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Looking for games like Z.A.R.? Here are top shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Planet Driller, Asili Forest Gold or Pakicetus Redux.

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  1. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    51% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Planet Driller is a mining game where you need to find DarkMatter in order to save the earth. To do this, drill your way through a procedurally generated planet full of minerals that you can sell for cash, then use the cash to upgrade your ship and make the job a lot easier! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Driller.

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  2. FROM THE FOREST TO THE STARSAsili Forest Gold is a third-person industrial adventure where nature meets high-tech automation. Start as a lone prospector in the lush Asili wilderness and evolve into an interstellar commander. THE CORE LOOP: EXTRACT & AUTOMATE Smart Economy: Forget tedious menus. Once your backpack hits 30 items, your gold is automatically sold and the currency is wired to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asili Forest Gold.

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  3. In deep-sea action-adventure game Pakicetus Redux, take command of the escort submarine Salvation as it travels along with your mother ship to undertake missions along a seafloor rift valley. Balance resource collection, upgrades, and the fate of human civilization as you battle an emerging enemy bent on stopping your search for a new home. Three hundred years ago, the wanton disregard for t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pakicetus Redux.

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  4. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    This is the prologue to Dune Mechanic : Survive The Steampunk Era . Which Include a 3-5 hours of gameplay. You can try some basic mechanics of the game like building factories, gathering resources, fighting robots, researching skills, traiding, managing. In full version of the game will be able much more content. Like this : You will have to survive in the harsh world of the steampunk era, wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dune Mechanic : Survive The Steampunk Era Prologue.

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  5. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    70% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    A.I.M. 2 is the sequel to the epic science fiction first-person action RPG developed by SkyRiver Studios. Its compelling story and unique look lift off exactly where the original ended. New clans led by Mechminds of the Fifth Generation are powerful and well-organized formations with far-reaching plans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.I.M.2 Clan Wars.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Moonpod's Starscape mixes old school arcade game play values with characterization and an involving plot to deepen the whole experience. With most of its crew missing and its weapons systems ruined, the space research station Aegis is all but lost. As the last remaining pilot you must help rebuild the station's defenses, acquire alien technology and create your own uniquely configured set of fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starscape.

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  7. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Terrene is a pixel art space adventure game where you explore procedurally generated planets, fight enemy swarms, and craft unique weapons and tools. The game features a variety of gameplay mechanics, including exploration, crafting, mining, story, couch co-op, ship flight, and more. In Terrene, you will: Explore near endless procedurally generated planets, each with unique biomes. Fight enemy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrene - An evidence of life game.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    In 2097, the mining of minerals and other natural resources is completely automated and controlled by supercomputers. The planets that are mined for 'Iberium', an essential mineral to control pollution on Earth, are called Z.A.R.; Zones for Artificial Resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z.A.R..

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  9. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    33% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The communication with SH42, transporting the settlers to colonize the planet, was lost. A lot of light years passed when the last message was received from them. It said: "Death or Cress". A star hunter and a crusader of the Star Holy Church set out on a search of the survived or to read the funeral service for the remains of the settlers if they all had died. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallalypse: Death or Cress.

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  10. Production Zero is a factory building game in which you grow a manufacturing empire across an untamed world. Design vast networks of factories from top to bottom, extract unique resources, optimize & automate to achieve industrial harmony and scale your operation through varied biomes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Production Zero.

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  11. Command from above. Fight from within. Viridian Corp. is a single-player sci-fi action RTS and third-person shooter. Lead the war, capture mining zones, direct your forces, then Mindwalk into a soldier and enter the battle yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viridian Corp..

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  12. The Earth is exhausted and at war. As one of the first volunteer colonists, your mission was simple: land on Alia Domus and help prepare humanity's new home. But the plan failed. The war in the Metropolis cut off the supply shipments, support ceased, and you find yourself completely isolated, bare-handed, on an unknown planet. To survive and make this world thrive, you will have to rewrite the his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alia Domus.

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  13. You’re not the ship—you’re a fragile prospector with a jetpack. Haul gold, deploy robots and defend your operation from meteor storms, aliens and pirates. Gear up between expeditions—but mine fast: a rival can take the claim while you’re still alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Gold Rush.

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  14. It's a story of an impossible fight for survival on a wild planet known as Giza. Gather unique Weapon Units. Enhance the firepower and production capacity of the Outpost fighting alongside you. This is an FTD game - featuring FPS, Tower Defense, Base Building, and much more all at once. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Edgar Giza.

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  15. In a world collapsing due to a ruthless corporation, an explorer and a magical being cross paths by chance… or by fate. What begins as a routine job becomes a struggle for life, identity, and the rebirth of a wounded planet. Amid the desolation appears Arty, a magical being capable of bringing light back where everything has withered. Together with him, you will have to restore what was lost an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex & Arty.

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  16. Pilot your spaceship and out smart hostile aliens to traverse deep space, mine asteroids, explore alien cave systems, make friends, level up and upgrade your tech to save humanity from extinction. Learn what became of Earth and possibly still prevent it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nā ʻOumuamua.

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  17. Crash-landed on a mysterious planet rich with Mightium - the most powerful energy source in the galaxy - the Mighty Miners must dig, blast, and upgrade their way to survival. But they’re not alone. The villainous Star Pirates have also arrived, and they’ll stop at nothing to steal every last ounce for themselves. Based on the fictional 1987 animated series Mighty Miners, this action-packed game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Miners.

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  18. Rebuild civilization from the first flame! As last pioneer, build a home on a wild alien planet. Reignite civilization from primal survival to advanced energy systems. Use the Planetary Control Module to reshape the world, uncover human secrets, and journey back to Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huntian: StarTrace.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Submeris A deep-sea mining adventure filled with exploration, danger, and survival beneath a mysterious island! Dig. Upgrade. Descend. And uncover the treasure buried deep below. --- About the GameSubmeris invites you into an immersive underwater experience combining exploration, mining mechanics, and survival gameplay beneath a remote and mysterious island. Start with just a simple … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submeris.

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  20. Discover a still unexplored region of space: the Exot galaxy. With your C.L.I.C. as your only ally, obtain the resources necessary for your survival. Develop your ship, improve your workshops, face creatures to conquer these hostile lands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exot.

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  21. The planet is dying, a team has been created that has to go underground, in the exile of the machines and hit the core. Only in this way, humanity will be able to survive and we have the mission to do so every day. A classic 2D platform game, in a dystopian and survival future. This is our future history of planet earth and the evolution of machines. Artificial intelligence took over all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nucleuz Underground.

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  22. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    After a galactic portal failure you find yourself lost millions of light years away from home, in a foreign galaxy... With your main propulsion systems disabled you are unable to traverse space, so you try to collect resources you find near you in order to create a galactic portal to return back. According to avionics, the part of the galaxy in which you landed is an inhabited zone called EXO-1 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foreign Galaxies.

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  23. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    You are a miner on a distant planet excavating valuable resources. After a night of relaxing with your fellow miners, you awake to find them gone and the colony you call home deserted. With only your companion Camm-E to help, you must venture into the mines in search of your friends and answers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End Of The Mine.

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  24. Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.PLOT 2050 AD Earth's natural resources are depleted and corporations are forced to expand their mining operations to neighbour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where is Earth?.

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  25. StalakMiner is a third-person action adventure digging game that presents strategical and timed mining challenges to you as a miner tasked with reaching the depths of the planet. Collect rare metals and minerals to sell for credits used to upgrade your vehicle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StalakMiner.

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    0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Sandbox game. Defend the planets from enemy minions. Visit different galaxies, destroy enemies, collect resources. Beware of black holes and supernovae. Use various weapons and devices to farm items. Your main goal is to clear the galaxy from minions, collect resources, conquer more dangerous places. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nanoworld.

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  27. The discovery of an alien craft entering our solar system causes quite a stir. When the small craft is accidentally fired upon, it creates a strange electromagnetic effect that envelops the Earth, causing it to disappear. While its gravity remains, the physical Earth simply isn't there. The moonbase, surviving on scrounged resources and manpower, builds an interstellar ship. A team of four special… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet's Edge.

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  28. The Game:  Codex Knights is an open world adventure game designed to combine the wonder of reading with the immersion and interactivity of video games. As Jiara Maverick, explore multiple living, breathing story worlds based on African stories written by young African writers (and one or two classics thrown into the mix).  The game is being developed for Android, iOS, Mac and Windows PC. Controls:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex Knights.

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  29. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    As The Earth ran dry of resources, wars continued to rage on and pollution reached an all time high, the human race created an AI system and tasked it with one purpose... Save the planet by any means necessary. Play as an assassin tasked with maintaining order amongst the human race, completing various missions eliminating threats to the AI's directive of saving the planet from extinction... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitch Assassin.

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  30. Customize your spaceship.  Send expeditions to find more customizations. Deploy missions into an asteroid belt and face a single, escalating wave of asteroids. Gained experience can be invested into permanent upgrades using the lab, strengthening future deployments. Wishlist on Steam P.S. the game has autosave, lab research and expeditions are part of offline progression. P.P.S. press kit in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deployed.

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  31. Sci-fi rogue-like mining/tower defense game. Mine through a procedurally generated world to discover artifacts. Defend your spaceship from waves of enemies. Discover and spend resources to improve your mining and spaceships combat ability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surface Breaker.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Dig deep, die often, come back stronger. Mine, fight, and gamble your way through roguelite runs to build the ship that blasts you off a dying Earth to richer worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Texplore.

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  33. We are in the future, raw material resources on the Earth have been depleted. With the support of civil society and modern robotics, the private companies have colonized the surrounding planets and utilizing their natural sources worldwide. Since the new mining technology is not achievable for everybody, lots of people are organized in groups, building robots and looting the planets. War is inevit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Siren: Space Defense.

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  34. Sprydite is an action-adventure, survival with immersive RPG elements in a large open world. Science fiction set in a post-apocalyptic and cyberpunk backwoods setting with a small touch of surrealism. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPRYDITE.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    If you enjoyed the Prologue, wishlist & follow the full game to get notified at launch About the GameThe free prologue of "Pax Autocratica" invites you to establish the foundations of the greatest regime in history in this darkly satirical totalitarian colony sim + FPS roguelite hybrid. You are tasked with managing and leading your citizens to spread your doctrine through the fir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pax Autocratica: Prologue.

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  36. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    The Red Planet is vast, desolate, and utterly indifferent to your survival. Surviving Mars: Pioneer is the first made-for-VR entry in the Surviving Mars universe, challenging you to carve out an existence in one of the most hostile environments imaginable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surviving Mars: Pioneer.

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  37. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jupiter Hell Classic.

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  38. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Overview Discover Planet IX, a new and mysterious world that challenges everything we know about the universe! Hidden for ages behind the sun, this twin brother of Earth has finally been revealed thanks to technological advancements. Sharing the same habitable zone, day and night cycle, and mass as Earth, Planet IX, or Lunara as its native inhabitants call it, is a new horizon for humanity. Whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunara: Planet IX.

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  39. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    Build your own Super Mining Mech and explore the underground in search of new natural resources. Customize your mech with unlockable parts to dig deeper than ever - by yourself or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer! So, what are you waiting for? There’s mining to be done! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mining Mechs.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    This is a DEMO version of Stellarcraft. The full Early Access version is available on a separate Steam page. Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense game in which you explore different planets, collect resources and complete missions. Build and upgrade defenses to fend off enemy waves and develop your character. Strategic planning and technological upgrades are the key to success. Explore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellarcraft The Prologue.

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  41. Fight Primarily a third-person shooter, you can also attack enemies using a variety of tactics, including stealth kills and melee combat. Whether you're battling MilCorp soldiers or sand worms, you will always be prepared to defeat your enemy with over ten different weapon types at your disposal. *All combat can also be played using an Xbox controller* Loot Make the most of your adventure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Fringe.

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  42. "Alright, you slimy space worms! Listen up! I ain't here to hold your hand through the cosmos! You've been drafted into the ranks of the best intergalactic mining troop, a spaceman. Your sorry selves have been shipped off to some godforsaken planet to extract resources. Now, here's the deal: seems like the only thing worth a darn on this rock is the local critters. Yeah, you heard me right! Thos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melt them All.

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  43. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 85,786 reviews

    Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction and maintenance of space works. Players build space ships and space stations of various sizes and utilization (civil and military), pilot ships and perform asteroid mining. Space Engineers utilizes a realistic volumetric-based physics engine: all objects can be assembled, disassembled, damaged and destroyed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Engineers.

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  44. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    38% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Game ModesCosmic Armada is an action-packed space combat and exploration game that takes you on a journey from refugee to galactic conqueror.There are three different game modes: campaign, custom game, and scenario. The game includes a map editor which allows you to create scenarios and mods.In the campaign, you start out as a refugee who's home planet has just been conquered by the tyrannical Sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Armada.

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  45. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    The year is 2033. You, an ex-Marine with little opportunities left, have signed up with Utopia Arura, a large mining corporation on Mars. They have sent you to a location they have proposed but you have chosen for mining. Everything else is up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Utopia Colony.

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  46. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 663 reviews

    Grab your jetpack and explore procedural asteroid fields, derelict spaceships and abandoned outposts. Build your Space Rig to process scavenged trash. Craft, trade and fight your way to success in this interstellar, open-world sandbox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Trash Scavenger.

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  47. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 4,013 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Loddlenaut is an ocean cleanup adventure set on a vibrant alien planet. Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Repurpose marine debris and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures! As you clean up the planet, you’ll run into axolotl-like aliens known as “loddles.” Protect them from the polluted waters and feed them aquatic fruits while you make their planet h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loddlenaut.

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  48. View Game
    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,070 reviews

    Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Colony.

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  49. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 567 reviews

    Imagine Earth is a real-time simulation game. Whole planets become your playground and keep the excitement going with strategy and puzzle element. Build up huge civilizations and deal with the self-inflicted climate change. It all depends on your individual development plans and growth management abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imagine Earth.

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    17%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    24% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    It is the year 2090. Our Solar System is in the aftermath of a total political breakdown. Humanity is fighting over resources in asteroids.GameplayTake control of a mining spaceship, hack your way through asteroids, and crush your enemies in a fully destructible environment! Compete against AI-controlled bots or prepare for the ultimate death-match against another human player (2 players can play … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miner Wars Arena.

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