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Games like To Hell and Back

Looking for games like To Hell and Back? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Zero Point Survivor, Psycade-elic or DESCENT - Into Madness.

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  1. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Description:Zero Point Survivor is a space-themed take on the horde-survivor genre. Collect and level up your weapons, strengthening your arsenal with each run through universal upgrades to raise your survival chances. Face an endless barrage of enemies that want to break and destroy you... until you come face to face with the BOSS. There are 4 unique ships to try, all with their own playstyles a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Point Survivor.

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  2. Welcome to the arcade of hallucinations pal. Psychade-elic is a trippy puzzle and minigame  like  experience filled with classic arcade experiences. Beat games, earn point, gain more weed and let the magic work. Foreword This is currently a rough demo of the game. This means there are bound to be multiple bugs that will be fixed in the future, and multiple more updates till it will be counted a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psycade-elic.

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  3. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    2 0 1 9 Project - 4 team group collaborative 2-3 month experience. Descent - Into Madness: Travel through five levels and discover what happened to Johanna, the daughter of the mayor where you live in (Port Heaven). Descend into Darkness and shoot your way to the depths of hell with two weapons. The player can use a flashlight to find it's way through the dark paths and keycards are to be found in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESCENT - Into Madness.

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  4. Game Overview Reality Breach is a browser-based bullet hell game with an alternate reality theme and cell-shaded graphics. Players take on the role of a "Reality Architect" who must navigate through collapsing realities while battling entities that seek to corrupt and merge these realities together. Core Concept In Reality Breach, the multiverse is experiencing a catastrophic event where alt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reality Breach.

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  5. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    I can assure you this game is NOT a virus; it is a false positive. Created for the Bullet Hell Game Jam.  A reboot of the SEGMENTS series. Criticism is greatly appreciated as I plan to release a non-game-jam improved version of this game and possibly a sequel of some kind may be coming eventually. This game is based off of characters created by Vanouper. About: Play as Kimwaskiteawastery (aka K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEGMENTS: Kimwaskiteawastery.

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  6. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Crisis Wing is a mid-90’s style arcade shoot’em up (shmup) game with frantic fast-paced gameplay and colorful pixel graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis Wing.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    In Extremis is a shoot'em up game that aims to bring an engaging and fun experience to the player, while also experimenting with the nature of the language of videogames. Taking inspiration from sources such as centuries-old mysticism to contemporary pop-culture, In Extremis suits itself for all kinds of players with smart level design and multiple ways of tackling challenges. Offering challenge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Extremis.

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  8. About the Game BLAST! is a small HTML5 space shooter I made as a portfolio project. You control a tiny ship in an endless starfield, dodging asteroids and enemy fire while upgrading your weapons and shield. It’s meant to feel like a little arcade cabinet: simple controls, readable patterns, a couple of bosses, and a persistent high score you can chase. Runs in the browser (desktop ) – no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLAST! – Tiny Retro Space Shooter.

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  9. A shadow toys with you, trapping you in an endless cycle. Break the spell, face the beast, and escape. My Role & Contributions Programming: Character movement, combat, collision, enemy AI (bandits + boss FSM). Game Design: Level flow, looping environment mechanic, controls, and progression. Pixel Art & Animation: Player character animations (idle, walk, jump, roll/dash, attack). … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sai.

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  10. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A bullet-hell with a non-violent twist, Hellix is our submission for the 2025 Boss Rush Game Jam! In Hellix, players take on the role of a hardboiled exorcist, Bertrand Wittgenstein, as he battles demon after demon descending into the depths of a defiled cathedral.  Players will need to learn how to seal away demonic runes while dodging attacks from the demons who have broken out of hell! Each r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellix.

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  11. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    NOTE: We are aware that some game elements are buggy, especially with beat pulse sync and level 5 start position. The first can be fixed by installing the local run files: various other bugs have been fixed, but will be grouped into the next release. zsh: permission denied "get desc" — user is not in the sudoers group. [>_Ter]raform was originally a game jam project, though was developed independ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [>_] Terraform.

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  12. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Description: SUMMON your spells, as well as your wits as you duke it out in Wittle Wizards! This game is a 1v1 Platform Arena Shooter where players knock each other off the map by shooting each other. The more you hit your opponent, the higher their percent goes and the higher the percent the higher the knockback. The first one to eliminate their opponent 3 times is the winner! Controls: ** ONL… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wittle Wizards.

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  13. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    Hyper Shapes is a frenetic minimalist Boss Rush where understanding the enemies attack patterns and weaknesses is key. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Shapes.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    In My Mind. is a shooting game with metaphors about mind and feelings. Face 18 different negative emotions. Your goal is to overcome them without being defeated. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in My MIND..

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    An exciting adventure through the most unusual places in Russia. Visit the places known to every person and feel the atmosphere of the fact that you need to escape from there as soon as possible. Run as fast as you can, but be careful, the exit path is not always straight, so you will have to avoid numerous obstacles! Try your luck in two game modes. Classic gameplay game known and understandable … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gachi Dash.

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  16. McSpace Colosseum is a dungeon crawler fully packed with action and roguelite elements. Discover all kind of worlds, collect crazy gadgets &relics, and face blood-lusting bosses with up to 4 friends. Will you rise as the strongest gladiator in this whacky and limitless reality show? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to McSpace Colosseum.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Abettor is a top-down shooter where enemies constantly spawn all around you. In this game, not only does the world generate around you, but the enemies do as well. Kill as many enemies and achieve your highest score. How many can you kill in Abettor? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abettor.

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Hi Itch.io community, We are an indie game studio, Peeking Duck Studios, registered in the Bahamas with our team in San Francisco, Vancouver and Seoul. We are a team of 10 game devs and 1 social marketing person.   This is our beta pre v1 build, and we expect to launch our beta v1 build by the end of this year.  Our game is built on Unity, Photon Fusion and we use Unity Multiplay. The download l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAYG My Angry Yakuza Girlfriend.

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  19. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    67% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    PLAY FULL GAME About the Game Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas is a survival-themed adventure. Immerse yourself in hellish seas where pirates abound and sea creatures lurk at every turn. Engage in relentless battles, seizing all you can and leaving nothing behind. Collect gold on each journey to unlock upgrades, acquire new ships, and recruit skilled captains. Prepare yourself for the challenges of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Violet Detector, like its predecessors Shoot the Bullet, Double Spoiler and Impossible Spell Card, is a collection of many individual danmaku patterns that the player can choose from at their leisure. In addition to the usual mechanic of taking photographs that clear enemy bullets, Sumireko has several psychic superpowers at her disposal, such as teleportation. The game features all of the charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Minimalistic scroll-shooter with green-on-black pseudo-vector display. Rush through the isometric madness of WireNet to the NeuroCore! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WireNet.

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  22. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true hommage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rick Henderson.

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  23. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    22% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit. Your mission is to find the exit on each level. All levels are filled with monsters. You can kill or just run, it's up to you to decide. This game is created using an old asset from the Unity Asset Store. I expect that you like it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Shooter.

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  24. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Servants of Harvest Wish.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    The year 2020 has arrived. A herd of fuckin' ugly reptilians are rushing from the outer space. Crime rate skyrocketed! United States of America is ruined! Wipe out all 12 billion of the green scum! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to USA 2020.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    A short and minimalist game about the day things got weird. You can only walk, jump and use fire to avoid death and find your way back home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End o,,,o.

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  27. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 9,931 reviews

    Pineapple on Pizza is a short game about exploring an island full of dancing people, finding a way to ruin the party, and unexpectedly enjoying it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineapple on pizza.

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  28. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A college football captain's fight to defend his rival's home-world from the rogue villain in his Professor's favorite arcade game. Slow time using Retro-Dash as you pilot Super G Machine through waves of scaling enemy's, defeat huge bosses, and explore Celestro with Captain Flerp and his copycat Nova! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExtraGalactica.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    99% User Score Based on 290 reviews

    Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop-Loop DX.

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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    What can be better among the stars than the torn faces of the occupiers? Relieve your stress in hurricane action — plunge into deep space and destroy ugly monsters, which the most famous faces of Russian fascism have turned to. Putinist Slayer is an avant-garde game project from Ukraine that illuminates the criminal essence of rashism and its ideologues through the prism of interactive art. Unde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Putinist Slayer.

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  31. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    The fastest rogue-lite ever created! The dungeon is alive, pissed that you keep killing all his friends, so he vows to make your life miserable by any means necessary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wally and the FANTASTIC PREDATORS.

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  32. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 578 reviews

    You are a mysterious wanderer traveling through the wilderness of the wild west. In cities and towns, people began to disappear, as in many cities the population became infected with a virus which turns people into zombies, and it is rumored that people from the government are behind this. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Of The Dead.

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  33. To return to the land of the living, I am willing to be the enemy of the entire netherworld! Due to a wrongful conviction, the protagonist has to appeal before the cremation of his physical body is done. But what awaits him at the end of this journey is another preposterous conspiracy... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr.King Luo!Don't be kidding.

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  34. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scrappers.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot'em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and killer specials are your only allies. Shoot down demonic enemies as they try to overwhelm your ship with bullet hell salvos and turn the tide of battle by charging your killer weapon capable of instantly wiping out anything in a tight radius around your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z-Warp.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    31% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Red Horizon is an addictive space shmup game. Heavily influenced by the classics of the past, Red Horizon takes a modern spin on the genre combining it with some subtle Rogue-like elements to provide players with a unique experience every time they play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Horizon.

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  37. Take on the Evil General Goo as he sends waves of Retro Space Invaders your way in this Action-Packed Arcade Shoot 'em up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polybius Invaders.

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  38. Opalescence: A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle  Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and dodge to get a high score. Four Main Game Modes Though it can change in some missions, the goal of the game is usually quite simple; Collect Points, And Survive.  Points are the col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

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  39. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    44% User Score Based on 604 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    The legendary Serious Sam reloads and rearms in an explosive, turn-based RPG developed by indie developer Vlambeer (Super Crate Box, Ridiculous Fishing). Serious Sam: The Random Encounter follows Sam and his band of oddball mercenaries as they battle across a pixilated world teeming chaotic battles, hordes of bizarre creatures, and mysterious secrets. Choose your weapons and take aim at the most r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serious Sam: The Random Encounter.

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  40. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Chronicle: Unit Eight is a high-action arcade bullethell roguelike where you can destroy the enemies' bullets. Become a mercenary hired to take down a gluttonous space pirate and his fleet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle: Unit Eight.

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  41. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    79% User Score Based on 370 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Star Path.

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  42. Genre: Top-Down 2D Action • Procedural Dungeon Escape  Playtime: 3–5 minutes per run • Quick & replayable runs Devloped for a class project, Into the Labyrinth is a compact, room-based, semi-procedural action game inspired by the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. You play as Theseus: learn basic combat in a short tutorial, then push through a  handcrafted dungeon room with randomized … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Labyrinth.

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  43. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A PC-98 Styled Touhou Project fangame about a gay librarian who is bad at acknowledging her feelings. One extra stage and boss, 10 spells, replay support, spell (and nonspell) practice, and (mostly) entirely original danmaku in a faithful retro style. If you like Touhou, bullet hells, and/or lesbians, you'll probably enjoy this. Credits:Mugenri - Programming, Art, Music, Scenario Canilus - Char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 東方恋物語 ~ Locked Together.

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  44. Playtest LavaLoop If you want to playtest LavaLoop, join the Discord server. KickStarter The Kickstarter pre-launch page is here! Follow it to be notified when the campaign launches About the Gamea shot of shoot'em up, a note of rhythm game and a touch of platformer: the explosive cocktail of LavaLoop! - - - - - Three musician-fighters with their own unique skills. Will you choose… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LavaLoop.

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    PLAY AND DESIGN About the Game Pekla is a roguelike ARPG that focuses on defeating hordes of the damned and character progression. Pekla is based on the poem Divine Comedy, specifically the first part, Inferno. You will journey through the nine circles of Hell, consisting of Limbo, Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Wrath, Heresy, Violence, Fraud, and finally Treachery. In each circle, you must balance… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pekla.

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  46. Note: The current web build might take a few moments to load before reaching the main menu. Description Step into the boots of a fledgling Riftstrider and prove your worth across shifting dimensions, where timing, memory, and critical thinking are your greatest weapons — accompanied by your faithful Rift Mask companion. Master the art of dimension-swapping: Use your dagger to shatter emerging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riftstrider: Trial of the Mask.

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  47. Back from the dead to pay a debt past due. After making a deal with an unknown entity, you find yourself trapped in what must be some sadistic version of hell. With nothing but bullets in your pocket and a hope for your future you must shoot your way out, or die again trying. "Dead men Still pay debts" is a short but gnarly dark shooter, for those brave enough to try it. DIRECTIONS: WATCH THE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Men Still Pay Debts.

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  48. Game Description 1 Timothy 6:10 – “For the love of money is the root of all evil.” (EN) Paul was one of the worst people you could ever have met. Luckily (or unfortunately, depending on how you see it), you’ll never get that chance—because he died in a foolish way and was sent straight to Hell, where Lucifer offered him one final wager:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Devil's Deals (Demo).

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  49. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Fairy Edible Deliveries Created in 7 days for Brackeys Game Jam 2025.2. Theme: Risk it for the biscuit Being hungry on the job is no joke, especially when you are delivering biscuits! How many nibble* can you sneak in before making that yummy biscuit not rollable?   Note and Current known issues   Bite cancelling might not work on Linux (Using left mouse button + ctrl might work) Version Hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fairy Edible Deliveries.

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  50. Game Title: Bullet Bound (A fast-paced 3D action platformer shooter) Description: In Bullet Storm, you play as a sentient bullet, launched into a chaotic world filled with enemies, deadly traps, and high-intensity battles. Your mission? Fight through waves of enemies, defeat powerful bosses, and survive against all odds. With precise platforming and dynamic combat, you'll need to master movem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BattleBounds.

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