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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    60% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Owly has been kidnapped by the treacherous Tala. Fight your way through hordes of evil llamas in a quest of liberation and vengeance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Shoot Owl.

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  2. Compact Plasma Gears is a retro shoot'em up inspired by the NES-era classics. Pick a character to fight through ten levels, beat equal number of bosses and a significantly higher quantity of regular enemies. The PreambleAn archaeological discovery in an independent mining system piques the interest of special services of Five Galaxies. Space Federation of the Second Galaxy rushes in to secure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compact Plasma Gears.

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  3. Work in Progress We're creating a Prototype Rogue-Like, Rogue-Lite Auto Shooting Survivor Game with the Player as a Mech fighting against Hordes of Kaijus. Game Jam: MechJam IV - itch.io Implemented Optional Themes: Map and Difficult Settings: Dragons - Dragon Spawn within the Game with a Powerful Attack Those Who Control the Machine - Your Mech get out of control, or controlled by someone? Frosty… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaiju Survivor.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    SUBJECT ON THE RUN! You’re tired of being a labrat, so you make a run for it. Sure, you made it out of your cell, but it's not that easy! The entire facility is on high alert and, to get a taste of freedom, you must fight your way through the deadly WASP army. It’s time to use the mutations they planned to exploit against them! Project XSTING is a sci-fi survival roguelite game with comic-st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project XSTING.

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  5. KAWAII SURVIVORS is a bullet heaven roguelite that combines adorable pixel art visuals with intense cyberpunk horde survival action. Battle endless waves of corrupted AI enemies in a broken virtual reality simulation where cute meets deadly. Trapped in a glitched cyberpunk hellscape, hacker Lucy Chen must survive using cosplay weapons that manifest from her willpower and unstable code. If you lov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kawaii Survivors.

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  6. ️ Stickman: Waves of DoomPrepare to dive into chaos! Stickman: Waves of Doom is a horde survivor game with minimalistic graphics where endless enemies crash down upon you in waves of pure chaos and destruction while maintaining steady FPS. Survive the OnslaughtTwo brutal stages. Countless enemies. Every run is a desperate fight for survival as hordes of foes swarm from every direction. Each minu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stickman: Waves Of Doom.

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  7. A solo indie-developed pixelated 2D arcade space shoot-'em-up that captures the nostalgia and high-octane fun of beloved 80s and 90s arcade experiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Siege.

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  8. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    CRITTER GANG Squeak! Chitter! Chatter! You’ll send these mafia members to heaven on a silver platter! You play as a red squirrel trained in the martial arts of crankin’ out kunais and shwingin’ shurikens! You’ll teach three very important lessons to three unlearned delinquents! Lesson 1: Integrity is important; I hope you find yours quick, Coyote. Lesson 2: You only get one life, Peacock– change… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Gang.

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  9. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    When the Light Dies is a survival game with roguelite elements set in a desolate, frozen wilderness. Step into a murky world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When the Light Dies.

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  10. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Become the storm in a whimsical Bullet Heaven x Bullet Hell roguelite! Auto-fire food weapons through hungry hordes, recruit companion squads, then weave through screen-filling boss patterns in 1v1 showdowns. Boss Rush, Bacon Rush, True Bullet Hell & more. Join the Pancake Patrol! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pancake Patrol.

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  11. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Gryphon Knight Epic is a 2D Medieval Shoot’em up that mixes elements from classical shoot’em ups, exploration and duel-like boss battles, it tells the story of Sir Oliver and Aquila, an accomplished knight and his loyal gryphon that are forced back to adventure once again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gryphon Knight Epic.

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  12. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    79% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the GameCosmic Coliseum: Prologue is an Action-shooter Rouguelite where you must fight to survive the first 10 minutes of a 30-minute Galactic Gladiator Tournament. Choose your champion and then battle to survive wave after wave of gruelling combat as The Overlords send their vicious alien hordes into the arena to destroy you. Gather XP from your fallen enemies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Coliseum: Prologue.

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  13. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 314 reviews

    Fishgun is a chaotic fish-person shooter where you feed your sentient gun random upgrades to defeat hordes of evil fruit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishgun.

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  14. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Nom Nom Apocalypse is a twin stick shooter roguelite set in a post-apocalyptic city plagued by mutant food monstrosities.Shoot! dodge and OUTLAST the plague of greasy beasts and candy creatures that lurk around every unknown corner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nom Nom Apocalypse.

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  15. View Game
    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kromaia.

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  16. View Game
    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Icewall is a game that combines retro shoot'em up and modern roguelite game design. It features intense, colorful and fast-paced gameplay, the roguelite run-based structure enhances the game with strategy and replay-value as you draft new strategies and combos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICEwall.

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  17. View Game
    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bladestar.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 200 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclo Chambers.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! Seep Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEEP Universe.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rheum.

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  21. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    55% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Riddled corpses is Arcade game 8/16bits. we will have hordes of zombies and all kinds of monsters, all created with love pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riddled Corpses.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    63% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A ninja survival game where you wage combat in an expansive diorama landscape. Defeat hordes of enemies using shuriken throwing stars! Play with others online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diorama Battle of Ninja.

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  23. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Take control of Dr. Beyond in his quest to escape the facility! Use the products of your research to create an undead army and cause havoc in the complex while you aim to accomplish your objectives to reach the next area. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead & Beyond.

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  24. View Game
    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Rogue Stache is an action-adventure platforming roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Rogue Legacy, Risk of Rain, and Magicite. Explore vast interstellar dungeons and defeat hordes of cunning enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Stache.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scrappers.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    87% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Vampire.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:funny
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to "Super Smash Asteroids", a high-octane, top-down, dual-stick, rogue-like space shooter set in a futuristic universe. Choose from six unique ships, each with their own starting statistics and special abilities, and blast your way through hordes of enemies and epic bosses. As you play, level up and choose from a pool of over 70+ items to upgrade your ship and modify your base stats, unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Smash Asteroids.

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  28. View Game
    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    In this unforgiving roguelite twin stick shooter, death awaits you behind every corner. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, eliminate bosses and loot their valuable items and body parts. With them you can enhance your own body, unlock powerful skills and create your own unique builds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrappage.

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  29. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    The Destructivator Returns! Take on the role of a tiny little super solider decked out in lime green and blast and insta-melee your way to victory! Unapologetically old school, forget the last... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destructivator 2.

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  30. View Game
    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Sweet Pea is a challenging 2D platformer with beautiful environments, physics-driven gameplay, and a hand-drawn art style. Help guide Sweet Pea through a vibrant but cruel world. Collect hidden power-ups to unlock new abilities, unlock secret zones and fly, blast or freeze your way through the world!Survive a vibrant but cruel world as danger lurks in every corner and hides in every shadow. With l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Pea.

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  31. Defend the base. Burn the lizards. Take three stars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Tanks vs Lizard.

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  32. Fight nonstop in this action auto shooter, no pausing to pick upgrades, just simple, accessible progression on the move. Mine, discover relics, trigger unique events, earn 80+ unlocks and Legendary rewards, and choose when to extract or risk everything for more knowledge. Just don't dig too deep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zigdig.

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  33. Kitty Combat is a cozy cat survivorlike where you face off against hordes of rats, fish, turkeys, and lots of other silly enemies! While doing so you'll level up and every level choose between 3 cards each containing stat ups, items, or perks! See how long you can battle, or try to break the game with the limitless stat scaling! Along the way, unlock new playable characters, maps, color palettes, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Combat.

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  34. "Magic Cat" is a hand-drawn 2D roguelike game. Players play a little black cat mage to fight—each battle a new trial. Leveling up brings surprises; challenges are unique. Facing monster waves, players strengthen magic via choices, move step by step, defeat the ultimate Boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Cat.

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  35. 【神兵武装,逆天改命】 获取特殊武器,印记,并分别升到满级,合成威力超强的武器,享受极爽刷怪体验! 【女神系统,羁绊觉醒】 攻克“龙皇女神”,“凤凰女神”等5位美艳女神,强强联手,共同退敌! 【史诗战场,火力全开】 横跨武侠妖魔世界的终极试炼:从武林废墟到妖魔领地,50种妖魔鬼怪,15个魔头BOSS。无限挑战模式+roguelike天赋树,真正定义末日生存美学! 【开发者寄语】 30小时主线内容+无限重玩价值,快邀请你的本命女神,开启逆天改命的传奇征程! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 武侠幸存者.

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  36. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The supercomputer that controls mankind's robotic defense forces has been hacked, causing all robotic forces to rebel against them. A lone tank has risen to take on the corrupted defense forces. Autonomously controlled, this mysterious tank will stop at nothing until the supercomputer has been restored and the hackers have been brought to justice! Gameplay Autonomous Anarchy is a top-down twin-sti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autonomous Anarchy.

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  37. Controller NeededPlayer 1 can use a Mouse and Keyboard but player 2 must use a controller to be able to play. Player 2 can only control menus when they're selecting Hexes or Upgrading About the GameBound in Time is a two player, co-op horde shooter with a sci-fi, futuristic twist – play as two flashy heroes with a number of abilities, a cyborg and a samurai, working together to defend worlds … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound in Time.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dive into this short linear action-adventure where you grapple towards enemies to unleash powerful attacks. This 30-minute game is a fast-paced adventure enhanced by colorful effects. Use your grappling ability to zip through the world, dodging lasers and bullets while wreaking havoc on anything in your path. Escape relentless aliens armed with vibrant, deadly, one-hit kill weapons. With a fast-pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Stretch.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Hold the arena solo or with three friends in online co-op. Ninety-second waves, twelve bosses, ten guns, seventy perk cards, and a build that snowballs with every kill. Survive to wave 36, kill the guardian, then see how far Endless goes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CybArena.

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  40. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Journey to the heart of the Wild West in this thrilling pixelated 2D shooter and challenge the gang of Wild Joe to free your hometown from their iron grip! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Westild's Law.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Holy Shot is a fast-paced, physics-based top-down shooter. Face nasty hordes of monsters in a chaotic environmental destruction, combining powerful weapons and strategic abilities to survive intense battles against challenging bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Shot.

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  42. The game can sometimes take up to a minute to load The game was updated at 7:35pm PST time on 7th May - 8 hours before submissions close. If you have already played the game I suggest giving it another run as I have added 100% original art, Music, Boss fights and story. All assets are 100% created by me from scratch during the game jam. Journey to Black Keep Journey across the realm of Veilron as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey to Black Keep.

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  43. Hank is an astronaut who has been assigned with a mission to build rocket launch pads on the moon. On his last day of work, the moon base is surprised by an alien attack, and Hank is caught in the middle of a battle of epic proportions, fighting for his life with little resources. In face of imminent destruction, the only chance for our hero to survive is to reach an emergency escape vehicle named… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoonLess.

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  44. Toad On Fire is a fast-paced, action-adventure shooter, with some RPG and puzzle elements sprinkled in. You play as Smokey, a toad armed with a flamethrower, and take the offensive against an invading force of hostile frogs. Progress through 25+ levels of varying types, ranging from pure action to puzzle-based to boss battles. The flamethrower is your primary weapon, which can be utilized in many… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toad On Fire.

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  45. Descentium is a Rogue-lite First Person Shooter, in which you fight through hordes of monsters from another world, who have surfaced from deep within a Cambodian temple. Unlock amalgamated weapons, scientific trinkets and more as you discover secrets about those who came before you and the origins of the mysterious element... Descentium. As Alina, you will wield the power of the rifts and weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descentium.

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  46. Circus Interstellar is a brutal arcade shooter featuring high-octane action, and killer music! Earth voyagers encounter a sadistic alien race with a terrifying clownish appearance and a nasty appetite. Will the survivors escape the gory circus? Or will they be assimilated like all the rest? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus Interstellar.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Slash through hordes of enemies and become the ultimate swordmaster! In this action rogue-lite, choose from variety of weapons and upgrades to create game-breaking synergies. Survive against unique types of enemies as you get older and suffer from the curse of undying If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Survivors.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    A top-down action roguelite Touhou fangame featuring Flan, who's... started streaming and has taken the internet by storm!? Collect likes and coins to power up your weapons! Your very viewer count becomes your life! Annihilate the constant hordes of enemies and survive, survive, SURVIVE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Internet Survivor Survivors.

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  49. A survivors-like game with side-scrolling action combat. Slash, dodge, and mow down endless monsters in a gothic horror castle. Upgrade with every choice, snowball out of control, and survive until the very end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castleborne Survivors.

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  50. An audio-reactive twin-stick bullet-hell where the song is the weapon. Play hand-tuned packs, import any track, or drop in a music video and fight inside it: the song builds the level, the video plays behind the fight, and every bullet locks to the beat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUBSØNIC.

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