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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., District Zero or ARM: Planetary Prospectors Asteroid Resource Mining.

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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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  2. 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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  3. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    24% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Explore an open world Multiverse with fully destructible environments governed by Newtonian physics. Component damage and player choices affect gameplay in this psychological survival horror game. Available in Steam as well as VR and HOTAS/Gamepad support. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARM: Planetary Prospectors Asteroid Resource Mining.

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  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. 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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  8. 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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  9. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    24% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Randy's country went to war with the world's nuclear super power. Their enemies have captured a group of over 900 soldiers and are threatening to kill them all... They've put them in to a military imprisonment... a heavily guarded one... sounds familiar? The government asked Randy... They begged him... It was obvious that he was their only hope! Will you save their souls? Will you follow Randy one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fiends of Imprisonment.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:emotional
    71% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    This is a "leisure" game with a fine style and a mysterious world following the plot. In this world, there will be a variety of girls, cute cats who have lost their way, and docile maids who have done something wrong. Slavery your evil little witch, what choices should you make in the face of their challenges? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Girl.

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    15%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    15% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    The Tower returns, re-envisioned and remastered for 2015! Experience an authentic and emotional survival horror tale, of what remains of a man once his humanity has been stripped away. Powered by a brand new Next Generation engine, explore and feel The Tower's terrifying corridors as Elliot, a man imprisoned within England's most feared hold during the 11th Century. FEATURES: + Totally remaste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tower.

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  12. 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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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Mido is an alien kid having nightmares about zombie aliens. One night he draws a creature, Di, and it comes alive to teach Mido how to fight zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mido and Di.

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  14. The Good Book VN is a Visual Novel using text and picture's and theme music It contain's over 18 page's of rich story text Crime and Punishment Fiction set in uk England in the 1980's A story about young teenager that chose the wrong path in life. May contain Themes of adult nature may contain swear words or references to: Crime and Punishment , Gangs and Violance, Drug's Guns Crime an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Good Book VN.

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18.   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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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    56% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    The indie rhythm game “MUSYNX” returns!  Back to classic fundamentals, delivering a pure and authentic rhythm gameplay experience. Classic Falling-Note Rhythm Mode  Featuring traditional 4-lane and 6-lane falling-note gameplay, combined with a clear and intuitive interface, allowing you to smoothly perform complex tracks and unleash the thrill of rhythm! Continuously Expanding Music Library … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MUSYNX:RETURN.

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  21. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    In this rogue-like game, you embark on your journey as a captain during the tumultuous American Prohibition. Overcome challenges like inclement weather, relentless Coast Guard pursuit, shrewd Mafia dealings, and your own financial pitfalls, all while ensuring your path to wealth remains unhindered. Supply and Demand: Turn Smuggling into a Profitable Endeavour The population is thirsty, and you’re … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bootleg Steamer.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 223 reviews

    Holy Shoot is a fast-paced roguelike FPS packed with chaos, style, and comedy. Start as a Sanctum warrior and battle through sin-themed levels filled with traps, demons, and bizarre bosses. Upgrade your powers, unlock new heroes, and blast your way through hell one ridiculous run at a time. Fast-paced Rogue-lite FPSHoly Shoot is all about speed, chaos, and humor. Blast your way through randomized… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Shoot.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    You are Hadley Orah, the pilot of a mining craft from a South African space colony. Going through a portal with an untested piece of tech leaves you stranded and alone in a distant alien galaxy. An unlikely hero, you must portal jump your way home, with Nia as your guide, to defeat the DraadMek and save the universe. This game balances electrifying action with heart and soul. You’ll fight over… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga.

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  24. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 352 reviews

    Get ready for an adrenaline-filled elevator ride through a robot-infested tower. Wield powerful magic, and acrobatic moves as you reclaim the Alchemist’s domain from a horde of mechanical fiends.A follow-up to the award-winning Savant - Ascent, this fast paced adventure sets you off on a new path to greater heights! In Savant - Ascent REMIX, you'll face unique challenges across each stage, with br… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savant - Ascent REMIX.

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  25. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    25% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    10 Years After is a survival based horror adventure in which the player has to deal with the consequences of government having drugged the population and the side-effects of that drug finally kicking in. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Years After.

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  26. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    41% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A Co-op "Metroidvania" inspired by hits from the 90's! Explore Endica with your friends in a 4-Player Retro Game featuring elements from Run & Gunners, Platformers, Bullet-Hell Shooters, as well as Street Fighter Moves and RPG Elements! Also features Versus Mode & Mini-Games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endica VII The Dream King.

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  27. 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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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    91% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Meet kitties as the main heroes of the new go-kart racing game! Overcome difficulties of the tracks drifting through mines and bombs, stop your competitors blasting them with bubble gum and other astonishing weapons. And don’t forget to gather power-ups to be the fastest on the track. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Motors.

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  29. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Alice Escaped is a 2D action and exploration game. Follow the advenctures of the two girls Usada and Kotora who wander into a strange world of grimoires, chasing after "Alice". What awaits them there are mysterious characters based off of Alice in Wonderland: the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and Humpty Dumpty — but are they really the enemy? And why does the White Rabbit guiding them have a zipp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice Escaped!.

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  30. 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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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    46% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Dark Gates is a game which tries to capture classic tabletop RPG experience. As a player you need to assemble a party of six heroes, select spells for them and send them on the quest to the labyrinth. Somewhere in that maze an evil mage created Dark Gates and now gates are open. Your party have to find and destroy those gates as darkness pours into this world through them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Gates.

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  32. 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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  33. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    59% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    King of Seas is an Action Role playing game set in a procedural pirate world. An epic adventure awaits you in a fantastic world, dotted with fights, lost islands and treasures. A universe that will keep you anchored as you struggle to become the king of all pirates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Seas.

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  34. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    74% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Captain Starshot is a rogue-like dungeon crawler (with a twist) in which you play as the mighty Captain himself! You explore the galaxy with your own space crew and start your mission to defeat the hordes of villainous aliens, find their mother ship and take on their leader. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Starshot.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 2,051 reviews

    100 Hidden Cats is a hidden object game in the city setting with black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 hidden cats.

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  36. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    69% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 8 reviews

    A horror game about a guy lost in a mansion where everything is made of cardboard. Escaping from the house won’t be an easy task! Some of the rooms are locked and the player will need to solve different types of riddles to advance through the levels. The hints to solve the riddles will be hidden inside the furniture of the mansion but watch out! You don’t know what else is lurking inside those car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Cut Mansion.

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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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  38. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    22% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    A Celt-punk action-adventure set in a future Ireland ravaged by technomagical war and economic collapse, humanity clings on by using the remnants of technology that survive. Our hero must venture into lands unexplored, twisted by strange and mythical powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ku: Shroud of the Morrigan.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    47% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Your name is Jayson Traish, and you have just graduated from high school. You failed your exams horribly and you face a life of menial work. Your only recourse is to try get a job at a host bar, where your duties include, hitting on women, drinking copious amounts of alcohol and cleaning the toilets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tokyo Hosto.

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  40. 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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  41. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    61% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Horrors of Space is a 4-player co-op survival horror game. You and 3 other crew members awaken from cryo sleep to find the Aries in a state of emergency, invaded by an alien creature. It’s up to you and your teammates to work together to get out alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horrors of Space.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Orange Moon, 2d action platformer game with RPG elements and puzzles, full of dangerous native life forms, raiders, remnants of alien civilization and harsh environments. Search for a new life and natural resources, deploy beacons for mining drones, and find ancient alien artifacts that will help you in your exploration of Orange Moon. Augment your explorer to make him suitable for upcoming challe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orange Moon.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    46% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    Dual Gear is a Tactical Action Turn-Base game presented by Japanese Mecha Inspired. Pilot your mech with the real-time tactical and Command your squad with turn-based element! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUAL GEAR.

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  44. 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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  45. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    71% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    The Amazing Fantastics is a turn-based RPG saga that puts the player in the shoes of a hero who must assemble a team of super-powered allies to protect one of the most dangerous cities in the country. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amazing Fantastics.

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  46. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, emotional
    71% User Score Based on 375 reviews

    The new Sakura Game from winged cloud, Sakura Agent! Date 2 beautiful girls in this agent adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Agent.

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  47. 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 41%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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  48. amazin' George 2 is a colourful, stunning 3D HD JRPG Style, turn based RPG featuring the Spacefarer cat, George. Help him rescue his Master from King Rattie and restore the dreamworld of Felina! With huge labyrinths and a gorgeous world to explore, amazin' George 2 is a definitive RPG experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amazin' George 2.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    94% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Sickness is a visual novel centering around Suoh Tesla, an amoral high school student whose life is rapidly deteriorating. Following the deaths of his parents, a brief stay in the hospital, and the emergence of his “Sickness”, his daily life quickly devolves from carefree school days to a life of crime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sickness.

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