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2014 PCPlayStationXbox

An indie sci-fi shooter with light RPG elements set in a world dominated by an energy corporation. I know the game only vaguely, so this rating is conservative.

What defines Project Root:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Project Root are Gun Metal, Greed: Black Border and Alien Shooter. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Project Root special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Gun Metal

96 %

2002 PCXbox 2.99 €

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You pilot a giant combat mech that can switch into an agile jet at any moment, fighting an invading force across linear missions. The fast swap between ground and air combat is the main appeal.

Greed: Black Border

Focus on a single character

A sci-fi action RPG in the Diablo mold where you play a former elite soldier caught in a war over the rare energy source Ikarium. It focuses on fast combat, loot and character growth in a futuristic setting.

Alien Shooter

Focus on a single character

A classic top-down arcade shooter where you blast alone through swarms of aliens in an infested research base. Light RPG elements like weapon purchases and stat upgrades add some long-term motivation.

Exowar

Sci-fi setting

A 2D top-down shooter set in the near future, where you play a cybernetically enhanced soldier fighting guards and aliens while uncovering the truth.

Sairento VR

Sci-fi setting

Play a cyber ninja in VR, wall-running, multi-jumping, sliding and slowing time while cutting and shooting down enemies with katanas, guns and bows. Acrobatic bullet-time action and gear progression are the focus.

Revolt

Sci-fi setting

A 3D twin-stick shooter set in a future where machines hunt the last of humanity. As a resistance fighter you sabotage robot factories and blast through hordes of mechanical enemies.

Deadzone: Rogue

Sci-fi setting

A roguelite first-person shooter set in deep space where you blast through enemy hordes, loot gear, and rebuild your loadout every run. Between deaths you piece together the truth behind your mission.

Metal Unit

Sci-fi setting

A pixel-art roguelite action-platformer where you play soldier Joanna fighting monsters and aliens in a combat suit. A story about her treasonous sister and the truth about humanity drives each run.

Subject 9

Focus on a single character

A small indie sci-fi shooter where you play an escaped test subject with elemental powers fleeing a ruthless corporation. Combat blends gunplay, superpowers and the environment.

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