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Games like The Woods

Looking for games like The Woods? Here are top shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Scrapheap Shuttle, Bubblegum Zombie Hunter or Church of Our Sorrowful Mother.

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  1. Scrapheap Shuttle is a sci-fi themed shoot-em-up game with puzzle elements, where you guide your spacecraft through outer space and waves of aliens in an attempt to get to the Interstellar Academy before you're too late. Set in an alternate universe where humans have populated most of the nearby galaxies, and regularly commute via space-travel to reach places of employment and/or learning. Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapheap Shuttle.

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  2. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    BUBBLEGUM ZOMBIE HUNTER "Story driven pixel art Twin stick horror shooter." Bubblegum Zombie Hunter is a high-speed twin-stick shooter with absurd weapons & obscure power-ups, loveable characters, and a quirky story where surprising gameplay and horror await around every corner. It may look cute on the surface with something sinister bubbling underneath. STORY Welcome to Gloomhave… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubblegum Zombie Hunter.

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  3. The level is inspired by the boomer shooter,  Quake (1996). In the Church of Our Sorrowful Mother, you play as a priest that has been shunned from the church . Now he has returned to purge the evil that has been tormenting the place.  Explore the deepest secrets of the castle and find your way to purge the evil that was once your 'Heaven on Earth'. Be wary of every step you take as the place is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Church of Our Sorrowful Mother.

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  4. Take back your digital space Enter Defrag, where you must defend the neon-dripped ruins of cyberspace from hordes of invaders. Use your arsenal of 5 unique weapons and devastating EMP blast to clear waves of flocking enemies before being overrun. How long can you survive? Compete against other players on the global leaderboard and frag your way up the ranks. Thank you for playing! How to play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defrag.

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  5. *If the WASD controls suddenly stop working, go to another tab and come back and it should be fixed. This is a bug with our game engine, sorry! Best played in fullscreen to avoid this issue and any other possible issues with the mouse being out of the game.* This is the remastered version of Me, My Fears, and I. The original was made in less than 24 hours, while this was made over the course of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Me, My Fears, and I (Remastered).

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  6. In the small, quiet, research town of Landwell, a secret experiment has gone horribly wrong, and a legion of mutated tardigrades have been unleashed to wreak havoc. Tardigraid is a wave-based first-person shooter wherein the player takes the role of The Mad Scientist  as they attempt to reach the research lab at the end of town, and stop the tardigrades from destroying Landwell. Utilizing handcra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tardigraid.

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  7. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Jump in, customize, upgrade and slay zombies in this wave-based zombie shooter! I'm proud to show you my very first game! Inspired by Call of Duty's Zombies mode. If you encounter any bugs, feel free to message me! * You DON'T need a newgrounds account to play this game, medals are also only for newgrounds HOW TO PLAY: A or D: Move SHIFT: Sprint SPACE: Equip your melee weapon Left mouse button:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunker 45.

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  8. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This simple prototype places you in a jungle filled with aggressive dinosaurs and weapons. The is no explicit goal, but at the end of the level is several heavy weapons for your enjoyment. The motivation for this project is to create modern gameplay inspired by 1998 Jurassic Park: Trespasser with some Crysis/older linear fps games in the mix. Story Concept: Ultra rich person decides to build the u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claws (Prototype).

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Plot: The intergalactic union is collapsing dragging the galaxy into chaos. No safe place anywhere anymore! The rescue team led by Spacecat receives a distress call. He has to make a difficult... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceguard 80.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Help Nia Summers end this hellish nightmare and find her daughter, Blaire. THE NIGHTMARE A place filled of evil. With anatomic entities coursing through every vein of this unsettling town; don't let the darkness find you. GAME MODES Divination The Divination Nightmare is the main game mode in—The Recurrence—where you must use your EMF Reader to find spiritual crosses to perform alter rituals to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Recurrence.

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  11. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 66 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 6 reviews

    Apparition is a first-person survival horror game, where the player’s goal is to document ghost activity in a haunted American forest – Devil’s Tramping Ground in North Carolina. You can communicate with the dead using an Ouija board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apparition.

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  12. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 65 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

    Arise Demon Hunter. It is time. The years you spent slaughtering demon-kind in the mortal world did little to cleanse your soul. Your sins have been laid bare and you have been judged. You are damned for eternity. The pit awaits! Inspired by the fast-paced FPS games of the 1990s, Demon Pit is an intense arcade-style arena shooter. Armed with a series of ranged weapons and a soul grapple, you must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Pit.

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  13. This is my 3D First Person Shooter game assignment for Michigan State University's CAS 117 Games and Interactivity class.  It was rated one of the Top Three 3D FPS assignments by the professor, and was shown at the Spring 2025 Student Showcase. CONTROLS: Keyboard and Mouse: Move:WASD, arrow keys Aim:Mouse Jump:Space Shoot:Left-click Cycle Weapons:1 or 2, Mouse Wheel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Blasting.

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  14. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    MAZE CORE A claustrophobic procedural maze runner built for GitHub Game Off 2025 FULL SCREEN IN REQUIRED! MAZE CORE is a fast, atmospheric maze-survival game built entirely in one self-contained HTML file — no external assets, no libraries, no dependencies. Just pure handcrafted HTML5 canvas, CSS3, and JavaScript. Every run drops you into a fresh, procedurally-generated maze packed with haza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Core.

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  15. Zombie Rush 100 100 waves of unrelenting undead chaos. Can you survive them all? Dive into Zombie Rush 100, a pulse-pounding top-down survival shooter where every second counts. Arm yourself with an arsenal of escalating weapons—from gritty pistols to devastating plasma cannons—and fortify your stand against hordes that grow deadlier with each wave. Build traps, turrets, and barrie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Rush 100.

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  16. Create a coven of witches, defeat the great Blight and harvest its soul. Soul Cauldron is a Min-Maxing dungeon runner set in a dying world, where covens of powerful witches vie for power as everything around them is slowly consumed by the enigmatic Blight. Min-Maxing Challenge: Different builds for every occasion Unlike traditional RPG-s where you build your character in a certain way througho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Cauldron.

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  17. COAGULATION STATION is a short atmospheric horror game that blends cosmic horror with dark absurdist humor. Maintain a malfunctioning blood rig located deep within the universe's only 'Living Planet' and experience the horrors that lurk within. In an attempt to pay off your debt to the Grand Galactic Bank, you stumble upon an opening for a job on Carrion Prime, a living world that is famous for i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coagulation Station.

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  18. The land has been overrun by a primal alien force. Equip your astro-suit and liberate your planet from the ancient cybernetic creatures overrunning cities. Charge through shifting levels and exterminate complex waves of drones with a variety of weapons, and demolish the lethal bosses threatening humanity. Mechanics Dynamic Angles:The stage shifts between top-down twin-stick shooting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to N.DEKA:X.

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  19. Cerise Oasis aims to capture the essence of a classic zombie game mode with a new theme. The game occurs in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk setting, where computer-automated personal servitors – or C.A.P.S. – have risen against humanity and aim to destroy their creators alongside the Barct, the extraterrestrial race that invaded and turned the C.A.P.S. against the human race. Cerise Oasis is multipla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cerise Oasis.

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  20. Welcome to The Last Stand On Mars! The game is developed by Bryan Veres and Sichang Su. Explore the Martian landscape and defend your colony from alien invaders! For controls and gameplay objectives, checkout "Introduction" and "About" from the main menu! If you would like to know more background story, we also have a "Background Story" button ready for you on the main menu! Demo Video on YouTub… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Stand On Mars 1.0.

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  21. Hyper Adrenaline is a frenetic, sci-fi ambiented FPS made by Hard Bytes. We are a group of six Alicante's university Multimedia engineers. Fight against the metal legion in order to retrieve the Hyper Adrenaline, the most powerful source of energy in the galaxy, in order to stop an imminent invasion.You impersonate Lt. Liam. She is ready for action, carrying up to 7 unique weapons and being able t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Adrenaline.

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

    Surbit is a survival shooter game with tower defense elements where you need to stay alive as long as possible! During the day, roam the map in search of materials - you'll need these to build defences. Resistance should be light during the hours of the day, so you'll need only worry about a few enemy scouts here and there. At night time, prepare to fight! Build a base and defend it to your last b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surbit.

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  23. Invasion! Is a tower defence game where you must defend your base from  the evil goblins that have come to raid your house!  --Build and upgrade your defence-- Between each round you can build and upgrade defensive turrets that will shoot enemies and also block their path, use them to create long winding paths. Hovering over turrets with your mouse will also show you their range of attack. The ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion! TD.

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  24. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    (Download and play the .exe build for best performance) Innards Exterminator: A boss rush + action platformer game developed for the Summer 2021 Boss Rush Jam: https://itch.io/jam/boss-rush-jam-2021  A colossal, monstrous Gargantuan is threatening Earth. No country's firepower or nuclear weapons can put a dent in it's skin. The world's only hope is a mysterious biologist, who sets off on a missio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Innards Exterminator.

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  25. Hiya Sweetitpies! Its your favorite Idol Dragon Minra! I'm currently in the of a stream right now and I need your help! Every time I go live, and my own song plays, all these haters come by to try and kill me! I need you and your band of waifu simps to defeat the haters and stop them from stopping my stream! Your goal is to find and collect the 6 waifus in the area and help defend Minra from the o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minra Defender #7dfps 2021.

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  26. About:You Probably Won't Die is a zombie survival game where you play as someone trapped on a desert island and must survive 7 waves of monsters that arrive via the Sea that surrounds said desert island. How to Play:Upon starting and in between each wave you have a 30 seconds grace period where you can use your Axe, to chop down Trees to get Wood which you can then use to build yourself a temporar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Probably Won't Die.

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

    Start the reactor - without getting trapped in your own mind. Start a nuclear reactor through freeform electricity puzzles while avoiding strange entities. WIP - Made in two weeks for Cosmic Horrors Jam II NOTE: Controls are currently not remappable and most controls are not explained in-game. Please consult this page for control info. Controls IN-GAME WASD - Move Mouse - Look Left Mouse - Us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RADIOTOMB.

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  28. Zombie threat overtaken America. Destroy as many zombies as you can. Play for Trump and make America great again! To do this you need to develop your own tactics combining weapons, ammo types, character abilities and barricades location. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Lane Survival.

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  29. Last Seconds is a single-player, a thrilling wave based, first-person zombie shooter. The game features multiple, weapons and upgrades to help you fight off herds of zombies. Any questions please leave a comment.  I really hope you enjoy your last seconds;).  Csaba Mouse and Keyboard  Controls-  W,A,S,D - Movement ESC- Pause Left Mouse- Shoot V- Switch to Knife 1-Switch to Weapon 1 2-Switch to Wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Seconds.

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  30. In Devils's Dream you play as James, a student which want to examine an abandoned place. He and his girlfriend Sophie drove in the late of the Night to the place and get what they hadn't expected. Try to Survive the Night. You are trapped in the building and try to find and escape from there. Most of the Doors are closed and you have to find the Key for them. Gameplay You have to find and collect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil's dream.

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  31. SUPPORT US ON KICKSTARTER! About the Game"Poveglia: The Island of no Return" is our upcoming 3rd person action-horror videogame. WBStudios brings part of the history of this island, immersed in a feature film that will make you live an unforgettable experience. We want you to enter the darkness of the island to unravel the truth and put an end to the darkness in this forgotten corner o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poveglia: The Island of No Return.

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  32. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    This is a game in Development, and we are looking for as much feedback as we can!  The webpage will improve in the future, but right now, you should download the game can give us your feedback.  Give feedback on Discord  Give feedback on Itch community  The Game Build a colony, build a rocket, survive the nights and then, leave the planet.  This is a strategy game where you help the bun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Bunker.

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  33. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Delve into the infinitely AI-generated, ghastly haunted mansion of TORUTARU. Use talismans, maps, your wits, and the friends you make along the way to fight off the angered spirits and survive. Every playthrough is a unique experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToruTaru.

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  34. OUTSTAND is a game that reflects the real face of dark and intense fear to the person from a first-person camera angle. Your treasure-seeking friend is trapped! Can you save him? Solve puzzles, watch out for the items around you and most importantly survive! Each location's own theme, story, puzzles and characters play an important role in creating an interconnected world. Throughout the game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OUTSTAND.

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  35. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 1,518 reviews

    You are a hunter world reknowned for slaying supernatural beasts. Your next contract is to hunt down a wendigo plaguing a section of woods in north america. Gather resources, set traps, prepare your equipment, use your hunters instincts and take down the beast, before it hunts you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folklore Hunter.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    If you like prologue add full version to wishlist About the Game SCRAPNAUT : PROLOGUEScrapnaut: Prologue is a free demo version of the game Scrapnaut. Try it yourself for free! Create your own farm and produce food. Use your cooking pot and discover different types of meals. Collect the necessary resources to build your base, fix damaged items and complete quests. Build and improve yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapnaut: Prologue.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 3,858 reviews

    Yet Another Zombie Defense is an unusual mix of dual-stick zombie shooter and tower defense genres. The player is free to choose from nine unique weapons and mount them onto auto turrets or set up defensive barricades to stay alive as long as he can. There are also power-ups to collect, different zombie types to shoot at and cooperative mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yet Another Zombie Defense.

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  38. View Game
    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Identify and fight back against ghosts and cryptid terrors. Somni is VR and Desktop Compatible. Identify the threat at hand and perform the proper ritual to purify it either alone or with your friends. Fend off your paranormal nightmares by investigating events and performing rituals to banish the entity for good. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOMNI.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Phoenix Hope is a pixel art 2D real-time, side-view strategy game in which you must develop your colony during the day and repel waves of monsters at night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix Hope.

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  41. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You were a space explorer employed by the emperor to research uncharted regions of the empire. Sadly, while orbiting a seemingly barren planet, you were ambushed. You soon find yourself landed and trapped on this planet. In order to escape, you must defend yourself and extract, explore, and build your way out. Be careful, as there may be both friends and foes around you, as well as anomalies to ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Barren Objective.

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  42. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    This build is outdated. The only reason why you would want to buy it, is to support me and for history purposes. Here's the latest version. Hi! This is an adult game which is still in the making. The price I ask symbolizes the support necessary for its development, so don't expect a polished experience. There's a free version with less features available. Features Gameplay inspired by games like G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orchid Rain - Mission 03 build (outdated).

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    An endless hoard of cows are heading straight to you. In order to last longer, you'll need to find weapons, ammo, and most importantly whiskey! You can hide in a corner or run around like a madman, either way, they'll catch you eventually. Use your time between rounds to wisely. If you need a break, take a drive to the nearby pawn shop. Once you've found everything you needed, you can head back to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Milkman Mayhem.

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  44. Under DevelopmentThis game is free and already playable, but we continuously work on it further, adding more gameplay features and, most importantly, a multiplayer mode! So buy some Seedlings or Trees to help the developer with that! About the GameTopcraft is a free, cross‑platform, top‑down sandbox survival game in continuous development where every world is procedurally generated. Start wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TopCraft.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    OSES Oses puts you in control of 3 survivors as they fight for their lives against zombies. Run, shoot and switch between characters to help them survive. Game Features: Character swaping mechanic: Switch between the three survivors to make sure nobody dies or runs out of ammo.3 game modes with different playstyles.15 challenging built-in mapsmap editor, for you to build the perfect level.5 dif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OSES.

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  46. STORY Cyber-Station is a 2.5D top down shooter with certain RPG elements. You play as Agent Jones a Federal Warrant Officer FWO or Foe as they're known by the criminial elements. The game is set in the year 2198 in a cyberpunk dystopian future. Inspired by films like Blade Runner and the Alien Franchise. The story of the game itself is based on the film Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) where crimin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber-Station.

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  47. GLOOMBiomech corridors. Living weapons. Mechanical horrors.SynopsisEnter GLOOM, a tense, retro-inspired first-person shooter built entirely in HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript. Traverse eerie, procedurally lit biomechanical mazes across 8 increasingly nightmarish levels from the shadowy Gloom Corridor to the pulsating heart. Arm yourself with the Pulse Splicer, Grave Maw, and Core Eviscerator to blast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GLOOM.

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  48. PLAY ON FULL-SCREEN FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE You are a multiverse traveler and the apocalypse has broken out. Your house is being attacked in three different universes. Protect your house from the enemies and be careful of phantoms! Controls: Left Mouse - Shoot WASD - Walk Around Space - Jump F/G - Switch Worlds Scroll Up/Down - Switch Guns Esc/R - Main Menu Originally made for and sub… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrossFir3.

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  49. This is just the beginning. We have a long road ahead and exciting promises to deliver add Scavenger Project to your Steam Wishlist and join us early. Scavenger ProjectScavenger Project is a 1–5 player, co-op focused, tactical exploration and mission-based game set in the SCP universe. Players accept missions issued by the SCP Foundation, enter abandoned zones, locate dangerous anomalies, attempt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Scavenger Project.

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

    Wheelchair Survival Horror, with procedurally arranged levels.  Sit and Survive or Crawl and Die. WASD - Movement, E / Right click - Interact / Use / Pickup  / Mount wheelchair C / Middle click - Dismount wheelchairF / Left click - Shoot (wheelchair and crawling)Refresh (or reopen for Windows version) to restart the game PSX style arcade survival horror game, including the jank that goes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ward 666: Patient Zero.

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