haunted mansion. And you have to solve some puzzles to save her out of there... [Media 2563258] #1 place in «Halloween 2019: Monster Madness!» contest The game... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before I Wake.

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  38. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Welcome to "Speakeasy" ,  a fast-paced 2D shoot'em up adventure set against the backdrop of 1930s Chicago. In Speakeasy, you're the last line of defense for an iconic speakeasy against a relentless mafia onslaught. They're not just any enemies; they're creditors turned attackers, determined to settle scores because of the debts you owe. Your mission? Protect your sanctuary using wit, strategy, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speakeasy.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Battle Ram is a thrilling and action-packed game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment for players of all skill levels. With its unique concept of a powerful lamb battling robots, the game offers a refreshing change from typical shooter or RPG games. The game's setting in a secret laboratory and military training ground provides an interesting backstory that adds to the overall excitemen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Ram.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 465 reviews

    Experience pool and snooker like never before, thanks to the stunning HD graphics, fantastic playability and ultra realistic ball physics. Challenge a variety of stylish new opponents of different ability from beginner right up to pro level! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cue Club 2.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    43% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Survival.

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  42. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 1 reviews

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

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  43. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    God Damn the Garden challenges you to face the trial of Skeleton Bastard, which tests whether or not you're worthy of becoming the next king of Badass Heaven. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Damn The Garden.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    One button bullet hell game. Use your agility and quickness to dodge bullets. Battle in different mysterious hells against giant bosses. Featuring stunning visual impact, and original metal soundtracks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Knight.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    26% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Mars is under attack! An unknown enemy is dropping bombs on the peaceful red planet. It is up to you to fight off the onslaught so the innocent can escape in this stylized shooter from Linclo Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Martian Law.

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  46. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    79% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Madness of Little Emma.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    In Dark Days you need to escape the infected island of Colbrook, try to save as many survivors as you can and secure safe houses. Protect your surroundings, search and scavenge locations and ultimately don’t get killed. A 3D top down zombie survival / shooter with a compelling story and character development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Days.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The Adventures of Ten and Till is a bullet hell shoot-em-up developed by Japanese doujin designer Toro Nishino that features gorgeous lo-fi pixel art, challenging gameplay, on-the-fly character swapping, a unique shield mechanic, a risk-reward scoring system, and a moving soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Ten and Till.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Tragedy strikes as aliens attack Earth. You're left alone to pilot the last remaining spacecraft on its way back to Earth from Mars Colony. Avoid missiles, asteroids, enemy ships, and more as you accumulate high-scores in the arcade game Earth Attack. Use WASD or the Arrow Keys to move. Spacebar or Left Mouse Click to fire missiles and destroy asteroids; triumph over obstacles and enemies ali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Attack.

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  50. Grab up to three friends for a lo-fi, bit blasting adventure! Fight your way through unique worlds and play styles to save the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bits That Saved the Galaxy.

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