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Games like WARD: Descent

Games like WARD: Descent

Looking for games like WARD: Descent? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Entity Researchers, Crystant or Margoq's Lair.

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  1. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Entity Researchers is a dungeon crawling RPG with manic battles and randomized items and maps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Researchers.

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  2. 《Crystant》 is a strategy survival game that combines story-driven exploration, board game-style tile connection, tactical turn-based combat, and Roguelite progression. Explore each floor, manage resources, strengthen your team, and fight against mutated creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystant.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    58% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Margoq's Lair is a 2D top-down roguelike hack'n'slash dungeon crawler. Engage in action-packed combat, select between randomly generated spells, combine your abilities to make devastating attacks and find mythical items on your journey to escape the evil wizard's lair without dying even once! You are imprisoned by the malevolent wizard Margoq. You wake up on the lowest floor in his dungeon and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Margoq's Lair.

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  4. The Infinite Descent AwaitsPlunge into the depths of an endless, unforgiving dungeon in Ascension: The Infinite Descent. Your goal is simple: survive and descend as far as possible into the abyss. Make no mistake—you will die, and you will die often. But in this dungeon, death is the engine of your progression. The deeper you manage to push into the darkness, the greater the rewards you reap, acce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascension: The Infinite Descent.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 9,352 reviews

    Dungeon of the Endless is a roguelike-like tower defense game. The player takes the role of survivors in a prison spaceship after its escape pods crash landed on a planet on their way to the Auriga system, which they were supposed to colonize as slaves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of the Endless.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 337 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    A poetic, roguelike space odyssey in a procedurally generated world When home is no more... Resources are sparse. The world is infinite and unknown. The universe is lonely, open and unforgiving. You're drifting, in a big, empty and silent space. Searching for a new home. You know a few coordinates to some random locations; but this is the only information you got. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RymdResa.

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  7. Split Square is a deck building rogue-like game featuring cute pixel characters. Defeat all enemies in a random block space and collect rewards to build a stronger deck! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Split Square.

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  8. Steal the Dream. Survive the Wake. Every night, Sookuma descends into a dungeon that rearranges itself beneath the dream. Every step is a turn. Every sound can draw something closer. Somewhere below, the Dream Crystal is waiting. Reach it, steal it, and the entire dungeon wakes up. Then comes the hard part: climbing all the way back to the silver stairs on the first floor—alive. Build a Sookuma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Sookuma.

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  9. Descend into a mansion dungeon that shifts and writhes to deceive and kill you anew with each playthrough. Take hold devious weapons and slumbering artifacts dredged from the shadows. Brave dark corridors and forgotten horrors, thirsty for your blood. The house has you in its hold - descend and survive, seek release. Woe to all who enter...Features Brutal and gritty combat has you destroying bod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WOE.

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  10. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Guards II is a tactical turn-based strategy game with seemingly simple rules but deep and thoughtful mechanics. To attack, you only need to swap two heroes — but don’t be fooled, as the devil is in the details: every decision can determine the outcome of the battle. You’ve made a deal with a demon and now venture into the very heart of Hell. Traverse five otherworldly realms filled with terrify… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards II: Chaos in Hell.

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  11. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    2 Characters 3 Levels 4 Bosses 5 is also a number 15 Abilities 18 Enemies 1 Grandma out for Revenge Berry Hunt Survivors is a Reverse-Bullet-Hell Game with Rogue-lite elements. Choose your character, defeat enemies, learn new abilities and destroy the big bosses! All Grandma wanted to do was make her delicious jam, but the evil Francis & Felice sent their heinous monsters to steal the fru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berry Hunt Survivors.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Dead Metal is a 1-4 player co op roguelike where you take control of a squad filled with humanity's only hope, Dead Metal Suits. Robotics melded with psionic power capable of mass destruction as well as the ability to organically learn. Proceed through randomly generated levels filled with enemies secrets and most importantly loot. Build up your squad and build more prototype suits to replace th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Metal.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Enter the Monsters' Den, a place of endless adventure, battle and reward! Lead your party of four heroes through each level of the ever-changing dungeon, fighting in turn-based battles and hunting for that elusive rare loot. The web-game classic comes to Steam! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters' Den: Book of Dread.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    86% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Experience hardcore, sci-fi dungeon crawling in this dark, atmospheric roguelike. Xenomarine offers tactical turn-based combat with hundreds of unique items and upgradable weapons and armor, as well as massive replayability thanks to its randomly generated content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XENOMARINE.

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  15. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 480 reviews

    MAINFRAME DEFENDERS - tactical retrofuturistic strategy game. A computer virus have infiltrated Microlinc Dynamics AI controlled research complex. While AI itself is intact, most of its subservient units are controlled by virus. Lead squad of 4 prototype units on mission to defend complex mainframe. You'll have to repel assaults, destroy unit fabricators, download valuable data, clear infected nod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainframe Defenders.

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  16. Last Planet is a science fiction survival experience blending exploration, constant tension, and intense combat on a hostile planet overrun by an extraterrestrial threat. You play as an isolated survivor sent to a distant world to investigate an abandoned base, uncover the origin of the invasion, and find a way to escape alive. Every area you explore deepens the mystery, and every encounter tests… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Planet.

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  17. ● Game Introduction: "Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm" is a fantasy-themed, turn-based tactical strategy dungeon crawler. You will use mysterious ritual magic to summon "Phantasms" from other realms to form an adventure party, delving into the Arcaran Mist—a place where ordinary mortals cannot tread—to explore ancient secrets. ● Key Features: This is a game focused on combat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm.

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  18. THE ONLY EYE IS A 2D PIXEL ART ACTION ROGUELITE WHERE EVERY RUN SHAPES THE NEXT. Explore a dark fantasy world, face creatures and bosses, discover relics capable of completely transforming your build, and unlock new ways to play as you unravel the mysteries behind the Iris and the Great Gaze. Death ends a run — but not your journey. Begin your journey as a mage and unlock new classes, each wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Only Eye: Arcane Legacy.

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  19. A failed energy experiment split the world into five unstable regions. Vikings cross frozen oceans, mutants roam the ruins, machines guard an abandoned citadel, and creatures emerge from a place where the laws of physics no longer apply. Lead Aegis Division on a mission to recover five Quantum Cores and rebuild the Eclipser Engine. Fight through 100 stages, defeat the ruler of each region, and de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Gambit.

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  20. Synapses Invasion is an action game that changes the Roguelite rules. You embody Clémence, ArmaturaCorp’s only heiress. The mega corporation ArmaturaCorp stands as a powerful and dominant force in the field of AI, having just unveiled the world’s first fully operational robotic battle armor. Just as ArmaturaCorp was preparing to begin testing the armor, something went terribly wrong. A bizarre an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synapses Invasion.

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  21. "Seven Times To Die" is an exhilarating 2D top-down action RPG with engaging roguelite and deckbuilding elements, set in a captivating high fantasy world on the brink of invasion by other realms. Immerse yourself in a richly detailed universe where every decision, every drawn card, and every battle is a test of skill, strategy, and deck mastery. In this world, you are granted seve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Times To Die.

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  22. A sorcerer, a tyrant of a remote island, has vanished without a trace! Can you brave the dungeons and halls under his tower to break in and earn riches and fame? Explore an ancient iron age world and encounter beasts, creatures of Greek myth, denizens of the nine hells and aberrations from the voids between the stars as you adventure in this traditional roguelike game. With pixel art graphics an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye of Khaos.

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  23. Dreamland is a 2D sci-fi adventure game that combines character development, equipment acquisition and enhancement, world exploration, and map collection. Players will take on the role of an artificial life form with the aim of eliminating dangers on the planet and establishing a new home.Game Systems Random Maps Maps are generated procedurally and are completely random. Dangerous Areas The game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Land.

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  24. For years, adventurers have gone into the Dungeon-Dungeon, yet none have returned. Everyone thought they would be the first to return, and they all were proved wrong. You feel the same, and dream to beat the trend. There's a spark of hope in you - after all, someone has to be the first. Why not you? The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits... Dungeon-Dungeon is designed to be accessible for different playstyle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits.

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  25. Dwarven Alchemist is a traditional-modern roguelike set in a medieval fantasy world, where you take on the role of a dwarven alchemist striving to earn the title of Master Alchemist. To achieve that goal, you must brew the legendary Poison of Annihilation - the only weapon capable of slaying the Great Wyrm. Features grid-based, turn-based tactical combat procedurally generated dungeons bl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarven Alchemist.

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  26. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    THYSIASTERY is a turn-based, dungeon crawling roguelike role-playing game rendered in a retro-inspired art style. Play as a group of bearers of the Brand that have been drawn into the vast and enigmatic Labyrinth. Save, ally with, rely on and learn from characters you encounter whilst exploring in hopes of finding a way out. Discover buried forests, underwater cities and other ancient secrets as y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THYSIASTERY.

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  28. Step into the shoes of Coral, one of the last survivors of a failed mission to colonize an unknown planet, and explore what remains of the mothership, the Crystal Mountain, now a derelict wreck shrouded in flickering lights, metallic echoes, and unsettling sounds. But you're not alone: alien creatures, oozing black masses with a single red eye, roam the ruins. No explicit missions, no arrows poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coral & The Abyss.

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  29. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    98% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Build your mech to fight against the robotic Vactics. Each time you play the game will assemble a new randomised Solitude City to liberate in tactical combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vactics.

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  30. One day, two weird mountains fell from the sky. As a brave and curious villager, you entered the mountains. You have to build your card deck and equip talismans to conquer the mountains. In this Roguelite Deckbuilder game, you can make some strong talismans into heirlooms and use them the next time. Fight with cards Equip talismans Use consumables in combat Sometimes you could transform … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 陨铁山 Falling Mountains.

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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 432 reviews

    An uncompromising turn-based survival RPG set on Titan. After discovering your stasis pod, a doomed mining camp needs your help to survive the evolving horrors that lurk below. Research and craft equipment, fight against odds, and discover your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subterrain: Mines of Titan.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 3,464 reviews

    Dungeon crawling on the go. Grab loot, fight monsters, and escape or die trying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delver.

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  33. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    We are the Entity Investigation & Research Institute.You just got hired by EIRI; researching and battling the Visitors, unknown entities that have invaded our world. A dark sci-fi dungeon crawling RPG with themes of exploration and survival. Play to Level 10 in the Entity Researchers: Prologue; continue with the full game. Explore: Investigate procedurally generated maps for entities and i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Researchers: Prologue.

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  34. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    My Soul Forever is a 2D puzzle game about a knight who could control his ghost spirit. Some time later, the knight descended into the dungeon, swarming with many goblins and other monsters. To get out, he will have to show all his mind and dexterity, and skill. Find keys, keys to rooms, avoid obstacles, and spirit catchers, they are extremely dangerous, the spirit dies - there will be no knight.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Soul Forever.

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  35. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    You play as an inspector sent to the Tepas laboratory to investigate a series of strange events. Anomalies have been occurring in this lab for a long time, and your task is to find out what's going on. Prepare for a thrilling adventure that combines 2D pixel-art shooter elements with fast-paced action and hordes of enemies. In Lab Inspect, you'll experience dynamic gameplay, where you need to f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab Inspect.

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  36. Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERWIRED.

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  37. Iron Dungeon combines a twin-stick shooter, a 2d platformer, and a roguelite. Explore a dangerous underground complex searching for dozens of weapons, gadgets, and upgrades to find a way to the surface and discover if there is still life on Earth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Dungeon.

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  38. Randomly generated Magic Tower dungeons A strategy-based fixed-value Roguelike RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 魔塔地牢.

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  39. Echoes of Etheria is a Text-Adventure/Metroidvania inspired by the "Souls" series and various old-school CRPGs. The game features a large interconnected world, turn-based combat, nine starting character classes to choose from, and eight character skills that can be leveled for a variety of playstyles. Etheria was a thriving urban center that is now reduced to ruins long after a catas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Etheria.

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  40. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    You are the only male survivor in this universe. A fast-paced RTS featuring galactic conquest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millennium Conflict.

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  41. You begin the descent again... How many times have you attempted to reach the bottom? 20 floors... only 20 floors. You lost your life years ago, but instead of entering the afterlife, you were forced into a dungeon of endless horrors. Under the watchful eye of The Voice and The Masters, the torment will not end until you reach the bottom. Every brutal death is remembered. The dungeon is always ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 20 Floors Down.

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  42. What is the STEEL LINE? It is a monolithic, unexplainable structure that defies the laws of nature and reality. You are going in to uncover its darkest secrets - if you can survive the descent. STEEL LINE is a relentless rogue-like FPS that blends the frenetic, room-by-room clearing of classic dungeon crawlers with visceral, physics-driven gunplay. Every run is a unique descent into an unpredicta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STEEL LINE.

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  43. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    OverviewDawnhold is a top-down action base-defense game about protecting the Sunstone, the last source of light in a world overrun by the Hollowborn. Gather resources, build walls and towers, fight enemy waves, and push outward from your base to assault Hollowborn strongholds. Each mission starts fresh, challenging you to balance building, gathering, combat, upgrades, and boss fights before the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnhold.

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    SHU is a strategic tower defense game where every placement decision matters. Waves of relentless enemies — from cunning goblins to fearless warriors — march toward your base. Your mission: stop them all. Build, upgrade, and position your towers wisely before each wave strikes. Use archers for ranged precision, mages for arcane devastation, or artillery for heavy splash damage. Each tower type br… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHU.

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    Take control of your spaceship in LasTarSurvive relentless enemy waves and build unstoppable combinations in this fast-paced 2D spaceship roguelike. Every run is a new opportunity to grow stronger. Start carefully, manage your positioning, and evolve your ship with powerful upgrades, unique amulets, and versatile weapons that completely change how you play. Key Features50+ Upgrades to Shape Your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LasTar.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    95% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Dig up the Adamant Core from a procedurally generated mine, extract ores, sell them for profit, upgrade your equipment, and keep the King happy by sending him tributes before he loses his temper! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OREBLAZE.

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  47. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Face the interstellar Archangels in a turn-based tactical game with deckbuilding elements and destructible environment, where you pilot powerful mechs to save the Earth from destruction. Face the incoming alien threat, known as Angels, that traveled interstellar space in their seed pods and arrived on Earth bringing death and destruction. You will need to upgrade your mech, manage your weapons … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARC SEED.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    Xenopurge is a tactical auto-battler where you are a Commander tasked with purging the Xenos threat. Operate from a remote command center, issuing indirect orders via multi-screen interfaces. Plan routes, set priorities, and adapt as missions escalate and feel the true weight of being in command. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenopurge.

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  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Thousands of years ago, a nuclear war wiped humanity off the face of the Earth. All that remains are twisted mutants roaming the wasteland. You play as Lucy, who wakes up from cryo-sleep inside an underground vault. With the help of the vault's AI, your mission is clear: slay mutants, collect their DNA, and use it to rebuild civilization.Features Fast 20-minute runs – quick, replayable act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vault Survivors.

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  50. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    The Wreckage resounds with the echoes of countless songs, filling the air of a constantly shifting maze where bravery and sacrifice are key to staying alive. Then, without warning, one song goes silent. Will you step into this dicey labyrinth and uncover its secrets in this minimalist and dark RPG? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Rats.

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