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Games like Transmission: Shortwave

Games like Transmission: Shortwave

Looking for games like Transmission: Shortwave? Here are top open world simulation recommendations with a comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with FUMES, Retrowave 2 or Parcel Corps.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 2,043 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game FUMES is a single-player and online co-op game inspired by the golden era of vehicular combat genre. Straight-forward, fast paced, intense gameplay. Get into the car, slap some weapons on and cruise twisted wastes. No bullscrap. Just you, your car and pure fun. Like in the old days! FEATURES Drive customizable cars. Equip them with weapons. Experience driving phy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FUMES.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    85% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrowave 2.

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  3. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Ditch the 9-5 and embrace the high octane life of a freelance bicycle messenger! Forget the job security, stable salary, and basic workplace rights less cool jobs offer while you ride along walls, grind rails, and startle pigeons on your way to corporation-toppling domination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parcel Corps.

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  4. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    81% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, chrome robot women, speeding 80s supercars... Welcome to Retrowave World!You're driving your 80s supercar, you stop on the side of the road, you get out of your car, you stay standing, your elbow leaning on the door of your car, the breeze of the wind blows in your hair, the smoke from your cigarette rises and scatters towards the sky as you watch this sunset th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrowave World.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Ride 'n' Chill! A stylistic little arcade high score chaser with a banging soundtrack. Atmospherically rich, with simple to learn controls, the game lets you dive in immediately and experience a mechanistically frantic experience! Take a minute to leave the world behind, and defeat the Gosts in the Machine… - Nice Drifty Controls - Level Unlocks - High Scores - Vehicle Unlocks - Overdrive mech… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightrunner.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 476 reviews

    Take a jaunt into the world of A Bumpy Ride, a cozy train-driving and exploration game! Inspired by railroading of the 19th century with a whimsical spin, you'll adventure around the open frontier in your trusty little train, picking up passengers and freight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bumpy Ride.

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  7. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 2,088 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 13 reviews

    Includes: JDM: Japanese Drift Master JDM: Made In USA JDM: American Classics Discover Japan’s car culture in JDM! Take on challenging mountain roads, visit Japanese legendary drifting spots in licensed JDM cars and immerse in the story about second chances. Explore an open world where every turn invites you to master the art of drift. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

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  8. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Leap into the bootstraps of a grog-slinging bartender dishing out drinks and lead to the living undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffin Rot Brewing Co..

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  9. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Electro Ride is a Soviet Bloc Arcade Racer with neon lights. Become the fastest racer in Neon-alternative East Bloc from the Berlin Wall to Moscow. Neon lights, unique classic East Bloc cars, color-sensitive boosts strips, phisics, synthwave and beloved splitscreen. 100% adrenaline! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electro Ride: The Neon Racing.

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

    Special Announcement: Super Cloud Fight Demo is LIVE!We’re thrilled to announce that the Super Cloud Fight demo is now available on Steam! In this early version, you can jump in and Play vs AI to get a taste of the action. Keep in mind, this is a work-in-progress demo — so you may encounter some bugs along the way. We’re eager to hear your feedback and appreciate your patience as we continue to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cloud Fight.

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  11. ** REQUIRES an iiRcade device to run ** WELCOME TO THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DOODLE TAXI Do you miss good old days? No loot boxes, no micro transactions, no season passes? Maybe early 2000s open world games? I got your back! Get ready for a Zen-like experience Doodle Taxi's main thing is being a chill taxi driving simulator game. Enjoy this beautiful world as you cruise around and color it in while un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doodle Taxi.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 6,166 reviews

    Build A Plane Create your own plane. Balance fuel capacity, weight, speed, cargo space and more. Choose parts carefully to optimize your plane for the desired flight characteristics. Complete Missions Test your plane, complete missions, and earn money. You'll need to haul different cargo types, each with unique requirements, so plan your trips carefully and avoid running out of fuel. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aviassembly.

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  13. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    95% User Score Based on 282 reviews
    Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

    Rogue Flight is a breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by the landmark style of 80's and 90's prestige anime. Jump into true stylish arcade action with a huge host of spacecraft upgrades, game modes and multiple narrative paths. It's been 3 years since the world burned. It was ARGUS; the interstellar watchman system given control of the Solar Defense Force. In a secret facility deep be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROGUE FLIGHT.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Arcade driving meets roguelike chaos - fast, intense, and ridiculously addictive. In Driving Rogue, every run is a new story: the city keeps changing, and you’ll need pure focus to push your score to the limit. After each race, hit the shop and craft your build for the longest streak possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driving Rogue.

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  15. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,310 reviews

    A nostalgic racing game that combines the charm of classic retro style visuals with the thrill of international rally competitions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old School Rally.

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  16. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    85% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Firelight Fantasy: Phoenix Crew is a spectacular third-person sword fighting game based on Scandinavian mythology If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firelight Fantasy: Phoenix Crew.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 833 reviews

    A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex-Zodiac.

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  19. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 724 reviews

    Arizona Derby is action-packed racing game set at the world's harshest off-road conditions and fascinating landscapes. It’s home to the most intense racing adventures and place for showing off your ultimate driving stunts while pimping your rides and beating the gangs and their bosses around the globe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arizona Derby.

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  20. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 146 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Feel the excitement of the 90s with the isometric perspective, its huge number of vehicles and its brilliant soundtrack. More than 60 cars from six manufacturers from different countries to buy, an extensive campaign mode, dozens of circuits, rally stages, championships, and much more awaits you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Woden GP.

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  21. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    "It's like the Papers, Please of 2020." TooStupidGamerz Explore Rainy City, meet its residents and save your sister! Get ready to make deliveries for Betty's Pizza in this story-based game set in a cyberpunk future where the pandemic never went away. You're a worker with a mission- your sister Naomi is getting sick, and you need to raise enough money to get her into treatment … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy City: Pandemic.

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  22. Neon Runner is a retrowave inspired arcade runner where you dodge obstacles and chase high scores If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Runner.

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  23. Frenetic spaceship racing game, inspired by the high speed racing games of the 90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy's Extreme.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 821 reviews

    Unpacking Mode Update About the GameAbout this gameHi, I’m Niklas – the developer of Small Spaces. My goal is to make a game that puts you into a creative flow without you even noticing. And a lot of the player feedback has been exactly that. So, if you’re looking for a relaxing game to take your mind off stressful thoughts, Small Spaces might be just the creative escape you were looking for :… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Spaces.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Recharge is an RC car racing game built with Unreal Engine and ray tracing, offering realistic graphics. Designed for both RC enthusiasts and casual players, it combines thrilling races, deep customization, and diverse game modes—blending precision with excitement for a dynamic racing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recharge.

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  26. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 408 reviews

    From the golden age to the modern era, race through time in Formula Legends. Master reimagined circuits, command legendary cars, and chase glory across decades of motorsport history. A love letter to Formula racing, where speed, skill, and strategy define the champion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Formula Legends.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    88% User Score Based on 304 reviews

    Key Features: Cook Authentic Cuisine: Master traditional Italian recipes through engaging mini-games to prepare pizza, pasta, bruschetta, and more. Develop Your Restaurant: Invest your earnings to buy new equipment, expand your menu, and improve your restaurant's interior and ambiance. Explore the World: Visit nearby shops and locations like wineries and farms to discover new opportunities and add… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vacation Cafe Simulator.

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  28. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Technolust is a fully realized cyberpunk dystopia, presented as an interactive visual novel. The user is free to explore the rich environments and interact with the world’s bizarre natives as they unravel a mystery involving mass suicides, A.I. revolutions and corporate dominance. Winner of 2 Proto awards for Best Art Direction and Best Sound Design as well as a Vision award for Artistic Achieveme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Technolust.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    97% User Score Based on 2,283 reviews

    Dystopika is a small city-builder inspired by cyberpunk and the wanderlust of cities that never sleep. Place buildings, giant billboards, and towering holograms, working in harmony with procedural generation for landscape, traffic, and lights to create your own future metropolis rich with vibes and ambience. Escape to your own little dystopian dreams (or nightmares). No goals, no objectives, no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dystopika.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    96% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Pocket Cars is a fast paced arcade combat-racing game, where you can drive RC cars that speed through amazing tracks. From real-life obstacles to outstanding off-road abilities, maneuverability and boost capacity of the realistic looking vehicles, an amazing racing experience await for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Cars.

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  32. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 279 reviews

    The Hokuta City streets await your engine rev. Can you beat everyone in this race for first place? Upgrade your car, take care of its appearance and defeat everyone on the streets of the Hokuta City. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrashMetal: Cyberpunk.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 5,352 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 1 reviews

    Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, 80's supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrowave.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 289 reviews

    Super Video Golf is a turn based 90s themed golf game, with up to 8 players locally or 4 computers online allowing a total of 16 players in a single game. Offline modes include a tutorial, CPU opponents and a driving range. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrub!.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 2,492 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 7 reviews

    Cook, serve and manage your food truck as you dish out hundreds of different foods across war-torn America in this massive sequel to the million-selling series! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    93% User Score Based on 995 reviews

    A game about downhill longboarding and a sloth named Eddy. Ride as fast as you can and watch out that you don't fly out of a curve! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driftwood.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Rhythmic Retro Racer is an 3d arcade racing game where you can drive classic sport cars in a neon illuminated world with fantastic art style... Retro Racer mostly offer rhytmic based gameplay including unique synth wave soundtrack, and additionaly time challenge and free ride levels, all together with 80's retro world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroDriver.

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  38. OWGameKit: The GameOWGameKit: The Game is an open-world sandbox that combines exploration, driving, customization, economy, and business management into a single experience. Discover cities, collect vehicles, purchase properties, build businesses, and take part in a wide variety of activities as you create your own journey from poverty to wealth. Rob houses and warehouses, deliver pizzas and adver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OWGameKit: The Game.

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  39. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Put Back Stuff is a cozy organisation simulator where you put items back where they belong. Enjoy meditative, play at your pace organisation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Put Back Stuff.

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  40. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    68% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Gamer Stop Simulator is a simulation game where you manage a video game store. Buy games and consoles from customers, repair broken devices, test games, and add rare items to your collection. Negotiate prices, expand your store, and grow your business in this exciting retail experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamer Stop Simulator.

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  41. Neon Drift Ultra is an adrenaline racing arcade game in which the soul of the classic Soviet car industry meets the dazzling aesthetics of webpunk If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEON DRIFT ULTRA.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 373 reviews

    This post is for the original jam version of HYPERBEAT (previously Hyper Knight). Please check out the full-game on steam, and give it a wishlist if you like what you see! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2263360 !!! GAMEPAD REQUIRED !!! (Made for the Seattle Indies Slow Jam 2022) Speed along at break-neck speed, but don't lose the rhythm.You are Hyper Knight!Use the left stick to control you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERBEAT.

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  43. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Get ready for a blast from the past! Step into the driver’s seat in Saturday Night Racing, a retro-inspired arcade racer inspired by the golden age of 1990s American stock car racing and the exciting world of local short track racing. Rev your engines, dust off those fenders, and prepare to tear up the track! Stock Car Action: Feel the rush of competitive oval racing, with high-powered stock … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saturday Night Racing.

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  44. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Join the adventure and become the master of the metro in our game, which takes you into the underground world. Overcome challenges on the tracks from the cabin of a historic train. Can you complete the route, transport all passengers, and avoid delays? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in Service: a Metro Driver.

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  45. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    It's all about speed, it’s all about the competition. Choose a car that suites you and race highly competitive AI at break neck speeds over a vast variety of locations. Unlock 48 tracks and 20 cars in Progress Mode. Check your ranking with Online Leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPGP Super Polygon Grand Prix.

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  46. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 400 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Customise and manage your train, tend to quirky passengers, gather resources, craft decorations, and upgrade your conductors style all accompanied by soft lo-fi tunes. Become a conductor and save your hometown Barrenpyre from environmental disaster! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locomoto.

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  47. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Halloween night turns deadly when five friends decide to throw a party in an abandoned arcade deep in rural Campinas, Brazil. What was meant to be just a game turns into their worst nightmare, proving that sometimes, play time can be deadly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LASER TAG MASSACRE.

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  48. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    32% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    This game is not for you if you want to save the world and become the hero everyone needs (or even deserves). Move along, we have an anti-hero bad-ass over here, ready to compete for the title of The Meanest Bastard Ever. His testosterone level can only be measured in the Fury scale, his death toll is unknown and the amount of bullets he'd shot is uncountable. He's a hired gun. His former clients … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Fury.

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  49. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 10,099 reviews

    Explore game Tokyo Xtreme Racer for PS5,PS5_PRO_ENHANCED console from the official PlayStation website.Check out Tokyo Xtreme Racer features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tokyo Xtreme Racer.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Inspired by classic space games, Underspace is an open-world space arcade dogfighting game, where every star system is crafted by hand, and every star system has something to see or do. Jump into the bizarre galaxy of Croft, step into the role you want, and thrive alone or online with friends. But beware! The storms rule the stars.Be a miner picking through crystallized bones of ancient star beast… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underspace.

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