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Games like When Death gives you lemons (GameJim Edition)

Games like When Death gives you lemons (GameJim Edition)

Games like When Death gives you lemons (GameJim Edition)

Looking for games like When Death gives you lemons (GameJim Edition)? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Hot Treats!, Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue or The Ninth Life.

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  1. Gyob needs help. He is in need of treats, but the only ones he can collect are trapped in several hot rooms that will only get hotter. On top of that, Gyob will also have to deal with a number of critters and other obstacles, making this a challenging task. This is a submission for Mini Jam #162 that features heat as a theme and requires a button do two separate things in the game (which is why … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Treats!.

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  2. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    55% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Wishlist The Full Version About the GameABOUT THIS PROLOGUE Skeletons, Celestial Beings, Magic Swords and a vast beautiful world created in pixel art. All this together with an adventure full of mysteries and puzzles that cannot be told in just one story. Here is a brief summary of what can be found in Abyss The Forgotten Past. Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue, is the begining of Leonnor's Ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue.

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  3. DESCRIPTION A pixelated 2D cat adventure where you explore your house, farm, nearby forest, and market while collecting pumpkins and dueling an evil cat. You balance risky conversations and resource management as you upgrade to work toward the 500 pumpkin goal. Win fights to multiply your pumpkins, lose and watch them get stolen. CURRENT GAMEPLAY You play as the white cat. Gather pumpkins in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ninth Life.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Mido is an alien kid having nightmares about zombie aliens. One night he draws a creature, Di, and it comes alive to teach Mido how to fight zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mido and Di.

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  5. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    47% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 4 reviews

    A vampire girl, a hat boy and an adventure packed with tonnes of exploding body parts – go on a bloodthirsty rampage of death and destruction in a quest to become human again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Want To Be Human.

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  7. A first person arcade style game with low poly art. You play as a wizard with a selection of six different abilities, and try to get a high score against growing waves of monsters. ABILITIES: As a wizard you have access to six different magical abilities that you can swap between every round. Fire: A powerful attack to damage all enemies within a radius. Time: An ability that lets you stop time f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wizard Game.

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  8. An absurd, flight-based platformer, you play as a wizard who already knows the magic, but isn't the best at using it. Learn to fly with no cartoon-y safeguards or easy spells: humans are squishy, and magic is hard. Current Build The current build includes 2 levels to build on previous mechanics. There are no new mechanics or feature changes. Controls When on the ground: AD to strafe, W to jump. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Is Hard.

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  9. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    MAZE CORE A claustrophobic procedural maze runner built for GitHub Game Off 2025 FULL SCREEN IN REQUIRED! MAZE CORE is a fast, atmospheric maze-survival game built entirely in one self-contained HTML file — no external assets, no libraries, no dependencies. Just pure handcrafted HTML5 canvas, CSS3, and JavaScript. Every run drops you into a fresh, procedurally-generated maze packed with haza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Core.

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  10. Goal: Complete As Many Stages As Possible! A - Move Left, D - Move Right E - Interact Left Click - Shoot Right Click - Shoot Three Arrows At Once Space - Jump (sometimes this is bugged on certain surfaces) Shift - Dash R - Full Heal Inventory - I  Property Page - P Changelog: W13- Added new abilities! Right click to fire 3 arrows at once (3 sec cooldown), Shift to dash for 5 seconds … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Stand.

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  11. ***PLEASE READ!***RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DEV!***  Hey everybody! The game is in a pretty rough state as I rushed to meet the deadline. I highly recommend using debug functions I left in this build to make your playthrough smoother. At the start I recommend pressing '3' a bunch of times to keep adding to your 'Kronos' count. Then wait for the shop to open once the countdown reaches halfway (Yes! ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blade of Time's Eternal Penguin Warrior: A Quest to Unleash the Full Potential of Time Wielding the Sword of Destiny.

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

    ***Update***Post Jam Version is Live!! New Additions + Changes: Added 5th level with new weapon + music!Added new Enemy!Added a full tutorial!Added Audio Settings in the game menuAdded Escape Key as secondary way to pause gameAdded a pause menu closing animationBalanced Rewind ability by adding short cooldown periodLess downtime in all levels (Adjusting difficulty stars accordingly)Level completed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaset.

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  13. This is a game I made for the final project for my C# class at my university, and I felt this was a perfect submission for #ProcJam! It features 6 difficulties, with the last difficulty "Mega Dungeon" being a true endurance run of an extremely huge procedural maze. (This game does not feature ads of any kind, and is completely free to play). Find the exit to an endless number of increasingly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TK's Survival.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A short game inspired by Cookie Run. Run, jump, slide and collect ingredients to prepare the best meal for Urumi! Now with an Extra Stage! If playing on a mobile phone, make sure to enable Touch Controls in the settings. También disponible en español. Controls Jump: Space bar / left click / up arrow. Press again while in the air to double jump.Slide: Down arrow / right click.While playing a level,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kutaka Run.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 424 reviews

    You wake up aboard The Orpheus, a derelict warship lost in deep space and crawling with horrors. No memory. Only the instinct to fight and a voice urging you forward. The ship shifts around you, the enemies never stop, and survival means battling through blood-soaked corridors to uncover what lies ahead. Set in a haunting, low-poly world with crunchy pixel textures, Moros Protocol blends fast-pac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moros Protocol.

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  16. Pan-demonium 2! Play as an egg as you fight waves of foods trying to kill you to see who is the best breakfast food! Controls: WASD to move, L-SHIFT to sprint, SPACE to jump, E to interact with chests, Left Mouse to fire Patch Notes: v1.0 - 4/21/25 removed the microwave code and make the enemies go into the microwave removed the tomato from the toaster to the dish rack, made the dish rack j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pan-demonium 2.

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  17. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Far Horizon is an action-adventure RPG set in the far reaches of space where floating islands, beautiful vistas, and alien creatures await. Embark on an epic adventure of exploration, ingenuity, and survival as you loot, shoot, and craft to forge your destiny among the stars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Horizon.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Proto Raider is a single screen auto-running puzzle platformer covered in ASCII beauty. Immerse yourself in this colorful and imaginative world. Ride waterfalls, fly into tornadoes, solve puzzles, and fight monsters to complete quests and collect your treasure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proto Raider.

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  19. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    37% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 10 reviews

    XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XEL.

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  20. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    64% User Score Based on 252 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 10 reviews

    Apex Construct is a story-driven, single player action/adventure made exclusively for VR. Wield an upgradable cyber bow & shield combination to battle enemy robots while exploring a shattered world, gradually realizing what led to the extinction of mankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apex Construct.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    This Game is a (Currently) Single player fps game that features, A draw bridge that closes at the current end of the map, enemy's you can kill, very good shooting effects, milk that heals you, really good graphics, different levels of enemy's, fully functional health and healing, recoil, muzzle flash, good effects, shooting sounds, a good death screen, and most importantly very fun gameplay! The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNZO!.

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  22. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    92% User Score Based on 385 reviews

    A silky smooth Arena First Person Shooter with a prime focus on game-feel. Massacre waves of sentient metallic geometry and their monster compatriots as you fight for your Hi-Score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rule No. 1.

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  23. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 6 reviews

    Last Encounter is a twin-stick roguelike in deep space following a group of heroes trying to prevent the unavoidable by cloning their ships and designing their weapons with swappable components. Advanced technology lets you and your friends clone your avatars so death is not the end. Teleport into new sectors of space, discovering the ever-changing, procedurally generated layouts and hazards fill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Encounter.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    54% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Order.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Incarnation is a mouse-only roguelike with reverse progressionExperience a divine entity's descent from the heavens through a series of procedurally generated levels. After each level, you must lose one of your celestial powers until you are completely transformed into a human.Will you be able to reach mortality?The game was developed as a graduation project in the Visual Communication department … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incarnation.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,110 reviews

    Memoness is an immersive first-person shooter set in a devastated post-apocalyptic city. Fog blankets the streets, buildings lie abandoned, and danger hides around every corner. Navigate through the dark districts, scavenge for weapons and supplies, and fight to stay alive where death is ever-present. The game combines fast-paced shootouts with resource scavenging. With over eight types of weapon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memoness.

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  27. Catalyst: From the stars, a Souls-Like First person shooter. This game features High octane Parry based combat and thrilling multi-phase boss fights with a boss rush style of progression broken up by levels with rich collectable lore tablets. Maybe if you find them all, you can unlock the secrets of the Catalyst... Multiple BossFights, Endless mode, And 4 Difficulties to choose Its up to you h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catalyst: From The Stars.

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

    The kingdom on the sea was once peaceful. But magic has since taken over the land, and only fools or followers of the Dark Sorcerer remain among the ruins. You arrive somewhat forgetful, but your purpose is clear: explore the once thriving kingdom, and fight your way past the servants of dark magic! Equipped with a magic bow, in Overbowed you'll explore ruins and the dangerous foes that inhabit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overbowed.

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  29. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    55% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    WISHLIST PLZ!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2196860/__AnchorsBlockade_Zone/ About the Game Difference between Prologue and Official Edition Prologue opens up a map Anchor: Blockade Zone game, is a collection of gun modification, exploring the map, death drop equipment of the Cthulhu theme 2D pixel style shooter. The game puts you in the role of an agent who enters a blockade zone to investi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anchors Blockade Zone:Prologue.

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  30. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    A platforming adventure about the colors of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colors of Your World.

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  32. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 416 reviews

    Dark Light is a Sci-fi 2D action-platformer, metroidvania, souls-like inspired game. Explore apocalypse cyberpunk world full of supernatural beings. Encounter and defeat creatures of darkness which are invisible to the naked eye, detected only with the light source of your drone. Experience the horror and feel their presence as they surround you. As a Dark-Hunter you were dropped into a wrecked wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Light.

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  33. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    80% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    A game about learning to use an ancient sling against oppression. Top-down arena action with procedural elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple of Rust.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    A deadly factory surrounds you. The manipulation of time is necessary to escape this underground facility. Use your wit, your laser blaster, and your time-warping abilities to face your demise head-on and triumph! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChronoBreach.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Horgihugh is a challenging horizontal side-scrolling shooter from Japanese developer Pixel. Developed by a team of industry veterans, Horgihugh mixes old with new to deliver a beautiful retro shoot 'em up experience that sports vibrant pixel graphics, intense boss battles, a unique power-up system, unlockable upgrades, and an adorable roster of anthropomorphic characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horgihugh.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    52% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    An RNG, dynamic and strategic FPS. Test your mettle against endless waves of super soldiers. How long can you last? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to J.A.W.S.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    49% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Crimson Metal is an old school, hardcore, dynamic, brutal, challenging and atmospheric first person shooter experience. In other words - this game is not for faint hearted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Metal.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    We will witness the last struggle of mankind who pays the price of a war that does not belong to this World. No matter what, will only be one winner. Human beings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ORION.

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    28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    28% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Sector is a simple hardcore classic shooter game that you play the role of Dimitri, he and ​​another scientists made fail biological tests and the infected enemies took possession of technology evolution. Survive at this severe place, fighting against creatures and solving problems, now you need to place the order. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SECTOR.

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  41. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    42% User Score Based on 880 reviews
    Critic Score 23%Based on 8 reviews

    Underworld Ascendant is the next-generation follow-up to the critically acclaimed, Ultima Underworld series. Plunge into The Stygian Abyss, a stunning fantasy realm, rife with danger and full of intrigue. Utilize your environment to your advantage. Devise the ideal battle plan or think on your feet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underworld Ascendant.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    GunGirl2 is a freeware action platformer in the style of games like Metroid, Castlevania or Cave Story. But with blood… LOTS of blood. The undead start rising from their graves, humanity is lost and all hope has gone to hell – and that’s exactly the place, where you have to fix everything… Go on an epic adventure and explore a huge world with the nameless blonde chick GunGirl or her best friend … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GunGirl 2.

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  43. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Mibibli's Quest is a retro-style surrealistic platformer game. Join Mibibli as it blasts his way through over 20 crazy and eclectic levels! Conquer caves, dance through raves, wander the suburbs, and blow up eggs... travel through time and explore your nightmares along the way! Collect power ups and find the secrets that are scattered throughout this world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mibibli's Quest.

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  44. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    Cavity Busters is a bullet hell tooth-punk rogue-lite with procedural elements. Chomp your way through tough as teeth enemies and the dreaded Pearly Knights, a true test of your enam-mettle. Collect upgrades AND diseases to enhance your agility and control over your one and only tooth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cavity Busters.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    Beacon is a sci-fi themed Action Roguelike. Played as a top-down shooter, you must fight your way through a randomly generated hostile world, all the while trying to locate your emergency distress beacon and escape the planet into which your ship has crashed. While you’re making your way through these areas you’ll not only find weapons and items to help you; You’ll also be collecting DNA from the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beacon.

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  46. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    96% User Score Based on 195 reviews

    Touhou Mystery Reel is a horizontal scrolling action game. The game has a unique combat system. Players make different decisions in the level, which will trigger different plots at the end of the level. It is up to the player to challenge a stronger BOSS or do something "dirty". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Mystery Reel.

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  47. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Horror Bar is an incredibly engaging Zombie Bar simulator where you can take on the role of bartender and serve your scarily nice customers multiple crazy dishes and drinks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Bar VR.

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  48. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Enter the chilling world of Benjamin's Quest, a top-down shooter by Cryptic Games. Trapped in an eerie dungeon, face off against mysterious creatures to survive. Unearth secrets and strive for safety as you navigate through this nightmare from which you must awaken. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benjamin's Quest.

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  49. >>> [Up Arrow/W] to jump (hit twice to double jump) [AD] or [Left/Right Arrow Keys] to move left, right (hit twice to dash) [Shift Keys] to roll [Space bar] to swing sword/attack [Escape] to pause game >>> Changelog 4/17/24 Added new tutorial levelChanged skeleton explosion animationAdd remove sound buttons in main menu Removed “play next” button if on last levelAdded sound for coin collecti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OdysseyOfNature.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Cake Kills Candy was made in a week. Its an arcade platform shooter with procedural generated levels. Stomp and shoot enemies. Score points for getting the key to the door. Bonuses for health and not shooting in a level reward you for strategy over dumb shooting. High score is kept, great with a controller and there are a slew of settings. QUICK FEATURES - Procedural generated levels - Arcade sco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cake Kills Candy.

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