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"Ultratron is a sci-fi shooter game with classic arcade gameplay, updated for the modern era. Fight through 40+ levels as the last humanoid battle droid, with upgrades, pet drones, and special abilities. Play in single-player mode or drop-in two-player co-op, with support for English and five other languages."

Assault Android Cactus is a vibrant, arcade-style shooter where players control android heroes fighting against waves of robotic enemies. With a variety of distinctive characters, each with unique weapons and abilities, the game offers a dynamic and engaging experience. The game features a campaign mode with high replay value, as well as local co-op for up to four players, making it a great choice for fans of frantic, action-packed gameplay.

"Beat Hazard" is an arcade-style shooter game where your music drives the gameplay experience. Each song in your collection creates a unique ebb and flow, affecting the enemies and your ship's firepower. The game offers various modes, including Survival, local 2-player versus, and co-op. Your performance can earn you 25 Steam achievements and a spot on the leaderboards. Workshop DLC is required for creating and accessing workshop content.

"Titan Attacks!" is a classic arcade-style shoot 'em up game with modern features. Protect your planet from hordes of invading aliens, using a variety of upgradable weapons and power-ups. Experience the thrill of survival as you battle through increasingly difficult levels, with boss fights at the end of each stage. The game features retro pixel art graphics and a chiptune soundtrack that heightens the nostalgic feel.

"ShipLord is a survival game set in space where players dodge asteroids and battle bosses to collect energy and progress through unique levels. A medal-based system rewards players with upgrade points for completing levels on higher difficulties, which can be used to upgrade shield, energy tractor, and force field abilities. With over 100 upgrade points available, players can improve shield and force field duration and cool down times, as well as decrease energy spawn time."

"Shatter" is a Science Fiction-themed arcade game with single-player, local multi-player, and co-op options for up to 2 players in split screen. Its innovative controls, physics, power-ups, and boss battles offer a highly interactive experience, with multiple modes like Story, Endless, Boss Rush, and Time Attack. The game boasts vibrant 3D visuals, a retro-inspired synthwave soundtrack, and leaderboard rankings, making it a must-play for arcade enthusiasts.

"Bit Blaster XL" is a fast-paced, arcade-style score-chaser game where you control a ship that cannot stop moving. Avoid crashing into enemies by turning left and right, and use boost/brake to navigate through an ever-increasing amount of obstacles. Collect ammo and power-ups to survive longer and beat your high score. The game features simple mechanics, re-playability, and extra ships to unlock.

Bezier: Second Edition is a single-player shooter featuring a compelling plot, engaging gameplay, and impressive graphics. Accompanied by a phenomenal soundtrack blending orchestral, synthesizer, vocal, and solo instruments, it elevates the immersive experience. The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a rich, expertly produced musical score spanning over 70 minutes.

"Enemy Mind" is a side-scrolling space shooter for PC with a classic 8-bit art style and 8 levels of challenge across 70 waves. As a being of pure psychic energy, you can take over and control any of the 20+ unique ships you encounter, each with their own power and ability. The game features an adaptive story system that changes with your play style and offers multi-player co-op for up to four players. The soundtrack is an original chiptune-inspired creation by Rainbow Kitten.

In "Revolution Ace," humanity is at risk of extinction, and players must infiltrate the AI core to win the war against machines. The game features a customizable ship and numerous weapon configurations, as well as realistic physics and the ability to fight a variety of enemies on air, land, and sea. Online and local two-player co-op are also available. The game is powered by the Unreal engine and offers a deeper, more tactical shoot'em up experience.