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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 Neon Runner, GameSyndicates or Easy Delivery Co..

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  1. Dash through the neon-lit tracks of Neon Runner. Swerve, jump, and boost your way to the finish line in this retrowave/outrun-inspired arcade runner. Master speed and precision to complete levels as quickly as possible and chase high scores. Flow-State Gameplay - Fast, responsive gameplay designed to keep you in the zone Procedurally generated levels - No two runs are the same Neon Ret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Runner.

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  2. GameSyndicates Create, customize, and play your own interactive worlds. GameSyndicates is all about imagination, creativity, and play. Design anything—from tropical islands to futuristic space scenes—and make it come alive. Place themed tiles, shape skies and environments, and bring objects to life with modular components. Worlds start simple, but quickly grow into interactive adventures filled … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GameSyndicates.

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  3. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 5,466 reviews

    Easy Delivery Co. is a relaxing driving game with strange secrets. Chill out, make deliveries and get to know the mysterious residents of this scenic mountain town, all while earning well below minimum wage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Easy Delivery Co..

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  4. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    This is a condensed portion of the full experience, coming to Steam in October and available to wishlist now. You're just here to do a job. The universe has other plans. You are ScanCorp's newest Planet Scanner and your task is to discover, study, and claim distant planets on behalf of your employer. The business of selling planets is booming, especially as the search for intelligent alien life … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Scanner.

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  5. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Surrounded by bright neons, filthy streets and even filthier techno beats, it is you who guard the entrance to the rave. Sharpen your wits and deliver lyrical smackdowns to those not worthy of partying. But beware - the stakes may or may not involve blowing up the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Techno Banter.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Outmode is an arcade racer heavily inspired by the Outrun aesthetic movement of the early 2010s. Featuring a retro-futuristic neon setting of beaches, cities and highways; experience the '80s again like never before and take the wheel of a legendary pop culture inspired car, get up close and personal to your rivals and become the driver you always dreamed you could be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outmode.

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  8. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retrowave adventure game. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeonCode.

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  9. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 854 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dress Code includes over 80 new cosmetics to choose from so you're looking fresh, funky, or freaky!Stay fashionable with new shirts, pants, hats, hair, lips, and so much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Totally Reliable Delivery Service.

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  10. Welcome to Etiquette Elegance — a temple of refinement and impeccable service. Tailor the dishes to your guests' tastes, set the tables to perfection, and create an atmosphere of exquisite elegance. But beware: the slightest mistake and perfection will be lost. Can you achieve perfection and become a legend of the gastronomic club? Game Features Graceful table setting – Arrange the cutlery correc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etiquette Elegance.

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

    Galaxy Rush is a sci-fi racing game that delivers the thrill of high-speed racing. Hop into a world where the most exhilarating Grand-Prix of the space age has begun, and the audience is waiting for a show. Gear up and start your engines, for the Galaxy Rush is about to blast off!Spacecraft: Step into the cockpits of 9 different spacecraft as you zip through different planets to claim victory for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Rush.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Hi ! Hexocity is a relaxing puzzle game set up in a futuristic world. Inspired by the great "Dorfromantik" we have decided to make this game to build our team with a limit of 6 months of development. Build your archipelago while listening to relaxing synthwave music. Hexocity is a relaxing puzzle game where you place hexagonal tiles and win points by connecting the same elements. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HexoCity.

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  13. A retro style space sim where you mine, trade, bounty hunt, pillage, and explore. In this game you choose you own path as you navigate the galaxy while balancing faction alligence and legality of your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Traveler.

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  14. Hover Ship is an arcade game in which you have to control a floating ship on an obstacle course, collect coins and set new records. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hover Ship.

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  15. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Gameplay Drive the car to avoid colliding with other vehicles on the road.Game Features Support importing local music, local decal pictures. 12 maps, 5 cars, 20+ music. AI co-pilot. Dynamic raindrop windows. A large number of custom effect options. Steam achievements, Steam leaderboards, Steam cloud support. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synth Retro Vapor Wave.

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  16. Overdelivery is a frantic top-down goods delivery simulator. Drive against the time to deliver goods without customer complaints. Upgrade or buy new bikes and cars to unlock new kinds of goods. Unlock new areas of the city, travel around, and explore an open environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overdelivery.

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  17. A  PUZZLE AND STORY-REVENGE-DRIVEN VIDEO GAME BASED ON A REDDIT POST. PINEAPPLE spins the tale of a sweet, yet biting, revenge. You’ll devise clever pranks, placing pineapples in the most unexpected and personal spaces of the bully, driving her to the brink. But be warned: she’s not the only one who’ll learn a thing or two.This short, interactive misadventure is inspired by a Reddit (or was it 4c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PINEAPPLE: A Bittersweet Revenge.

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  18. Run fast, take risky shortcuts, and deliver food across Waspington or choose to rebel against your Hive; after all, nothing says job security like a perfectly timed landing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Running Beehind.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    Your truck is fast, unstable, and always on the edge of spinning out. Play as Carl, a monkey mailman who's been late on his deliveries. Fed up with your missed deadlines, your boss has rigged your truck with explosives... and the timer's already ticking. Your job is simple... deliver the mail across 21 unique maps before time runs out. Play with up to 8 players in a time-attack race… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEADLINE DELIVERY.

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  20. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    +☢️+ An immersive first-person point-and-click exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by giant insects and abandoned robots. Embark on a journey to uncover hidden mysteries, guided solely by hand-drawn sketches—no text or dialogue. About the demo: ~ 30 mins gameplay The demo is a standalone adventure separate from the main storyline. It takes place on an island where your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in the Swamp.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    What's your favorite color? Would you eat meatballs for the rest of your life? Are dogs really that cute? Live the perfect day, break the cycle, and discover the truth about yourself in ENDLING, a short, quirky sci-fi mystery about freedom, choice, and loneliness. A Lifetime of ChoicesLife is full of hard questions and difficult choices—but who says exploring them can't be fun? Watch as each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENDLING.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 379 reviews

    You’re not just running a video rental store. You’re running out of time. RUN THE WORLD'S LAST VIDEO RENTAL STORE You’ve inherited the last video rental store in town. You're broke, drowning in late returns, and streaming giant RentNet just opened across the street. Run your store by day. Do whatever it takes to survive by night. The longer you stay in business, the more chaotic things beco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rewind 99.

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  23. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 471 reviews

    Superhero Simulator is an open-world superhero game where you fight villains and save lives! But being a hero isn’t free! You’ll need to work, pay rent, and survive. Can you handle both sides of the superhero life? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superhero Simulator.

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  24. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    68% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Following a letter from your grandfather, you travel back to your birth country, Japan. He has passed away and left behind an old video game store as your inheritance. To honor his memory, you set out to restore the store to its former glory. That’s the heart of Gamer Stop: build the video game store you’ve always dreamed of. Gamer Stop isn’t just a simulation game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamer Stop Simulator.

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  25. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    From a Small Shop to a Tech Retail GiantStart with a modest store and transform it into a true temple of electronics. Expand your assortment, unlock new gadgets, and make sure customers always find what they’re looking for – from smartphones and laptops to the best hardware available on the market. Full Shelves, Happy CustomersKeep track of stock, order goods, set prices, and follow the latest tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electronics Store Simulator.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,414 reviews

    FUMES is a single-player 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 physics inspired by old rally games. Encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FUMES.

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  27. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 259 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 23 reviews

    Deliver At All Costs is a thrilling action game where destruction, absurdity and intrigue collide! The year is 1959. A time of rock 'n' roll, polka dot dresses and the ever-looming dread of nuclear annihilation. Step into the shoes of Winston Green — a down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery temper and a mysterious past — as he delivers highly unconventional cargo, leaving a trail of havoc and chao… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deliver At All Costs.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    92% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Embark on a playful adventure with your cozy flying ship. Traverse through floating islands, chat with new friends, and make deliveries. Plan out your routes and find secrets while enjoying the beautiful landscape. As your lungs are filled with air, connect with yourself and discover your compass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Wings Deliveries.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    54% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Driving Life is a hardcore driving survival game set in rural America. Earn money by driving manual cars, vans, and trucks, transport tourists, pay rent, buy fuel, and survive on a tight budget. Every dollar counts - spend wisely or go broke! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driving Life.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 117 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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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    "You ain't worth a dollar." Rodeo Clown is a visual novel/walking sim about the sorriest man on Earth. Fill the shoes of Des and embark on a journey that'll take you to the sleepy backwater of Aurora, Texas. Not much happens in Aurora, besides the occasional tornado or distant gunshot. There's a tractor museum (closed), a beautiful mural, angsty teenagers, ominous signs, totem tennis a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rodeo Clown.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    You are the owner of a delivery point in a small district. Give out parcels to the coming people or deliver them to their doors. The only rule - be fast, nobody likes to wait. Upgrade yourself and your delivery point to be effective, hire people to work for you or play with friends. Door-to-door delivery - take the parcel and get it to its destination. There awaits lots of obstacles in you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Express: Delivery Simulator.

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  33. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

    Reigns: Beyond challenges players to navigate the cosmos as an intergalactic indie rock band, plotting their rise to *star*dom, traveling from planet to planet and gig to gig on their quest for fame and fortune. Play local (and not-so-local) clubs throughout the galaxy, recruiting alien band members along the way, and rock out across the universe! But make sure you're managing your ship's resource… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reigns Beyond.

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  34. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Drive powerful trucks and explore open world environments. Master your skills and win truck trial championships.​ Experience off-road driving like never before! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Duty Challenge.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,509 reviews

    In Grocery Store Simulator you take on the role of a grocery store manager. It's a first-person game where you handle every aspect of running a grocery business. From working the checkout to managing stock in the warehouse, each choice you make affects your store’s success. Play by yourself or with friends in online co-op mode to expand your store and improve your management skills. Place yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grocery Store Simulator.

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  36. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Sail a steamboat and movecargo for profitCargoCargo can be bought and sold at different ports for money. Some places are illegal to move cargo between but give a higher resale value. Be carefull tho because the customs enforcers may seize your cargo if they catch you.UpgradesYour steamboat can be upgraded at any shipwright in the world. Things such as the cargo hold and speed can be increased for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marauding Monkeys.

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  37. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 16,793 reviews

    Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Play with your friends in Online and local co-op, discover a variety of minigames and objectives to earn cash to spend in the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wobbly Life.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ForkJump is a single-player, third-person exploration game that combines 3D platforming with a captivating, horror-themed adventure set in an open-world sci-fi environment. Players must be cautious of disturbed jumping fork monsters and other hazards such as hidden fork-jump-scare traps. Amidst this atmospheric, dark and fork-obsessed playground governed by physics mechanisms, players navigate thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ForkJump.

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  39. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 1,285 reviews

    Your quintessential construction simulator is here. Take a dodgy loan, restore a property, move in the locals, attend to their grievances, then celebrate with a pint in this fully-simulated, open-world 1980's Britain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landlord's Super.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Do you like challenges? Then this game is for you! Manage a delivery man and deliver all the pizzas to the address. But remember, it won't be easy. Good luck! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Pizza Run.

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  41. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    No Delivery is a procedurally generated CRPG, pizzeria simulator where you are the newest in a long line of employees for a local decrepit pizza parlor. Despite the rumors, shady history, and missing persons cases, you sign up for the night shift because it pays slightly more and all the kids’ birthday parties should have ended by then… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Delivery.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    81% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    If you like Retrowave World About the Game 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 an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrowave World.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Long Way is an immersive arcade driving simulator with diverse vehicles and customization. Driving different type of vehicles with trailers, various landscapes, and weather conditions. Impressive graphics, dynamic time, and challenges enhance immersion. Multiplayer support for up to 8 friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Way.

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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 152,092 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

    American Truck Simulator puts you in the seat of a driver for hire entering the local freight market, making you work your way up to become an owner-operator, and go on to create one of the largest transportation companies in the United States. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to American Truck Simulator.

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  46. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 536 reviews

    Ducks like to race, even in their own cars! Earn money by delivering food to fellow ducks in the city, then use this money to upgrade your vehicle. The better the vehicle, the better chance you have to win the race at the end of the day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ducks Can Drive.

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  47. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 3,567 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Trucker.

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  48. Immerse yourself in the neon-drenched streets, where high-speed thrills and pulse-pounding action await. Master the art of turbo-charged racing, navigate a neon-fueled world, and chase the victory with an electrifying synthwave soundtrack and addictive gameplay.Your desire is to push the limits of velocity gripping the steering wheel with a determined passion, your eyes fixed on the horizon as you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Thunder Drive.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Remember those old console racing games we grew up playing on the small CRT boxes? AV-Racer is a 2D top down retro style arcade racing game inspired in style by that nostalgia and in gameplay by the spirit of retro arcaders.FeaturesCRT style graphics: Convex screen, curved edges, scan-lines, RGB shift, static, and on/off TV effects are emulated to chase that feeling of childhood nostalgia in game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AV-Racer.

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  50. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    Drive through water and over bumps and dips. Pick up nitro boosts along the way but use them carefully to beat your rivals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dirt Racers.

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