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Games like Vanquish

Looking for games like Vanquish? Here are top arcade hack and slash recommendations with a violence and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bayonetta, Bulletstorm or Lost Planet: Extreme Condition.

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  1. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 17,882 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 27 reviews

    Bayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creative mind of Hideki Kamiya. As a gun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless enemies in a game of 100% pure all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with acrobatic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. Bayonetta pushes the limits of the acti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bayonetta.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 4,111 reviews

    Duke Nukem’s Bulletstorm Tour brings the Mighty Foot to Stygia! Play through the entire Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition campaign as Duke Nukem, the original FPS action hero, featuring a fully rerecorded script and brand-new lines from the original voice of Duke! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulletstorm.

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  3. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 996 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 3 reviews

    The game is played through a third person over-the-shoulder view. Players are allowed to switch between first person and third person at any moment. Players either travel on foot or ride various types of mechanized suits called Vital Suits (VSs). VSs carry heavy weapons such as chainguns and rocket launchers. They can pick up weapons lying on the ground and fire multiple weapons at once. On foot, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Planet: Extreme Condition.

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  4. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    65% User Score Based on 1,301 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    Unleash a fury of powerful weapons as you blast your way through armies of Alien forces hell-bent on taking you down! Battle through 14 intense levels and prepare to face a barrage of beastly-sized bosses that will test your every skill. Each of your 10 weapons comes with two firing modes and you’ll need all of them! Battle hardened Alien forces will attack you from every direction using various f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Rage: Unlimited.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 7,008 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 52 reviews

    Buy Evil West on PlayStation Store. In visceral, explosive combat against a vampire threat, unleash hell with your firearms, lightning-fueled gauntlet and gadgets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil West.

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  6. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 2,521 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

    Daemon X Machina is a third-person action-shooter game in which players; represented by their avatars called Outers, pilot highly customizable mechs known as Arsenals on missions to suppress various mechanized foes. Choose and equip your Arsenal with a multitude of weapons, obtain more from downed enemy Arsenals, and swap them on the fly to suit your strategy in the face of ever-changing threats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAEMON X MACHINA.

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  7. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,123 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    This compilation contains:- Binary Domain (base game)- Binary Domain: Dan Marshall Pack (DLC)- Binary Domain: Multiplayer Map Pack (DLC) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Binary Domain.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 5,742 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Ruiner is a top-down action shooter created in the spirit of cult cyberpunk anime and game classics. Ruiner is quick and brutal but sophisticated gameplay, original world with mature storyline and unique visual style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruiner.

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  10. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 11,726 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 8 reviews

    In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry retains the stylish action, fluid combat and self-assured protagonist that have defined the iconic series but inject a more brutal and visceral edge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DmC: Devil May Cry.

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  11. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,276 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for crimes he didn't commit, and sentenced to death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionic Commando.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,384 reviews

    Intrusion 2 is an action platformer set in a sci-fi environment on a reserve planet occupied by a hostile military corporation conducting forbidden weapon research. Intrusion 2 is inspired by classic 16bit era sidescrollers and focuses on classic fast-paced action combined with modern physics and animation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intrusion 2.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 980 reviews

    Shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in an all new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty! Mr. Shifty follows a teleportation-fueled heist to break into the world's most secure facility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Shifty.

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  17. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 32,597 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 36 reviews

    Wolfenstein: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Under development at Machine Games, a studio comprised of a seasoned group of developers recognized for their work creating story-driven games, Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfenstein: The New Order.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 14,216 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 19 reviews

    Dodge bullets, sneak in the shadows and unleash your deadly gun-fu skills on the bad guys who took everything from you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trepang2.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    92% User Score Based on 3,197 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 5 reviews

    In this FPS, you travel across a remote island off the coast of Russia ripping through space and time, and are given your own Time Manipulation Device of which you use to vaporize enemies. You can upgrade your TMD, yourself, and weapons throughout the campaign which is reminiscent of every modern shooter from the Call of Duty Modern Warfare and World at War series to Half Life 2, and F.E.A.R. Time… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Singularity.

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  20. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    62% User Score Based on 5,398 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

    Alma is expecting and a new level of terror grows as you and your cannibal brother battle through a hellish nightmare. Fight together or die alone on a deadly mission to confront your twisted mother. Players can take on the role of Point Man, a genetically enhanced soldier with superhuman reflexes and the ability to manipulate time, or the undead spirit of his brother Paxton Fettel, a paranormal e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F.E.A.R. 3.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 2,638 reviews

    Dead Effect is a sci-fi first-person shooter set aboard the starship ESS Meridian, which is bound for humanity's first colonization attempt on Tau Ceti f. Players assume the role of a Unit 13 operative who awakens from cryosleep to find the vessel overrun with hostile, zombie-like crew members. The game combines traditional FPS gameplay with survival horror elements as players navigate through the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Effect.

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  23. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 541 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 2 reviews

    Gungrave G.O.R.E is a third-person action shooter that follows Grave, a resurrected gunslinger seeking revenge against a powerful criminal organization. Combining gunplay with close-range combat, players battle through hordes of enemies using dual pistols, powerful special attacks, and Grave's transformable coffin weapon. The game emphasizes fast-paced, combo-driven action and cinematic battles w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gungrave G.O.R.E.

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  24. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 1,370 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 5 reviews

    Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of Hayden Tenno, a covert operative sent on a dangerous mission into Lasria, an Eastern European city on the brink of ruin that hides a deadly Cold War secret. In the midst of this mission, Hayden is attacked by an unknown enemy and infected by the Technocyte Virus, a brutal bio-weapon that twists its victims into mindless killing machines. Surviving this … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sector.

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  25. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 464 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Master time to become the ultimate weapon! Dr. Aiden Krone has made a Time Jump across the space-time continuum - a reckless act with frightening consequences. Now, a disturbing alternate reality has evolved within the bleak and rain-soaked Alpha District. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TimeShift.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 5,959 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Bringing the legendary war between two of science-fiction's most popular characters to FPS fans, AvP delivers three outstanding single player campaigns and provides untold hours of unique 3-way multiplayer gaming. Experience distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay as you survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps surrounding the damned colony of Freya's Prospect. As the Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aliens vs. Predator.

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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 4,789 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is the sequel to F.E.A.R. and continues the series' trademark blend of supernatural horror and suspense. Many mechanics from the original first-person shooter have made their way into the game, like slow motion bullet time, and intelligent AI. New gameplay elements have also been introduced, like grab and drag movable cover, combat mechs, and iron sight aiming. The envir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 12,554 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 38 reviews

    Fix Time Before It Destroys Everything! When time breaks, catastrophe becomes your playground. As hero Jack Joyce, you'll fight your way through epic disasters that stutter back and forth in time. But surviving this unstable world--and halting the end of time itself--is only possible by mastering your new time powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Break.

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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 27,855 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 8 reviews

    This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content including Deathmatch Made In Heaven, Painful Memories Pack, Hostage Negotiation Pack, Local Justice Pack, Silent Killer Loadout Pack, Cemetery Map, Special Edition Pack, Deadly Force Burst, Pill Bottle Item, and the Classic Max Payne 1 Character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max Payne 3.

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  31. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 16,143 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 9 reviews

    Ryse: Son of Rome is a stunning action-adventure that follows Marius Titus on a heroic quest to avenge the death of his family, and preserve the honor of Rome, at all costs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryse: Son of Rome.

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  32. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 19,421 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,521 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 9 reviews

    There are a few important things I need to say before you crack into my insanely sweet game. (Oof. Here we go again.) I'm a mercenary with an accelerated healing factor. I've been described as unstable, which is just plain coo-coo. (Wait, do sane people say coo-coo?) I'm gonna battle for the safety of humans and mutants. (And even mumans.) Be prepared for just about anything. (Holla!) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadpool.

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  34. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 1,794 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 5 reviews

    With numerous multiplayer modes and a highly engrossing cinematic single player experience, Lost Planet 3 delves deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths within the unique environment of E.D.N. III If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Planet 3.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    71% User Score Based on 400 reviews
    Critic Score 47%Based on 7 reviews

    Bullet Witch is a shooter video game for the Xbox 360 developed by Cavia. It was released in Japan on July 27, 2006 by AQ Interactive, followed by a release in North America on February 27, 2007. Atari Europe handled translations and other localization efforts. The game was not released with a multiplayer component, although players could participate in a score ranking competition via Xbox Live. D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Witch.

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  37. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 16,660 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 31 reviews

    Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter following the further misadventures of former corporate shogun Lo Wang. Now surviving as a reclusive mercenary on the edge of a corrupted world, the formidable warrior must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world. Battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Warrior 2.

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  38. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 15,704 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 18 reviews

    The Shadow Warrior Special Edition includes : - Shadow Warrior - The Serious Sam 3 sledgehammer and Hotline Miami katana in-game weapons - The Shadow Warrior digital art book - The official Shadow Warrior soundtrack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Warrior.

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  41. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,191 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    Return to Castle Wolfenstein is a first-person shooter and a reboot of Wolfenstein 3D. The player's arsenal includes among others a Luger, MP 40 submachine gun, Mauser rifle with sniper scope, flamethrower, dynamite and grenades. The game also features a multiplayer component in which players are split into Axis and Allies sides with each a set of objectives to complete. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Castle Wolfenstein.

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  43. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 4,450 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 22 reviews

    Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. Earn Steam achievements, complete missions and compete against your friends for the top scores in the leaderboards. It's time to join the assault, Spartan! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halo: Spartan Assault.

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  44. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 24,066 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 9 reviews

    Buy Ghostrunner on PlayStation Store, a hardcore first-person slasher packed with lightning-fast action, set in a grim, cyberpunk megastructure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghostrunner.

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  45. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 1,292 reviews

    Wanted: Dead promises "spectacular melee combat and exciting gunplay," and is set in a "dark and dangerous version of science-fiction Hong Kong where you will need sharpened skills to survive." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanted: Dead.

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  46. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    88% User Score Based on 1,712 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    Devil May Cry 4 immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero. As the new leading man, Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful "Devil Bringer" arm. With the advanced graphical capabilities of the PC, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil May Cry 4.

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  47. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 63,228 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 34 reviews

    NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NieR:Automata™.

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  48. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 5,266 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

    Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enslaved: Odyssey to the West.

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 18,154 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    Chaos has erupted throughout the galaxy. As a leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihalate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team-instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wars Republic Commando.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 21,497 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship and imagination where players strategically bounce bullets off frying pans and jump through windows in slow motion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Friend Pedro.

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