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352 games like Returnal · 2011 – 2027

  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 96Form.96World1.00Curated.83Lists.00Shooter · Exploration · Often paired · Described alike

    Housemarque · PS5, Windows

    HorrorShooterExplorationPsychological horrorSurrealism

    Returnal is a 2021 roguelike third-person shooter video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It follows Selene Vassos, an astronaut who lands on the planet Atropos in search of the mysterious "Whit

    86 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 77Form.21World.29Curated.74Lists.59Shooter · Third-person shooter · Often paired · Also in Third-person shooters

    Insomniac Games · PS5, Windows

    ActionShooterThird-person shooterStory drivenFast paced

    Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at mind-blowing speeds, complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal.

    88 rating6 lists11 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 76Form.30World.25Curated.58Lists.59Science · Shooter · Often paired · Also in Third-person shooters

    Mad Head Games · PS4, PS5, Windows +2

    ActionScienceShooterThird-person shooterStory driven

    Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

    69 rating2 lists7.5 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 75Form.34World.25Curated.63Lists.00Science · Shooter · Often paired

    PS4, PS5, Stadia +3

    ScienceShooterThird-person shooterExplorationPsychological horror

    Control is a third-person action-adventure game set in the Federal Bureau of Control, a secretive U.S. government agency that studies paranormal phenomena. Players control Jesse Faden, who arrives at the Bureau's headquarters, the Oldest Ho

    83 rating1 list12 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 74Form.33World.27Curated.54Lists.00Roguelike · Shooter · Often paired

    Duoyi Network · Android, Switch, PS4 +5

    RoguelikeShooterProcedural generationRogueliteAction

    Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can p

    74 rating5 lists13 h main storyOften paired

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 73Form.08World.25Curated.75Lists.00Shooter · Surrealism · Often paired

    ActionShooterSurrealismCinematicSurreal

    Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a third-person action-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by otherworldly creatures. Players control Sam Porter Bridges, a retired porter, as he traverses the open worlds of Mexico and A

    91 rating5 lists35 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 73Form.20World.25Curated.60Lists.00Shooter · Roguelike · Often paired

    Digerati · Linux, Switch, PS4 +5

    ShooterRoguelikeFast pacedProcedural generationPermadeath

    Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.

    59 rating3 lists4 h main storyOften paired

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 71Form.28World.17Curated.62Lists.00Science · Exploration · Often paired

    Guerrilla Games · PS4, PS5, Windows

    ActionScienceExplorationStory drivenUpgradable weapons

    Horizon Forbidden West continues Aloy’s story as she moves west to a far-future America to brave a majestic, but dangerous frontier where she’ll face awe-inspiring machines and mysterious new threats.

    89 rating7 lists29 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 70Form.13World.25Curated.62Lists.00Shooter · Story driven · Often paired

    Striking Distance Studios · PS4, PS5, Windows +2

    HorrorShooterStory drivenActionScience fiction

    In this narrative-driven, third-person survival horror game set 300 years in the future, the player will take on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter's mo

    67 rating5 lists10 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 68Form.11World.25Curated.55Lists.00Shooter · Bullet hell · Often paired

    PS5, Windows, Xbox Series

    Bullet hellShooterActionScience fictionFirst person

    Luna Abyss is a single player story driven action-adventure with fluid platforming and bullet hell combat. Follow the journey of Fawkes, a prisoner of Luna caught between a cryptic prophecy and their prison sentence.

    81 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Why 63Form.07World.17Curated.61Lists.00Science · Exploration · Often paired

    Windows

    ScienceExplorationStory drivenCinematicAtmospheric

    StudioFOW blasts onto Steam with "Subverse" - a sexy new Sci-Fi parody where you command your own starship filled with the hottest babes in the universe! Explore a vast galaxy filled with wacky scumbags and ancient mysteries before unwindin

    80 rating2 lists23 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 62Form.06World.25Curated.52Lists.00Shooter · Third-person shooter · Often paired

    Linux, PS5, Windows +1

    ShooterThird-person shooterActionScience fictionFirst person

    Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter in which squads of up to four players are deployed from orbit onto hostile planets to complete strategic missions. Players select loadouts of weapons, armor, and stratagems that allow them

    84 rating4 lists32 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 61Form.03World.25Curated.65Lists.59Shooter · Third-person shooter · Often paired · Also in Third-person shooters

    FromSoftware · PS4, PS5, Windows +2

    ActionShooterThird-person shooterScience fictionThird person

    By combining FromSoftware’s longstanding expertise in mech games and their signature robust gameplay, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon will be a new action experience.

    83 rating3 lists29 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed Xbox exclusiveWhy 60Form.13World.25Curated.50Lists.00Shooter · Exploration · Often paired

    Ghost Ship Games · PS4, PS5, Windows +2

    ShooterExplorationDarkProcedural generationAtmospheric

    Deep Rock Galactic is a cooperative first-person shooter set on the alien planet Hoxxes IV. Players take on the role of dwarven space miners employed by an intergalactic mining corporation, completing missions in procedurally generated cave

    81 rating10 lists12 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed Nintendo exclusiveWhy 47Form.30World.26Curated.16Lists.00Shooter · Fast paced

    Gonner

    2016

    Art in Heart · Linux, Switch, PS4 +3

    ShooterFast pacedProcedural generationRogueliteAction

    "Gonner is a tough as hell procedurally-generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements, following the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world—a giant landbound whale named Sally—by se

    76 rating4 lists7.5 h main story

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  • Why 47Form.17World.27Curated.18Lists.00Shooter · Bullet hell

    Terrible Posture Games · PS4, Windows, Xbox One

    ShooterBullet hellRogueliteActionScience fiction

    Our mission is clear, our determination strong, and our guns are very, very big. MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS hybrid facing you, Earth’s last hope, against the fleets of data-hoarding robotic alien invaders. Take the fight to the enem

    71 rating5 lists4 h main story

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 46Form.24World.24Curated.12Lists.62Roguelike · Science · Also in Roguelikes

    Hopoo Games, LLC · Linux, Switch, PS4 +4

    RoguelikeScienceShooterPermadeathDifficult

    Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses,

    81 rating8 lists4.5 h main storyAlso in Roguelikes

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  • Timed Xbox exclusiveWhy 46Form.22World.26Curated.07Lists.00Roguelike · Shooter

    PS4, PS5, Windows +2

    RoguelikeShooterRogueliteActionFirst person

    Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

    80 rating4 lists20 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 43Form.15World.33Curated.10Lists.00Shooter · Roguelike

    Alientrap · Linux, PS4, Windows +1

    ActionAction roguelikeShooterRoguelikeDifficult

    "Cryptark is a 2D roguelike shooter that challenges players with boarding and neutralizing procedurally generated alien starships to earn income for their Privateering enterprise. Purchase improved equipment and weapons to tackle more dange

    80 rating2 lists4.5 h main story

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  • Why 43Form.22World.29Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Third-person shooter

    Neilo · PS4, PS5, Windows +1

    ShooterThird-person shooterRoguelikeActionThird person

    Hard difficulty TPS roguelike with randomly generated dungeons. The protagonist, Willow Martin, has no memory of her past, but when a fight begins, her body moves naturally and she displays exceptional combat abilities.

    32 rating3 lists8.5 h main story

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  • Timed Xbox exclusiveWhy 42Form.21World.17Curated.16Lists.00Roguelike · Shooter

    Android, Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 +4

    RoguelikeShooterBullet hellRogueliteAction

    Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic, take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxe

    81 rating4 lists22 h main story

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 42Form.18World.34Curated.17Lists.00Shooter · Third-person shooter · Same studio

    Saros

    2026

    PS5

    ShooterThird-person shooterBullet hellRogueliteAction

    Saros is an action game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Players control Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer investigating a lost off-world colony on Carcosa. The game features fast-paced third-person c

    85 rating3 lists25 h main storySame studio

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  • Why 42Form.24World.08Curated.10Lists.00Roguelike · Shooter

    Matt Dabrowski · Linux, Switch, PS4 +3

    RoguelikeShooterProcedural generationRogueliteAction

    Streets of Rogue is a top-down rogue-lite with an emphasis on player agency and freedom. It combines shooting, stealth, and role-playing elements in a procedurally generated city. Rather than taking place in a dungeon, the game is set in a

    75 rating3 lists11 h main story

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  • Timed Xbox exclusiveWhy 42Form.24World.16Curated.08Lists.00Roguelike · Exploration

    The Molasses Flood · Switch, PS4, Windows +2

    RoguelikeExplorationProcedural generationAtmosphericRoguelite

    A rogue-lite river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators. Travel by foot and by raft down a procedurally-generated river as you scrounge for resources, craft tools, remedy affli

    76 rating5 lists8.5 h main story

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  • Why 42Form.22World.25Curated.12Lists.00Roguelike · Procedural generation

    Switch, PS4, Windows +1

    ActionRoguelikeProcedural generationRogueliteAdventure

    TumbleSeed is a deceptively deep roguelike about balancing a seed up a dangerous and ever-changing mountain.

    82 rating2 lists5.5 h main story

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  • Why 41Form.08World.32Curated.18Lists.00Shooter · Third-person shooter

    Cold Iron Studios · Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Windows +1

    ShooterThird-person shooterActionScience fictionHorror

    This is a fight for survival. Xenomorphs swarm in overwhelming numbers. Every room could be your last.

    68 rating2 lists

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  • Why 41Form.24World.25Curated.12Lists.00Roguelike · Permadeath

    Android, Switch, PS4 +4

    ActionRoguelikePermadeathDifficultAdventure

    Dandy Ace is an over the top action game that follows this fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards, fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist and free himself from a cursed mirror.

    59 rating2 lists7 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 41Form.20World.17Curated.22Lists.00Exploration · Story driven

    Insomniac Games · PS5, Windows

    ExplorationStory drivenFast pacedCinematicNarrative

    Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is an action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released in October 2023 exclusively for the PlayStation 5, it is a direct sequel to Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)

    83 rating6 lists19 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 41Form.20World.32Curated.10Lists.00Science · Shooter

    Strafe

    2017

    Pixel Titans · Linux, PS4, Windows +1

    ScienceShooterRoguelikeFast pacedProcedural generation

    Strafe is a singleplayer 3D action experience where the player can pick up a gun and shoot hordes of things in the face. The developers have created technology that changes the levels every time you play for endless replayability. There are

    66 rating3 lists5 h main story

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 41Form.23World.13Curated.10Lists.00Roguelike · Procedural generation

    Android, Linux, Switch +4

    RoguelikeProcedural generationRogueliteActionAction role-playing

    "The Swords of Ditto is a compact action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo. Explore a delightful but dangerous overworld, brave menacing dungeons, and improve your

    70 rating2 lists6.5 h main story

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  • Why 40Form.12World.25Curated.25Lists.00Shooter · Psychological horror

    The Farm 51 · PS4, Windows, Xbox One

    ShooterPsychological horrorActionScience fictionHorror

    "Take a deep breath..." Try to remember: a girl, a chair, a bomb. Just keep... calm. Follow the voice into the depths of your memory. Relax... and search for the darkest memories in the deepest recesses of your mind. Can you find her? The c

    72 rating3 lists7.5 h main story

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  • Timed Nintendo exclusiveWhy 40Form.37World.13Curated.00Lists.00Roguelike · Roguelike

    Supergiant Games · Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 +3

    RoguelikeFast pacedProcedural generationDifficultBoss fight

    Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

    91 rating1 list32 h main story

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  • Why 40Form.17World.25Curated.17Lists.59Shooter · Third-person shooter · Also in Third-person shooters

    PS5, Windows, Xbox Series

    ShooterThird-person shooterCinematicActionScience fiction

    MindsEye is an ever-expanding gameplay experience with a story campaign, endless stream of new playable content delivered regularly, and the power to create your own games with the simple to use building tool.

    62 rating5 lists5 h main storyAlso in Third-person shooters

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 39Form.30World.17Curated.00Lists.00Roguelike · Shooter

    Android, Switch, Windows +2

    RoguelikeShooterRogueliteAction roguelikeAction

    Shoot down an ever growing horde of Lovecraftian monsters to survive the night. Choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique and game-breaking builds. Unlock a diverse cast of characters and weapons with unique powers.

    66 rating2 lists3.5 h main story

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 39Form.20World.13Curated.00Lists.00Roguelike · Shooter

    Dodge Roll · Android, Linux, Switch +7

    RoguelikeShooterDifficultBullet hellBoss fight

    Enter the Gungeon is a top-down bullet hell roguelike where players take control of one of several characters known as Gungeoneers and fight their way through the procedurally generated floors of the Gungeon. Combat revolves around shooting

    79 rating2 lists23 h main story

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  • Why 39Form.26World.25Curated.09Lists.00Shooter · Third-person shooter

    PS5, Windows, Xbox Series

    ShooterThird-person shooterStory drivenAtmosphericAction

    The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a third-person Action RPG set in The Expanse universe. You’re no hero — just a merc caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, trying to hold your crew together and keep the ship up and running. Your choices

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  • Why 38Form.31World.08Curated.00Lists.81Roguelike · Roguelike · Also in Roguelikes

    Windows

    ActionRoguelikeProcedural generationDifficultAtmospheric

    Begin your journey in this dark fantasy rogue-lite. As a warrior, a Yotun, descend into the ever-changing Durnar and uncover the mysteries of your tribe. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons to fight enemies and mutate to become even stronger

    1 list18 h main storyAlso in Roguelikes

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  • Why 38Form.14World.25Curated.06Lists.81Roguelike · Shooter · Also in Roguelikes

    Awe Interactive · Switch, PS4, Windows +1

    RoguelikeShooterActionFirst personAdventure

    In BPM, all of your actions and the actions of your enemies are tied to the beat of the music. Your enemies perform a dance-like sequence of attacks to an epic rock opera. BPM is inspired by retro shooters of the 90’s. It is fast, frenetic

    71 rating7 lists3.5 h main storyAlso in Roguelikes

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 38Form.15World.28Curated.00Lists.81Roguelike · Shooter · Also in Roguelikes

    Vlambeer · Linux, Switch, PS4 +4

    ActionBullet hellRoguelikeShooterThird-person shooter

    Nuclear Throne is an action roguelike-like by Vlambeer about mutants fighting their way through a post-apocalyptic world. The radioactive waste in the world allows mutants to get ahead by mutating new limbs on the fly, the abundant availabi

    78 rating6 lists17 h main storyAlso in Roguelikes

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  • Why 38Form.22World.13Curated.06Lists.00Roguelike · Fast paced

    Linux, Switch, PS4 +4

    RoguelikeFast pacedProcedural generationRogueliteAction

    "Wizard of Legend is a fast paced 2D dungeon crawler where you assume the role of a powerful wizard on his quest for fame and glory! Combine powerful spells and quick reflexes to overcome all of the challenges and become a Wizard of Legend!

    72 rating3 lists8.5 h main story

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  • Why 37Form.19World.13Curated.08Lists.81Roguelike · Roguelike · Also in Roguelikes

    Motion Twin · Android, Linux, Switch +6

    RoguelikePermadeathRogueliteActionAdventure

    Dead Cells is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer combining roguelike and Metroidvania design. Players control the Prisoner, an immortal creature that possesses corpses and fights through procedurally generated levels filled with mutated

    86 rating9 lists14 h main storyAlso in Roguelikes

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  • Why 37Form.09World.35Curated.25Lists.59Science · Shooter · Also in Third-person shooters

    Android, iOS

    Psychological horrorScienceShooterThird-person shooterAction

    A 2011 science-fiction survival horror mobile game developed by Australian company IronMonkey Studios and published by Electronic Arts for iOS, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Xperia Play, Android and BlackBerry 10 devices.

    74 rating2 lists12 h main storyAlso in Third-person shooters

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 37Form.24World.38Curated.07Lists.00Science · Exploration

    Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series

    ScienceExplorationPsychological horrorRoguelikePermadeath

    Routine is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror title set on an abandoned Lunar base designed around an 80’s vision of the future. Curious exploration turns into a need for survival when a lunar base goes completely quiet. Searching for answers put

    78 rating2 lists6.5 h main story

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 37Form.19World.17Curated.16Lists.00Science · Exploration

    Stray

    2022

    BlueTwelve Studio · Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4 +5

    ScienceExplorationStory drivenAtmosphericNarrative

    Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats and solve the m

    83 rating13 lists6.5 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 37Form.21World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Roguelike

    Linux, PS5, Windows +1

    ShooterRoguelikeRogueliteActionAdventure

    Wreak vengeance with your elite craft on waves of Swarm bugs, who are hellbent on killing you and everyone you love. Harvest their guts for scrap and earn a deliciously varied array of upgrades. Beat the last wave if you have the skill, the

    80 rating1 list2.5 h main story

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  • Why 37Form.31World.25Curated.00Lists.00Roguelike · Exploration

    Motion Twin · Windows

    ActionRoguelikeExplorationPermadeathDifficult

    Brave the Vortex and dash your way to greatness in this lightning-fast action roguelike from the creators of Dead Cells. Alone or in coop, become the ultimate killing machine as you enhance your skills and master your weapons in search of t

    73 rating2 lists10 h main story

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  • Why 36Form.23World.25Curated.00Lists.00Roguelike · Shooter

    Tribute Games · Linux, Switch, PS4 +3

    RoguelikeShooterPermadeathTime manipulationAction

    Flinthook is a fast action-platformer with “roguelike” elements. Become space’s greatest pirate with your hookshot, pistol and slowmo powers!

    80 rating5 lists19 h main story

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  • Why 36Form.07World.25Curated.20Lists.59Shooter · Third-person shooter · Also in Third-person shooters

    Iggymob · PS4, PS5, Windows +2

    ShooterThird-person shooterActionScience fictionHorror

    Gungrave G.O.R.E is a third-person action shooter that follows Grave, a resurrected gunslinger seeking revenge against a powerful criminal organization. Combining gunplay with close-range combat, players battle through hordes of enemies usi

    58 rating4 lists8.5 h main storyAlso in Third-person shooters

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