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Games like Zero's Fantastic Anecdote

Games like Zero's Fantastic Anecdote

Games like Zero's Fantastic Anecdote

Looking for games like Zero's Fantastic Anecdote? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Kleebuu Craves Fruit Salad, Animus Toil or Not Anyone's Business But My Own.

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  1. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Explore your warped mind while solving platforming puzzles, in an tale that will unfold the deeper you get. Delve into the suppressed memories and remember how to leave this dream. Escape before the nightmares catch up... If you dream about fruit for long enough it's bound to turn rotten. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kleebuu Craves Fruit Salad.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Animus Toil is an experimental puzzle-adventure video game built for Game Boy, Analogue Pocket, PC, and web browser. The Temple of the Herring was a legend to the people of Thera. Cursed by an evil wizard known only as Somnus, the temple strikes the curiosity of two explorers seeking answers. Who exactly is Somnus? Why is the temple cursed? What is the secret behind the mysterious artifacts? And … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animus Toil.

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  3. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Navigate a local princess through the pages of a hand-crafted fairy tale and help her solve the mystery of a golden ring in this narrative-driven point-and-click adventure game with multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Anyone's Business But My Own.

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  4. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Servants of Harvest Wish.

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  5. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Set sail for an epic adventure in the high seas of creativity with Editarrr, a thrilling 2D platformer that's as much about building as it is about jumping! Key Features: ‍☠️ Craft Your Own Swashbuckling Saga: Unleash your inner game designer with our robust level editor. Build intricate, challenging levels filled with traps, puzzles, and secret hideaways. The only limit is your imagination! ‍☠… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Editarrr.

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  7. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Pamina VS Slimes is a fast-paced, top-down arcade action game. In this 10-minute minigame, you’ll take on endless waves of slimes invading your home. This game features: - 4 playable characters: You can also headpat them. - Elemental strategy: Mastering the elemental strengths and weaknesses will be the key to overcoming your enemies. - Burst Skills: Get out of tricky situations with powe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pamina VS Slimes.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Dark Maidens is a side scrolling action game where you fight through hordes of enemies to test your metal against the strongest of foes. It has an advanced combat system in which you can light attack, heavy attack, block, fake out, and dodge. Don't expect an easy win as the enemies fight back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Maidens.

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  9. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    https://astepfrominsanity.carrd.co A Step From Insanity A Step From Insanity (ASFI) is a 2D platformer-shooter where you play as a man suffering from several psychological illnesses, searching for the end to his insanity. Guided by an unfamiliar friend, search for the mysterious ϐӘɲ°ı≤ ”æ†≥˘´ϐ, told to be able to cure any illness. Meet friends and foes along the way, become stronger, t̷̃̈́r̵̗͝u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Step From Insanity.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 304 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Sora tells the story of its namesake: the lone enhanced human, Sora, and her struggle to protect a fading world. Enjoy breathtakingly fast-paced combat in the Suguri universe, with improved game system and graphics along with original trance music by DEKU. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sora.

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  11. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 502 reviews

    "The Disappearing of Gensokyo" is a Touhou Project doujin game from MyACG Studio, a Chinese doujin game fan circle. We have re-imagined Touhou as an ARPG, creating this "Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG". We hope this game will be a good experience for those who are both new and knowledgeable of Touhou! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Disappearing of Gensokyo.

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  12. Debug Quest is a single-player game on an adventure to heal a bugged game world. Use blocks, items, and plugins to heal the game world and complete missions! Explore the map and connect the road with blocks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debug Quest.

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  13. Will your mind be broken? Given little information about where you are and how you will complete your mission a variety of strange creatures begin to arise giving you no time to question what to do. Sent on a mission to retrieve an "asset" your only friend is your tenacity and firepower.With only a single weapon, embark on a frostbitten endeavor to make it to one of the 2 endings of this challengi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perdition Man: Interval.

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  14. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Track, train, and trade elemental spirits in Glyph-Bound! An indie MMORPG inspired by Pokemon Platinum, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Old School Runescape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyph-Bound: Kotodama.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    [ENGLISH] Welcome to Vespera Hotel!Please orbserve the precautions on manager's letter and greet our dear guests with your smile. [Description] Play as a Receptionist in Vespera Hotel. You will need to answer the calls and deal with their requests. You can take that old-fashioned lift to different floors where key items are located.Press [E] to pick up items or talk to the guests.Different choi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vespera_Hotel.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The Rush is a horizontal shoot 'em up with an MSX inspired art style and plenty of that arcade excitement (without a hunger for quarters)! Features: 8+ Unique stages Many enemies and boss fights that (I severely hope) are fun and challenging 13 different weapons that can be mixed and matched with one another 2 Playable ships with unique weapon variations Some surprising exploits I decid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rush.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Become a master hacker 'X' and hack into the digital world of a corrupt conglomerate. Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies. Please enjoy the hack and slash action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X Invader.

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  18. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Save the Kingdom of Daanco from the curse of Turkzu in Winged Raider! Unlock the story by progressing in this goofy roguelike 2D shooter. Fly around the Winged Castle, find new weapons, unlock abilities with colored wings, kill your enemies, and DIE?! Try not to die. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winged Raider.

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  19. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 478 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 18 reviews

    The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knight Witch.

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  20. Embark on an exciting journey with Flynn, a brave bird whose peaceful life is interrupted when his son is captured. Determined to retrieve him, Flynn plunges into a dangerous quest through stunning lands fraught with peril. Fly through lush forests, cities, and dark caverns as you uncover the secrets behind the origin of the bubble threatening your family. Throughout the journey, Flynn wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birds Adventure.

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  21. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    This is an action puzzle game about camera magic In the game, players will play as Miss Talia, a graduate student of the Magic Academy, racing against time! Will you be able to return to the academy before the dorm lights go out? That’s up to you!The Time-Space Magic of the Camera! Copy Space! By photographing close-up objects, create new platforms to keep moving forward! Return to the Past! If… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lens Adventure.

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  22. Operation Defensive is a tower defense game but instead of monsters following a track they follow a player. place down towers to fight those monsters and try to get to the highest wave you can! have fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Defensive!.

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  23. The classic shoot 'em up franchise expands ! Fight your way through 5 levels of deadly ships and bosses to get your revenge on the Empire. Colorful pixel art and catchy soundtrack, easy controls but hard game overall, SOMD2 makes use of all of the tropes of the arcade genre. The game features 4 achievements, an in game leaderboard that displays the 5 best speedrunners worldwide, and 3 characters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Orbital Mega Drift II.

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  24. Pick up the enemy and throw it! This is an action game drawn with dots that gives you a nostalgic feel. The difficulty level is set to low. The main character of this game, Lifton, is skilled at "lifting up" his enemies. If you step on an enemy and flip them over, you can lift them up. Enemies can be lifted up in two layers. The lifted enemy can be swapped up and down w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER LIFTPIA.

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  25. ABOUT : 250ms250ms refers to the average human reaction speed.  ▽Use the arrow keys or WASD keys to control your character.  [img][/img]. Enemies will briefly turn green for 250 ms, after which you can click the mouse to destroy them. Destroy all enemies to progress to the next stage. ▽Test your skills against various types of enemies. [img][/img]. ▽Try to complete the game with as few d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 250ms.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge? Master the unique Pogo Stick Movement mechanics! Find dozens of unique weapons, powerups, and items to customize your play through! Enjoy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pogo Rogue.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 606 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Nuclear Blaze is a 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, with all the devastating backdrafts, exploding walls and sprinklers you could expect. Fight your way through a mysterious facility and try to keep the blaze under control. As a trained firefighter, you're being air-dropped right in the middle of this hell blaze to investigate and look for survivors. But the unexpected presenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Blaze.

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  28. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,324 reviews

    Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is a indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.You play as the Touhou famous character Cirno, become a hero, and embark on her journey to liberate the Gansokyo and save her dear princess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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  29. A Victorian 2D action platformer where you shoot and slash through grunts until you reach their boss, the Chief Constable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Renegade: Recollections.

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  30. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Explore a small, story-rich world reflecting the struggles of college life. Play mini-games to complete the everyday tasks that you need to survive. Eventually, try to find a way to break the cycle of monotony and escape your bleak surroundings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Week By Car.

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  31. Eson is an angel who is punished with the curse of mortality when they steal the Sky God's Amulet. Now they have to help people in Havoton, a Halloween-obsessed town, in order to survive and atone for their crime. Play through many different and unique minigames as you help the residents of the town prepare for their Halloween festivities and other daily menial tasks. However, with the help … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Dodge the obstacles and manage to beat your highscores in this arcade-style game! You'll keep saying to yourself that this will be your final round, but it won't be. Your reward system inside your brain will be pushed to its limits, you won't be able to stop. Despite difficulty increasing with each passing second.The game offers: 3 difficulty levels! Arcade based gameplay! Fantastic art-style and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Rounds.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    An adventure into a quirky little town filled with easter eggs and game references! Discover new places and meet familiar faces. Helping those along the way and collecting costumes to end the day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OUTSIDE.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    In Eldritchvania, you will explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men. Developed by @Scimitri and @NathanAuckett. With music by @NikSudan! Over 70 hand drawn rooms to explore! Countless enemies … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritchvania.

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  35. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 554 reviews

    A playable demo of the game Overload, a new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent. Version 2.0 is from March 2017. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overload Playable Teaser.

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  36. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups: Vasara and Vasara 2 are made available to the whole world via this package: Vasara Collection! Science Fiction meets History in these arcade classics which take place in an alternate timeline Feudal Japan where technologically advanced weaponry and equipment are a reality, and heroes use flying motorcycles with amazing firepo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VASARA Collection.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Defeat lab mutations in this action-platformer pixel-art game. Every mutation will challenge your skills on your way to victory, and each mutation you win will grant you a valuable upgrade for the next one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laboratory.

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  38. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Obscura is a puzzle-platformer in which the player uses different cameras to find colorful solutions to problems in a monochromatic world. The game was developed as a high school project by Griffon Hanson and Ty Morrow, and it won 7th place in the Computer Game & Simulation Programming event at the 2021 FBLA National Leadership Conference. Everything the player sees is in black and white, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscura.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    97% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Flappatro: A Quirky Action Game/Visual Novel Hybrid Flappatron combines fast, arcade action alongside a fully voice acted visual novel narrative from creative mind, Dexter Manning! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flappatron.

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  40. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A Visit to Friends is a collection of four dioramas, each with their own themes, characters, and puzzles to solve. Catch chickens, put in a day's work, and explore your own subconscious through heterodox methods. All this and more is in store when you take A Visit to Friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Visit to Friends.

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  41. With pixel-art aesthetics and dark fantasy vibes, every run presents new foes, relics, and spells to discover. Adapt your strategy, make crucial decisions, and shape your destiny with every card drawn. Will you master the arcane arts and conquer the ever-changing world of Arcanard? Key Features:
 Roguelike deck-building – Experiment with endless card combinations and unique playstyles.
 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanard.

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  42. Dive into the heart-pounding action of Mageanoid. As a powerful mage, your task is to fend off relentless waves of undead skeletons with your magical powers. Each second counts as you unleash your spells and dodge the deadly strikes of their swords. How long can you survive in this epic twin-stick shooter? Source Code available on GitHub Features Pixel art graphics that bring the undead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mageanoid.

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  43. Are you ready for the greatest arcade challenge yet? Equip your Gun-Bat and try to defeat the evil geometrics. See you in the tournament! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultra Thunderball.

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  44. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    We've released a version of this game on Steam! It's identical to the version here, it's just a bit nicer to play it there and your save data will be safe :PWe have a Discord Server where you can talk about the game!!https://discord.gg/admUnCkvCU https://store.steampowered.com/app/3603660/Zuis_Witch_Academy/ https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3603660/ Welcome to Zui's Witch Academy, a bossru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zui's Witch Academy.

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  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 1,335 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 11 reviews

    Buy Sorry We're Closed at PlayStation Store. Explore and survive a darkly supernatural spin on London where the demon world spills into human hustle and bustle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorry We're Closed.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 830 reviews

    Obama is a third person action-adventure game with bullet-hell inspired combat. Cleanse an unknown alien planet of the beasts that now inhabit it. Find out who is in command and reveal their ultimate goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obama.

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  47. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    If the dream is real to you, it is worth fighting for! Accounting student Macy is down on her luck and out of her mind, but her life of hum-drum is abruptly interrupted by a visit from a mysterious firefly. After stumbling down a seemingly endless hole, she wakes up in a strange new world. With an explosive broom in tow, Macy sets out discover the mysteries of Esperanto and find her way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SomnaBuster.

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  48. Welcome to the intergalactic battleground! Immerse yourself in a sci-fi setting where waves of relentless robots, known as Xul'Gorgs, threaten the galaxy. As a member of the Intergalactic Peacemaker, your mission is clear: survive endless waves, defeat mini-bosses, confront the ultimate end boss, and emerge victorious. Arena Shooter Dynamics: Engage in fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled combat as you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyVenge.

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  49. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mildew Children.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Vacant Kingdom is a synthesis of bullet hell and story-driven action-RPG. Explore a whimsical yet desolate land and uncover the mystery of why everyone disappeared. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vacant Kingdom.

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