DAMNOSAUR similar games & best alternatives

DAMNOSAUR

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

DAMNOSAUR is a chaotic arcade shooter that combines colourful anime with the Dino-apocalypse! Fight alone, or with a friend to take down these monstrous dinosaurs.

What works
  • Addictive and fun arcade gameplay
  • Free to play
  • Local co-op mode
  • Colorful and charming graphics
  • Variety of weapons with unique effects
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive gameplay and environments
  • One-hit death can be frustrating
  • Limited story and progression depth
  • Some control and ui issues
  • No global leaderboards or online multiplayer

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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DAMNOSAUR: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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