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Games like The Swarm

Games like The Swarm

Looking for games like The Swarm? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with WarSphere, Grind Survivors or Astronite: Landing on Neplea.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    You take the role of an NC3 AI-Chip that emulates the neural correlates of consciousness, an artificial brain, operating a highly effective Armed Spherical Robotic System, aka a WarSphere. An entity called 'Mother' overrides your purpose and sends you on a journey of destruction, the meaning of which will only unravel at your final destination. WarSphere is a game for those who like challengin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarSphere.

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  2. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    79% User Score Based on 582 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grind Survivors.

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  3. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astronite: Landing on Neplea.

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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 6,278 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Do you think you have what it takes to be the boss? Then lock ‘n’ load with the Neon Abyss Digital Deluxe Edition! The Deluxe Edition includes: Neon Abyss Game. The Lovable Rogues Pack: T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Abyss.

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  5. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    This is the free version of Crafty Survivors, an action roguelite where you play with Crafters, Gatherers and Specialists from different professionals with different skills and mechanics, while fighting hordes of enemies to gather materials and improve your village. Unique Builds Every StageSelect from a variety of upgrades in this Action Roguelite, to create unique builds catered to each charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crafty Survivors - Prologue.

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  6. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blacksea Odyssey.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Beat 'Em Down is a First Person Shooter rhythm game where you shoot and play to the rhythm of the music. Select your song and upgrade your weapon through challenges by killing enemies. Are you ready? Beat them down! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat 'Em Down.

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  8. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 469 reviews

    The world’s gone to hell, gangs run wild, and one bounty hunter keeps coming back. Hunt, die, upgrade, repeat in this explosive roguelite prequel to Huntdown where John Sawyer forges himself into a cybernetic legend. Fast, violent run-and-gun action ripped straight from VHS-era blockbusters. Tight controls meet brutal firefights in a roguelite loop designed for pure adrenaline. Collect bounties an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME.

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 905 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: Demake.

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  10. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 280 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 8 reviews

    Rogue Stormers is a run'n'gun game with roguelike elements for up to four players in local and online multiplayer mode. Dying in a mission will allow you to keep earned perks which allow your character to grow stronger with each new raid. You'll delve further and further with each session until you finally defeat the final boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Stormers.

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  11. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 914 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Enter the world of Rogue Glitch - a colourful action-roguelite with a heavy focus on platforming finesse. Collect, unlock and upgrade in solo play or with friends to access the glitched entities of your former self. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Glitch.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,105 reviews

    STRIKEVOID is a fast-paced 2D bullet hell where the magical world descends into pure chaos. You take on the role of a mysterious mage in a purple cloak, battling waves of mythical creatures and colossal bosses. With over 15 spells to master, every battle can unfold differently. Combine skills to adapt for new enemies. More than 10 distinct enemies and over 5 unique bosses await — each with their o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STRIKEVOID.

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  13. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 5,418 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    The Spell Brigade is an online co-op survivors-like for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spell Brigade.

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  14. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 471 reviews

    Run-based roguelike bullet heaven where you create strategic weapon and item synergies to survive the ceaseless hordes. Remember, every step back is a step towards a whole new strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivors of the Dawn.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Become a master hacker 'X' and hack into the digital world of a corrupt conglomerate. Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies. Please enjoy the hack and slash action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X Invader.

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  17. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 348 reviews

    Phoenix Force is a shoot 'em up about a group of phoenixes that fight big and strong mythological creatures in over 100 levels. It takes the boss battle as the foundation for every level, creating engaging and challenging fast battles that will require your best strategies and reflexes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix Force.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 618 reviews

    Wreak vengeance with your elite craft on waves of Swarm bugs, who are hellbent on killing you and everyone you love. Harvest their guts for scrap and earn a deliciously varied array of upgrades. Beat the last wave if you have the skill, then strap in and try again in this survival roguelite shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisker Squadron: Survivor.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 601 reviews

    In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. A young girl named Suria wakes up in a laboratory and finds out that she has been put in cryosleep for 1000 years without her knowledge.In order to search for the rest of humanity, she builds Labor with her trusty Buds, and sends them off to investigate... Highly Customizable Player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Bringer.

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  20. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 340 reviews

    You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Build Pew!.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelike in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior enemies. During the mission your craft will evolve into something stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 200+ items available ingame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperspace Dogfights.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,481 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 27 reviews

    Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelite where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Have a Nice Death.

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  23. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,976 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relic Hunters Zero.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 529 reviews

    Abandoned Archive is a fantasy, spell-casting, rogue-like, featuring a wide variety of relics, a unique spell-upgrading system, with compelling and engaging bosses. Each floor is filled with items and mysteries for the player to uncover; what will you discover in the Abandoned Archive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandoned Archive.

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  25. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,324 reviews

    Wishlist the full game!New characters, weapons, skills, bosses and so much more! About the GameThis is the free version of Soulstone Survivors, an action roguelite where you slay hordes of foes and face titanic bosses while learning powerful skills to enhance your character.Unique characters and skillsIn this version, you get to experience playing with 3 never seen before characters! Craft powe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulstone Survivors: Prologue.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    84% User Score Based on 912 reviews

    GoNNER is a tough as hell score-based procedurally-generated platformer with roguelike elements. GoNNER is also a story about friendship between Ikk, Death, and a space whale named Sally. You will die. A lot. This is by design, but it's not made to feel unfair. You'll eventually get the hang of GoNNER, so don't lose your head. But even if you do it's okay cause we have a lot of replacement heads … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GoNNER.

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  27. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    It's the 1980's and an evil alien race has invaded Earth, turning all vegetables into crawling, bawling, mauling abominations. You are about to join Department Radical, the grooviest police force on Earth. Are you a rad enough dude or dame to smite these ravenous creatures? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Vegetables.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    77% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    DubWars is a music game that combines the mechanics of a top-down shooter with the power of Dubstep and Electronic music. Your weapons are synced to the music creating times of intense weapon load outs and calm moments where your survival skills are tested. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DubWars.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 6,485 reviews

    Take control of a brand new randomized gladiator with a single life, fight your way from pit to arena to stadium, pleasing larger and larger crowds until you finally become a legend of the Grand Stadium... or gloriously die trying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Who Are About To Die.

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  30. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 115 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

    Take control of a cyberdragon and annihilate swarms of rocket propelled chainsaws either online or via LAN in this high speed, high skill 8 player co-op twinstick shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XenoRaptor.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 13 reviews

    Airheart is a dieselpunk airplane action game, where every colorful level is built on top of the previous one, all the way up to the stratosphere. Airheart combines free roaming, twin stick gameplay with a beautiful, colorful world. Defeat your enemies, salvage their scrap and reuse it to craft new parts for your airplane. Build and try out over 40 weapons and airplane parts. Combine their abilit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 3,145 reviews

    SYNTHETIK 2 is a bold continuation of SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising. Fight a world overrun by the relentless Machine Legion. Experience the next level in gun-play and upgrade yourself beyond measure to rival their Gods. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SYNTHETIK 2.

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  35. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 235 reviews

    Touhou: Red Empress Devil is a bullet-hell shooting roguelike action game. Set in The Scarlet Devil Mansion, the inhabitants of Gensoukyou go on a rampage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou: Red Empress Devil.

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  36. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 5,995 reviews

    Sulfur is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SULFUR.

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  37. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 684 reviews

    Dive into a microscopic alien world, radiating with bioluminescent life and unspeakable horrors. Genome Guardian is a deeply-complex shooter that's easy to pick up but hard to master. Research permanent upgrades to survive 8 game modes, each with multiple ascension levels ("depths"). Pair DNA nucleotides Adenine (rapidfire), Cytosine (precision), Guanine (spread), Thymine (explosive) to dis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genome Guardian.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 788 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    You play David, an awfully small abstracted chosen hero tossed into a blissfully simple world overrun by giant culminations of evil physics-beasts. As David, you are given a slingshot-esque gift that you will have to use to conquer your colossus foes. Be there AND be square. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to David.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 789 reviews

    Grimlord is a dark fantasy action RPG built for VR. Use every type of weaponry and armaments with full customization and limitless move sets to annihilate anyone who dares to stand between you and your destiny If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimlord.

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  41. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 261 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Rogue Reaper is an action-adventure game, taking place at the end of the Dark Ages during the rise of the plague. Trying to relieve her father from his work of managing the massive influx of souls, the daughter of the grim reaper sets out on an adventure to find and destroy the cause of the plague. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Reaper.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,717 reviews

    You have been imprisoned and left to rot in the depths of Slasher's Keep, a frightful construct towering above the forgotten forest in the remotest wilds of Ool. As rulers came and went the keep remained the final destination for the nation's most undesirable elements. Many a scoundrel has tried and failed to escape its dungeons, perilous as they are. Will you share their fate, or will you overcom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slasher's Keep.

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  44. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 390 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

    Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter. Select your load-out, stack up temporary and persistent upgrades, and delve into the depths of a sinister, shifting, subterranean base in the midst of an interdimensional crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Section 13.

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  46. 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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  47. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,176 reviews

    Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, carve your path through their ranks, defeat the boss and save one of the many worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue: Genesia.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 2,621 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

    From the creators of The Last Stand: Union City and Dead Zone comes an all-new singleplayer rogue-lite action adventure. After you become infected by the zombie virus, you set out to explore the post-apocalypse and find hope for your fellow survivors. You can still make a difference. Don't give up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Stand: Aftermath.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 3,170 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite. Set sail, man the cannons and battle sea monsters through the tempestuous seas of the Archipelago. Are you fool enough to stop the Aquapocalypse? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ship of Fools.

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  50. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    A single star fighter trying to save as many civilians as possible before they are overrun by a marauder armada. You'll need to gather new weapons, upgrade your ship, find resources, trade with other ships and more to overcome the challenge before you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power of Ten.

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