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  1. Wrenched from your world, you face a hostile arena. Your only defense? A mysterious, ever-evolving shield. Shield Hero is an action-packed, strategic arena combat game that flips the script on traditional shooters. Here, your shield is not just for defense—it's your ultimate weapon. Trapped in a strange, unforgiving world with no memory of your past, you must survive relentless waves of enemies, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shield Hero.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Welcome, hackers, you're being transferred to Eden City to defend its citizens against the alien threat! Eden Survivor is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter where players must defeat hordes of alien invaders until the extraction time. How would they do so? Easy, jumping into deadly mechs and never standing still! Choose your pilot Defending the city from outer space horrors requires specia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genesis Survivors.

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  3. Made for Ludum Dare 50 Compo (Theme: "Delay the inevitable") Take control of Crisis Bot, an automated repair robot that is deployed in times of crisis! Repair Fractures in your deployment area as quickly as you can, trying to stave off inevitable destruction! Anyone else would tremble in fear, but not you! It's not in your programming! -- CONTROLS -- W/Up: Move up A/Left: Move left S/Down: Move… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis Bot (Ludum Dare 50).

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  4. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shikhondo: Blue Pieta.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    96% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    ‘Oh, Bugger!’ is a first-person shooter set in a luxury space hotel overrun by alien hordes. As a professional alien exterminator, pilot your mech to blast aliens and destroy their eggs, ending the infestation for good! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh, Bugger!.

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  6. Tired of demons, blood, and gore? It’s time to face your childhood treats! Your favorite sweets have been brought to life by the twisted mad scientist, Small Doc. Get ready for a sugar rush that might actually kill you. The Glycolysator, Diabetes, and CandyHyper Glee Semik is a high-octane First-Person Shooter centered around the mechanics of diabetes. Play as Glee, blast through waves of sentien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Glee Semik.

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  7. The orc horde marches on your kingdom. Your walls are all that stand between them and ruin. Humans vs Orcs is a fast-paced incremental strategy game where you recruit units, upgrade your forces between waves, and unleash devastating abilities to push back an ever-growing orc invasion. Each run sharpens your army with permanent upgrades, unlocks new mercenaries, and pushes you deeper into a camp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Humans Vs Orcs.

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  8. Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound is a high-octane, top-down action roguelike where every run is a desperate struggle for survival against the legions of hell. Dive into a dark, pixel-art world where your skill, your weapons, and your luck are the only things standing between you and eternal oblivion. Master the Bullet HellFace overwhelming waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced combat. Navigate t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound.

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  9. A Kungfu-Noir prison drama based on Buddhist myth. Plan the perfect escape, create your own unique fighting style, form an Asura gang, and defeat The Death that Follows herself in this rogue-like character-action game. IMMORTAL combines freestyle combat with some of the fastest platforming you have ever seen. Freely express yourself and go from offense to defense while building up your flow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMMORTAL: And the Death that Follows.

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  10. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You are the bullet hell. Fight back against an overwhelming storm of monsters in this 2D top-down multiplayer reverse bullet hell, where you unleash screen-filling chaos while struggling to survive ever-escalating enemy hordes. Dive into procedurally generated levels, build absurdly powerful characters, and push your skills, talents, and weapons to their limits. Every run is different. Every mis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Storm.

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  11. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    DEMON SIEGE is a compact, retro-inspired FPS Bullet Heaven built by a solo developer using the limited but intentionally old-school EasyFPSeditor engine. This isn't a massive 4-hour campaign. Instead, it's a fast experience inspired by classic boomer shooters, arcade score chasing, and modern bullet heaven games. You get a short and sweet story mode here, as well as much loved Endless Mode where … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEMON SIEGE.

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  12. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 382 reviews

    Grody extraterrestrials are pouring through a space-time rift, and only one girl and her turret stand in their way! Lock, load, and blast them to oblivion—because if she doesn’t survive today, there’s no ‘omurice’ tomorrow! Earth depends on her! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TurretGirls.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    79% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Prepare to descend into the depths of the underworld in Godsvivors! As a mighty god of Olympus, your mission is to challenge the ruler of the underworld, Hades, and reclaim the balance of power. Battle your way through waves of demonic foes in a roguelite bullet hell adventure where every second counts. Survive for 15 intense minutes to reach the ultimate showdown with Hades himself! Equip yourse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godsvivors.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    98% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    A thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank! Try out the Demo! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos with the free demo of Int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Sentinel.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    60% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Owly has been kidnapped by the treacherous Tala. Fight your way through hordes of evil llamas in a quest of liberation and vengeance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Shoot Owl.

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  16. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    Aces Wild is a fast-paced, hardcore, aerial beat 'em up. You play as Ace Wilder trying to defeat your brother Rex in a tournament where he and all the other entrants have colluded against you. Utilize a wide range of offensive and defensive skills to defeat hordes of enemies all at once and go for a high score! There are several playable characters and local co-op play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action!.

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  17. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Defeat thousands of enemies that are invading Andromeda! Andromeda Survivors is a casual game with rogue-lite elements where you collect skills and upgrades for your ship to create amazing builds! ▪ㅤWhen an enemy is killed, it drops experience which is used to get skills for your ship thus becoming the most powerful in Andromeda! ▪ㅤProve yourself worthy of new skills and ships by completing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Andromeda Survivors.

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  18. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    51% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    It's a simple campaign-style, third-person shooter. Shoot zombies and other monsters to move to other worlds. Defeat all the bosses guarding the portals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Succubus With Guns.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    83% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    The Swarm is an abyssal boss rush. Defeat your enemy, upgrade your skills, start over. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Swarm.

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  20. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    67% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    The aliens are coming! The life of your crew is in your hands. Can you defend your ship from the pesky invaders? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Rage.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Jogward is a fast paced medieval action twin stick shooter with focus on rewarding gameplay. Defend Jogward's home from hordes of Imperial troops with a selection of efficient melee and ranged weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jogward.

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  22. You are the last salvager. Pilot your ship into hostile sectors, recover what others left behind, and fight your way back to the Forge before everything is lost. Starforge Reborn is a gritty top-down 2D action roguelite built around high-pressure combat, salvage-driven progression, permanent upgrades, and difficult risk-reward decisions. Push deeper into collapsing space, extract with your haul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starforge Reborn.

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  23. You are the Archangel, a warrior in a world where demonic hordes never relent. Face brutal third-person waves, tear enemies apart at range or up close, and defend the objective before it falls. Archangel fuses action, tower defense, and roguelike into fast runs (10–20 min) where every decision matters: earn rewards by killing enemies, build powerful weapon/turret/ability synergies, and brace your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archangel: Demon Rush.

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  24. Step into the chilling realm of Tower Survivors, a dark fantasy survival RTS that immerses you in a desperate struggle against relentless evil. Embark on a solo journey or team up with allies, with 4-player battles exploding into fierce PvP showdowns across three haunting realms: Anubis Tomb, Jurassic Valley, and Vampire Monastery. Every player wields a one-time nuke to turn the tide, while yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Survivors.

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  25. The hyperplanes of time and space have been disturbed by an unknown source of immense power. Rise to the occasion in your timeline with one of five character classes and hunt down the source of the disruption before all realities in all timelines devolve into chaos. Adventure ModeTackle the challenging adventure mode by leading the charge from the Dark Hollows, at the frontier of the stabilize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperplane.

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  26. StoryYou play as Lupus, an unemployed man who became wealthy after investing in cryptocurrency back in 2011. Spending the rest of his life immersed in games and pornography, he is suddenly summoned by an otherworldly entity from another dimension with a mission. However, Lupus is not immediately granted permission to carry out this sacred task. To prove himself worthy, Lupus must defeat all the d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everybody Loves Cake.

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  27. A Bullet Hell STG with a Literally “Diagonal” Evolution! If you can’t dodge the bullets, tear through them. You can walk this city… Yes, together with the bullets. Dive straight into the storm, erasing shots with close-range attacks and pushing forward as you please. Your enemies won’t stay passive. The instant they swing in close, time your counterattack and strike back. Defeat bosses again t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 現風少女 フタリ一夜に騒がして.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Pink is The New Evil! Wield oversized weaponry and carve your path through hordes of bizarre, fleshy foes in a fractured desert city! In Pink is The New Evil!, descend into a desolate, crumbling desert metropolis, overrun by grotesque pink enemies. As the last bastion of defiance, you must master an arsenal of outlandish melee weapons and devastating special attacks in top-down combat. How deep … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pink is The New Evil!.

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  29. EDIT: Sadly there is a major bug with the HEAT mechanic I added to the game. Workaround can be found in the heat section below((Also slight bug with the mouse. If your mouse is "loose" and leaving the play area of the game, pulling up the pause menu with escape key or middle mouse button then clicking resume will cause it to "fix" and be locked to the play area. Thanks for your patience!!!)) All … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Systems GOGOGO!!.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    You play as Kin, a recovering addict trying to learn his history after a long bender. Kin fights and parkours through areas of his past as he attempts not to relapse. Relearning everything that has happened in his life and everything he has done. Iser creates the neuros that fuel this world, but are they really the cause of your vices... Relapse is a first-person shooter game where players park… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relapse.

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  31. Early Access Roadmap About the GameNative Isekai Defense takes place in a world called Lumina. Hundreds of years ago, those who called themselves the Progenitors introduced themselves on the world stage. With armies of monsters under their command, the world of Lumina was plunged into an endless great war. Centuries passed, the Progenitors and their monster armies managed to conquer and co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Native Isekai Defense.

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  32. Polyorbis was written in 3 days for the Ludum Dare 38 Jam, created by: Mattparks and Decaxon. The competitions theme is: A Small World. We used our own open-sourced Java OpenGL game engine: Flounder. Polyorbis is open-source and can be found here: https://github.com/Equilibrium-Games/Polyorbis Brief Features: Third person low poly art style. Procedurally generated music. Survival and action p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polyorbis.

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  33. *This game currently only exists in Japanese version.  However, there are people who have created unofficial English patches. ■ストーリー 世界すべてを巻き込んだ『空地大戦』が終わるまでの数日間、 人の形をした兵器達が最悪な結末を回避するために何を成したか…。 前作LethalApplicationの10年前の物語です。 ■アクションの中心「アサルト」  攻撃・防御・エアダッシュが一体となった  「アサルト」によりハイスピードで爽快なアクションを実現!  ジャンプ中に方向キー+ジャンプボタンだけでいつでも出せるから  重力なんて気にしないで跳び回れる! ■「エネルギー」は休憩か敵撃破で回復  アサルトを含めた攻撃はエネルギーを消費するので適度な休息は必要。… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LethalCrisis リーサルクライシス.

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  34. Lying beneath the surface of this incremental arcade shoot 'em up lies a haunting experience. Take the role of Artem, an advanced intelligence created by a naive researcher. Experience the combat simulations intended to mold his young mind, and watch as it twists him instead. Grow stronger and more aware with each run in the simulation, until both the facade and Artem's mind finally shatter. Figh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destruction of Heavenly Bliss.

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  35. Undead Tide: Light's Defense is an easy-to-pick-up yet strategically deep bullet hell survival game. You will take on the role of a hero, carving a path through an unending tide of the undead, defeating powerful bosses, and protecting humanity's last bastion of hope – the Light! The game features 16 progressively challenging chapters, scaling from a relaxed experience to hardcore trials. Every bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

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  36. SCP: Pale Weaver is a 2D pixel-art action-adventure. After a containment breach, an anomaly escapes—moving through a sealed facility by clinging with tentacles and pulling with web-lines at high speed. Web-line grappling & tentacle mobility: Fire a line to latch onto walls and targets, stretch the body, redirect momentum, and traverse complex terrain. Alternating tentacle grabs create a distinct “… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Pale Weaver.

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  37. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Harness the power of the Gods and bring the Titans to their knees! Chronos Trap in Time is a high-octane vertical rogue-like shooter that blends classic arcade action with deep, modern progression systems. As a champion of the Gods, you must ascend through shifting battlefields, overcoming mythical hordes to challenge the ancient Titans in a fast-paced quest for glory. The Path to Olympus: Dual-La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronos Trap in Time.

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  38. Twin-stick space combat roguelite with 12 abilities, 5 reality-warping ultimates, and 20+ enemy factions that each fight differently. Permanent upgrades that stack across hundreds of hours. Quick missions, deep progression, zero runs wasted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Breach.

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  39. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    You are a lone hunter who awakens in the darkness.In a place where reality and hell are twisted together, there is only one goal : Reach the top of the fortress. Fight horrific enemies that seem to have crossed over from hell. Challenge yourself, grow stronger, and press onward. At the summit, face the being that awaits you. Features A 3D Soulslike Set in a Fortress Battle unfolds within … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phyllosoma.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Potion Knight is a first person 'shooter' with intense and up-tempo elements. This game combines the need for speed with tactical potion throwing in this endless satisfying yet chaotic fast runner and faster slider experience. Set in the coldest days of medieval times in a harsh snow ridden village of Cronenberg. A place where every creature is out to steal that last bit of warmth out of your body… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion Knight.

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  41. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    In 2593, the Russian Federation united all the planets of the solar system and nearby galaxies, discovering new worlds. The colonization of several hundred planets was only the beginning of a grandiose process. Based on the principles of interplanetary solidarity, the Union of Colonies was named the RFUP (Russian Federation of United Planets). Thanks to the unique technologies developed on the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Try to survive Today.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    After a strange race of alien bugs conquered Earth in what was known as the Great Catastrophe, what was left of Humanity had to escape and find shelter in remote parts of the galaxy. The scattered rests of human civilization are now betting everything on their last hope: sending you, the best of their elite forces back in time to infiltrate Earth right before its collapse with the most advanced me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Treker.

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  43. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A fast paced bullet hell where your ship doesn't shoot — you dash through enemies to destroy them.  The game has a variety of power-ups, enemy types, and bosses that create interesting and distinct challenges when surviving through waves. Though the minimalistic gameplay is easy to learn, it's also hard to master. This is a demo version and contains just a few enemies and power u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dash.

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  44. LET BLOOD BE SHED! The world as you knew it is gone, replaced by a twisted and violent hellscape. You've been injected with a psychoactive drug, and your mind and body are barely holding together. Fight your way through the chaos and emerge alive, if you can. KILL OR BE KILLED In this brutal fight for survival, there's no room for mercy or hesitation. You'll have to wield every weapon at your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INJECTION.

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  45. Entity Strike is a 2D top-down survival game and the debut project of a passionate indie developer. Face chaotic hordes of entities in a dark, devastated world. Get ready for intense combat, strategic upgrades, and a relentless, fast-paced experience. Built from the ground up with love and ambition, this game invites players to be part of its journey from the very beginning. Key Features: F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Strike.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    GIT GUD! GIT BETTER! GIT SERIOUS! SERIOUS SURVIVORS is a brutally intense roguelike FPS where over-the-top carnage meets ridiculous power-ups. Circle-strafe, jump, dodge backpedal, and blast your way through endless hordes of enemies while collecting absurd perks that transform you from "zero" to "super-bad-ass-hero". Hell is empty, and all the monsters are here – waiting for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serious Survivors.

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  47. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Survive the Wasteland defend your armored rig against endless raiders while drilling deep for vital oil in a brutal post apocalyptic roguelike. Drill for Resources dig beneath your rig to uncover oil and rare metals, but return in time or be caught in the next deadly wave. Fight Relentlessly command powerful defenses to shred swarms of melee attackers, vehicles, and artillery before the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Oil.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A Hellish World Awaits Descend into Hell and reclaim your soul in this fast-paced ARPG-inspired survivors-like where your choices shape your destiny. Create your hero, pick your class, and fight your way through hordes of demons, slimes, and skeletons in a journey of vengeance and redemption. Collect powerful gear, level up your hero, and unlock new abilities as you venture into a world teeming w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulfall.

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  49. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires automatically while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Storm.

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  50. Official Discord Server About the Game Quack Invasion is an action game with roguelike elements. Survive each run against waves of enemies from a variety of alien ducks before they wipe out humanity.POWER UP FOR BATTLE!Each run reveals different terrain and enemies as you go, so you'll have a selection of mechs and power ups to create the best build for every situation. ITEMS AND LEVELSBesides … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quack Invasion.

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