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Games like The Common Cold

Looking for games like The Common Cold? Here are top strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with SYMMETRY, Plague Inc: Evolved or Writer's Rush.

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  1. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 125 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 6 reviews

    A research spaceship reaches an abandoned planet. Nothing is what it seems here and the situation quickly slips out of control. Can the crew manage to survive and get back home? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SYMMETRY.

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  2. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 27,090 reviews

    Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plague Inc: Evolved.

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  3. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    70% User Score Based on 273 reviews

    24 writers, and you're one of them. Challenge yourself to become the best writer in the world. Write books, create characters, choose endings, team up with rivals, answer letters from readers, and don't let other authors beat you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Writer's Rush.

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

    Survival roguelike novellas with meaningful choices and multiple endings! There are two scenarios currently: first one is set on a small island. It's 1926, you're 13 years old and it is raining. You're looking for your lost father. The second scenario puts you in the role of a mountaineer trying to climb an eight-thousander. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Borstal.

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  6. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,997 reviews

    Terraformers is a 3X game with roguelite elements in which you terraform Mars. Explore the planet’s wonders, exploit its resources and expand by settling new cities. Start the terraforming... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terraformers.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A match-3 city building strategy game with building interaction, resource management, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nakornsampan.

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  9. Metacell: Genesis ARCADE is an arcade game inspired by old-school arcade games, with the match 3 mechanic. The basic gist of Arcade mode is a score attack mechanic where you want to survive to level 100 with the highest score. Fight back a never ending spawn of game pieces by making matches of 3 or more before the board fills up, or even worse, you are killed by one of the traps that could spawn a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metacell: Genesis ARCADE.

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  10. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,174 reviews

    A mini citybuilding roguelike. Place buildings, stack combos, and master deep strategy in short bursts to create a tiny thriving metropolis! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Build hotels, accommodate guests and expand your hotel business throughout the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Check Inn.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    A cozy minimalist settlement builder about growing a network of settlements, each with its own little economy. Manage the flow of resources between them at your own pace, pause at any time, and watch a civilization emerge as your settlements work together to raise a great temple and claim the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Little Age.

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  15. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    Urukon is an experimental grand strategy game inspired by Euro-style board games. You play as one of 32 factions on a dying alien world. Each turn, you get to take just one of 10 actions. To achieve your chosen faction's goal, you'll need to carefully juggle multiple interactive systems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to High Strategy: Urukon.

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  17. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 957 reviews

    Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ozymandias.

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  18. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 107 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    Frost is a Survival solo Card game. Inspired by deck-building board games like Dominion, Ascension and the like, it's an unique take on the genre as it puts you in charge of a group of people struggling against a restless, lethal storm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frost.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    In Morphblade you move around a grid slicing, smashing and bursting waves of nasty red bugs. Each tile you move to transforms you into a different weapon: on a Blades hex you can slice enemies on either side of you, on an Arrow you can launch yourself through two enemies in a row. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morphblade.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Link is a strategy game with roguelike elements. Take control over group of soldiers trying to survive on the hostile, arctic planet. Can you survive until someone will come for rescue? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Link.

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  21. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1000 days to escape.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Look through a microscope and discover a small world made of ever expanding cells of 3 colors. Launch a cell against one of the same color to make them both disappear. Launch it against a cell of a different color and a new cell of the third color will be created. But beware! Cells are aging and become sick and dark. They might spread out and contaminate the whole system. Create white cells to hel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Cells.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 372 reviews

    1849 is a city management game for tablets and PCs, set during the California Gold Rush. With all of the peril and possibility of the new frontier, 1849 challenges players to build a thriving mining empire in 19th century California. Inspired by games such as Caesar III, SimCity 4, and the Civilization series, 1849 strives to bring an immersive simulation game experience into the mobile age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1849.

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  24. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    72% User Score Based on 642 reviews

    Features: Various building cards to build your city from the ground up Action cards to take care of random events and adjust your cards Quest cards to abide and make your people happy Road cards to make cars go wroom wroom 9 Different Games Modes to enjoy! ️ Rogulite Fun:With different upgrades, random festivals, disasters, and qsts; each run is different!Try to beat your high score each time and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardboard Town.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 3,528 reviews

    Snkrx is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNKRX.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,395 reviews

    "Equilinox", the low-poly nature simulation game that I'm currently developing in Java using OpenGL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Equilinox.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    "Spin City" is a simulator of an elite casino full of secrets, where you can fully plunge in the world of excitement and try your luck, enjoying the elegant neon design. Make risky bets, feel free to spin the roulette wheel and win in real time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spin City.

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  31. Explore a strange black-and-white city in this hand-drawn point-and-click adventure. Investigate bizarre characters, kick their asses, and perform a mysterious money ritual before your rent is due in 7 days. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chlorine Scales.

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  32. A short incremental clicker game about building a career by destroying planets, hitting corporate goals, and investing in profitable — and maybe not-so-ethical — activities. Click on planets until they are completely destroyed and get paid for it. Use your money to buy upgrades that speed up the process and automate your work. Make even more money by buying shares in companies that dominate the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Inc..

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Simple to play, brutal to master. Move side to side to avoid disaster! In this arcade-inspired experience, you play as The Block, the last block of their kind. With each evil block launching at high velocity to remove you forever, you must use persistence and resilience to survive as long as you can! Survive for 30 seconds and you’re a true block legend. Customise your block with a colour pi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Block Bounce.

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  34. 34%Game Brain Score
    34% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A remake of a failed project submitted to Brackeys Game Jam 2021.1 now being submitted to: Bring Out Your Ghosts A jam for abandoned or forgotten WIPs I wouldn't say what's on this page is a WIP, it's as finished as I plan on making it. But if you would like to experience the original, crummy version that certainly fits the theme of this jam you can play it with this secret url: https://fava-beans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vera x Rosa Refresh.

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  35. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Woolly Farm A game about living the life of an alpaca farmer. Control corgis, herd alpacas, and pay off your loans so you can finally own your very own alpaca farm. How to Play Your goal is to pay off your bank loan in 30 days. Each day is made up of two parts. The day, where you must herd as many alpacas into a pen as possible to be sheared, and the night where you spend the money you earnt from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woolly Farm - Week 9.

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  36. Slimesphere is an isometric turn-based tactics game, where the goal is to kill the enemy slimes within 3 rounds. Its deterministic mechanics make the levels feel like puzzles, and you have to figure out the best strategy to win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slimesphere.

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  37. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A strategy/management game created in roughly 12 hours. You are isolated in a room for one month. Your goal is to survive for a full month without starving, falling into a coma, or going insane! [GAME DESCRIPTION] •Can you survive a month without leaving your room?Maybe you're an introvert and you don't like interacting with people on a regular basis. (Not all introverts hate interacting with peop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Programmers Den.

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  38. Backstory Far removed from any civilised territory, you'll find a sector, simply known as: Sublunar. Here's where everybody is looking for opportunity, and you are one of them. Placed in the middle of territorial wars, between different factions, you will guide one of them towards regional dominance across the sector, and just maybe make some money out of it. Do you have what it takes? About t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sublunar.

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  39. Hold the line against the orc horde in this side-scrolling incremental strategy game. Recruit humans and mercenaries, master active abilities, and survive escalating waves of orcs, dragons, and bosses. Every run gets harder — and you get stronger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Humans Vs Orcs.

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  40. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A strategy game that lets you build cities, solve puzzles and create an empire! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord Mayor.

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  41. In this endless banner defense game, enemies launch relentless around-the-clock assaults on your city. You’ll need to carefully manage your units’ Energy and implement a three-shift rotation system to keep your defenses running. Unit animation speed is linked to energy. When you find that a unit moves/attacks very slowly, it means it's time for the unit to return to the city and rest. The map ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crab And Cycle - Broken World.

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  42. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    57% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    A retro incremental game where you accept jobs involving disks, decide how to process them, and push an aging PC to the absolute limit. Upgrade your machine, reboot to gain permanent BIOS improvements, and tackle disks that get increasingly hot, risky, and valuable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defrag Incremental.

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  43. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    An incremental deckbuilder where you constantly unlock new cards and upgrades and discover one game-breaking strategy after another to make THE FIRST MILLION — and then many more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The First Million.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 505 reviews

    Starvester is a short incremental game about expanding a star-system wide factory to build giant megastructures in space. Deploy drones to automate mining Gather various resources and unlock upgrades Expand your factory and build megastructures. Harvest the power of stars and other celestial bodies! Features: Active incremental progression through resource gathering Tons of upgrades with prestige … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starvester.

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  45. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    A roguelite deckbuilder where Drinks are your fighters and monsters are your customers. Build your deck, run the bar, and serve them before they tear the place apart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Tavern.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 237 reviews

    FEED THE QUEEN is a short active incremental game with a focus on synergy-building.  Grow your colony, hatch and upgrade various worker types, optimize your production, customize your build, evolve, and feed your Queen ever-increasing amounts of food. This demo is still early in its development, all feedback is welcome! The full game will feature prestige, talents, new mechanics, more buildings,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEED THE QUEEN.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 1,088 reviews

    Tangy TD: Hero Tower Defense, Class Based, Roguelite, Item CombiningStrategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree! Move around Towers, Fight Big Bosses! Spend Skillpoints earn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangy TD.

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  48. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    72% User Score Based on 325 reviews

    Monster Lab Simulator delivers the thrill of synthesis and tactical battle. Every experiment is a surprise, and every recipe is a chance to discover something legendary. Are you ready to manage the world's most advanced monster lab? Features: Incubation & ExperimentationPurchase mysterious essences, synthesize eggs, and complete their growth in the incubator to bring unique Fulus to life. Hidden R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Lab Simulator.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 751 reviews

    When two of the same dog touch, BAM! You get a BIGGER dog. With careful placement, some clever purchases, and a can-do attitude, you can merge pups strategically and achieve the biggest dogs imaginable. You really shouldn't adopt a dozen dogs, but now you can! Dogpile gets you to wrangle a cute collection of canines into the perfect deck, customize them, and play them expertly. Manage the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dogpile.

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  50. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Play as a curious bat on his mission to take a full fledged photo of the moon. Run, Climb, Glide and Snap your way through an array of obstacles while interacting with the cheeky characters in the neighborhood. Can you collect all ten moon cakes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Batography.

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