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Looking for games like 2D-Shooter? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Galactic Showdown, Astro Raider - 2D shooter or Bassline Sinker.
Description Galactic Showdown is a fast-paced 2D shooter created in Unity for CAS 117. You’ll battle waves of enemies across multiple levels, using quick reflexes and precise aim to survive. Each level increases in difficulty, testing both your movement and shooting skills as you dodge enemy fire and clear the stage. The game was built by following the 2D Shooter tutorial and then expanded wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Showdown.
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This is my 2D shooter project, which was made while following along Brian Winn's "Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter" course. As part of the assignment, at least 3 significant modifications needed to be made. As a result I have:- Single-handedly created and added custom music to the game (menu, level, "victory" and "game over" melodies) + one effect (opening the menu);- Added a total of 3 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Raider - 2D shooter.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay82% User Score 11 reviews
Bassline Sinker is a Shooter / Bullet hell that responds to your music. Add in your favourite .mp3 or .wav files and take to the high Cs, battling through the waves of creatures also using the power of music. Unlock and equip more weapons and enter the reef again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bassline Sinker.
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This is the finished product of the game now titled "Overlord Conqueror!" You may have recalled the many ideas I had for modifications for my work in progress submission. Though I may not have been able to include all of them within this submission, I was able to get to a few of them. Firstly, I managed to add instructions onto the "Instructions" section of the main menu. Instead of having t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overlord Conqueror!.
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A vicious pirate captain has set up a drug lab in a remote asteroid field on the fringes of the galaxy. Will his villainy go unchecked? Not if detective Rex Spacer has anything to say about that! Made for the "Game Design and Development" course from Coursera and MSU. Major modifications:- 3 levels which grow in complexity, gradually introduci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaced Out.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability68% User Score 174 reviews
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uragun.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics90% User Score 21 reviews
Journey in a roguelike where you can design a starship with hundreds of powerful weapons and upgrades. Use [W, S] to control movement velocity. Use [A, D] to rotate you ship. Control are uncomfortable since you are new to it, but it has proven enjoyable after couples of tries! [E] to pick up modules. [Left click] to use specialty while [Right click] to activate drill and mine the orefields. E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Scramble.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics66% User Score 384 reviews
Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runic Survivor.
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- 62%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music77% User Score 31 reviews
Gran Vitreous is a PC shmup that combines classic arena shooter gameplay with the mechanics of a loot driven action RPG. Upgrade your ships equipment and level up as you battle through a galaxy filled with randomly generated encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gran Vitreous.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability86% User Score 234 reviews
The Colony is expanding, the Saints of New Ultakaar in their path to Ascension (and to bring us Enlightenment) can call a... UUUBERMOSHH!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH Vol.7.
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- 51%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:music, story73% User Score 15 reviewsCritic Score 65%1 reviews
Beyond Dimensions is a quirky action-adventure roguelike shooter. Adapt your playstyle to the randomized spells, evolutions, and levels, to obtain multiple levels. Customize your play session with different game modes, classes, and skills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Dimensions.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability75% User Score 448 reviewsCritic Score 70%3 reviews
Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets! Online and local multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Party.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization87% User Score 1,206 reviews
Your music is under attack… You must liberate it! In Symphony, you fight through levels uniquely generated by your own song collection, discover items and vanquish bosses to defeat the evil within! With Symphony, we wanted to push the limits of user-music-based gameplay and focused on two concepts: Your music creates the game Every song has a unique emotion, sound and rhythm, and we wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symphony.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability85% User Score 73 reviews
It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through vast enemy fleets and against overwhelming odds! Liberate planets, build colonies, research lethal tech and skills, craft unique items, or even play 2p co-op with a friend in this unique new indie game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Rain.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability96% User Score 332 reviewsCritic Score 73%11 reviews
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathsmiles.
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Shadow of Juarez is an addictive, progression-based top-down wave shooter where you fight through intense 60-second waves, collect powerful loot, and customize your arsenal with dozens of weapons, utilities, and upgrades to help you survive. Fight through fast-paced 60-second survival waves Collect and permanently unlock weapons through extraction In-depth XP and level system Build you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of Juarez.
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--- INSTRUCTIONS --- Welcome to LuckyBrawl! In this 2D shooter game, you can unlock characters (known as brawlers), gamemodes, modifiers, environments, and environment-exclusive gamemodes using X-Points (also known as points). For anything that is initially locked, you will be shown how many X-Points are required in order to unlock it. The total number of X-Points you have are displayed on th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LuckyBrawl (v1.1).
Features: Astral Space Journey: Take on epic bosses and creatures from the unknown as you embark on a mind bending trek into deep space. Original Heavy Metal Soundtrack: Blast enemies by shredding and wailing your astral guitar against a rolling backing track. Butt-loads of unique riffs and jams to destroy your enemies with during your voyage. Features a full original soundtrack from Dante Mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Voyager.
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Author: Travis Levine. This is for a Coursera course I am taking Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter. Modifications:1. Added multiple enemies to level 1, level 2 and level 3. Changing their scale, rotation, colour, individual speeds and spawn location. Most importantly including different sprite models to differentiate between the enemies. 2. Added an EnvironmentObjects folder that inclu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Destroyer Author: Travis.
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- 45%Game Brain Score45% User Score 3 reviews
A short 2D shooter game made for my projects for Game Development Specialization at MSU. Some information for the peer reviewers..... P.S.- I could not add the Mac build because my installation of Unity doesn't have it due to storage issues. Sorry (: Modifications and additions done in this project include : Design modifications: 1) Added Two original new levels - a maze (Level2) and an infinite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pirates.
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This is my 2D Shooter project which is called Phantom Zone, and here are the modifications made from the tutorial: 1) I Changed the design of the menu and added some art elements from the Assets provided, in addition I added the instructions screen page as well as the design of every Level Win screen with some text to add a story touch to the game to make it enjoyable. 2) I provided the game to ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Zone 1.0.
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This game focuses my ability on level design. I wanted to make multiple different types of levels to enhance the user's experience. Levels 1-3 are normal 2D shooter levels, but I added and endless mode and a maze. I don't know if it's just me, but I love seeing maze's in games. I ended up making a pretty big maze that takes about a minute to complete with the instructions. In addition to the level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Shooter Final.
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You are humanity's last defense against a brutal unknown alien attacker. One year ago, scientists on Earth picked up a strange signal originating from deep within the Kuiper Belt. The initial excitement that came with the discovery that we are not alone, however, was soon quelled when radar systems stationed in orbit of Pluto observed a large mass heading towards Titan. The humble colonies of Sat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BATTLE FOR SOL.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding84% User Score 120 reviewsCritic Score 77%5 reviews
Engage enemies from afar in this 2D action platformer set in a steampunk/retro futuristic world. Clockwork Ambrosia takes inspiration from the metroidvania genre but adds a new twist: players can customize their weapon behavior with a plethora of modifications. Iris can equip four different weapons: the versatile Pulse Breaker, the armor-shattering Missile Launcher, the rapid-fire Revolver, and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clockwork Ambrosia.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization90% User Score 1,080 reviews
Gear up for a battle through hell in this next-gen autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, roguelite mechanics, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arms of God.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics83% User Score 65 reviews
Gunforged is a fantasy roguelite shooter where you construct powerful and unique builds every run. Forge your dual guns from a huge number of randomized parts and acquire game-changing abilities to create the ultimate monster-slaying hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunforged.
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- View Game95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization95% User Score 299 reviews
RIG Riot is a roguelike third-person mech-action shooter. Travel through increasingly difficult stages and collect weapons and mods with powerful effects. Discover unique synergies that suit your playstyle, and travel the megastructure in search of rare permanent parts to perfect your RIG. Wishlist the Full Game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180340/RIG_Riot/ Join the Discord: htt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RIG Riot.
- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay94% User Score 122 reviews
Deep in the Nevada desert, in a secret underground government facility, a young robot boy is awakened by an unknown force. He finds the building infected with alien creatures and hostile robots… With his memory wiped, he sets out to uncover secrets of his - and the facility’s - past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Roboy.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story81% User Score 905 reviews
The goo used to artificially grow humans has become self-aware and risen up against its creator! Devour humans, grow weapons from your body, fight against everything, and challenge the Despot himself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime 3k: Demake.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:stability, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story88% User Score 34 reviews
Unlock the true potential of your mech and witness its constant growth and upgrades! In deserts, ice and even satellites, kill thousands of swarms to strengthen your mech! At the end of each battle you will gain valuable resources to upgrade your mech's weapons and armor, unlocking new skills and powerful equipment. Through battles, you'll gain the bonds of your mech's pilots, forming modules in d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HSS:Reload.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding85% User Score 520 reviews
Welcome to Ocean Keeper, a mining roguelike shooter with a top-down view. Play as a Miner whose spaceship has crashed on a planet, filled with underwater monsters. Find resources and artifacts for purchasing valuable upgrades. Use the time between each attack to power up your diver, mech, weapon or explore a new dungeon. Build automatic turrets, use drones to collect loot and improve your skill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival.
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- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
Introduction In the distant future, humanity took to the stars. It is at this time they faced a crisis of their own making. A supercomputer AI named Nadine went rogue after going online, taking control over much of our space forces. War had broken out, pitting human against controlled machines for Nadine's calculated plans against us. We require a solution to deal with Nadine, quickly, before it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadine's Fleet: Updated.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music98% User Score 217 reviews
The dead have arisen in endless waves. Step into the robes of a Hollow Monk, an ethereal warrior of unknown origin, driven by a singular, relentless purpose: to eradicate the Nasty Zombies. Fight solo or with up to 8 players, uncover hidden secrets, and unlock over 100 achievements. Master intuitive melee combat and a diverse arsenal of firearms, and enhance your abilities by unlocking Blessings,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nasty Zombies.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story93% User Score 1,200 reviews
Early Access Roadmap About the Game Typing meets horde survival in this fast-paced roguelite that challenges your speed, accuracy, and strategy. Step into a minimalist arena and dominate the battlefield using your typing skills and your trusty keyboard. Not Your Ordinary Typing TestType the word above an enemy to finish them off. Challenge your focus and speed as bigger waves and wicked wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyphica: Typing Survival.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics60% User Score 60 reviews
A relaxing strategy game featuring unconventional gameplay. Your objectives include development, evolution, border expansion and protection of your hive.Organism constructor:Receive new details from defeated enemies and construct your own organisms. Every detail has a set of particular features, sometimes bestowing the organism with special abilities, such as slime bomb, spikes and much more. Worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microcosmum 2.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics75% User Score 120 reviews
Welcome! Play DunHero and go on a big adventure. You will walk through a large, changing World. You must fight and win against all enemies and powerful bosses you find.Pick a hero to start your journey. Each hero has different starting items and strengths. The deeper you go, the more things you find to help you and the stronger you get.In Dunhero, something new is always waiting for you - like a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DunHero.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding74% User Score 47 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
As a lowly captain on a dead-end planet, you must build a ship, complete a mission and wave it goodbye when your crew defects to the other side. Then design a new ship to hunt down those mutinous traitors in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge. Don't make your designs too good, because odds are you'll be fighting them pretty soon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defect.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere99% User Score 490 reviews
Jade was originally a featureless mineral. Until it was discovered that certain people could interact with it and use its energy. Skilled craftsmen manipulate it into complex devices, then the bionic machine revolution arrived quickly along with wars… In this refreshing and exciting shooter game, you’ll lead the brave girls against the enemy with their Mecha to protect the city behind you. Will yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cavalry Girls.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere90% User Score 158 reviews
Grind, die, upgrade, repeat in this auto-attacking roguelite/RPG! Transform into an enemy-blender with your fave attacks made devastating with equipment, party members, and elemental boosts. Survive to earn gems to unlock areas, permanent upgrades, characters, magical mounts, and god-like summons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elemental Survivors.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story84% User Score 1,190 reviews
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomad Survival.
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About PC VersionStar Keeper PC Version is a ported version of the NES Homebrew game "Star Keeper", originally released by 87Arts in 2014.the entire game is essentially built upon the NES source code with the addition of an emulator that simulates NES and cartridge hardware functionalities. The original level music is generated by FamiTracker and played as PCM. The newly added bonus level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Keeper.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay81% User Score 93 reviews
Squally is a 2D puzzle RPG game that teaches video game hacking -- WITHOUT boring lessons, lectures, nor the need for prior experience. Instead, Squally teaches hacking through fun engaging puzzles where learning is a by-product. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squally.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics75% User Score 170 reviewsCritic Score 70%7 reviews
The cosmic horrors are awakening. It's time to call upon the heroes of science and eldritch knowledge to defend mankind from an assault from the outer reaches of reality! Features Endlessly replayable rogue-lite Randomly generated levels Wild array of devastating weapons Intense top-down shooting action Large selection of perks to customize your hero Over a dozen unique abominations to destroy Pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tesla Force.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization82% User Score 197 reviews
A run-and-gun action platformer where you level up everything! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cally's Caves 4.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization94% User Score 5,056 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. Power up your spaceship and watch as the music boosts your firepower. Unleash hell on the enemy ships when you max out with weapon pickups! Beat Hazard seamlessly mixes the love of gaming and music. Together they become great… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Hazard.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music92% User Score 747 reviews
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Arena.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding76% User Score 127 reviews
FIGHT IN EVER CHANGING SPACE BATTLES! Run through the universe, discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Interface.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability62% User Score 349 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Bounty Hunter.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding87% User Score 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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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization78% User Score 621 reviewsCritic Score 85%3 reviews
Feel the Beat. Use the Beat. Defend the Beat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soundfall.
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