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Games like This Does Not Spark Joy

Games like This Does Not Spark Joy

Looking for games like This Does Not Spark Joy? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Laser Disco Defenders, Orbital Overdrive or Xmas Survivors.

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  1. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Save the galaxy and its taste in music, in this self-inflicted bullet hell - Pew! Pew! Pew! Join the Laser Disco Defenders on their quest to defeat the evil Lord Monotone and prevent him from using the coveted Mirror Moon to force the galaxy into dancing along to his, and only his, tune. In this self-inflicted bullet hell you must stay on your toes as each laser beam fired ricochets off walls and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Disco Defenders.

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  2. Orbital Overdrive is a high-octane roguelite twin-stick arena shooter where you are pitted against hordes of relentless enemies on an orbit of a planet. Choose from hundreds of different abilities and weapons to create the deadliest build and smash the resistance! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Overdrive.

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  3. Step into the blood-soaked snowfields of the North Pole and become the most jacked Santa in history! This fast-paced survival arena shooter throws you into endless waves of murderous snowmen, twisted holiday creatures, and monstrous bosses as you fight to save Christmas—or die trying. Armed with an arsenal of upgradable weapons—from shotguns wrapped like candy canes to brutal rifles—and powered … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xmas Survivors.

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  4. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 127 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    FIGHT IN EVER CHANGING SPACE BATTLES! Run through the universe, discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Interface.

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  5. 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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  6. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 673 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 1 reviews

    Full Mojo Rampage is a rogue-like game that takes place within the confines of the Voodoo reality. In this realm only the most powerful rites and powers can provide a safeguard against evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Full Mojo Rampage.

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  7. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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  8. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Welcome, hackers, you're being transferred to Eden City to defend its citizens against the alien threat! Eden Survivor is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter where players must defeat hordes of alien invaders until the extraction time. How would they do so? Easy, jumping into deadly mechs and never standing still!Choose your pilotDefending the city from outer space horrors requires specia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genesis Survivors.

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  9. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    A rich paragraph of information which will try to charm and pique interest, trying to catch your eye in a sea of competition using a slew of buzzwords such as ‘bullet heaven’ and ‘in-depth meta-progression’, in a vain attempt to make you believe this game is any different from others in it’s genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RICE: Repetitive Indie Combat Experience.

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  10. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Humanity has angered the gods by ravaging the Earth. Now, they are punished with a colossal arena of death, where all species must fight to survive. Faced with ferocious creatures, deadly traps, and a harsh environment, can humanity redeem their mistakes and prove their worth before the cold judgment of the gods? Gameplay Become a legendary warrior: Choose your preferred character class, each wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fight To The Death.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 117 reviews

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

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    63% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Pixel Boy is an Action-RPG Shoot-em-up with dynamically generated stages across four acts each with an epic boss finale. Players can craft custom armours as well as stack and combine power ups into over 6000 different powerful weapons to overcome the dangers of the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon.

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  13. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The land of Towerland; a land inhabited by knights known all around the world for their courage, has been invaded by Diabot, a hominous entity that conquers reigns with its army of ruthless creatures. Many brave knights fought against Diablot, trying to bring back peace in their homeland but, one after another, they were defeated and savagely murdered.Nowadays, the terrible monster still lives in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towerland.

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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 81 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    In this twin-stick roguelite shooter. You play as one of the galactic mercenaries, exploring a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project. In the role of one of the mercenaries, you will have to fight against hordes of crazed robots and ectoplasmic monsters, while your boss calmly drinks beer in a safe compartment nearby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Replikator.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 331 reviews

    Iron Fisticle is a challenging twin-stick shooter that requires reflexes, speed and quick thinking to master. It takes the classic arcade arena shooters of the mid 80s and drags them, axes flying, into the 21st century. Inspired by truly old school arcade games right down to the (optional) scanlines themselves, Iron Fisticle is both a retro game and a reinvention of a classic genre, with multiple… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Fisticle.

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  17. Your skill shapes the soundtrack. Your combo controls the music. Every run is a unique concert of chaos! Project Music is a top-down, bullet-hell roguelike where music isn't just background noise—it's a living reward system that evolves with your performance. Start with a simple beat. Build combos to unlock new instrument layers. By the end of a perfect run, you're conducting a full band whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encore.

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  18. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Fight Aliens ,Guard Galaxy and Survive Aliens Attack on galaxy,As a Commander its your job to save the galaxy from nasty aliens.Get ready to play this action packed 2d shoot em up game.An Alien race has started attacking every planet they see.An assault on galaxy has begun and UAPKF is working to defend it! It’s time to fight! and prepare for the battle to save Galaxy! You are the commander of Uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Under Attack.

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  19. Note: This game is currently in Early Access and in development. There are some bugs and unfinished content as a result.Mystic Labyrinth is a top-down 2D bullet-hell rogue-lite game. Choose from multiple starting classes and use swords, spears, axes and magic to conquer the many themed floors of the labyrinth. The dungeon layout is currently as follows: Floors 1 and 2 are Earth element themed.Fl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Labyrinth.

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  20. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    In this adventure with a total of 6 weapons, you will produce your own weapons and turn the mushrooms you collect from the forest into pots that you can sell. In the dungeons, you will fight against challenging creatures for 16 waves and improve your character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon and Craft.

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  21. Thunderday A twin stick shooter, and for some also a bullet hell, following a group of friends and family traveling to strange worlds and locations fighting their way through hordes of enemies to find and destroy the one responsible for all this destruction. Choose your hero and start your journey.You and your friends, a couple of middle aged game and fantasy nerds are playing the new board game D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunderday.

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  22. A type of airplane fighting game, but this time you are controlling a submarine and experiencing fishing in the deep sea. During this process, players will encounter a large number of fish that hinder their progress. The underwater world has a variety of marine creatures, some of which have special abilities. Players need to pay special attention to some fish that look particularly strange. Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sea Hunter.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    100% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    YOU are the DVD Survivor! Bounce off walls, collect bytes, stack weapons, evolve your build, close waves of pop-ups, destroy error windows, eliminate bosses (Slippy!), and destroy all the other digital threats! Short runs and ALL THE WEAPONS! This is the final CORNER SLAM! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DVD Survivors.

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  24. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 362 reviews

    Galactic Glitch is a roguelike shooter, with Physics! Throw rocks, catch missiles, and rip apart your enemies - then use them as ammo! Craft your builds from a huge array of weapons and powers. Explore the far reaches of this mysterious universe, become more powerful, and uncover its secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Glitch.

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  26. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 639 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Traverse the universe and fight strategic, real-time battles alongside your friends in This Means Warp - an intense cooperative roguelike game. Upgrade your ship, take down individual enemy subsystems, and adapt your strategies in a constantly changing fight for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Means Warp.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 208 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A difficult, 1980's inspired permadeath rogue-lite where every play through is different. Trade, gamble, and fight your way through progressively challenging levels. Increase the power of your weapon by collecting parts that merge to give new and unique properties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Null Vector.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satellite Rush.

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  29. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 864 reviews

    What genre is the game? It is a mixture of Tower Defense, RPG & RTS with some shoot’em’up and Snake elements. What's Gameplay like? Move Brad around the battlefield and dodge incoming enemy attacks and projectiles. Brad is constantly playing his axe-lute and generating notes, standing still will cause him to "jam" and generate notes even faster. These notes act as your in-game resource; you can s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bardbarian.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    BUILD YOUR DEFENSES. BUILD YOUR CHARACTER. DEFEND AGAINST THE WAVES.Bonelords is a Rogue-like, Souls-like, Terraria-like wave defense game, with an emphasis on combat & character build choices. Defend the mystical Fort Platz as you teleport across the lands of Speghiem. Each run is unique in this rogue-like experience! Scale Your CharacterPlay and grow your character to play the way you want.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonelords.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    79% User Score Based on 162 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madshot.

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  32. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Add in WishList!!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014740 About the GameWISHLIST THE FULL GAME! New characters, weapons, skills, bosses and so much more! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1930600/Beautiful_Mystic_Survivors/ This is the free version of Beautiful Mystic Survivors, an action roguelite that sees beautiful heroines facing countless hordes of monsters. Plan out strategic builds, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beautiful Mystic Survivors: Prologue.

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  33. 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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  34. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    79% User Score Based on 154 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 1 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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  35. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 474 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    [Media 2152799] A challenging action RPG/Roguelike with deep combat and enemies that can collaborate between themselves to kill you. * Deep combat: There're enemies that hide, enemies that... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mana Spark.

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  36. 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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  37. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    72% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Hypersensitive Bob is allergic to everything. Armed with a modified asthma pipe, Bob decides to explore the world and get over his allergies in order to lead a normal life in this low-poly, cartoony sky platform crawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypersensitive Bob.

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  38. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Blood Will Flow Hollow Swarm is a dark fantasy survivor roguelite where you face endless hordes of the undead. But unlike other games in the genre, this one fights back. What Makes It Different ✓ Dark Souls Meets Bullet Hell - Dark vibes, enigmatic undead hordes, and relentless difficulty. Then at 10 minutes, the Hollow King emerges. Dodge meteor storms, survive void beams - a real boss fight, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Swarm.

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  39.                                                  WELCOME TO SKYFIRE LEGENDS                                                   Arcade thrills, speedrunning madness, and maybe even a hole in your desk — welcome to Skyfire Legends! Choose your fighter and battle your way through four action-packed levels, each ending with an epic boss fight. But be warned: one mistake and it’s back to the start! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyfire Legends.

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

    Chromacell is a horizontal scrolling retro style 2D shoot 'em up with colourful pixel-art graphics. Select one of four difficulty modes and take on the enemy hoards!Features Engage enemies on land and in the air 10 uniquely themed stages to conquer 'No bullet mode' for beginners Power-up your weapons and thrusters Play with keyboard or gamepad Survive dangerous boss battles Find secrets for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chromacell.

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  41. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Introduction In the distant future, humanity took to the stars. It is at this time they faced a crisis of their own making. A supercomputer AI named Nadine went rogue after going online, taking control over much of our space forces. War had broken out, pitting human against controlled machines for Nadine's calculated plans against us. We require a solution to deal with Nadine, quickly, before it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadine's Fleet.

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  42. Step into the epic world of strategic defense with 'The Sentinel'! Prepare yourself for an exhilarating and challenging gaming experience that will put your tactical skills to the test. At the heart of this tower defense game, you will discover your castle, a sanctuary of glory and fortitude that is under the imminent threat of a horde of voracious invaders. The action kicks off with a simpl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sentinel.

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  43. When humanity is at stake its up to each and every remaining person alive to do their part in saving whats left of the world as we know it. Fight off hordes of Zeith as you find weapons and gear to buy and upgrade to increase your chances of survival. Push yourself to improve and beat your previous personal record, learn and try different equipment builds. Your arsenal is not the only thing growin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misplaced.

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  44. Enter the heart of an intergalactic war where survival depends on your reflexes and firepower. In this action-packed space shooter, you pilot a high-tech starfighter through asteroid fields, alien armadas, and massive boss battles across stunning cosmic environments. Upgrade your ship with powerful lasers, plasma cannons, energy shields, and special abilities as waves of enemy fighters and coloss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Invaders - Eclipse Squadron.

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  45. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Dungeons of Necromancers is a small pixel game. Your task is to go through as many dungeons as possible while upgrading your character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Necromancers.

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  46. Repository Assingment for the Videogames and Entertainment Software 20/21 subject of the University of Oviedo. This little project intends to be a very light version of The Binding of Isaac with the player control of Enter the Gungeon. That's it. The game will feature unlimited floors made with interconnected rooms filled with enemies. Killing those enemies and entering treasure rooms will gain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Parting of Sarah.

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  47. Shoot and shift color in this short-run psychedelic action roguelite, in which you’ve committed a terrible sin. Fight through denial, piecing together your sad, wicked past from memory fragments and cryptic poems. Accept it. Atone. Color is a key part of Chromocide's unique and challenging combat. The closer you are to your enemies in color, the more vulnerable they are to you. However, your co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chromocide: Prism of Sin.

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  48. Upon arriving at a correctional academy located in a remote mountainous region, a young man named Roan quickly finds his surroundings are falling into disarray. In order to make it out alive he and the other students must band together, fight, and ultimately survive the infernal legions that march endlessly towards them. From the haunted halls of Rothsbury Correctional Academy, to Icy Wastes, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Bones Infernal.

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    The smoke is rising, will you survive its secrets or be consumed by the haze? Add the smoke to your wishlist now! Join the first wave of survivors to explore this dark and mysterious world before anyone else! The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania-style game that will teleport the players into a universe of alchemy, magic, mystery, and straight-up shooting fun. The plan is to release The Smoke on PC, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Smoke.

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  50. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    BitRick’s Venture is a fast-paced roguelite shooter with procedural map generation where you control BitRick, a guy with a questionable sense of humor who loves trash-talking after humiliating his enemies. Tired of survivor-like games where a run takes half an hour to end? Welcome. Here, you will die in under 8 minutes. But hey, look on the bright side… at least you can earn some cool hats while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BitRick's Venture.

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