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Looking for games like The Dodgy Detective? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with P.O.W.D.E.R., Revenant or Paper Sorcerer.

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  1. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    P.O.W.D.E.R. - Powder On Wild Days Explodes Randomly Play as a delivery elf who must maneuver around obstacles to prevent his package from bursting and deliver it to one of many towns. You can consume the exploded powder to get a buff, but things might get even worse... How long will you resist before giving in to the powder's appeal? Gameplay Whenever one of your powder keg explodes, it is turned… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to P.O.W.D.E.R..

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  3. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 515 reviews

    A powerful sorcerer is on the cusp of dominating the land. A group of heroes bands together and seals him away inside a magical tome. Now as the sorcerer you must escape from this ancient prison and find a way to regain your magical powers using your wits and an array of summonable creatures to aid you. There may be more powerful forces at work as you navigate the dungeons and fight the heroes sen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Sorcerer.

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  4. Controls: Click and hold to shoot. Turbo for (limited) speed boost with Space bar. Reach the goal to win. Use 1-9 keys to auto-switch between levels: Normal ControlsBlack HolesMaze and CinemachineBreakable DoorCheckpointsTripwire DoorSticky WallsHoming MissilesWindmillDriving Range Press R to return to main menu at any time, or press N to go to next level at any time. Asset List: ScriptsDescriptio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Golf Game.

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  5. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    40% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Beach Head: Desert War was an arcade exclusive release that came out during the Iraq War and as such had textures a graphics associated with the politics of the time. Originally You could not obtain this title on the PC until now with the re-release of the beachhead series. Again you will be assigned to an isolated defense perimeter, protecting a command post in the middle of the desert to repel a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beachhead: DESERT WAR.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    This game runs perfectly on both PAL and NTSC models of the Commodore 64. Background A few days before Christmas, the toys to be distributed to all the children of the world have now been packaged in Santa's workshop. Unfortunately, a gang of criminals decided to steal part of the gift packages to resell them on the black market. The criminals then went to the North Pole and entered the worksh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Troubles (C64).

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  7. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 471 reviews

    Superhero Simulator is an open-world superhero game where you fight villains and save lives! But being a hero isn’t free! You’ll need to work, pay rent, and survive. Can you handle both sides of the superhero life? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superhero Simulator.

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  8. 38%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    JezzBall Classic was created to be just like how the original JezzBall was 25 years ago! The graphics, the sound, the scoring, the physics, the tempo... they are all the same as they were in the original. Of course there are improvements as well; for example there's a much higher frame rate and fixed glitches. Plus a lot of bonus stuff, such as new game modes! Gameplay: In JezzBall there are a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JezzBall Classic.

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  9. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    70% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A usurper sits on Satan’s throne, and the cold feud between Hell’s two most ancient families has escalated to all-out civil war. This war, that has ravaged Hell for over two centuries, spread to Earth some time ago. Johnny, the son of the old Satan, yet paradoxically, a freelance agent for the good guys, is seeking redemption for his centuries of evil deeds. He's been sent to stop the diabolical p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One.

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  10. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Bit.Trip Core visits a darker place in CommanderVideo's saga, taking the player into unfamiliar territory as they use NES-style controls to blast their way through the barrage of Beats in this rhythm-music adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIT.TRIP CORE.

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  11. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 2,905 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 11 reviews

    It is 1873. An escaped slave is slowly walking through the desert, making his way from Mexico to Texas. He keeps a revolver close and is wearing the sombrero stolen from a dead man. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 is Better Than 6.

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  12. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 408 reviews

    You have 9 days to find a safe place on the planet. Your ship is low on fuel and you have to land. Setup sentry guns around you to defend yourself while you collect more fuel for the ship. AI controlled Drones and Tanks attack you trying to find weaknesses in your defenses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artificial Extinction.

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  13. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    43% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Survive, adapt, and research in the New World, with its rules, dwellers, and their laws. Head the colonization of these locations and ensure the independence and security of your population. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebirth of Island.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    25% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A thrilling hidden object adventure... Having just married, a young couple decides to spend their unforgettable honeymoon at a charming mountain resort by the name of Creek Falls. But it becomes immediately clear that the resort is under the influence of dark forces and after meeting two mysterious strangers, the newlywed’s relationship begins to sour. Can they survive this hellish ordeal and prov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Fears.

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  15. 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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  16. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    70% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    “Initial Ⅱ” is a fast-paced hack & slash featured Action RPG. It tells a tale of both the super-power war and the friendship. Our Heroine wields 4 types of weapons and can dynamically switch between them at will. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Initial 2: New Stage.

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  18. District Zero is a horror FPS game, in which you shoot your way through aliens that have taken over your spaceship, in which you must escape. Keep yourself alive for long enough and you might just escape the aliens clutches through the escape pod. Using your Helmet to gain information about your health. Keeping yourself alive using stations, and blowing through enemies. And listen to announce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to District Zero.

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  19. Exam Game Project Golf!KIT109 Exam game project; Student ID: 584774. Basic Controls: Click and hold to shoot.Turbo for (limited) speed boost with Space bar (Cooldown Added).Press Q to return to main menu/title screen at any time.Press R to retry/reset the level at any time.Use 1-9 keys to auto-switch between levels: Normal ControlsBlack HolesMaze and CinemachineBreakable DoorCheckpointsTripwire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Game Project Golf!.

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  20.   Carnage Carnival is a 3D survival horror collection game taking place in a haunted carnival.  A ghoulish clown is holding the player hostage at his prize booth until the player collects all the prizes.  To collect these prizes, the player must complete a variety of levels found within the carnival.  Each level contains tickets for the player to pick up, which can then be exchanged for prizes at … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carnage Carnival.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Dodgeball deathmatch in a huge arena — anything's allowed. Throw balls at waves of opponents, unlock teammates to help you get further, and reach the final boss! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to clutchball.

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  22. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Galactic Rangers VR is a first-person space action VR game, deeply immersive, just as arcade shooter should be. Grab your pair of blasters and fight through endless waves of enemies for as long as you can! Have you played Space Pirates Trainer and VR Invaders before? It's time to put’em to the test! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Rangers VR.

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  23. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    65% User Score Based on 528 reviews

    《Mysteria:Occult Shadows》is a Dark-Tale-Style 3D action game in which you play as a kitty-Ferre, the"Death Shadow" who has legendary power to affect Surnas, the land full of supernatural events and mysterious creatures, and wonder how you can solve the enemies appeared there, find the land you dreamed of. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~.

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  24. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    44% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    More than one million of enemy ships, which you have to destroy in order to save yourself and whole universe. Unlimited number of rounds of ammunition and a limited number of lives. Shuttles, spacecrafts, missiles and a lot of lasers. All this awaits you in one of the most dynamic games "Universe in Fire". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe in Fire.

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  25. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    In this Match3 game you have to help Lee Milton manage her task to setup a successful new airport - in mere 100 days! Collect three colorful items in a row, upgrade the airport, even help police to solve the crime, and she will become the youngest airport manager in a company’s history! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Days without delays.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    It's the year 2020, and a popular new MMORPG called "TOME" is hosting a special event with a huge cash prize. You take the role of a White-Hat Hacker, gifted a copy of TOME by a mysterious friend, who asks for a favor to try and take down some sinister Black-Hat Hackers, that are cheating to win the "Campaign of Champions" competition! Joining forces by chance with a guild of determined players c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrain of Magical Expertise.

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  27. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 1,283 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

    # GET YOUR GROOVE ON Bomb to the beat as you bounce over obstacles, evade enemies and light up the city with musical madness. # FREESTYLE MAYHEM Like to improvise? Take advantage of off-prompt opportunities to compose your own chaos with the Freestyle Mayhem System. Extra boom, extra points! # FEAST YOUR EYES Dash through Piltover, a city powered by magic and science—and set it all ablaze! Wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story.

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  28. 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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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    You awaken to the dawn of a new world. It's streams are clean, the forests lush and the local wildlife is hungry. You're cold and in need of shelter as you hear other voices on the wind. You are not alone. Your quest: Establish civilization and secure their safety in this new world. Your Quest is a casual 2D Strategy/RPG with progressive gameplay where you gather resources to construct a vill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Quest.

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  30. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk storytelling, turn-based battles, and beautiful modern pixel art. In I.C.E BREAKER you will meet Noa for the first time and learn where her story begins! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Move: I.C.E Breaker.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Vertigo is a first person story-based shooter for the HTC Vive. Explore the sprawling underground facilities of Planck Interdimensional's Quantum Reactor, filled with dark secrets, adorable drones, and parallel universes. You find yourself in the bowels of this machine after being whisked away from your home, and, armed with only the tools you can find, you must make your way to the surface, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vertigo.

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  32. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Solve picross, date puzzle superheroes, and save the day! Dating sim meets picross puzzle game in this romantic comedy adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Puzzle Makeout League.

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  33. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 1 reviews

    Meet Paperman and the team in a platform adventure to find the lost mail. Explore colorful worlds, uncover secrets and defeat the greedy dragon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paperman: Adventure Delivered.

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  34. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    ESCAPE FROM CRONOS X is a top-down action RPG that takes place in the year 2491 on the uncharted planet Cronos X. Explore the planet, where you will encounter hordes of hostile creatures and powerful enemies, as you try to find a means of rescue.Explore a vast planet Explore tombs, vast wastelands, uncharted outposts, and abandoned research bases as you try to find a way to escape from Cronos.Fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Cronos X.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Relaxing rage game in a cutesy wholesome Moonstuck land. Delicate jump-balancing rage platformer where your job is to escape, while staying relaxed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonstuck.

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  36. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    22% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Forged from an ancient tale of Celtic mythology. An action-adventure set in a future Ireland devastated by technomagical war and economic collapse, humanity clings on by using the remnants of technology that survive. When their ancient spring of life begins to fail, an unwanted orphan child must leave the safety of his villages' mountaintop refuge. With only an ancient sword and a mysterious metal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ku: Shroud of the Morrigan.

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  37. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 444 reviews

    1 Moment Of Time: Silentville is a casual adventure with hidden objects and logical puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1 Moment Of Time: Silentville.

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  38. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    51% User Score Based on 113 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 1 reviews

    Paris needs a hero! Once again, the city of lights is in trouble as it faces a new menace—the most threatening sentimonster ever created is about to take control! As you take on the personna’s of the globally renowned superheroez Ladybug and Cat Noir, you’ll need to unveil the diabolical plan hatched by archvillain Hawk Moth—and squash it! Immerse yourself into the magical world of Miraculous and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Rogue Stache is an action-adventure platforming roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Rogue Legacy, Risk of Rain, and Magicite. Explore vast interstellar dungeons and defeat hordes of cunning enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Stache.

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  40. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

    Experience a fantastic adventure across vast landscapes. From mountain top to canyon deep, from sea shores to hidden corridors, search for clues and solve the creative puzzles never seen elsewhere; use the sword in your hand and wisdom in your mind to challenge the overwhelmingly huge foes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incredible Mandy.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    55% User Score Based on 98 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

    Delve deep into your mind to unravel the truth. However, beware that your own conscience is hunting you down, with a twist that allows you to see through its eyes at a deadly cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dollhouse.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Classic brick breaking action with a bizarre twist. Play the game from another time and place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BRKÖUT.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 686 reviews

    Use gravity, tension, and wind currents to get your hot air balloon to its destination, dropping off cargo on your way, in this ultra-challenging game. You'll have to use your skill, wit, and reflexes, to complete all of The Howler's dozens of levels. All art used in the Howler was meticulously created by classically-trained experienced painters. The majority of the art was created is by Rene Pet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Howler.

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  45. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Bright Paw is a premium narrative puzzle game in which you play as Theo, the cat of a supervillain who has just been murdered. Bright Paw features fully voiced narration, and a custom soundtrack composed by Will Bedford If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bright Paw.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    56% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Tequila Zombies 3 is a platform shooter. Zombie apocalypse strikes hard. Zombies, vampires and demons spread all over the world. But there is still hope... guns... and alcohol! So there is still a chance to survive. Kill all zombies, drink all tequila! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tequila Zombies 3.

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  48. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    65% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Aeon is a VR shooting game. Use your Bullet time(slow motion) ability, sharp swords and heavy calibre pistols to kill enemies! Realistic details of hit reactions, Real-time sword cutting system, Advanced IK to let you see your whole body. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon.

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  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 768 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 8 reviews

    Monster Crown - Dark Monster Catching Game with True Crossbreeds Featuring a brand new dynamic breeding system and a deep story in a world filled to the brim with optional content. Offer contracts to dangerous beasts and breed them to create new species. Travel across Crown Island with your Monsters as you work toward stopping an underground plan to revive the sadistic Philosopher Kings and retur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Crown.

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  50. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Trails of the Black Sun is a first-person shooter and platformer hybrid, set in a digital simulation, where you, an Initiate, will have to find hidden artifacts and forbidden meanings. Use your acrobatic skills and defeat your enemies, fulfilling your ultimate Quest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trails of the Black Sun.

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