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Games like with a bang and a whimper

Games like with a bang and a whimper

Games like with a bang and a whimper

Looking for games like with a bang and a whimper? Here are top action recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with A Fox and His Robot, Water Planet or Suicide Guy VR.

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  1. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Become a fox and escape the grip of powerful Artificial Intelligences in a 2D action-platformer. A young fox and his robot search for meaning in a beautiful yet dangerous world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Fox and His Robot.

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  2. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    A first-person adventure game designed to go along with the music of VIRGO. "Water Planet is a single-player first-person adventure set in a distant blue world. Gather resources to fuel an interstellar ship as your on-board A.I. Gemini guides you through sunken ruins and ocean depths while listening to the music of VIRGO." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Planet.

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  3. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    The Guy is now in VR! Experience it and find out the new custom levels that take full advantage of Virtual Reality. Will your heart be able to take all these deaths at once? Features — A vast world to explore freely! — New awesome levels that take full advantage of VR devices — Full body locomotion in Virtual Reality — Total physics control of all items — New incredible moves: be able to pic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suicide Guy VR.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 387 reviews

    Stardrop is a narrative driven Sci-Fi first person adventure and exploration game set in the future. You play as Aryn Vance who is accompanied by her close friend, John Kindley. They are Salvage and Rescue operatives seeking old derelict spacecraft lost in time or ships who are are in need of help. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARDROP.

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  6. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    44% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Affliction is a survival horror game designed to engage players with a thrilling storyline, surreal lore, sprawling environments, merciless foes, a chilling atmosphere, and an unforgettable gameplay experience. Players must explore, scavenge, and fight in order to survive and live to tell the tale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Affliction.

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  7. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,700 reviews

    A game designed to help improve mental well-being by helping players build a daily habit of meditation. Every day you meditate, the game world grows and transforms. Build resilience to stress, experience calm and relaxation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playne.

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  8. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    78% User Score Based on 578 reviews

    At the farthest edge of the explored universe, the research ship Xanadu slumbers in orbit around a mysterious planet. Her systems remain active but there has been no message from her crew for months. Now a lone operative has been sent to wake the Xanadu and bring her home to Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirits of Xanadu.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 70 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 7 reviews

    Welcome to the trippy world of the Rainbow Ark – filled with quirky characters, puzzles, secrets and more. Defend your home against a fleet of deafening airships by using alchemy to craft and throw powerful weapons at deadly intruders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lila’s Sky Ark.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a roomba on a spaceship? Look no further than DOOMBA! DOOMBA is a sci-fi cleaning simulator adventure made in Unreal Engine 5. Your job? Clean the infected cargo ship and eliminate the source of the infection. Led along by the snarky ship AI, you'll pick up tools and upgrades along the way. Just be careful- In space, no one can hear you clea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomba.

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  11. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Synopsis The era of interplanetary travel has arrived in the vast expanse of space. As an advanced outpost for terraforming, there existed the Moonbase Lambda. One day, the player awakens from a cryogenic sleep only to be greeted by the eerie silence of Lambda Base. Despite the confusion, the player begins to explore the base in order to survive... About this game Moonbase Lambda is a horror … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonbase Lambda.

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  12. This is an Interactive Adventure and Visual Novel Game depicting life on a lunar base. All texts are performed by Japanese Voice Actors. On a wall-mounted electronic calendar"IMPORTANT!" is flickering. (what's my plan today?) "Today is Christmas Eve." The date shown on the calendar is If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sayonara Electric.

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  13. A science fiction point and click word puzzle game. Navigate an off-course spaceship, and find a way toward returning home. The end is near… Can you save the Bay Bell? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bay Bell.

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  14. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Astrohazard Solutions Ltd. is an interstellar and interspecies corporation dealing mainly in removing and redirecting asteroids and other cosmic junk that threatens their clients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrohazard Solutions Ltd..

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  15. The Legend of Crystal Valley is an indie point n' click adventure game, based on story and exploration, set between the real and the fantasy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Crystal Valley.

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  16. Always on is an interactive short story that can be played through in roughly 1 hour. You play as Leya, an AI assistant to the 7 year old Evie. This little girl will test your abilities as well as your boundaries. On a deeper level Always On is a story about the concept of Alignment. Alignment is what AI developers do to ensure AI systems act in accordance with human values. This seems l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Always On.

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  17. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Explore an isolated space station to uncover a dark secret behind the station's true purpose. Search for clues in a 1st person perspective. Question your crewmates. Research your loss of memory. Discover what happened to the missing Overseers. This experimental interactive short story will keep you guessing until the very end! FEATURES Immersive First Person perspective. Fully vocalized by ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Space: First Person Edition.

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  18. "BitSummit 2024 Sponsor Award PlayStation®PRIZE, INNOVATIVE OUTLAW AWARD NOMINEE" This is an adventure game where five protagonists—men and women who boarded the enigmatic talking elevator, "Mr. Elevator"—solve puzzles in a mysterious otherworld they are lost in, searching for what each of them seeks. Freely explore the unique world, drawn in the style of early Windows Paint s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MR. ELEVATOR.

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  19. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Purrr! Prepare for a delightful mission in a fantasy landscape – many cats can be found across this magical realm… Every corner hides a fluffy surprise just waiting to be discovered – over 350 of them, to be somewhat precise… Pick your favourite colours for your game’s look and feel, and keep your eyes peeled for any balls of joy that wait to be pet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats.

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  20. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Description Lighthaze World: A Serene Puzzle Adventure: Embark on a heartwarming journey with Nym and their loyal canine companion, Chewy. Start in a peaceful park, but when hunger strikes, the bustling Lighthaze World mall becomes a daunting obstacle. Nym, an anxious hero, must navigate this overwhelming space to find food for Chewy. As Nym's anxiety takes hold, their perception of the mall s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lighthaze World.

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  21. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    “Sometimes I wish all of my pain was fake” I Write Games Not Tragedies is a narrative-driven rhythm game that pays homage to British emo and goth subcultures. Follow Ash’s journey of self-discovery from young goth in the early 2000s to elder emo in the 2020s, via a battle with addiction in the 2010s. Welcome to the goth parade Like most baby bats, Ash’s secondary school life is not so gre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Write Games Not Tragedies.

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  22. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Morgan: Metal Detective is a first-person, cozy metal-detecting adventure game. It combines exploration, creativity, and a cozy atmosphere into a heartwarming adventure. Everyone on the island is searching for something, Morgan must search the island with her metal detector to find these lost treasures. Each of these quests asks you to engage and really think about the potential location of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morgan: Metal Detective.

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  23. Hang on to your test tubes, because Frip and Froop are back! In this full remake of the Sokoban-type top-down puzzle game, you play as the young boy Froop as he explores his uncle's FripTech Laboratories testing facility and beyond to uncover a mystery while using unique and fun gadgets and tools! In this remake of the Sokoban-type top-down puzzle game, you play as the young boy Froop as he explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frip and Froop's Logical Labyrinth DX.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    This is a placement game based on computer desktop. Here, you can get a beautiful little house, a cute apartment manager, and super many adorable electronic pets! They will quietly accompany you while you work and study. We have prepared a total of more than 100 completely different pets for you! Get them through the specially made claw machines! Or collect rooms of various style… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desk Paws.

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  25. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    1998. The members of Franklin High School’s dubious, under-equipped “Computer Club” break from precedent and take on a project: programming a world-simulator. Denise Novak, the ostensible club’s alleged president, anticipates the end result will be nothing special. A point-and-click, story-driven interactive fiction game. Features an intuitive, contextual menu-driven interface that demands neit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amateur Deity Society.

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  26. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Have you ever wandered inside images? Images that blow your soul away? In Drizzlepath: Picturae, you embark on a journey of gorgeous landscapes. While some of these landscapes melt your heart, some will give you the chills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drizzlepath: Picturae.

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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Mason is assigned a new job from the big boss when strange things start happening and he discovers the true meaning of fear... Horror in Da Hood is a gripping first-person horror game set in the hood, where the supernatural lurks around every corner. Are you brave enough to face the real terror? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare Chronicles: Horror In Da Hood.

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  28. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 889 reviews

    Little-Known Galaxy is a cozy single-player RPG space adventure full of friendly characters, exploration, crafting, and farming. STORY! Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your quirky crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet. What mysteries will it uncover? What kind of adventure lies ahead? And who will you meet along the way? It’s up to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little-Known Galaxy.

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  29. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The Twin Paradox is an RPG in which you must prepare yourself for the first time travel. Explore the "Beyond" laboratory and interact with its scientists. Learn physics concepts that will help you understand how time travel could work in real life, as well as a bunch of interesting things from other sciences.Math-Free If math isn't your thing, don't worry! This isn't the classic game whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Twin Paradox.

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  30. Explore a hypnotherapy clinic receptionist's memory of an insignificant (yester)day in this BL visual novel. storyHypnotherapy clinic receptionist Cereus Bai lives a boring life until he finds out that he has lost his memory of yesterday. His boss and doctor Vere Strauss confirms that lost yesterday was just a boring day like his previous life. But mysterious men keep appearing in his life o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everlasting Snooze.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    “The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space.”  - Carl Sagan Assume the role of a broadcast engineer in a tranquil city. All seems peaceful until the sky above starts to reveal something deeply unsettling. In Void Whispers you play as Mike, a newcomer to Cosmo City working as a broadcast engineer. Your task is to master the use of radio equipment to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Whispers.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    DON'T MISS THIS HORROR GAME About the GameTHE STORY OF A REAL EVENT In 2009, two young girls living in Apartment No 129 in Turkey perform satanic rituals with candles late at night. According to allegations, the girls, who lived on the top floor of the building, mysteriously lost their lives that night. According to residents of the building, there was a very violent earthquake that night. Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apartment No 129.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 511 reviews

    Discover Chill Pulse, where productivity meets immersive environments, offering a serene backdrop to your study and work sessions. Journey through time and space, from the vibrant energy of a cyberpunk city to the peaceful solitude of an ancient era, and the cozy confines of a modern cabin. Each setting is designed not just to enhance your focus but to subtly enrich your experience with a narrativ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chill Pulse.

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  34. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Step into the shoes of Everlyn Sterling, a new grad undertaking a temp job in a small town in dead winter. Little does she know this seemingly ordinary task will soon unveil a mysterious tale of a disturbed spirit. Solve a series of brain teasers, booby traps, and ciphers set by the ghost. Can you unravel why a once beautiful mansion now harbors a dark, ugly secret? FEATURES Simple point-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Winter Haunting.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    The year is 1975, humanity can travel to the stars thanks to a mysterious civilization, and the Cold War is getting hotter by the minute. The new and old powers alike are expanding on Neoproxima, the new frontier, looking for what's left of the alien technology. You are Farah, the leader of a team of treasure hunters who got a bit too bold and pressed the wrong button. Trapped in a time loop, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neoproxima.

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  36. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A sweet kiss memory of last night. Lost cell phone. Three suspects. Become the main character's helper, choose, collect hints and clear the mini-games. A full-scale mystery rom-com interactive movie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Too Easily.

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  37. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 329 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 4 reviews

    Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Horizons.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    An explosive, story-driven top-down shooter with vibrant pixel graphics and a pumping soundtrack. Fight your way through hallways of castle-like spaceships, neon lit alleys and futuristic medieval fortifications using an array of powerful weapons and special devices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redgar: The Space Viking.

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    DALDZAH is a bedtime story about combining the traditional with the modern and uniting the divided. A kaleidoscope of the grandeur and beauty of the North Caucasus. DEATH IS NO MOREThe Daughter of the Sun destroyed the cradle of death. Death is no more, leaving only the undead Namalats. The Child runs away from home to return the forgotten amulet to father and meet mother at the top. The mountain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DALDZAH.

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  40. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Embark on a delightful and heartwarming Halloween journey with Buddy the cat and his friends in a charming jigsaw puzzle game, illustrated by Katia Numakura. THEME AND STORY: In this enchanting game, you'll follow Buddy and his pals Oliver, Pandora and Whiskers as they set off on a Halloween adventure filled with compassion, kindness, and the true spirit of the season. From his decorated bedroom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buddy and Friends on Halloween.

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  41. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    98% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

    The Gap is a sci-fi first person narrative exploration thriller. You play as Joshua Hayes, a neuroscientist who's lost it all. Your mysterious ability to explore parallel realities through deja vu seems to be the only way to recover your memories and salvage your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gap.

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  42. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    The year is 2029. The Huntley Scientific Research Institute has opened its doors to a select few—young individuals gifted with extraordinary mental powers and mysterious abilities. Among them is Ziek, a university student with a rare form of “synesthesia”—a perception that allows him to see the hidden significance of objects through vibrant splashes of color. But what begins as an exciting oppor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SYNESTHESIA.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Setting: Set in the same world as Test of Courage and Born Into Fear, you’ll assume the role of Victor Cortes as you investigate the signs of a potential Buffer at the abandoned, underwater Aegis facility, Phorcys Station. There’s much more going on than meets the eye. Your organization has heard rumors that a cult-like group has moved into the installation. If you want to succeed in your mission … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pact of Joy.

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  44. Welcome to your own mess, Lex... The storage of your Metaverx! Following the events of his first adventure, Lex is now the busy owner of the Truffle Shuffle. However, the space-time remains open and Lex justs needs to follow the timeline; but, as busy as he is, he will fancy a shortcut that will lead to a catastrophe: a breach in his Metaverse. Debugging the Metaverx Press Lex to Metaverx is the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Press Lex to Metaverx.

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  45. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    -Sail with the wind: The direction of the wind dictates the speed of your airship. If u try to go against the wind the ship will slow down. -Sharpen your skills: Use the recoil of your shots and the speed of the wind to evade enemy bullets. Along the way you will find plenty of different threats to challenge your piloting abilities. -Explore the seven skies: With each sky comes a new challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Skies to Paradise.

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  46. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    60% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    In Little Dog Adventure you play as a little dog that discovers the world on its mission to find its way back home. It's a short emotional story-driven exploration game that will keep you interested with an immersive story and lovable characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Dog Adventure.

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  47. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Project Starship X is a procedural shooter where you Crash-Kill cosmical abominations with your spaceship while playing as Swagthulhu! Whaaat?!??! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Starship X.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Arrested and sold at auction, you have been transported to a secret testing facility in deep space. Perform the required tasks while avoiding the abomination lurking within the complex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kohate.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 590 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1bitHeart.

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  50. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    10mg is a collection of 10 minute long games. Slasher, Interrupted is a visual novel, in which you attempt to tell a horror story whilst your girlfriends interrupt with their own ideas. Will you stick to a cohesive plot, or try and please everyone's ideas at once? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10mg: SLASHER, Interrupted.

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