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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Singleplayer, Pixel Graphics.

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"The Superfluous" [soo-pur-floo-uh s] A cave-diving, sci-fi, rogue-lite, platformer with jet packs and lots of explosions. Help stop an apocalyptic asteroid on collision course with Earth. Lead a squad to the center of the asteroid and blast it into space dust.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 53 reviews
Released: 2017-05-19
Developer: Voided Pixels
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 94%

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  58. #58 Dogworld
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 111 reviews2021
    Dev: Lateralis Heavy Industries
    Windows

    Shoot, jump, and slide your way through a ruined, mysterious, dog-filled world as you fight to save humanity from the clutches of a rogue AI named Daddy.

    Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Action 14.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Indie 9.3%

  59. #59 Nerd Survivors
    63% matchVery Positive92% of 99 reviews2024
    Dev: Heartbit Interactive
    Windows

    Use explosive pizzas, enchanted fidget spinners or a katamari of monsters to fight countless enemies hordes! Repair the "Forge of Destiny" and craft the ultimate custom weapon in this comedy action rogue-lite survivor.

    Why similar: Roguelite 31.6%, Action 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, 2D 9.9%, Indie 6.4%

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