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A third-person shooter RPG and Parasite Eve sequel in which Aya Brea uses "Overdive" to jump into other fighters' bodies while battling monstrous creatures in a ruined New York. Its blend of gunplay, character upgrades and a mysterious story about Aya's memory drives the experience.

  • Post-apocalyptic setting
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Sci-fi setting

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Half-Life 2

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2004USK 18PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified97 % positive9.69 €

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A landmark first-person shooter that sends Gordon Freeman through alien-occupied City 17, blending seamless cutscene-free storytelling with physics-driven puzzles and the iconic Gravity Gun.

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BioShock 2

  • Combat like The 3rd Birthday
  • Mood like The 3rd Birthday

As Big Daddy Subject Delta you return to the decaying undersea city of Rapture, mixing drill, guns and plasmids in tense fights, including defending Little Sisters while they gather. Moral choices shape the ending of a surprisingly touching father-daughter story.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

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  • Mood like The 3rd Birthday

As the hunter Aloy you roam a lush, overgrown post-apocalyptic world, taking down giant robotic beasts with a bow and tactical tools while uncovering the mystery of humanity's lost past. The remaster adds significantly upgraded visuals.

Resident Evil 3

  • Combat like The 3rd Birthday
  • Mood like The 3rd Birthday

This remake sends Jill Valentine through zombie-infested Raccoon City in a short, intense third-person action horror, relentlessly hunted by Nemesis. It emphasizes fast-paced shooting, scarce ammo and cinematic set pieces.

Gears of War 3

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  • Mood like The 3rd Birthday

The explosive finale of Marcus Fenix's original trilogy delivers punchy cover-based shooting, an emotional four-player co-op campaign and the beloved Horde mode.

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles

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  • Mood like The 3rd Birthday

An on-rails light gun shooter that retells the early Resident Evil games and the rise and fall of the Umbrella Corporation. You blast through familiar locations in short stages, with weapon upgrades and optional co-op.

Resident Evil 5

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  • Mood like The 3rd Birthday

An action-heavy co-op shooter where Chris and Sheva battle infected hordes across Africa, sharing ammo and reviving each other. It trades horror for bombastic set pieces, big boss fights and weapon upgrades.

Days Gone

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  • Mood like The 3rd Birthday

As biker Deacon St. John you roam a Freaker-infested Oregon, maintaining your motorcycle and surviving massive hordes that flood entire valleys. A gritty, emotional story about loss and loyalty set in a tense open world.

BioShock

  • Combat like The 3rd Birthday
  • Mood like The 3rd Birthday

An atmospheric shooter set in the decaying underwater city of Rapture, blending Plasmid powers and weapons into creative combat. It is celebrated for its iconic Art Deco setting and a story with a legendary twist that questions free will.

Dead Space 2

  • Combat like The 3rd Birthday
  • Mood like The 3rd Birthday

Isaac Clarke carves through a Necromorph-infested space station with strategic dismemberment while battling his own haunting hallucinations. It is a faster, more cinematic sequel that keeps the original's oppressive sci-fi horror intact.

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