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Games like The Lesser Evil

Games like The Lesser Evil

Looking for games like The Lesser Evil? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Witchcraft Survivors, Talented or Iron Crypticle.

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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Witchcraft Survivors is an action roguelite rpg where you slay hordes of monsters while enhancing your characters with more and better spells and upgrades to kill even more foes! Instead of dodging bullets of your enemies, you play as the powerful bullet hell that fills the screen with your spectacular witchcraft! Unique Heroes - Play different heroes, each with their own spells, builds, upgra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchcraft Survivors.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 1,049 reviews

    Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talented.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 135 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    "Grab loot and gobble up all manner of foods to build up your XP. Choose your path wisely and UPGRADE your abilities to help you face the challenges of the lower floors! UNLOCK new weapons and magical items as you progress. Collect magical gauntlets to power your explosive ATOMIC FIST! Seek out the cat merchant to buy extra enhancements. Discover the crypt arcades and try to win extra coins and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Crypticle.

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  4. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    75% User Score Based on 150 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 13 reviews

    I Hate Running Backwards is a fast paced infinite runner hybrid that puts the shoot 'em up genre on its head! Pick your character and blast away at enemies with a high powered weapons arsenal. Earn perks and get stronger as you defeat challenging bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Hate Running Backwards.

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  5. The Last Strand is randomly generated twin stick shooter. You will play a pirate trying to escape a boat and seek vengeance, fighting enemies, helping NPC and discovering secrets Key Features: each run is unique there is no going back the longer you explore, the harder it gets synergy between items spice up your run by giving items to the enemies ! help different NPC to discove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Strand.

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  6. Blast through random levels of enemies with or against up to 3 of your friends in this action roguelike top-down shooter! Travel from the desert to the enemy base and...into space!? Upgrade with quicker firing, bouncing bullets, and more. Defeat huge bosses to unlock more tank classes! Co-op Campaign Defeat every enemy in 20 randomly selected rooms from a list of 54 hand-crafted levels. After de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Tanks.

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  7. Opalescence is a colorful arcade-style top-down shooter in which you collect points and fight and avoid enemies to get a high score.Goal:play, earn points, get high score, buy upgrades, repeatOpalescence:A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

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  8. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    41% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Choose from 4 characters to battle through 30 stylish, pixelated stages to find and defeat the dreaded Retromancer in this frantic, fantasy themed arena shooter! Play solo or mix-and-match characters with up to 3 friends in local co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retromancer.

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  9. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    98% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    A fast-paced paint 'em up roguelike where each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antipaint.

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  10. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    When your ship's weapon systems malfunction in deep space, surrounded by hostile forces, your only hope for survival is to fly head-first into danger! Ram your ship into enemy weak points to survive, keep the hits coming to maximize your combo, and get a high score! Four Game Modes, each with its own unique twist! Endless mode: Classic arcade-style survival mode with three lives METEOR mode: Tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPER METEOR.

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  11. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    // Overdrive is an addictive arcade fast-paced procedural shooter rogue lite. Clear each procedurally generated rooms, loot some precious upgrades, fight bosses and defeat the final boss! Enter your name in the glorious leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to // OVERDRIVE.

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  12. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Control multiple heroes at once in this dungeon crawling action adventure rpg, a mix of classic 80's Gauntlet-action and quests If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Loot 2.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zenodyne R.

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  14. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    75% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    NoReload Heroes is a chaotic co-op party shooter for up to four people. Work as a team to beat the accidental evil you created, and be sure to pick up the best magitech guns on the way, or it's back to the bottom floor with you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NoReload Heroes.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    87% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Explore the dark underbelly of a massive wine cellar contested with cult bandits, traps, and paranormal bosses. Select from an array of different characters with unique abilities, and opportunities for customization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vintage Year.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    86% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    The Spelp program needs you to annihilate thousands of aliens with a variety of weapons, members and unique capacities. Unlock characters and make up your own team to fit your playstyle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spelp.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:funny
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to "Super Smash Asteroids", a high-octane, top-down, dual-stick, rogue-like space shooter set in a futuristic universe. Choose from six unique ships, each with their own starting statistics and special abilities, and blast your way through hordes of enemies and epic bosses. As you play, level up and choose from a pool of over 70+ items to upgrade your ship and modify your base stats, unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Smash Asteroids.

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  18. Demon Castle Survivor is a fast-paced top-down roguelite where you fight off relentless enemies and survive increasingly difficult stages using skill, positioning, and strategic upgrades. Core Gameplay Automatically attack nearby enemies while focusing on movement and survival Dodge incoming projectiles and navigate through dense enemy waves Face increasingly powerful enemies as the game prog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Castle Survivor.

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  19. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A twin stick shooter survivors-like with low-poly pixel art graphics and simple controls. Protect the ghost Winry from the Dark Lord's army. Let the soul harvest, Begin! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ...Vincent: Mansion of The Dead.

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  20. 90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    This game was made in 96 hours for the GMTK Game Jam 2024. The theme was Built to scale. In this action packed city-builder on wheels, you drive and upgrade one of the last surviving mobile cities on Earth. Gather materia by destroying evil inter-dimensional apes and environments, collect upgrade blocks for your city and survive as long as possible in unlimited procedurally generated levels. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AcceleNation.

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  21. A twin-stick shooter where your music is your weapon. Whichever track you choose will power your engines and your lasers, but beware: your enemies are also driven by the music. Soundsaber fully supports all mainstream audio file formats: MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC, WMA, WAV, OGG, AIFF, MOD, IT, S3M and XM are all fully compatible. Soundsaber comes with a dozen sample tracks by artists like 0edi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soundsaber.

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  22. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    You're a rat, but it seems you caught a cold! And the evil league of cheese decided to strike! No matter how you're feeling - you must fight them. Let's hope it doesn't mess up your aim! CONTROLS WASD - Move Arrow Keys - Sneeze Mouse - Menu navigation Esc/Spacebar - Pause MODES Normal Game - The base game! Survive 5 waves of enemies and win! Hard Game - A harder version of the base game! More en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNOTGUN.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Join The Discord About the Game Gridform is a fast-paced action arcade game restricted to a square arena. Action is fast with predictable enemies with exploitable interactions. Like your own ship, enemies die in a single hit. Campaign Gridform's campaign features a large, interconnected grid of over 75 levels. Each level is designed to test your skills in a unique and exciting way by presenting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gridform.

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  24. Chromarena is a 2D top-down twin-stick arena shooter combining defense and offense. The game has five distinct enemies which are all themed around a different color. While each enemy alone might be a pushover, in combination they form a formidable threat. Enemy attacks layer over each other, so you'll have to be precise with both movement and shooting if you want to survive. If you can make it thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chromarena.

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  25. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Text Wormhole is a dodge game of bullet hell generated by the roguelike way dynamically based on the theme of letters, which adopts the minimalist design style. The unprecedented visual spectacle will give you an extraordinary game experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Text Wormhole.

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  26. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Bug Alliance is a Top-down action shooter game with RPG elements. Choose your favorite bug warrior and stand against the king Glutton. Battles await you!               -------------*******-------------*******-------------*******-------------*******------------- THE STORY After the Earth faces the catastrophic meteor strike, everything changes once and for all. With the extinction of humanity, it l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Alliance.

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  27. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Key Features: 8 Playable, fully voiced characters. Featuring JonBreaksBadNews as the Alchemist.  21 NG+ difficulties. Can you defeat evil at its full force?  Abilities, talent trees, and additional buffs to unlock to aid you in your quest. A full compendium with lore and a close-up look at the art for every character, mob, boss, and summon available in the game, along with stat tracking. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanquish The Eternal.

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  28. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    BECOME EXTINCTION INCARNATE In WORMHOLE, you're a giant space worm eating, shooting, dashing, and exploding your way through the cosmos. This adrenaline-fuelled arcade action game features galaxies to consume, a stackable perk system, worms with cowboy hats, and a spooky chiptune soundtrack ripped straight from Dracula’s tape deck. EAT EVERYTHING (except yourself) A worm of cosmic proportio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORMHOLE.

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  29. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    62% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    The Horde Wants You Dead is a casual, top-down shooter with 4-player online co-op. Ambushed by an angry horde, you and your friends face a fight for survival against thousands of relentless enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horde Wants You Dead.

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  30. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    If you can type, you can fire a gun. If you can fire a gun, you can master all kinds of guns. If you can master them all, you can describe even more awesome ones. In short, if you can type, you’ll have a blast here. Type to unleash your will! In [Typing Break], your typing speed directly determines the density of your firepower. Whether you are a "Typing God" seeking the ultimate spee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typing Break.

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  31. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    M.O.O.D.S. is a Roguelite shooter with Robots fighting using the powers of Emotions. Blast crazy mechs with a myriad of Weapon x Addins combinations. Talk to Bosses to change their combat style. Change your Basic Skills with dozens upgrades. Play solo or with friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to M.O.O.D.S..

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    You are about to see a scary world. Your goal is to survive just ten minutes in this bouncy, bumpy, dynamic and surprising bullet heaven. Inspired by Vampire Survivors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary World.

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  33. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 507 reviews

    Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Rats.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    GUNFIELD - A game that combines genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite and bullet heaven. Destroy hordes of alien ships and giant bosses, unlock and upgrade new weapons and abilities. If you liked the game, you can add it to your wishlist on the Steam page The prototype of the game was developed on jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNFIELD.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Please visit our Steam page. It's still free! Outside the Lines is a top-down turf war action game that takes place on the pages of a coloring book. It was made in three days for the Pre-Indie Game Jam. Overview The goal of the game is to cover as much of the coloring book as possible in your color. You can play as a blue pen, pink pencil, or green crayon. Each character has a different abi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outside the Lines.

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  36. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    This is a unique twin-stick arena shooter where your own actions define the difficulty. Shoot recklessly at the walls and you will drown in enemies, but shoot too little and you will have a mediocre score. Observe the different monsters's behaviours and be strategic in the way you fight them. The more monsters there are in the arena, the more points you get for each one defeated. Unlock and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Shot.

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  38. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    The greatest gameshow on earth is here with breakneck speed, bullet dodging action and lots of guns. Put it all on the line for the (rogue)likes. And remember, the run is all that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHRUN TV.

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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    78% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    Unleash mythic heroes and their mighty vehicles in this thrilling co-op action roguelike. Seamlessly shift into car form, create builds with unique abilities, and battle endless enemies to stop the evil Dominion. Rev through high-octane missions, conquer epic bosses, and become an absolute legend! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Champion Shift.

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  40. Action-packed top down shooter gameplay in a 3D physics environment! Two game modes: Challenge your friends to a split screen gunplay duel (up to four players). Last man standing wins. Or fight against robot AI enemies in single player or split screen co-op (up to four players). Key features: 28 weapon modes, each bringing different tactical mechanics. Hold two weapons at any one time. Lear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To The Death.

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  41. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    98% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    OFFICIAL DISCORD SERVER About the Game Ever wondered what happens when the best pest control expert meets a nuclear apocalypse? Meet Earl, the sole employee of Edna’s Pest Control, and the winner of 37 consecutive Employee of the Month awards. When mutants overrun the world, only Earl and his boss Edna have the guts and the wheels to save humanity!-- Why You'll Love Earl vs. the Mutants -- Be Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earl vs. the Mutants.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Without fear, you signed the contract which would forever sever your ties to the world above, and now it is your sworn duty to brave the abyss and uncover the secrets of the old world. Your death is guaranteed, but so is your status as a legend.Gameplay The ever-shifting abyss provides an adequate challenge to fearless dungeoneers, but don't get too reckless as you only have one life to prove you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Descent.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    98% User Score Based on 4,462 reviews

    Wishlist the full game on Steam! Short 10-minute introduction to the full game Disfigure. In this rogue-like, pay keen attention to your surroundings where monsters could be lurking. Switch between circle and cone vision: one allows you to see all around but not far, while the latter allows you to see far in one direction. Variety of Builds Choose from over 80 upgrades to create a unique build fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disfigure.

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  44. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Rainbow Laser Disco Dungeon is part twin stick-shooter, part rhythm game, part dungeon crawler. Every action, every laser blast and robot explosion, happens according the rhythm of the music. Pick up your weapons and get ready to dance! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainbow Laser Disco Dungeon.

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  45. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    71% User Score Based on 104 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donuts'n'Justice.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    75% User Score Based on 118 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Poöf has been tricked by accepting a golden laying kitten. But the precious kitty makes all the greedy monsters envious. Survive waves of monsters trying to steal your revenue! Poöf vs the cursed kitty is a mix between tower defense, and platforming action, a game focused on hardcore gameplay, tight controls and choices, inspired by games such as Mario Bros Arcade Game, Orcs Must Die and Super Cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poöf.

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  47. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    54% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 6 reviews

    Circuit Breakers is an action racing game. Use a mighty array of devastating weaponry and rack up combos and upgrades to inflict maximum mayhem on the robot army, fighting your way through its massive manufacturing plant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Breakers.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    The Hurricane of the Varstray is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the villain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hurricane of the Varstray: Collateral hazard.

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  49. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 333 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 5 reviews

    When the evil railroad baron Clayton Boon decided to build a track to Hell, he didn’t reckon on a crazed shaman raising a posse of embittered psychopaths from the dead to stop him. Now they’ll pursue him across the whole Wild West, fighting their way through hordes of bandits, bears, braves and boogeymen just to find Boon and repay their debt with… A FISTFUL OF GUN!Select one of eleven unique play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Fistful of Gun.

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