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Looking for games like The only way to survive? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bloodwatch, Strigoi: The Vampire Legend or Darkblade Ascent.

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  1. Welcome to Bloodwatch, a short horror survival game developed by Gamingscape. When going out in a solo adventure, your ship has been sunken by an unexpected storm. You have been washed ashore by a wave. Waking up, you have realized you have been stuck in an unknown island. You search around to see is there any animal or people living in here. After a while, you see a group of people are tortu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwatch.

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  2. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "We, my sister and I, have long lived abroad, together with the longing for our homeland. Not long ago, we received an invitation to a party in Romania, in the Carpathians. My sister, without hesitation, got into the car and left. I refused to go, but after some time I received a terrifying message from my sister. Frightened, I dropped everything and quickly set out to find her. I wonder what… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strigoi: The Vampire Legend.

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  3. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 396 reviews

    Fluid & strategic melee combat with tight controlsSmooth, responsive and strategic combat mechanics. Think critically and make tactical decisions to ensure your success. Learn your enemies attack patterns and know when to dodge out of the way, when to parry, when to use your ultimate ability and when to strike back. Create your build as you play according to your playstyle: be a master of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkblade Ascent.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    52% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a survival experience, where a mysterious liquid takes hold of your life. Courage, time pressure and the sheer will to survive will determine your future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serum.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 251 reviews

    A Soviet dream turned nightmare: Explore the now empty halls of a Soviet super submarine and discover what caused its supernatural downfall. Spongy psi-soldier, agile special weapon expert or hacking-savvy gunslinger? Build your own character in this first person dungeon-crawler inspired by immersive RPGs from the 90s. Immerse yourself in the dark corners of the S1-Utopia - a Soviet super wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonar Shock.

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  6. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring every nook and cranny of this place will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remorse: The List.

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  7. Experience first-person horror and fight to survive in a chaotic landscape infested with bloodthirsty creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volunteer.

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  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomgrave.

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  9. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Crossbow: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROSSBOW: Bloodnight.

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  11. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Fast-paced, single-player FPS inspired by early 3-D shooters of the nineties. Become terrifying monster who tries to protect its lair from incoming waves of human enemies. Try to survive as long as possible using your fiery breath and super fluid movement system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathedral 3-D.

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  12. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    98% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 2 reviews

    Please consider supporting us at Patreon Exodemon is a first person shooter for PC, Linux and Mac, where the player takes role of an scientist infected by demonic forces through chaotic... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exodemon.

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  13. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 1,922 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 7 reviews

    Shoot creatures like in the 90s with the remake of this cult arcade shooting game! Limidead edition content: - Copy of the game The House of the Dead: Remake - An exclusive box with lenticular - Two character stands - Sticker sheet If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake.

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  14. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 154 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    A super frantic Arcade Tower Defense, McDROID starts gently then progressively challenges your trigger finger and your wits (and your sanity) as you multitask like a robotic-spider-doggy-thing: running, shooting, building base, herding, healing, harvesting, repairing, planting, upgrading, researching, frying giant snail-hammer-thing with a giant-tesla-on-your-back (it actually happens). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to McDROID.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Shillelagh (Shil-lay-lah) is a fast and frantic arena shooter where players are armed with the aura of nature to defend against destructive, undead monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shillelagh.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Awaken. Escape. Ascend. You are Prisoner-214782, the weakest Awakened in history—until now. Trapped in Ironbound, a brutal underground prison built to contain and exploit superpowered individuals, you finally manifest your ability: magnetic field manipulation. Unfortunately for Ironbound, the entire facility is made of metal. With the power to bend steel, stop bullets midair, and turn the pri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironbound.

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  17. Controls MovementW - Forward S - Backward A - Left D - Right Space - Jump Hold Shift- Run AttackLeft Click -  ShootHold Right Click - Use  Iron SightsHold Left Click - "Long" Shoot Rules Warning: Some may find the audio in this game annoying and disturbing!  Try to make it to the top of the hill whilst wielding a rifle and defending yourself from the attacks of the Axis Powers. Be care… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to *Part Two?* *Don't Try This at Home* *Scary* *3 AM* Train Runner 3D (In Normandy?) *Gone Wrong* *The Sequel*.

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  18. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    It is a first person shooter. As you defeat enemies, the % in the upper right corner increases, and when it reaches 100%, the boss will appear. The game ends when all five sides are cleared. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CielClou.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR YOU About the GameThis is a short game where the player will encounter a small maze with several locked doors. The player must gradually find some hidden chests and collect keys to open the doors and unlock new parts of the maze. The player will have three improvement points, a bar for running, a bar for loading the weapon, and a bar for slowing down the game, which h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Maze.

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  20. A gruelling first-person exploration game. Delve Deep, Ascend High.To progress you must explore The Tower over three separate levels, The Underground Dungeons, The Industrial City and The Dark Palace. Each level is made up from many different locations which change each time you play. The Queen and Her Heresies.Demented skeletons roam the halls and dungeons, fight your way through them using… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeletons.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    SwapOut is a roguelike FPS designed with gun customization in mind.An experiment gone wrong has leaked a disease that turns people into the living dead, and it is your job to kill every last one of them.Starting with your basic weapon, you will loot and find new attachments for your gun, this can range from different bodies on the gun to different fire rates and bullet types.A new attachment known… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SwapOut.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,145 reviews

    Dungeon Peplum is a grim horror shooter where each step through the catacombs might be your last. The once scientific lab has become a nightmare filled with red-eyed beasts — failed experiments gone wild. Your single objective: survive and find your way out. The story is told through discovered notes, keys, and environmental clues. Over eight types of weapons — from a trusty double-barreled shotg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Peplum.

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  23. In a distant future, mankind has landed on the asteroid X-474 to mine extremely rare minerals, but after many mysterious accidents the communications with the asteroid crew members has been lost. You play as Luna, member of the investigation team sent to survey the activities on the asteroid, unfortunately you will find alien creatures has attacked the facilities and, you sole mission is to sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmotroid.

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  24. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Into Death and Beyond is a gripping first-person survival horror game set on the hostile planet XB32-ENT. As bounty hunter Mark Helkins, scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and confront terrifying mutants. Unravel dark secrets and capture a rogue alien before it hunts you down. Will you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Death and Beyond.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 712 reviews

    The goo used to artificially grow humans has become self-aware and risen up against its creator! Devour humans, grow weapons from your body, fight against everything, and challenge the Despot himself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot.

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  26. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 511 reviews

    除邪(CHUXIE) is a super realistic single player first person shooter game built using the latest technology from the next-generation Unreal Engine 5 game engine. Developed independently by a gaming enthusiast, this game features a portable camera perspective combined with realistic graphics and spatial sound reverberation effects, providing players with an immersive experience. This time,the player … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 除邪(CHUXIE).

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

    Into the Dread is a survival horror game inspired by the PSX era. You decided that exploring an abandoned sewer would be fun. Of course, something went wrong, and you were trapped in it. Explore the sewer, find various supplies and deal with the terrifying monsters in it. Features: Setting inspired by PSX era. Survival Horror inspired by iconic games. Solve puzzles to progress through the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Dread.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    69% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Disclaimer: This game is designed to be hard. You will need to listen carefully to your surroundings, as the killers will attack silently and unexpectedly. You will probably die a lot. If you don't like feeling as though you are in an unknown and unfair environment (don't forget, you are expected by dozens of killers in empty streets and houses at night), this game is not for you. If you think you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amber Alert.

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  29. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Play together:Watch your friend's back as either the VR player or the PC player. You can play together using the same PC, or invite someone from your Steam friends list to play using Steam Remote Play Together! Realistic Reloading:Experience true-to-life weapon handling—each gun reloads and operates like its real-world counterpart. Quick reflexes and reloading precision are your keys to surviva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Containment Initiative 2.

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  30. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    Three limbs ripped off, infected with a deadly parasite, you must survive. Drag yourself through the hallways of an infested arcship, fight off twisted eldritch creatures, craft vaccines and ammunition, and escape to civilization. Endoparasitic 2 is the continuation of the tactical survival horror game Endoparasitic. You must manually do every action from reloading to moving. Juggle movement an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endoparasitic 2.

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  31. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 590 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 2 reviews

    Beyond Contact is a fiercely formidable survival game, inspired by the art and style of pulp science-fiction comics, the moral dilemmas of contemporary science-fiction films, and the unforgiving gameplay of survival genre classics. Taking place on the often mysterious and always deadly, procedurally-generated, alien world of Ketern, Beyond Contact features exploration and discovery, a robust syst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Contact.

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  32. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    A VR rogue-lite shooter where you must survive waves of sea creatures while building your Super Raft Boat. Can you reach the Final Island? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Raft Boat VR.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    46% User Score Based on 636 reviews

    Happy Horrordays from Bright Dawn!Need a last minute gift or looking for that special present for yourself? Look no further!Dementium II HD Trading Cards - Available Now!About the GameThe visage of doctors and patients alike fade in and out of these nightmarish visions of tortured memories. This eggshell reality is fractured by experiments conducted in the ward. Blood, flesh and screams surround… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dementium II HD.

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  34. Minute Fighter is a first-person shooter centered around being controlled with only the mouse. No other control schemes are intended to work, as one of the core concepts of the game is that it requires a mouse. It's like a shooter of old, with the interface of an equally old point-n-click. Features: No named characters. CD quality audio. Fully-animated between-mission cutscenes with optiona… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minute Fighter.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    58% User Score Based on 464 reviews

    Contain is a first-person tactical shooter focused on methodical engagements, realism, and player choice. If you want, you can play the missions offline, solo, or you can progress by forming co-op teams with your friends. You are part of a special task unit within a secret organization assigned to contain objects of extraterrestrial and supernatural origin. Every mission consists of high-risk … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contain.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 346 reviews

    A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night In Berlin.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 1,796 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

    A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics, and the best zero-G robot-blasting combat ever devised. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overload.

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  38. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Do you like exciting shooting content? Then buy it. Support for gamepads and Workshop. The Zombie Girl is an exciting third person shooter game. In the game, you will play as a brave girl agent and experience a thrilling adventure. The game features a unique third-person shooter that allows players to see and control the character in all directions. In the world of the game, there are five uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 末世少女 Zombie Girl.

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  39. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    62% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Midnight Acres was built using Unreal Engine 5 and features a beautiful and dynamic day and night system. Daytime Gameplay During the daytime, build and expand your farm and engage in casual and relaxing building & management. Gather resources to upgrade your farm and defenses. Relax by exploring the world for treasures, fishing in various ponds and underground lakes, managing your farm, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Acres.

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    It's Saturday night in Cypress Ridge which means the city is in ruins, hordes of flesh eating undead are on the prowl, and you have the arcade all to yourself! Grab your controller, select your survivor, and blast your way to safety as the city burns around you in this on-rails survival horror shooter. Oh, and don't forget to bring a friend for zombie fodder, er, we mean multiplayer experience! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railbreak.

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  41. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ZOMBIE ARENA SURVIVAL Kill as many zombies as you can before they kill you. ZOMBIE ARENA SURVIVAL is a top down shooter where you fight zombies either in melee or ranged combat and try to survive as long as possible before they kill you. Originally just a prototype for a combat system, I decided to make a little game out of it, which I hope will give a few people some fun. Supports mouse and ke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZOMBIE ARENA SURVIVAL.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    44% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    GUN JAM is a rhythm first-person shooter where the player must shoot to the beat to survive. It features an original core mechanic and firefights choreographed to the soundtrack in a vibrant world. Prepare to obliterate enemies whilst blasting to the beat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUN JAM.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    56% User Score Based on 676 reviews

    Their Land is an action-adventure first-person game with puzzles and an exciting story to experience. You play Jeremy, a 19 year old orphan who explores an untrodden island with his much older and more experienced friends. Will you fall victim to this fabled lands many perils? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Their Land.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    98% User Score Based on 2,492 reviews

    AROUND EVERY CORNER. Face against stealthy antagonists that will take advantage of your expectations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Steals.

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  46. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 10,594 reviews

    CastleMiner Z is an infinite world filled with deep places to explore, and horrifying monsters to slay. Build structures out of blocks, craft weapons and tools from raw materials, and explore the vast and frightening world around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastleMiner Z.

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  47. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 386 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Dive into the ultimate single-player space sim with multiple career paths, engaging gameplay mechanics, and diversified missions ranging from exciting space battles to an authentic, sandbox RPG experience. Your value as a space commander will be determined by your fleet. For it to meet your needs and inspire respect among competitors, you’ll need money. The more money you earn, the better (and bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Commander: War and Trade.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    75% User Score Based on 291 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Shoot, slice and surf on zombies by yourself or with friends. Fight overwhelming amounts of zombies and other monsters summoned by an evil wizard (ooOooOOOo spooky) in an early 1900s London. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIBZ.

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  49. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 748 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 15 reviews

    Sublevel Zero - Redux is a first-person roguelike six-degree-of-freedom shooter set in a universe where reality is falling apart. Take control of a lone gunship pilot whose mission is to loot and craft ancient technology. Descend into a vast underground facility, fighting through procedurally generated zero gravity environments to recover the technology you and your clan need to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sublevel Zero Redux.

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  50. Experience a thrilling ride as you unravel a twisted and branching tale of a science experiment gone wrong in this Sci-fi action FPS game! Early Access version available! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veiled Basilisk.

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