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Games like This is not Chess, It's War!

Games like This is not Chess, It's War!

Looking for games like This is not Chess, It's War!? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Don't Sink My Ships!, Holdfast: Nations At War or Skulls of the Shogun.

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  1. A voice-controlled naval battle. Place your fleet, call out coordinates using your microphone, and launch devastating missile strikes. Lock onto the enemy, shout your command, and sink every last ship before they send yours to the bottom of the ocean. You have 5 ships to deploy before the battle begins. Choose their positions carefully. A smart layout can be the difference between total vict… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Sink My Ships!.

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  2. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 30,644 reviews

    Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holdfast: Nations At War.

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  3. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skulls of the Shogun.

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  4. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    49% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Competitive Checkers - Multiplayer Strategy Game Are you ready for an exhilarating test of strategy and skill? Dive into the world of "Competitive Checkers," the ultimate multiplayer experience for Checkers enthusiasts! Features: Multiplayer Showdown: Engage in thrilling head-to-head matches with players from all over the globe. Prove your Checkers prowess and outmaneuver … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Competitive Checkers.

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  5. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 684 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Eximius combines tactical First Person Shooter gameplay with high level strategic decision-making of a Real-time Strategy (RTS) game. The game features a competitive 5v5 team battles where players square off in a post apocalyptic urban environment. Play as a Commander (RTS); build base, train an army and call down support abilities to help your allies on the ground to gain territory. Play as an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eximius: Seize the Frontline.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 525 reviews

    Tug-of-war game from the creators of Warfare 1944. Assemble your own custom platoons and fight head to head with players from all over the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warfare Online.

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  8. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 2,597 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Battle Cry of Freedom brings brutal real-time first and third-person combat set in the 19th Century America, presenting players with the opportunity to re-fight the American Civil War as either the Union or the Confederacy. Incorporating a wide range of weaponry, from long range rifled muskets and devastating artillery, to various deadly close combat tools such as bayonets, knives and sabres, pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Cry of Freedom.

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  9. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    85% User Score Based on 9,518 reviews

    Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechabellum.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 12,101 reviews

    War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of Rights.

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  11. Command a war unfolding at your feet. Warlords is a diorama sized FP-RTS where you build, expand and conquer as a godlike commander. Rally your armies & dragons, wield powerful abilities, forge alliances, betray rivals and fight for control. Build a reputation and play minigames in the social lobby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords.

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  12. "Polyzone" is a dynamic war zone where strategy, skill and style collide. Enter the polygonal battlefield, customize your loadout, and join the epic multiplayer experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get the demo for free now and become the best futuristic warrior! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polyzone.

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  13. Unite with friends or compete against them in our sci-fi themed Third Person Shooter! Enjoy 3 game modes - Free for All, Team Death Match, and Capture the Flag. Master various cutting-edge weapons. Host or join online lobbies for endless multiplayer fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Steps.

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  14. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 5,823 reviews

    A WW1 action game built around fully destructible battlefields where chaos reigns supreme. Explosions tear through terrain, fortifications collapse, and the front line can change shape minute to minute. Over The Top: WWI turns the grim setting of the Great War into a frantic playground of destruction where plans rarely ever survive first contact. Pick your RoleCharge as a rifleman, build as an eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Over The Top: WWI.

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  15. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    78% User Score Based on 19,656 reviews

    Enlisted is a free-to-play multiplayer shooter in which you command infantry, ground vehicles and aircraft in huge, atmospheric battles of World War II. Through the metagame, you unlock new squads of soldiers, weapons, equipment and vehicles and can improve and level up your soldiers and vehicles with new perks, skills and upgrades. Developer Enlisted was developed by Gaijin Entertainment. Plat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enlisted.

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  16. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    Produce your soldiers, upgrade your equipment, and fight to win in a chaotic castle! Build your team for 1-4 Online Co-op and PVE mode options!Determine your strategy and be the first to destroy the opposing tower. As the commander, create a strategy for your team, determine soldier production, and provide support on the battlefield! As the blacksmith, create weapons , as the armor master, create … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feudal Friends.

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  17. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    73% User Score Based on 2,953 reviews

    Take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3.

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  18. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 9,825 reviews

    Wargame Red Dragon is thrilling in single-player mode with its new dynamic campaign system, and also offers an extensive multiplayer mode where up to 20 players can compete against each other simultaneously. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargame Red Dragon.

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  19. Real-time strategy stripped to the decision. Every factory you hold builds without pause - you choose where those ships go, and can turn them in mid-flight. Commander mode adds the war economy: iron and gold networks, turrets, satellites, orbital strikes. Up to eight online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helion Conflict.

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  20. Knowlands is a trivia/real-time strategy game where knowledge is your greatest weapon. Conquer territory, command your army, and answer questions to defeat your opponents in fast-paced battles of strategy and wits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knowlands: Battle of Wits.

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  21. Conquer a charming woodland world in a grid-based strategy game where everyone moves at once. Expand your territory, predict rival plans, and fight dice-driven battles as adorable animal factions clash for control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slammo.

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  22. Lead the bravest, most fearless, and undeniably fluffiest warriors the world has ever seen: Combat Hamsters. Armed with an arsenal of powerful weapons, these feisty rodents await your command. Strategically maneuver them across procedurally generated, fully destructible terrain. Dodge deadly mines, trigger explosive barrels to outsmart your foes, and fight to be the last Coham standing! - Skill b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Boom Hamster Doom.

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  23. Welcome to the epic battlefields of Mobile Soldiers - Plastic Army! Prepare to unleash your strategic genius as you step into the shoes of a fearless commander, controlling an army of plastic toy soldiers. Get ready for an exhilarating clash of miniature might, where up to four players compete to dominate the battleground! Picture this: You and your friends command your own battalions, each vying… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mobile Soldiers: Plastic Army.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 3,973 reviews

    Overview War of Dots is a minimalist real-time strategy game. Command your armies in real-time battles across a variety of maps. Capture cities, manage resources, and defeat your rivals. Game Details The key idea in War of Dots is simplicity. Unlike most other strategy games, it doesn’t rely on complex mechanics. There are only two types of units: light – perfect for fighting in numbers, eff… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of Dots.

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  25. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Tralalero Tralala vs. Frigo Camelo — who to choose? Who will be stronger and will smash the enemies to smithereens? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEMOLOGY: ITALIAN MEME WAR.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 3,713 reviews

    Silica is a crossover of FPS and RTS where up to 3 factions battle for control over the planet of Baltarus. Lead from above as commander, or experience the action first-hand, either alone, or with friends. Join one of two human armies, or hunt them down as the territorial aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silica.

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  27. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Warpaint is a physics boardgame where you command an army of dwarves and launch catapults. Strike fear into your opponent with your customized, painted army. Victory is won through superior tactical positioning and siege dexterity. Climb the rankings and brag about your battle born brains. The game is easy to learn, quick to play, and maintains tension at a relaxed pace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warpaint.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 1,023 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    The time for diplomacy is gone. The time for drastic action is now. We are calling for the best sniper in the world to join us as we take aim at evil, wherever it hides. This is not a game. There is no room for remorse here, so shoot to kill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sniper Fury.

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  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 14,812 reviews

    Independently developed by Barbedwire studios, published by Digitalmindsoft. GoH is an RTS/ RTT that portrays WW2. It offers a choice of instantly switchable top- down, third person and first person (for vehicles). SP, PvE, PvP. Dynamic campaigns are available for singleplayer and in co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront.

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  31. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 1,951 reviews

    Warhammer 40,000: Regicide is a brutal take on one of the greatest turn based strategy games of all time. Regicide fuses multiple phases of gameplay with dynamic action. Maneuver your army into place and unleash a devastating array of tactical abilities to crush your enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Regicide.

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  32. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 2,160 reviews

    From the team that brought you The Armchair Historian comes a new strategy game set in the Victorian Era. As muskets become rifles and infantry are replaced by Gatling guns, you must adapt to a rapidly changing battlefield. This is a new age, not of courage and chivalry, but of Blood and Iron. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire & Maneuver.

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  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    75% User Score Based on 292 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Mushroom Wars is a dynamic real-time strategy game, where smart strategy meets furious action in epic PvP and PvE battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Wars.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 9,750 reviews

    Pick up your rifle and join the Greenbelts, Graycollars or Brownpants in their mission to send the enemy home in a box! RWR is an open world, top-down, tactical shooter for single player and multiplayer online, that puts you right in the middle of chaos in towns, trenches and forests turned into ruthless battlefields, controlling just one soldier in an army of several hundreds. In a war where men… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUNNING WITH RIFLES.

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  35. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 7,582 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to Stronghold: Crusader, the original 'castle sim'. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the deserts of the Middle East circa 1189, with a new 3D engine and realistic castle destruction powered by Havok Physics. Crusader 2 will recapture the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stronghold Crusader 2.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,585 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools. Now with a free, new content update - Wargroove: Double Trouble If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargroove.

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  37. Join our dicord About the Game Welcome to the world of Sumo Tatami, where clumsy sumo wrestlers battle in fun and competitive modes! Get ready for races, duels, bowling, golf, and other sumo adventures with friends and rivals. Game Features: Unpredictable Sumo Action: Control a clumsy wrestler, experiencing chaos on treacherous arenas. Comic Weapons: Use a hilarious arsenal of weapons, from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sumo Tatami Prologue.

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  38. Catenoid - Wormhole Chess is a non-Euclidean chess variant where two boards connect through a central wormhole. Pieces slide between dimensions. Pentagons block your path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catenoid - Wormhole Chess.

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  39. Command your one and only army in a compact turn-based strategy played across a medieval war board. Roll for Action Points, cut enemy supply lines, build your realm and storm rival capitals, then watch your tiny soldiers settle the fight in fast automatic battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Provinces.

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  40. A thrilling multiplayer experience where social deception, strategy, and quick thinking are your greatest weapons. Outsmart your opponents and be the last player standing in this intense fight for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damashi Game.

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  41. Stick A Round brings the pure nostalgia of childhood to life. We all remember the joy of wandering outdoors, hunting for that one "perfect" stick. The one that felt like a sword, a bow, or a magic wand. In this small open world, that childhood imagination becomes reality. The Search Nature does not do repeats. Our procedural generation creates a near infinite number of naturally real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick A Round.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Rocks is a fun, competitive online party game where players compete against each other in a variety of game modes. Host or join a lobby with friends, decide the number and length of rounds played, complete achievements to unlock valuable items and smash your way to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROCKS.

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  43. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Invaders Tower Defense Online (ITDO) is an exciting strategy game that combines attack and defense elements. Get ready to build your ultimate defense with a combination of powerful towers and face your opponents with strong invaders. This game offers a unique and immersive experience for all tower defense enthusiasts! Key Features: 1. Balance between Attack and Defense: Start wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders Tower Defense Online.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 11,790 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Warno: Gold Edition includes: - Base Game - Expansion Pass - Digital Guides - Reinforcement Packs #1-7 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARNO.

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  45. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,550 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 8 reviews

    Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oriental Empires.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    78% User Score Based on 348 reviews

    Headquarters World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headquarters World War II.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    They can fart! But they can also jump, dash, shoot, plant seeds and glide across the stars. ☄️To win the game, they must: Find the seed, Bring the seed home, Plant the seed in one of the 3 bud holes on their home planet, Not be shot, squashed or launched into the infinite void of space. Once the 3 seeds are planted and there's no empty bud hole on their planet, they win! Also, the planets ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Can Fart.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    Inkulinati is an ink-based strategy straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkulinati.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 597 reviews

    Lasers is a multiplayer game where you must survive deadly laser mazes until only one player remains standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LASERS.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 414 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    Greed Corp is an award winning, innovative turn-based strategy game, situated in a rich, fictional world inspired by the industrial revolutions and their destructive effects on the environment. Find the delicate balance between harvesting the land for resources and preserving it to stay alive. Will you defend your territory or sacrifice it to keep it out of enemy hands? Manage the finite available… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed Corp.

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