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Games like The Swarm

Looking for games like The Swarm? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dead Horde, Nebula or Geometry Arena.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    30% User Score Based on 333 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 1 reviews

    As a survivor of the mutant virus together with a comrade or alone, you must make your way through the city levels, every new area uncovering new challenges to overcome and mutants to destroy. With a large variety of weapons at your disposal, together you must wipe out the hordes of flesh eating mutants. Teamwork is the key to survive the DEAD HORDE...Key features:Dead Horde is an action packed, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Horde.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    Clean a galaxies from thousands of invaders! Nebula is an action, space shooter where your choices are making you progressively stronger against the endless waves of space enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula.

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  3. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 747 reviews

    A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Arena.

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  4. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    72% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    “We thought they were our friends and benefactors, but instead they are our masters. The Chronicles didn’t liberate us from our primitive ways – they conquered and destroyed us. The others don’t know, their heads are still full of the melodious voices of our alien masters. But that will change. I will change it!” – Sasaki Survive in Space is a skill-based space shooter with a hardcore focus on ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive in Space.

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  5. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    40% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Shoot your way through intense levels with a swiftly increasing difficulty, in a world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades, or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all. Use your greed wisely to beat your friends and climb up the score table. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blue Flamingo.

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  6. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    "Furry Killer" presents an exhilarating and action-packed arena shooter experience that immerses players in a relentless battle against hordes of malevolent furry creatures. In this heart-pounding game, you assume the role of a formidable protagonist tasked with combating wave after wave of these fiendish foes. Game Features Intense Arena Battles: Engage in heart-pounding battles agai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Killer.

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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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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    78% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Steel Strider is the follow up to the acclaimed gigantic army and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STEEL STRIDER.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game was created in 72 hours for Mini Jam 160 - https://itch.io/jam/mini-jam-160-light. Most assets premade, everything else done by me. Theme: Light Limitation: Speed Darkness has almost won... You are in possession of the last source of hope and fire in the world - the Last Light. The forces of darkness rush in from all sides, eager to snuff it out forever. You must protect it for as lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light - Prototype.

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game was created in 72 hours for Mini Jam 160 - https://itch.io/jam/mini-jam-160-light. Most assets premade, everything else done by me. Theme: Light Limitation: Speed Darkness has almost won... You are in possession of the last source of hope and fire in the world - the Last Light. The forces of darkness rush in from all sides, eager to snuff it out forever. You must protect it for as lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light.

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  11. A very "calm" arcade style space shooter. This game was made for the ScoreSpace #17 Game Jam which has the theme "Protect". This is my first ever attended Game Jam and even though Chinese New Year took some time from me, I still managed to finish. Gameplay instructions are found within the main menu as a button and is scrollable. Includes a local(not online) leaderboard. WARNING: BE AWARE OF VOLUM… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Calm Space Shooter.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    SLYDERS is an action-packed bullet hell shooter that plays like a mix between Serious Sam and Vampire Survivors with the silly vibes of a Saturday morning cartoon. Slyders is currently in development and this is the free Demo! WISHLIST ON STEAM  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2607870 GAMEPLAY Action-packed shooter action on massive battlefieldsBig arsenal of weapons, active and passiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SLYDERS.

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  14. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    29% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    In Walking Survival, the darkness is closing in, and monstrous creatures are coming for you! Harness the power of magic, develop unique abilities, and obliterate waves of enemies before they overwhelm you. Master the Walking – Choose from a variety of magical abilities, upgrade them, and create devastating spell combinations. Endless Waves of Enemies – Face creatures with different strengths, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Walking Survival.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    85% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    High-octane 2D shooter. Jump into some quick and explosive shoot-em-up action! Play one of many fun game modes either solo or with a friend online! Each game mode has a different objective, such as Sniper where accuracy is rewarded, or Time Attack where maximum kills is the goal. Unlock hundreds of weapons and attachments, ranging from pistols, SMGs, assault rifles, LMGs, sniper rifles, and more! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arsenal Online.

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  17. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Destropolis is a top-down shooter game, inspired by such classic games like “Crimsonland”, “Alien Shooter” or “Nuclear Throne”. It takes place in a futuristic city, filled with red, cube-like enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and nuclear explosions. Play alone or with friends in a local co-op mode. Destroy as many enemies as you can before they overwhelm you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destropolis.

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  18. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 243 reviews

    Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Gladiator.

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  19. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Come.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    Stay atop a mountain of corpses! Fight numerous swarms of enemies, while dealing with the changing terrain.This game isn't messy. It's MESS ITSELF! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Bruise.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    Shoot zombies from terrace like a boss! Zombo Buster Rising Remastered brings you a nostalgic experience of classic 2D side shooting-defense in enhanced build right from your Steam library! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombo Buster Rising.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    77% User Score Based on 403 reviews

    Mutant Ops is a low poly co-op shooter. Go in alone or with friends and survive endless waves of mutants and monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutant Ops.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 203 reviews

    Click here for steam early access version with more maps, enemies and weapons! Very simple shooter to test my voxel engine. wsad to move to fire machine gun <right mouse... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Annihilation.

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  24. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incandescent.

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  25. Blast through waves of quirky enemies in this fast-paced 2D lane shooter! Dodge, level up, and upgrade your gear as you fight to stay alive. Mix and match weapons, boost your stats, and see how long you can last! Controls: Move the character with WASD or the Arrow Keys.Navigate the Level Up menu to select an option.Toggle healthbars on enemies with H.The healthbars are off by default.Shoot wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doki Dash.

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  26. Game Overview In Fortress of Elements, your mission is to defend your Main Castle from waves of relentless enemies spawning from Enemy Spawners. Strategically place and upgrade towers to destroy incoming foes and prevent them from reaching your castle. Each wave grows more challenging, introducing tougher enemies and greater numbers. Test your strategy, survive as long as you can, and aim f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress of Elements.

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  27. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You are just a Snowbody but can you defeat the evil Bunnys in an epic battle? Controls [WASD]  Move[Mouse]  Aim / Shoot[Escape]  Pause Features 8 unique Weapons to find4 Enemy Types7 Enemy Waves1 Evil Boss Weapons Click to see all Weapons(it's more fun to first play the game and find them) The Weapon a Snowman is born with. Slow Firerate and not much damage. But good for some Rabbits!It's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snowbody.

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  28. Outlanders: Hunt and Survive – A sci-fi survival action game where elite hunters from across the galaxy band together to battle monstrous threats on a savage, untamed planet. Gameplay: You play as a lone hunter stranded on a planet crawling with deadly alien creatures. Armed with high-tech weaponry and quick reflexes, you must fight, adapt, and survive against relentless hordes in fast-paced,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outlanders: Hunt and Survive.

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  29. Classic top-down tank defense: protect the base, crush reptile waves, and punch through bosses in Battle City fashion — with arcade mode, a hangar of skins, and six languages. You are the last line. Lizards pour in from every side, the base cracks under fire, and ammo always seems to run out one shot too soon. Short levels, hard pace, that familiar “one more run” loop — polished with modern juice… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Tanks vs Lizard.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    83% User Score Based on 1,118 reviews

    Steel Phantom is a high-speed action first-person shooter featuring powerful combat mechs, where each mission challenges your reflexes and strategic thinking. Pick your battle approach: a heavily armored mech built to take a beating or a lightweight, agile robot that strikes fast and evades danger. Face five thrilling missions — from daytime raids to a tense night op. Use over five weapon types, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Phantom.

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  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 435 reviews

    Play together: Watch your friend's back as either the VR player or the PC player. Steam Remote Play Together support means that you can have a friend join online too! Realistic Reloading: Each weapon handles and reloads just like it's real world counterpart. Mastering reloading is essential to surviving the horde! Progression: Robust progression system for both players which includes: Unlockable… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Containment Initiative.

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  32. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    From the creators of Project Starship comes a new and nightmarish arcade shoot’em up experience. Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process. Earn coins as you take down supernatural horrors in pulse-pounding vertical scrolling style, then spend them on upgrades to keep yourself alive and prove your skills against online leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Gore.

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  33. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    If you like the demo & want to know more, feel free to check out my kickstarter site Your first priority is to stay alive and get out of this place! To get out you need to: * Explore your... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab 7: Cold Nights.

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  35. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 2,570 reviews

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wasters.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Mauled is a Free To Play, Third Person Shooter, CO-OP online, with procedural generated levels, infinite hordes of fierces creatures and many weapons to buy in citadels. Survive on a earth fallen into oblivion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mauled.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 481 reviews

    Oldschool FPS. Hardcore classic gameplay. Huge hordes of monsters. Blood. Fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monument.

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  38. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Starlight: Defence Command is a Tower Defence game designed for the PC that is tough and more in-depth than those gone before. With the ability to configure towers in billions of possible combinations, unlockable perks and fine tuning through target priorities, players are given powerful tools to complete the galaxy-spanning, story-driven campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight: Defence Command.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Wars.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Star.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 469 reviews

    1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1982.

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  43. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    77% User Score Based on 166 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 10 reviews

    Battle for survival against waves of Martian mutants in this tactical twist on twin-stick shooters. Using the skills of your drone companion, make fight-or-flight decisions that drastically alter the threats you face. Will your choices lead you to freedom... or your doom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solstice Chronicles: MIA.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pewt 'em Up!.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    E.T. Armies is a science fiction first person shooter. The game takes place in a dystopian future in which Earth’s resources have been depleted. Abandoning the planet seemed to be the only avenue for survival but not all could leave. Those left behind have become united in their struggle. It’s just the beginning for the Forsaken and the start of their devastating plan for vengeance. The Forsaken h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to E.T. Armies.

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  46. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 462 reviews

    Zombie Kill of the Week: Reborn is a challenging, fast paced, 2D survival shooter! And when we say fast, we mean breakneck, flat-out, adrenaline fuelled fast! What’s different from the other shooters is your goal isn’t to run through levels and finish the game, but to survive for as long as possible under increasingly frantic conditions (we say as long as possible because ultimately you will die!)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Kill of the Week: Reborn.

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  47. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    Beat Invaders is a cool space Shoot-Em-Up. Blast your way through enemy fleets! Upgrade your ship with rockets & armor! Defeat the final boss! All to flashy neon musically charged visuals! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Invaders.

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  48. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional
    95% User Score Based on 566 reviews

    eXceed 3rd reboots the eXceed storyline, taking it in a new direction. In this installment, Rayne Lindwurm, a descendent of the Dragon Clan, fights her way through a tournament to become one of the 7 Cardinal Lords who rule her world, Pandemonium. Standing in her way are other competitors and their familiars, including her own older sister and heiress to the mighty Dragon Clan, Celestia Lindwurm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to eXceed 3rd: Jade Penetrate Black Package.

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  49. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 1,485 reviews

    You are playing as the last Waifu clearing out the fallen city from Infected whose only target is you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last of Waifus.

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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 438 reviews

    As zombie crisis broke out around the world,you will play one of the warrior of S.E.A.T(Special Event Action Team)to fight against the zombies all over the world.ZomDay is a fast pace VR shooting game contains multi-player mod,exciting Boss fight,character perk and hardcore weapon system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZomDay.

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