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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Indie, Simulation, Action, Survival.

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Downpour is a hardcore 2D Base survival game. A simple game in concept, but a complexity in practice. Protect an Antenna that is being built from endless enemies so you can contact home. All the while managing closely tied resources. Death will probably come many times.

Reviews: Mixed — 58% — of 19 reviews
Released: 2015-05-14
Developer: Modesto A. Rabena
Publisher: Divergent Game Studio
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 2.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 62%

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