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Looking for games like Total Nuclear Annihilation? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with DEFCON, Ear Hacker - Jam Edition or Corewar.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 5,048 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    You play the role of a military commander hidden deep within an underground bunker. Your mission - to successfully exterminate your enemy's civilian population whilst disabling their ability to attack your own. Start by launching your battleships, submarines, and bombers in order to decimate your opponent's defences. Scramble together your alliances, but remember only one can stand victorious. Pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEFCON.

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

    Ear Hacker A cyberpunk aural training and rhythm game created by one person in two weeks. Wow! Known issues: The web version has noticeable audio lag on some browsers, which makes rhythm puzzles extra tricky. Try a different browser or download the game. The game gets stuck when starting a new mission again after completing one. Restart the app or reload the page before starting another mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ear Hacker - Jam Edition.

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  3. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Corewar is played between two programs written in Redcode, a low-level language similar to assembly. Players write a program to eliminate all opponents in the memory (core) of the virtual computer.   The "sandbox" goal of Corewar is to write code that will cause your opponent code to terminate. Like any Zachlike-games, this game features a set of missions with incremental difficulty for you to sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corewar.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    Based on Lights Out gameplay, WayOut goes beyond that and brings great variety of level shapes and mechanics into it. Each level has the same goal - switch off all tiles using the least amount of moves. Test limits of your brain by perfecting each puzzle. Let your mind be your guide in meditative and relaxing, yet challenging, journey. According to Zen philosophy, game has minimalistic UI - no ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WayOut.

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  5. 6x6 Matrix Puzzle Game Based on breach protocol style matrix puzzles. The goal is to select values from a 6x6 matrix that most optimally complete the keys on the right. The player is awarded points based on the complexity of the sequence they are able to select in the matrix and get it into the limited number of spaces in the buffer.  Game modes: Free play mode where you can just solve the puzz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CipherList: The Terminal.

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  6. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Intimate Codex is now playable on the web at the HTML Review!What is this? Intimate Codex is an interactive non-linear text explorer that lets you traverse static text from a more first-person perspective. Books, poems, or whatever other texts you feed into it are broken up into passages, and you can move between those passages by typing a particular word you see. After you submit that word, you'r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intimate Codex.

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  7. Drag objects (wooden boxes and triangles and other objects) to help the little dino throw the wooden ball into the water. And remember that dino can help you with tips (hints as black and red frames), skips and dino coins. At the beginning of the game you have 30 dino coins, 20 tips (hints) and 10 skips. Every second level you receive an additional dino coin. You can use dino coins to increase th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Splash Dino.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Isotiles 2 is an isometric puzzle game and the sequel to Isotiles. Like the first game, the main goal of each level is to remove all the blue tiles and then get to the exit tile. The game features all new levels and some new tile types as well for more interesting puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isotiles 2.

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  9. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    63% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    For Desktop or VR! In this 3 chapter story, you play as a modern day legend, Detective Thomas Moore. He has solved more cases than one can count, where others hit dead-ends, he gets to work. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Cases.

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  11. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    65% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    How to survive on another planet teeming with monsters, if you are a bearded engineer? You must become Space Robinson! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Robinson.

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  12. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 3,902 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

    As Ted, a responsible citizen and a family man, you are faced with a slight disturbance to your happy, suburban lifestyle. THE NUCLEAR APOCALYPSE.With only 60 seconds left to impact, guide Ted in a mad, intense and action packed dash through his house in search of his family and useful supplies. Everything will be against you - time, your very own furniture, the house that's different every ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 60 Seconds!.

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  13. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    75% User Score Based on 309 reviews

    It’s the first game of Abandoned series. Classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who dissapeared in the huge and mysterious place called Abandoned. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned.

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  14. My Entry for the Triple Trijam 2020! What is the Triple Trijam? The Triple Trijam is a variation of the Trijam, a weekly gamejam where you try to make a game from scratch to a theme in just 3 hours! In the Triple Trijam you first do the same, make a game in 3 hours. But then you spend another 3 hours to imporve your game and then another final 3 hours to make the final build. And you get three the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snakebomb.

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  15. Waveforge is a 2D physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate water waves and emergent physical phenomena to guide a rubber duck to the goal. Set within a meticulously crafted pixel-art physics world reminiscent of Noita, it invites players to experience uniquely engaging physical interactions. Featuring over ten thoughtfully designed levels, the game delivers about 1 hour of delightfully c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveforge.

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  16. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    ABOUTTHE IMPOSSIBLE is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the IMPOSSIBLE world and remember: nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. FEATURES First game in the world with Dark Mode Simple control. Play using the keyboard (arrows or W,A,S,D), numeric keyboard, full gamepad support (vibrations) or mouse swipe or click. After completing the test you will see your IQ sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.

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  17. The Panel DC is a puzzle game where you will turn valves, pull levers and push buttons. Start interacting with the panel elements and found the combinations to make it work. Then you can make it out of the room you get locked in. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Panel DC.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    [PRESS TAB IF YOU GET NO-CLIPPED ON THE GROUND!!!!] NOTE: This is a bug fixes version prior to version 1.1, the one submitted to the jam. There are still some bugs (eg. water breaking) but the game is completable. There's a new option to revert this update, but it's highly recommended to play with this disabled. It's also recommended to play on Windows rather than Web. If you get stuck at some … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summiter.

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  20. Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

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  21. Lost at sea on a strange alien planet called Earth, your goal is to return to your home planet Circanoid in a galaxy far, far away. Fight your way through a number of challenging levels and ultimately defeat the ancient Guardian lurking in the depths of space. Unlike traditional games in the Breakout genre, your paddle moves in a circle rather than left and right, making for an interesting challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circanoid.

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  22. Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know  If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.

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  23. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    This game is a work of fiction. All persons, places, religions, laws and names appearing in it have no relation to the real world. This indie game has an e-book adaptation by the creator, which is available on AmazonCurrent version: 3.01. Recommended age: 13+ Contain elements of fear, cartoon violence, mild bad language and reference to alcohol. The sequel to this game can be found here: https:/… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Story of the Goddess Ankhanessa: Journey to the East.

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  24. About This Game One More Level is a turn-based Roguelike game made with Godot engine. It is available on GitHub. The GUI font, Fira Code, is created by Nikita Prokopov. The tileset, curses_vector, is created by DragonDePlatino for Dwarf Fortress. You can play One More Level either locally (which is an executable file) or as a HTML5 game on itch.io. You can change most settings (except palette, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One More Level.

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  25. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Battle of the Somme, also known as the Somme offensive, was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British Empire and French Third Republic against the German Empire. It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the upper reaches of the Somme, a river in France. The battle was intended to hasten a victory for the Allies. More than three million men fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech's take the Somme.

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  26. Sneak Out Escape from your parents house while being an absolute menace of a child A stealth-puzzle game where you play as a boy, trying to escape from his parents house to get to a party in hilarious and unique ways. Outsmart, fool and trick your parents to make the ultimate escape10 fun and creative escape scenarios to completeTerrorize your parents and be the most annoying kid everHuge house… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sneak Out.

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  27. Description: Mixed with plants, food, uncommon scenes & even suitable for vegetarian players, recommended for users who'd like to know how simple HTML-codes could define a bunch of exciting stuff? View some funny lines while exploring hidden regions, could additionally direct you to innovative paths with alternate ending-sequences. Controls/FAQ: hover your mouse over specific spots = german tran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to alley 404.

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  28. Fire the frogs, defeat the anti-frogs and take back Frogkingdom once again. Defeat all the frogs in each level to continue. Controls: Select a frog with left click, drag and release to fire! Right click to duplicate frog when duplication ammo is loaded. Use the numeral keys to visit individual levels Press B to summon a boulder Press A to quick-restart level Press M to return to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Normal Game About Launching Frogs.

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  29. [------------ DESCRIPTION ------------] A game developed in 7 days as a challenge to myself. The inspirationfor the game was obtained from the game jam theme generator, and thefirst thing that came up was: The World Ends in 5 Minutes So, you are a time engineer, responsible for overlooking and maintainingthe world clock, a clock that tells the world's time (in the literalsense, as in, if you chang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5 Past World's End.

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  30. NOTE: The Maze Game will scroll the web browser window.  It is best played in full screen mode(arrows in the bottom right of the game screen to switch to full screen mode).  Everything else should work just fine in full screen mode as well :) This game is simply titled "Breathing Exercises" for now Each game has some basic instructions before entering the game room for that practice and/or game. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathing Exercises.

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  31. Threnodice (a pun on the word threnody (thrĕn′ə-dē) pl. thren·o·dies, a poem or song of mourning or lamentation) is a 3d isometric puzzle game, where you play as a former dice knight, Sir Dice-r who went into a coma for a millenia, and venture into a desolate world. The environment that was once magnificent is now nothing but rubbles and broken down paths. Explore the lore and backstory through en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Threnodice.

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  32. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    You find yourself locked in a room with seemingly very little to do. To escape, you must explore realms that are invisible at full scale. Use your mouse wheel (or pinch gestures) to zoom into the picture. Click to interact with objects within the room. This game can get fairly difficult at times, so don't worry if you get stuck, we're here to help you out! Some general gameplay notes to avoid u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zoom Escape.

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  33. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In No Hacker's Sky you're a space enthusiast, who also happens to be a skilled hacker. It's set in the future, where a huge space mining corporation called Extrasolar Mining Corp (EMC) has deployed probes, satellites and manned stations on distant planets and moons. You are contacted by a group called Unknown to hack into the EMC network to find out what is going on. Here's where the game begins. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Hacker's Sky.

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  34. Solve unique three dimensional puzzles set to calming music and refined visuals inspired by retro hardware. Make your way through the challenges and discover hidden levels to complete the game. Key Features 1 to 2 hours of gameplay with over 300 cubes to click on. 40+1 levels of uninterrupted fun. Every puzzle carefully put together to give the player the right amount of challenge. Colourfu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Replicated.

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  35. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Immerse yourself in this dark fantasy adventure where death is not the end but an incentive to keep going: several puzzles await you while a unique story will slowly unfold as you explore this mysterious supernatural place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul's Spectrum.

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  36. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    An old rusty key found deep in a cave, what could it open? Explore a dense world, fight ferocious enemies, and solve puzzles in search for answers. Master key features : Item based exploration Dozens of enemies Shops, weapons, and powerups Dungeons Between 5 and 20 hours of content Lots of secrets If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Key.

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  37. Entry for the PUR-80 category of the 2021 BASIC 10 Liner. (For Mattel Aquarius - MattPilz.com - @MattPilz - YouTube) FOREWARD One of my earliest memories in video gaming history was playing Cosmic Ark for the Atari 2600. The sounds and visuals of that game are still etched in my mind all these decades later. I recently became immersed in the world of Mattel Aquarius, a decidedly underpowered … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Aq by Matt Pilz.

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  38. Entry for the PUR-80 category of the 2021 BASIC 10 Liner. (For Mattel Aquarius - MattPilz.com - @MattPilz - YouTube) FOREWARD One of my earliest memories in video gaming history was playing Cosmic Ark for the Atari 2600. The sounds and visuals of that game are still etched in my mind all these decades later. I recently became immersed in the world of Mattel Aquarius, a decidedly underpowered disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Aq.

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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    78% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    Into the Loop is a minimalist physics-based platformer about momentum. Use loops to create momentum and traverse levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Loop.

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  40. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 1,136 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 16 reviews

    The Bunker is a completely live action experience with point-and-click interactivity. Filmed on location in a decommissioned government nuclear bunker, it features a plot crafted by writers and designers behind titles like The Witcher, SOMA and Broken Sword, and incredible cast including Adam Brown (The Hobbit) and Sarah Greene (Penny Dreadful, Assassin’s Creed 3). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bunker.

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  41. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned. Welcome to the Forest, the sacral place in the Ordered. Solve puzzles, find items and a way to use them. Try to reach your brother and have fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned: The Forest.

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  42. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    "Reality and dreams are about to become entwined..." This is a casual adventure game which, despite having some classic casual elements, will also offer a greater challenge for more experienced gamers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Dream.

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  43. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 437 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving. The multiplayer of MirrorMoon EP lets players share Galaxy Maps with other players: the first explorers to land on a planet w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MirrorMoon EP.

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  44. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    64% User Score Based on 252 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 10 reviews

    Apex Construct is a story-driven, single player action/adventure made exclusively for VR. Wield an upgradable cyber bow & shield combination to battle enemy robots while exploring a shattered world, gradually realizing what led to the extinction of mankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apex Construct.

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  45. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Trifox is a colourful and cartoonish action-adventure featuring a phenomenal fox with a multitude of talents! Choose from a trio of classes – Warrior, Mage, Engineer – or mix-and-match abilities to create a tailor-made hero! Inspired by the golden age of 3D platformers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trifox.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 697 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    You are a museum owner pursuing an undead pirate who kidnapped your daughter. You quickly realize that the villain is entangled in a tragic, centuries-old love story, and wants to resurrect his mistress with the girl’s life force. You feel sorry for the pirate, but you have to stop him before it is too late for your daughter… You will leave the modern museum quickly, and find your way to rundown … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Play as Beep, a brave yet cavalier robot who is on a mission to escape from the strange tech facility that he and his fellow bots are being held captive in. Using just your wits and the items you find around you, will you help Beep find a route to safety? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beep's Escape.

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  48. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 195 reviews

    The RPG classic rises from the nuclear ashes! Wasteland Remastered is an overhaul of the 1988 title that brought the post-apocalypse to video games. See where the Wasteland series began and experience the character and world the sequels are built on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Remastered.

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  49. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Leisure Suit Larry Goes Looking for Love (In Several Wrong Places) is the second game in Al Lowe's Leisure Suit Larry series. Continuing the plot of the previous game, the swinging single Larry Laffer has finally found his true love and is happily living with her. Right? Wrong!.. Because Larry is mercilessly thrown out by his great love and is left all alone, penniless, and womanless, in Los Angel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places).

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  50. This game was created over a few days in July of 2022 for the Portland Indie Game Squad (PIGSquad) July Summer Slow Jam. The technical theme was "stealth" and the creative theme was "critters"; I implemented the stealth prompt by allowing player pieces to color-shift and hide within their own color squares, and I implemented critters by reconsidering the word as a portmanteau of "critical hitters"… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Chess.

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