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Games Like BACK OF SPACE

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Sci-fi, Singleplayer.

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2027, a solar flare will wipe out all satellites in 16 days. A sole nerd flies drones into the stratosphere to backup the internet. Your activity is criminal & illegal. Become the most hated man in 2027, without breaking up with your girlfriend.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 149 reviews
Released: 2021-08-25
Developer: 3RD BOOK
Publisher: DORE
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Difficult 43.2%, Realistic 29.3%, Atmospheric 20.7%, Action 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  59. #59 Boson X
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,579 reviews2014
    Dev: Ian MacLartyPub: Shape Shop
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.5%, Difficult 24.8%, Minimalist 15.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%

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