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Games Like Brain Damage

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arena Shooter, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action.

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Challenge your skills and push your limits in Brain Damage, the intense 2D action roguelite shooter with wave-based gameplay. With each upgrade, brain damage increases, making the game more challenging as you progress. Push the game to its limits. Can you break the game before it breaks you?

Reviews: 7 user reviews — 71% — of 7 reviews
Released: 2023-04-03
Developer: Gearloose
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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