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Games like While we are here - stuck in a loop v1.1

Games like While we are here - stuck in a loop v1.1

Looking for games like While we are here - stuck in a loop v1.1? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Algo Bot, You Are The Code or Human Resource Machine.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 103 reviews
    Critic Score 8%Based on 1 reviews

    Algo Bot is a coding-based puzzle game that takes place deep inside the Europa, a pan-galactic colonisation ship, where a recycling mission goes horribly wrong. Use your algorithm special skills to command Algo Bot, a service droid, and help PAL, a cantankerous line manager, to contain the crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Algo Bot.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A programming puzzle game, but YOU CAN'T TYPE. Navigate and run pre-existing lines of code to make your output match the goal! Watch out for bugs eating away your code! Each level of You Are The Code consists of prewritten code. You get to choose which lines to run in order to match the desired output. Each time you move up or down a line, the bugs will advance and try to erase your code! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Are The Code.

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  4. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 554 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Set in a post-apocalyptic future, The Signal State puts your logic skills to the test with complex puzzles inspired by modular synthesizers. Repair machines, rebuild an abandoned farm, and be part of a revolution that will change the fate of agriculture once and for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Signal State.

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  5. --= CASSETTE 10 =-- System Requirements: Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k/+/128k/+2/+3/Next  Written by Matthew Begg for the 2026 BASIC 10-Liner Competition (EXTREME-256 category) Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Players: 1 --= INTRODUCTION =-- 10 games. 10 lines. 1 homage. In 1983, CASSETTE 50 filled a whole tape with questionable code and grand promises. In 2026, we’ve mastered the squeeze. CASSETTE 10 ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cassette 10 (Sinclair ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

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  6. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Aether’s Echo: Yazid’s ParadoxA 2D platformer where time bends—and so do your limits. “The mountain remembers every soul it devoured. Will you be the one to rewrite fate?” Precision meets puzzle. Every step matters. OverviewEmbark on a perilous journey through a mysterious mountain where time obeys your command—but so does your darkest self. In Aether’s Echo: Yazid’s Paradox, you play as Yazi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aether’s Echo: Yazid’s Paradox.

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  7. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    In Code Strike, you don’t “learn Python” through lectures—you bring Python with you into the mission. Play as Nova, an elite agent dropped into a world cracked open by rogue AI and corporate greed. When systems fail and routes lock down, Python is your way through. Hack devices, solve puzzles, and push missions forward with real code—then jump straight back into the action. “If you tried CodeSt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CodeStrike - Python Practice Adventure Game.

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  8. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Criminal Dissidia is a Roguelike card game with the adventure and ACG theme. The Mutanian invasion is threatening the world. A great prophecy has arrived in Mebius that the last hope to save the country is to seek out the Champion. Just like Columbus discovered a new continent, there is no limitation for you to explore the mysterious land. However, there is no promise for a good ending in Cyria. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Criminal Dissidia.

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  9. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 148 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    An ultra-precise 2D Platformer where you give Robots instructions instead of directly controlling them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bots Are Stupid.

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  10. # Dan The Digger 10 This game was written for the Basic 10-Liner Contest 2024 in the PUR-80 category. It's written for Commodore 64/128 computers. ## Aim of the game In this game, you control Dan who once used to play in a sandbox. By following his passion he become a great digger. Help him to find as many diamonds as you can by digging holes down. In order to get out to the surface, you can u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dan The Digger 10 (Commodore 64) by Bago Zonde.

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  11. Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.

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  12. About This Game One More Level is a turn-based Roguelike game made with Godot engine. It is available on GitHub. The GUI font, Fira Code, is created by Nikita Prokopov. The tileset, curses_vector, is created by DragonDePlatino for Dwarf Fortress. You can play One More Level either locally (which is an executable file) or as a HTML5 game on itch.io. You can change most settings (except palette, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One More Level.

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  13. Yuso is a puzzle game where you have to clear the screen of Yuso! The game gets harder as you progress, introducing new colours and gadgets to help or harm you along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yuso.

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  14. Created by two brothers, Coffee Pot Terrarium is a turn-based puzzle game of tile manipulation. Raise new pathways to traverse the map, drop tiles to eliminate the enemy. Stop and smell the cherry blossoms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Pot Terrarium.

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  15. You awake from slumber only to be faced with an fleshy horror looking to add you to their mass. Get out by releasing trapped comrades. But don't dally! Time is not on your side! This is part of Furry Game Jam #0, with a theme of "escape". To keep up with the furry theme, I've made each unit have abilities in keeping with their real animal selves. For example, cheetahs are very fast, but not the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Lab Zero.

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  16. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    35% User Score Based on 329 reviews

    Hunker down at your London flat at 221b Baker St. The year is 1896, and Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help. A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues. Interact with suspects, and analyze police repo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Unleash your inner hacker skills and code your way to victory in a game where complex algorithms and intuitive gameplay collide. Attention: The browser version will not be updated anymore. Download the attached file or check out the demo page on steam for the latest release. If you experience any problems or want to participate in the devolopment, join our Discord. https://store.steampowere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Net.Attack().

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  18. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    You land on a frozen planet with an important mission: to make it habitable. To do that, you’d need to harvest resources, craft tools, burn fires, melt the ice, plant trees and produce oxygen. Estimated time for the task: over 9000 years.Or you can make robots to do that for you!Enter CraftoMate! They can be scripted with visual programming to perform all kinds of tasks. More importantly, they can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Craftomation 101: Programming & Craft.

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  19. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 327 reviews

    Cyber Manhunt: New World is the gripping sequel to the award-winning Cyber Manhunt. Set in a world echoing the predecessor's, this sequel brings players on a fresh, thrilling narrative that delves into profound real-world issues and challenges. Story Background In the wake of the "Eternal Code" incident and hacker Van's disappearance, the world tightens its internet laws. Meanwhile, Titan Corporat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Manhunt 2: New World.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Markov Alg (short for "Markov Algorithm") is a retro-style puzzle game where you navigate game fields filled with code and instructions, and transform strings of symbols to finally get to your goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Markov Alg.

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  21. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Oaken is a tactical turn-based roguelike with deck management and 3D figurines. Explore the world of the Great Oak, gather allies and enhancements, learn to use the positioning and rotation for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards - all in order to restore the Oak's Song. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oaken.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    90% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    AI COMBAT ARENA - Assemble your robot squad, construct their AI and send them in the battle arena to see your strategy play out. Iterate, improve and repeat until you outsmart all your opponents and friends online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gladiabots.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    A classical Monopoly-like game with 20+ Touhou characters and 10+ official maps. Custom level editor, double resource system (money & crystal), electric dispatching, SP required dice throwing and weather system bring you a whole different game experience. Original characters are waiting for your challenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Ibunseki - Ayaria Dawn: ReCreation.

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  25. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Dive into the fascinating world of game programming while you're helping the Debugger 3.16 to delete all the errors and bugs in the latest game of its developer. Travel to different game worlds, meet its inhabitants (even the developer himself) and bring the games up and running again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debugger 3.16: Hack'n'Run.

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  26. # Mandelbrot Explorer for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum A character-based Mandelbrot-Set explorer in BASIC (in 10 lines or less!!) Prints a Mandelbrot Set as characters. Since calculating the Mandelbrot is quite intensive for an 8-bit machine, and the ZX Spectrum is a 1980's computer, this takes some time to execute and complete. Originally started for the BASIC 10 Liner contest https://gkanold.wixsite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandelbrot Explorer by Rob and Kenny.

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  27. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,344 reviews

    Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuits.

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  29. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 400 reviews

    Pixel Puzzles 2: Anime is a traditional style jigsaw puzzle game, in a kawaii style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Puzzles 2: Anime.

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  30. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 1,470 reviews

    Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Commander.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 1,565 reviews
    Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

    The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXAPUNKS.

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  32. Core GameplayRegular Expressions - an essential skill for programmers - become your puzzle-solving tool. Starting with basic number matching, each level introduces new Regex rules with gradually increasing complexity. 30+ Meticulously Designed Levels covering fundamental Regex concepts through: Accessible Design: 95% of the levels require no coding experience to pass perfectly. Players who ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regex Game.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Tired after a hard day at work? Relax and have fun with beautiful and minimalist hand-drawn jigsaw puzzles, created exclusively for you to rescue your tranquility and be amazed by a beautiful art for each puzzle solved! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Shapes Animals.

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  34. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Challenging jigsaw puzzles, featuring sexy anime girls in an office setting. Relaxing background music to match the theme and mood. Features: 12 different puzzles to solve Timer, to see how long it takes to solve a puzzle Gallery where you can view all the puzzle images you have solved. Be among our most engaged players to achieve a top spot in our Leaderboards and unlock various achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anime Jigsaw Girls - Office.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    88% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    A game about building a factory to mass produce food to feed a goddess and make her gain weight! Now with bees! You mine resources from veins, harvest milk and honey from cowgirls and bees, farm crops, then you run those materials through machines to process them into food and factory components. The world generates with randomized cowgirls and bees, so basically every c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gain Factory Reloaded.

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  36. 9/9/24: Now that the gamejam has passed, I have updated the game to fix the issue with points and the timer continuing to run after losing the game. Also added the proper graphics for when the player loses, and usaed my 'crackling campfire' sound effect at that time.  I plan to make this a fun game and change / fix a bunch of stuff to make the gameplay smooth and fun, such as ghost sleds from othe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glacier Racer.

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  37. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Jumpman - BASIC 10Liner Contest 2023 ==================================== Author:   Eric Carr Language: FastBasic 4.6 Platform: Atari 8-bit (tested on 130XE NTSC) Category: EXTREM-256 Video:    Requirements: System: Atari 8-bit w/ 48KB+ memory (800, xe, etc) w/ Joystick Emulator: Atari800MacX (on Mac) or Altirra (Windows) *** NTSC / PAL NOTE: This game was designed on NTSC. All SOURCE/LISTING/S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpman (Atari 8-Bit) by Eric Carr.

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  38. Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know  If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game was written for the Basic 10-Liner Contest 2024 in the PUR-80 category. It's written for Commodore 64/128 computers. Aim of the game In this game, you control Dan who once used to play in a sandbox. By following his passion he become a great digger. Help him to find as many diamonds as you can by digging holes down. In order to get out to the surface, you can use a ladder by pressing fir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dan The Digger 10.

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  40. Space Wizard Power Tournament Space Wizard Power Tournament is a very work-in-progress implementation of a turn-based tactical role-playing game. It was built by a team of one for the first official Bevy game jam. Warning: it isn't very playable yes. This project is my first ever game jam submission. It was also my first time using the Bevy game engine. One thing I learned was how much I love En… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Wizard Power Tournament.

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  41. Find the Exit Red Story: Red is now stuck within a Rectangular grid and has to Find the location of the Exit which has been randomly placed somewhere on the Grid.  As well as the Exit to Find, Red has to avoid Grumpy whose out to get him, though Red can only Visit a Square Once, so he must be careful not to cut himself off from a Square which is the Exit!  Like the original there's 5 Levels to ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find the Exit Red (Amstrad CPC) by Out Bush.

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  42. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This plugin allows skills to be used as dualtechs (or tripletechs, or quadtechs...) To assign a skill to being a multitech (just called "dualtechs" for convenience from here on out), put the following tag in the skill's Note box: Each dualtech must be assigned to multiple specific actors and requires each actor (except possibly one) to know a component skill. It is valid for a dualtech to be a "c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dualtechs for RPG Maker MV and MZ.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    I am making a-game-a-week(ish). These will be short prototypes, very unpolished, probably broken. A Sokoban-style game next. Based upon the CMYK subtractive color model. Made in ~8 hours using PuzzleScriptSource Code Notes: The game: The decision to try out PuzzleScript this week came first, so I was immediately faced with the prospect of having to design a puzzle game. Having absolutely no idea … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CMYK.

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  44. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Elara is a completely free coding game targeted toward beginners. It includes 25+ levels plus optional bonus challenges to really test your knowledge and coding skills. It also features an engaging story told through dialog and animated cutscenes. The game takes place on Elara, one of Jupiter's moons. You are a coding intern for Ganymede Robotics. Throughout the game, you write code to contro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elara: A Free Coding Game.

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  45. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    89% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system's most trusted holopaper. You're just an intern, but if you can get the scoop, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, maybe you'll get to keep your job! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Times & Galaxy.

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  46. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    40% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Set sail on the romantic adventure of the season! “True Lover’s Knot” follows the story of Emma, a London-based tech genius, as she and her best friend, Lucas, take to the high seas in a luxurious cruise that will change their lives forever! True Lover’s Knot is a kinetic novel with a fun “match 3” game element that will truly delight anyone looking for a fun story paired with a casual and re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Lover's Knot.

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  47. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    70% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Hacker’s Journey is a story-driven hacking simulator built on a simple promise: every scenario in this game was designed by cybersecurity experts who do this work for real. No Hollywood hacking. The vulnerabilities you exploit are the vulnerabilities researchers find in production systems. The mistakes the targets make are the mistakes companies make all the time. Follow a complete story from your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker's Journey.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    68% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    『EXPERIMENT INITIATED』 『Subject is required to locate [Anomalies] within the sector』 『Upon detection, neutralize [Anomaly] via coitus』 『No. 0 is the control group. One round consists of 10 sets』 Gameplay Search for anomalies within the space. If an anomaly is discovered, engage in coitus with it to neutralize the abnormality. Features Full Animated Erotic Scenes: Smooth 2D animated H-scenes, each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit Lust.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    88% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A game about building emulators!In the year 32767, the world suffered a massive cyber attack which destroyed the entire Internet. Since then, you and an online friend are trying to understand the sparse pieces of documentation about the NEEES, an ancient game console released in 1983. With your programming skills, you'll have to build an emulator that runs those old games, helping preserve video g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EmuDevz.

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  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    You've been reincarnated as another world dark lord with the skill to be reborn again and again. Use experience from your past lives to choose the right paths to conquer everything. Features ✨What's in this game Play as an another world dark lord: Grow and absorb the mana around you. Devour everything you can to survive. Develop dark magic, create minions, or evolve into a powerful creature. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reincarnated as a Dark Lord Before Taking Over the World with Power 999999999.

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