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Games like The Derelict Orpheus: Post-Jam Edition

Games like The Derelict Orpheus: Post-Jam Edition

Games like The Derelict Orpheus: Post-Jam Edition

Looking for games like The Derelict Orpheus: Post-Jam Edition? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, mystery and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Derelict Orpheus, Retaliation or Planet of the Aviforms.

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  1. This version is deprecated. Please try the Post-Jam edition, with bug fixes and added features. -WASD/arrow keys to move. -Left Mouse Button/Left Control to fire at enemies. -Space to interact with objects. -Escape to pause & view your investigation notes. An eldritch sci-fi whodunnit jam game. Created in 72 hours for Mini Jam #73. Five different resolutions to the mystery! Theme: Power. Limitatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Derelict Orpheus.

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  3. A/D or Arrow Keys to Move Space to Jump Left Mouse Button, E or Enter to Fire P to Pause Sir David the Learned has been stranded while researching the fire-resistant, birdlike life-forms on a strange volcanic planet. Can you help him escape?Design, Art, Coding by Alexander Kazazis https://fallingwallgames.itch.io Music from the Ultimate Game Music Collection (Unity Asset Store) Color palette: Cora… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of the Aviforms.

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  4. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional
    86% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Access Denied: Escape is a 3D device-hacking puzzle game in a cyberpunk setting. In the future, people no longer trust computer networks and prefer to use physical devices to store important information. You are a professional hacker of such Data Vaults. Use your wits and powers of observation to discover the secret hidden within the walls of this laboratory. In order to escape, you need to not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Access Denied: Escape.

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  5. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 1,923 reviews

    Welcome to the Museum! Machinika Museum is a mystery game where you discover beautiful and mysterious machines of extra-terrestrial origins in an atmospheric galaxy-spanning 3D puzzle game. Will you be able to understand their stories and discover what happened to their previous owner? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Machinika Museum.

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  6. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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  7. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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  8. -WASD/arrow keys to move. -Left Mouse Button/Left Control/Space to shoot fireballs. -Escape or P to pause and review the instructions. Aelfgifu the baby dragon wreaks havoc across the Archipelago. Created in 72 hours for Mini Jam #75. Theme: Wisdom. Limitation: Weight must be a mechanic. https://itch.io/jam/mini-jam-75-wisdom Design, Art, & Code: Alexander Kazazis. Music from John Leona… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Education of Aelfgifu.

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  9.   The Game  Join this wacky caravan  of cultist sorcerers in a desperate attempt to convince an eldritch horror to NOT devour their world! The Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance is a jam game meant to be placed in the same world as another jam game of mine: "The Doomsday Cult". It's a 2D side-scroller platformer that requires you to perform sacrifices along the way to progress. Run, knock enemies out, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance.

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  10. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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  11. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    42% User Score Based on 284 reviews

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

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    The Artifact is a sci-fi themed spin on the classic escape the room game. Players explore different locations, using 22nd century technology to crack codes and solving increasingly head scratching puzzles that will help decipher the mystery of the alien device, and perhaps what lies beyond... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artifact.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers both relentless action and vibrant visuals that is certain to have you playing again and again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vektor Z.

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  14. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    After facing extinction a few hundred years ago, Humanity is rising again. But the old enemy is back and, as a Royal Archivist, you must find answers. How did Humanity defeat them in the past? What is "The Source of Power" the enemy is seeking and - more importantly - where is it? A new adventure in a new theme: Space Complete hand-painted jigsaw puzzles made by a professional arti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Jigsaw Adventures - The Source of Power.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 188 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

    When you awake, you find yourself in a mansion, where was the secret research center, is now a maze full of horrible zombies and deadly traps. You'll have to escape by overcoming your fears, collecting items, solving innovative puzzles and revealing the cruel truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Dust.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A body horror, physics-based sit-n-survive. Prevent abstract threats from twisting your body. Endure nightmares and a reality gone mad. Dive into the kanvas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odiumfloreo.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    - WASD / arrow keys to move. - I / Left Mouse Button / Left Control to Swing Sword. - J to use Berserk Charge (4 health or less). - K to use Shell of Courage (2 health or less). - L to fire a Torrent of Flame (1 health). - P to Pause and review instructions. You are a young warrior seeking to prove himself by scaling Fool Mountain. You have many special abilities, but they are locked until you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shirt of Scars.

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  18. FLOODLIGHT is a top-down exploration-game set in a ruined research facility.  Unfortunately, the facility is pretty much all out of power - you must START WITH NOTHING on the screen.  By controlling two characters at once - a mother and a son - you must navigate this facility, acquiring the four keys required to activate the lift and move on to the next floor. From a control room, the son is able… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLOODLIGHT.

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  19. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    In Mononeko, players seamlessly weave button presses into the game’s musical beat, creating an immersive dance of attack and movement. With rhythmic precision, players hone their aim to vanquish foes and chain together an endless sequence of commands, but a single misstep can unravel your progress. Along your journey, you’ll revive fallen kittens to bolster your ranks and gain boons for increas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mononeko: A Rhythm Adventure.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Put your intellect to the test with challenging escape rooms featuring high interactivity and intricate logical puzzles. Observe, search for clues, combine information, apply logical reasoning, and uncover mysteries through exploration. APPLY LOGICALSOLVE PUZZLESCOMBINE IFNORMATIONAND ESCAPELOGIC ESCAPE If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logic Escape.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 218 reviews

    Rituals is a 3D puzzle-exploration-adventure about the relation between civilisation and nature. It aims to be a gripping, memorable and meaningful experience with story told through gameplay and interaction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rituals.

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    28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    28% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Defend Earth and play as the Natives, or fight for Earth's rival planet - Drumgore - and their unrelenting dictator: Lord Anna. Experience combat on both planets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wrath of Anna.

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  23. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned. Welcome to the Forest, the sacral place in the Ordered. Solve puzzles, find items and a way to use them. Try to reach your brother and have fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned: The Forest.

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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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  25. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    59% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    "Far-Out" is a hardcore retrofuturistic adventure with dynamically changing gameplay and multiple endings. Made with the old-school quests such as The Dig, Space Quest, Full Throttle and Blade Runner in mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far-Out.

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  26. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Joon Shining is a golf-like platformer with a fantasy twist. Combining traditional golf & mini-golf with elements of puzzle platforming, it evolves the hit-and-wait formula of golf by adding magic! You play as Joon - a young wizard travelling across the multiverse. As you advance through 8 unique worlds, learn to master your arcane powers to solve weird & mind-bending challenges. Harness your abi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joon Shining.

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  27. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    CATYPH is a First Person Adventure game (Myst-like), part of a sci-fi series named The Black Cube (ASA: A Space Adventure...). Visit Tytaah, a moon of Catyph divided into 7 regions, and try to save your home planet Terra by solving the challenging puzzles of the mysterious Germinal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catyph: The Kunci Experiment.

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  28. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 2 reviews

    The Cinema Rosa is an immersive PC and Mac exploration game and puzzle game set in an abandoned cinema. The game explores themes of: loss, romance, nostalgia and regret, aiming to take the player on an emotional journey through the psychological effects of a relationship. You take on the role of a protagonist exploring his past through various personal demons. As you explore, you encounter vario… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cinema Rosa.

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  29. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    67% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    “A Place for the Unwilling” is a narrative adventure game where the city is the actual protagonist. No puzzles or “game over” screens, just you, the city and the dozens of stories which are taking place in there. Days pass and the fate of the city is yet to be decided. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Place for the Unwilling.

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  30. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    62% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Protocol is a sci-fi comedy with a hint of horror, action and a twisted love story. Genre ambiguity We still can't decide which genre suits this game. Adventure? Puzzle? Shooter? Immersive sim (seriously?)? Walking simulator? Crazy trip? Or, maybe... All in one? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protocol.

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  32. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    61% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    Neverout is a unique puzzle game with innovative mechanics and immersive, unsettling atmosphere. The game puts the player in a small, claustrophobic cube, that has only one way out. Will you survive? HTC Vive Required on PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverout.

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  33. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    "The Gnawing Hunger" Victor doesn't know what happened to the science vessel Cormorant, but he's about to find out. Keyboard Controls: WASD/Arrow Keys to Move E to Interact Space to view Progress Tab to view MapSpace to Advance Dialog 1 / 2 / 3 to Activate Dialog Option Gamepad Controls:  Left Stick to MoveJump Button to Interact Select to view Map or Pick Dialog OptionStart to Pause or Activate D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gnawing Hunger.

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  34. The Game This is a traditional roguelike game with a focus on long-range combat. You pilot a mech and must reach the escape rocket in the east to return to your home planet. However, numerous enemy mechs stand in your way. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to this documentation. The information you find within the game may be outdated or incomplete. Development  This game was deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MRL.

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  35. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A retro 2D platformer with an emphasis on variety and accessibility. Play solo, or invite a friend to lend a helping hand with a time-freezing Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worlds Within Worlds.

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  36. /!\ Please make sure to read the following description before playing as I didn't have enough time to add an in-game tutorial T_T /!\ Controls Arrow Keys: Turn Left / Turn Right Spacebar: Activate Nitro R Key: Respawn if you get stuck B Key: Brake to drift!!!!! Thanks to the GMTK Jam staff for the incredible work! TAXI LOOPER Developed for the 2025 GMTK Game Jam! Welco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taxi Looper.

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  37. Description: This project is a simple clone of the original Pac-Man arcade game. While it aims to be similar to the original, it is not an exact copy. The main goal of this project is to showcase my skills as a C# programmer and Unity developer in a small project where the code can be easily analyzed. Execution: Unity Version: Unity 6.0.25f1 Open the "Game" or "Init" scene in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PacMan.

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  38. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Never Ending Night is a 2D side-scrolling exploration game. As the Player, you roam through a mysterious world you have no recollection of. Traverse through a broken world and survive through the mechanical monstrosities that have managed to survive the calamity... But don't worry, cue in MLBY, a strange mechanical butterfly sidekick, and you'll be ready to illuminate your way past beauty, perils,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Ending Night.

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  39. Introduction The world is in peril. Cheesecake, a once prized and celebrated food, can no longer be created. Monster have ransacked the world and stolen all the ingredients needed to make it. This has left the locals without their most important food. Goudan, a man who can no longer tolerate its absence, has taken matters into his own hands. Armed with his sword, shield and wits, he sets out t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cheesecake Hero.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Story Sean and Belle are on their way to visit their son for his birthday but suddenly they wake up in a mysterious world. Lost and confused, the couple ventures out into the unknown to find out where they are and where their son is. Gameplay In The Lost Son is a puzzle platformer where you play as two characters that you can switch between. Each character has a unique interaction with color. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Son.

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  41. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    +☢️+ An immersive first-person point-and-click exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by giant insects and abandoned robots. Embark on a journey to uncover hidden mysteries, guided solely by hand-drawn sketches—no text or dialogue. About the demo: ~ 30 mins gameplay The demo is a standalone adventure separate from the main storyline. It takes place on an island where your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in the Swamp.

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  42. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    This is my first solo-developed adult game, and I hope everyone enjoys it.  這是我第一次單人開發的小黃遊,希望大家喜歡。 これは私が初めて一人で開発したエロゲームです。皆さんに楽しんでもらえたら嬉しいです。 This is the full version of Destroy! Mosaic! Since the game may not be available for purchase on Steam in some countries, I’ve released the full version on itch.io. If possible, I still recommend purchasing it on Steam. https://store.steampower… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroy! Mosaic!.

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  43. In the shadow of a rundown estate, tormented by demented visions you must solve puzzles, fight dreadful monsters, and escape the masked man haunting every step. Inside a fixed camera narrative horror. Step into the shoes of Edward Smith, an investigative reporter nearing the end of his career, each night a fitful dream haunts him; A thirty year old murder and a string of gruesome cold cases conn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heather Wreath: The Reporter.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you searching for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes. Ignite your imagination, unleash your inner artist with the editor and share your masterpieces with the world! THREE ERAS TO DISCOVER Dive into three captivating eras: Victorian elegance, Noir mystery, and Sci-fi wonder. Test your keen eye and unravel the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery.

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Outer Terror is a horde shooter where you hold out against massive quantities of otherworldly cosmic creatures. Assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and blast apart seemingly endless waves of horrific creatures in this stylish roguelike that pays homage to the B-movies and Golden Age horror comics of the 80s and 90s. Don’t Die and stay alive for as long as you can while exploring overrun cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Terror.

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  46. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    PLAY THE FREE DEMO!All the colors have gone missing from the world. While on a mission to bring them back you discover you are being hunted by those who would see the colors banished. Your only hope is a woman in red who may be holding the key to preventing the world from becoming discolored. Discolored 2 is a first-person puzzle horror filled with mystery and suspense. Taking place in a world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discolored 2.

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  47. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome aboard the 'Sunchaser' at the dawn of the 20th century with Jack and crew! Backed by his good friend, Jack lands his first major career move as an apprentice in the Archaeology department aboard the colossal airship. On its capstone voyage to the Arctic, it's smooth sailing until Jack's quarters are broken into and his friend goes missing. A madness spread across the ship. The crew l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whitestone.

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  48. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 248 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mustache.

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  49. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    What is this cat doing here? And where are his friends? Explore strange and beautiful islands to find all the little kittens hidden there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Paws Mystery.

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  50. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Starfighter Origins is a 90`s style Indie space combat simulator inspired by games such as wing commander, Freespace and star wars. Combining a focus on single player action and favouring full space combat simulation over dog-fighting, Starfighter Origins looks and plays best using a Gamepad and also supports HOTAS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starfighter Origins.

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