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Looking for games like 2D Shooter? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, Shooting Archery or The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis.

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  1. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    DEVIL BLADE REBOOT ●OverviewDevil Blade, a 1996 indie shmup released only in Japan, has received a full remake almost a quarter century later by the original creator, taking advantage of the latest technology. Dive into an immersive pseudo-3D experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. With a perfect fusion of background music and evolving stage design, you can experience a feeling o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEVIL BLADE REBOOT.

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  3. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.Story ModeThe Takodachi have gone missing and it is up to Ina and AO-chan to find them! This is a casual mode where players will make their way through three levels unraveling the mystery of the missing Takodachi. This mode has unlimited continues and save… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis.

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  4. Overview: 1945—Hitler won the war by splicing animal DNA with human DNA: The Binary Super Soldier (half man, half german shepherd). They tore through the world's warriors like presents on Christmas morning. But, The Führer didn't stop there. He continued experimenting and created The Binary Elite. You are the chosen one, the very first Binary Elite Super Soldier, designed to usher his reign to the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAMP Z: THE AWAKENING.

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  8. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Galaxy Pilot is a game inspired by various arcade classics from the 1980s, serving as a personal tribute to the 1984 arcade game "StarForce"  The game features 25 main levels spread across 8 galaxies, each with 5 challenging stages and 3 difficulty modes. Players can acquire multiple weapons and uncover hidden bonuses, all while navigating through the levels using either a top-down or an isometri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Pilot.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter with roguelite elements. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TechBeat Heart.

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  10. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Discontinue is a competitive VR room-scale disc throwing game experience with over 8192 levels, your goal is to survive your chosen generated synthwave/cyberpunk style parkour and set a new high score. Are you up for this challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discontinue.

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    72% User Score Based on 91 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 7 reviews

    Super One More Jump is a hand-crafted intense arcade platformer. Simple to learn one button controls. Hard to master levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super One More Jump.

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  13. Metacell: Genesis ARCADE is an arcade game inspired by old-school arcade games, with the match 3 mechanic. The basic gist of Arcade mode is a score attack mechanic where you want to survive to level 100 with the highest score. Fight back a never ending spawn of game pieces by making matches of 3 or more before the board fills up, or even worse, you are killed by one of the traps that could spawn a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metacell: Genesis ARCADE.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    An honest letter from developers. Dear players. As a newly formed Indie game company, this was our first game. So we feel obligated to be 100% honest with you. Here, you can read what was our roadmap and what you can expect from this game. Our roadmap was simple and clear. When we first started developing Mage Rage, Action RPG was really popular so we wanted to be a part of it. We designed a Hac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage Rage.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Run, dodge, jump, pull pickups, switch polarity and die constantly! You get to do all this while being heckled for your constant mistakes! "ZIQ" is an arcade runner that features polarity-switching gameplay. Switch ZIQ's polarity to make it safely past obstacles or in some cases destroy them. Perform pickup sequences, maintain chains, destroy obstacles and time your pulls to take advantage of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZIQ.

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  18. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Unit Down Charge is a futuristic action rail-shooter!Action packed, and full of quirky character dialogues, unique level designs, fully animated story cutscenes, and challenging boss battles! Unit Down Charge combines: The arcade difficulty of a Cabal Shooter and The level-based progression of a Rail Shooter ... both in one package! Features: Responsive arcade-styled shooting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unit Down Charge.

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    95% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Flipon is a juicy and fun arcade puzzle game full of surprises! Mine flipoblocks by aligning them to make combos, survive the garbages tempest, solve puzzles and defeats the (cute) bad guys! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flipon.

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  23. BACCI and the ducklings (32 Bit) v.2.1: "From the inspiration of the well-known video game 'Operation Wolf' a new and funny video game is born.". In this video-game, BACCI is a super-equipped hunter who is in the midst of a flock of birds. The aim of the game is to shoot down all the birds, without running out of ammunition. When the number of live birds is greater than the amount of ammuniti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate version "Bacci and the ducklings" (32 Bit) v.2.1:.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 5,766 reviews

    AirMech is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played online competitively or cooperatively. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirMech.

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  25. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    The free prologue for Pesticide Not Required, a game that combines auto-attacking bullet heaven roguelites with farming game mechanics to create an expansive set of strategies and build combinations. Destroy huge hordes of evil insects, grow tons of crops, create your own build path, and unlock unique characters to play with! This prologue version contains similar mechanics to the main game, but … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pesticide Not Required: Prologue.

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  26. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Easy to play, hard to survive. Popular board game adaptation consulted with real K2 climbers. Rush to the summit before weather breaks or set up camps and prepare to push later. Choose the right cards for the right moment. Play turn based strategy with friends, AI or in single player mode.It's demo of Steam version. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to K2: Digital Edition.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    96% User Score Based on 605 reviews

    A top-down action roguelike about buying snakes, fighting them, selling their oil, and buying more snakes. Upgrade your weapons, get stronger snakes to fight, and chase down a high score with only ten days to live. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNAKE FARM.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The D.R.G. Initiative is a team based, 3rd person combat game set in the future on a ravaged Earth. Teams from the remaining factions of civilization take on each other in a brutal gladiatorial TV show. Featuring deep Twitch integration, viewers can interact with the game-in-progress and mix up the gameplay for the competing teams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The DRG Initiative.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    If you are interested in Dancing Cube, add the game to your wishlist and follow us. You can also join our Discord server to chat with the team and other players. --> "Dancing Cube" is a multiplayer musical bullet-hell, where players must avoid red obtacles in a giant 3D cube that deforms to the rhythm of the music. Play in solo modes or challenge your friends to see who handles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dancing Cube.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    You are a space trooper. Somehow you got to the enemy territory, and you should wait for your squad to get out of here! But only God knows when will they arrive to you! They will send you bonuses for killed enemies to longer your life till they arrive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Attack.

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  32. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Have fun destroying your enemies in a reinterpretation of games from the 80s! To the sound of a mixture of unique musical genres, complete missions, improve your ship, be precise in your shots. All of this without worrying about GAME OVER! Play alone, in cooperative mode or challenge a friend in PVP mode, here competition is what counts! Regardless of how you choose to play, the fun has no limits… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometric Feel the Beats.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Take to the skies with the thrilling, brick-busting excitement of Action Ball 2, the electrifying sequel to the hit arcade game! Soar above the clouds in your paddle-equipped ship and fight back the relentless robots in level after level of eye-popping fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Action Ball 2.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Destropolis is a top-down shooter game, inspired by such classic games like “Crimsonland”, “Alien Shooter” or “Nuclear Throne”. It takes place in a futuristic city, filled with red, cube-like enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and nuclear explosions. Play alone or with friends in a local co-op mode. Destroy as many enemies as you can before they overwhelm you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destropolis.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 309 reviews

    Tip of the Spear: Task Force Elite is a multiplayer FPS with old school roots. Engage in infantry combat across urban and terrain-based maps in classic game modes, like Team King of the Hill, and master a realistic ballistics system to snipe the enemy from a mile away. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Task Force Elite.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,186 reviews

    Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Zombie Defense.

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  37. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 978 reviews

    Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons is the 16th game in the Touhou Project series. It was announced on the developer ZUN's blog on April 20, 2017. A playable demo was released on May 7, 2017, at Reitaisai 14, and the full version was released at Comiket 92 on August 11, 2017. The game was released on Steam worldwide on November 17, 2017, becoming the first game in the series to be avai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Tenkuushou: Hidden Star in Four Seasons.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Wars.

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  39. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    98% User Score Based on 340 reviews

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover.From Japanese indie developers YOTSUBANE and AdventurePlanningService, this unique top-down shooter is a wild ride you won't want to miss out on.Your first step in Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion is choosing how you want to play, as well as which powerful ship will be yours to command. Choose your version fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimzon Clover World EXplosion.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,254 reviews

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Hazard 2.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    A single player game of laying random railway tracks between four train destinations and a gold mines within thirty turns. Based on the outstanding pencil & paper game, 30 Rails by Julian Anstey, this addictive casual puzzler will keep you coming back for more! Start with $50 Million dollars at your disposal as you construct a maze of rails. Be careful to save your money until you find your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RAILED.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 1,665 reviews

    ZeroRanger is a vertically scrolling 2D shoot'em up with heavy emphasis on shooting, dodging and... mystery? A menacing alien threat, GREEN ORANGE, has begun its invasion. Only two secondary fighters remain against complete annihilation. Blast your way through enemy forces in order to unleash your fighter's latent potential, unlocking new weapons and abilities. But as you grow stronger, so does… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZeroRanger.

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  43. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Inspired by classic Arcade games, Space Smash is a fast, addictive and retro shoot 'em up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Smash.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 619 reviews

    Wee Tanks! is a game where you get to battle hundreds of tanks on many different maps. It is an homage to the original game and gives you more tanks, more missions and more game modes! It even has a built-in map editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wee Tanks!.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    94% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Rolling Bird is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolling Bird.

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  47. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    66% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Amazing and fun arcade game, a combination of strategic shooter and golf. Your target is reach the goal with the ball avoiding traps and try to use the less quantity of shoots possible to beat all the levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angry Golf.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Virtual Rogue is a top-down action roguelike shooter set in a computer controlled by a cruel and merciless User. You play as a text document file named “Note” who, after being accidentally created by the User, is thrown into the Recycle Bin. Your goal is to take your revenge against the User through the destruction of his computer and ultimately the User himself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtual Rogue.

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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 881 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 20 reviews

    Accessible mechanics. Deep skill curve. Visceral pacing. Light-hearted vibe. Serious simulation. Ultimate Edition includes the complete set of Super Mega Baseball 2 content and fully featured online play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mega Baseball 2.

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