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Games Like Monsterland

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer, Top-Down.

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After years in cryoprison, Dr. Green awakens on a mutant-infested Earth colony. Seeking redemption and his estranged daughter Anna, he battles through a ravaged planet in a 4-hour campaign of intense combat, encounters, and adventure. Monsterland has hybrid tile/ASCII visuals & Steam Deck support.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 53 reviews
Released: 2015-12-14
Developer: Second Variety Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.

    Why similar: Roguelike 40.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Retro 15.4%, 2D 12.7%, Action 8.4%

  57. #57 Enlightenment
    68% matchMixed63% of 459 reviews2018
    Dev: LizardKing
    Windows

    In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.

    Why similar: Difficult 30.5%, Roguelike 17.6%, Action 14.9%, Dark 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.4%

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