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Looking for games like 2D Shooter? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chikkin Invaders, CORA or Pawn Planet.

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  1. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Survive 20 seconds. Kill aliens. Beat your score. Repeat. In the distant future, aliens from planet Chikkin came to steal our sun! You are our only hope to stop them. === Core controls LMBShoot selected weapon. B to  expand/contract the weapon name.HShow help tooltip (in game)MOpen pause menu (in game)W,A,S,DBoost in direction*Use a faster ship for faster boost1,2,3,4Switch weapon (choose weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chikkin Invaders.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    CORA (Counter Offensive Rapidfire Automata) is a singleplayer/multiplayer top-down shooter created by Empty House Games borrowing inspiration from other arcade top-down shooters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CORA.

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  3. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Welcome to Pawn Planet! Your intergalactic pawn shop adventure! Transform a dusty corner of the cosmos into a thriving business where quirky alien artifacts and cosmic bargains abound. Buy, repair, and sell mysterious treasures to become the galaxy’s top entrepreneur. Ready to hustle among the stars? Make business with customers coming to your shop across the galaxy. Sell items. Compl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawn Planet.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 47 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 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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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    75% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    BlastZone 2 is an action packed side scrolling shooter that will really get your adrenaline pumping! Play solo or join up with a friend locally or online and battle the alien forces that have invaded the planet and take the fight to them! Feel the excitement of breaking through the enemy barricade at high speed! Enjoy innovative gameplay mechianics such as 2nd person shooter sequences and creative… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BlastZone 2.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Lady of Dreams is an action rhythm bagel, the actions of which take place in a dream, where music and thoughts merged in one harmony. The environment and missions are created based on your chosen favorite composition. With each completed stage, the game will change its rules… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lady of Dreams.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Lil Tanks is an action-packed, side-scrolling shooter that puts you in control of a prototype tank -- defending humanity from the alien scourge known as The Cuur. As Earth's last hope, you must upgrade your tank with unique power-ups and blast the aliens back to where they came from! Level up by destroying The Cuur and earn powerful permanent upgrades. Unlock multiple tanks by completing objective… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lil Tanks.

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  8. Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot 'em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle for Asciion.

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  9. Answer to No One!Choose your Commander, get your Spaceship, and enter the Battle Arenas to fight for your dream! Add Gravity Blasters to your wishlist, support development, gain access to early versions, and enjoy exclusive benefits! Coming Soon!Still in development, Gravity Blasters is a real-time multiplayer artillery game that reimagines the classic style of aiming and shooting by adjusting a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Blasters.

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  10. Black Cat Squadron This game was made for the 2025 Js13kGames game jam (jam version) --- A one button shooter based on a real WW2 secret US Navy squadron. Controls: Tap to shootHold to pull up Your mission: Survive & sink the enemy ships Tips and tricks: Tap rhythmically to make a swarm of bullets Barrage balloons take multiple hits. Their cable is dangerous The faster you sink … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Cat Squadron (directors cut).

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  11. Low poly 2.5D diagonal shoot'em up Sors Adversa is a low-poly tribute to old school shooters with long detailed levels and big boss fights, but will use a perspective diagonal scrolling twist in visuals and customizable ships loadout. Select one of the various experimental crafts available, customize it with your choice of weapons and mods and fly it in long and detailed levels against challengi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sors Adversa.

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  12. No Way Home: BLAMMO! is a tactical arcade roguelite that's all about fast-paced twin stick space combat. Every run is a new adventure. Tinker with your ship, experiment with unique weapons, and discover interesting new builds as you blast your way through waves of enemies and bosses. The gameplay is simple! Choose a Loadout Start BLAMMING! Salvage, Tinker, Upgrade BLAM HARDER! Die … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Way Home: BLAMMO!.

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  13. Game Title: Space Void Genre: Space Shooter Platform: PC (Python - Pygame) Developer: Ilja Kovalenko (crcknaka) Game Overview Space Void is a fast-paced 2D space shooter where players pilot a spaceship, battling waves of enemies, asteroids, and bosses. Set in the vast expanse of space, the game challenges players to survive increasingly difficult waves while upgrading their ship's weapons and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Void.

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  14. IMPORTANT DEVELOPER'S NOTE: THIS GAME IS IN ITS ALPHA STAGE!!! PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND CRASHES ARE GUARANTEED!!! IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT @NUMBEREDPRODS ON TWITTER VIA REPLIES OR DMS!!! ANOTHER IMPORTANT DEVELOPER'S NOTE: NO STORY AND/OR ROGUELIKE ELEMENTS ARE IN THE CURRENT BUILD AND PROBABLY WON'T BE IN THESE BUILDS FOR A WHILE!!! ONLY THE LEVEL EDITOR AND PLAYER FUNCT… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ClawCrashed (ALPHA).

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  15. Modifications: 1- Don't Destroy Music Script, the purpose of this script is to keep music playing between levels. 2- Options Menu. From this you can control the graphics, resolution, Fullscreen, music and sound effects volumes. 3- Changed Music of the game. Credit: Eminem ft. Dido - Stan Intro 4- Added 2 audio mixers one for controlling the music volume and the other for the effects volume. 5- Add… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of Big Insects.

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  16. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Reviews"Overall the game is pretty fun as survivor-type gameplay goes."  - ��Casual Lovers�� "Darkchaser: Battletide got a pretty decent gameplay loop."  - Retro Addict "чтобы противостоять бесчисленным ордам врагов в ожесточённых сражениях."   - Gaming Grandma About the Game In multiplayer mode, you will compete against another player. Use new relics … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkchaser: Battletide.

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  17. Journey of the Prairie King Demade is a demake for the Pico-8 Fantasy Console of the arcade game of the same name from Stardew Valley. Take control of a cowboy and shoot your way through hordes of enemies in this chaotic top down shooter in there mission to recover the Pure Heart from the evil Fector. Use a variety of fun pickups to aid you through three unique levels with a variety of enemies and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey of the Prairie King Demade for Pico-8.

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  18. An Epic Space AdventureFree Stars: Children of Infinity is an action-adventure game inspired by the golden age of science fiction, defined by its hopeful future, wondrous technology, and a grandiose galaxy filled with eclectic stories. You are the captain of a mission to the farthest reaches of space, where you'll discover thousands of exotic worlds and dozens of alien denizens. Some are friendl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Free Stars: Children of Infinity.

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  19. Welcome to GRAVIATORS, a fast paced, couch co-op team arena sports game in space! Compete against friends in pinball-like arenas in space. Use your space pods special gravity and shield abilities to control and shoot the ball and ultimately score points on the enemy goal! Engage in multiple game modes and arenas, which change up core game rules and make every match exciting to play and watch! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRAVIATORS.

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  20. Hoverkitty in the Hoververse Chapter Three is the third game in the Hoverkitty in the Hoververse series. The Hoververse series is about a robotic cat traveling around a planet called the Hoververse, protecting it and the creatures that live within the world from the clutches of malicious entities. In this 3D game, you can explore the land, and soon you will find that there is something amiss,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoverkitty In The Hoververse Chapter Three.

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  21. Red Titans is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Titans.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The Outsiders puts you in the inverted role: you are the Alien Big Boss defending your planet against human invasion! You don't fight the big monster, YOU ARE him! There's nothing bigger than you on screen, only tiny humans and their hopeless machines. But if you don't find the right strategy to survive longer... they'll overwhelm you and fulfill the classic hero finale! The game is a simple indi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Outsiders.

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  23. A multiplayer game about looting tombs and pushing your friends into traps so you can steal their treasures! Dodge spikes, grab coins and become the richest tomb robber! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Robbing with Friends.

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  24. Grab up to three friends for a lo-fi, bit blasting adventure! Fight your way through unique worlds and play styles to save the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bits That Saved the Galaxy.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    As the last survivor of the Battle for Io, your space craft tumbles through the blackness, heavily scarred from conflict with its ammunition depleted. Stranded in the outer Solar System, the closest haven is an Earth-Martian alliance military station in orbit around the red planet - but between you and safety are countless enemy probes and escorts, deadly space mines and treacherous asteroid field… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retaliate DX.

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  26. Bloody Horde is a Co-op Survival Horror TPS set in multiple environments. You and your friends are dropped into these locations with a simple mission: Survive endless waves of hostile zombies and other undead creatures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Horde.

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  27. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Porcupine's Fate is an atmospheric first-person sci-fi horror shooter with puzzles, mysteries, and melancholic undertones. This is Chapter 1 in a six-chapter game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Porcupine's Fate.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Play as Big Blue in his journey to rescue the princess from the "Gravity Tanks". These tanks take on different properties of gravity defying as you attempt to rescue the princess.  Level 1 (Toy Box) -The player is immediately confronted by enemy tanks causing the player to test combat skills quickly to become familiar with controls. Directly behind the first encountered enemies is a red block ramp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Tanks.

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  29. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 344 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

    Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ground Zero.

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  30. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Survive in a harsh and dangerous world after an alien invasion. Gather resources, craft equipment, fight mutants and massive monsters, use weapons, vehicles and robots, explore territories, defend strongholds and fight for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIFE EFFECT Survival.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Space Aces is an indie space shooter that plunges you into an online universe full of action, strategy, and fierce competition. Step into the cockpit and evolve from a rookie pilot into the most feared Ace in the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Aces.

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    88% User Score Based on 832 reviews

    Run a shop in the zombie apocalypse! Trade batteries, craft stock, manage your staff, and fend off undead hordes. Will you be a hero, or profit at any cost? Your choices shape your store - and your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Trade.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,104 reviews

    Whisperfall is an immersive first-person shooter with low-poly visuals, set in a post-apocalyptic setting. Abandoned blocks are shrouded in ash and darkness, wastelands conceal deadly dangers, and each step could be your last. There’s no glimmer of hope here — only guns, ammo, and your will to endure. Take part in shootouts across the ruins of a city where buildings lie empty and streets have bec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispefall.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    High-intensity dungeon crawler that fuses chaos with extraction shooter. When your spaceship’s Reality Drive malfunctions, Reality Shards scatter across strange and dangerous universes. Stranded, you must fight through bizarre worlds, battle fierce creatures, and gather the shards needed to repair your ship and find your way home. Each dungeon in Reality Core is procedurally generated, en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reality Core.

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  35. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Warped Universe: A Meta-driven Sci-fi Looter ShooterYou deploy onto a planet consumed by the Void. Push through the corruption, neutralize the cosmic threat, secure vital resources. But here's the thing. That mission didn't just help you. The Residuum you obtained just powered a facility on that planet. That facility, once completed, just gave a permanent buff to every player in the game. Meanwh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warped Universe.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 754 reviews

    You play an apprentice of the solver's guild. Solvers are the most important people in this world because puzzle storms are rising all over the place, making people's lives harder. You're challenged with graduating your solver's exam by saving the princess from the nearby castle. Supraworld is a First-Person-Puzzle-Metroidvania. The interconnected world will expand the more upgrades and abilit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supraworld.

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  37. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    73% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Blown Away is a puzzle platformer that lets you explore the world of Yhorba. Let Mylo take you on an adventure and help him solve puzzles and save the island. In these puzzles you need to find certain parts that will help Mylo and the island of Yhorba to restore peace. Are you in for a new journey? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blown Away.

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  38. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Mineral Defense is a unique blend of tower defense and roguelite gameplay, where the strategic possibilities are endless! Shape the battlefield by unlocking tiles and crafting the ultimate path. Plan intersections and bottlenecks to funnel enemies in the most efficient way. Fight Unique Enemies!Use combinations of towers and abilities to defeat enemies! There are many damaging and support to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mineral Defense.

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  39. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Rush LS.

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  40. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    In the 798th parallel universe, there exists a gaseous planet known as "Gas Giant Voyage". It is entirely gaseous with no land, composed of various elemental gases, including metal elements and dust left by meteorites tearing through the atmosphere, all floating in the air. In its atmosphere, there are numerous remnants of floating islands left by other civilizations. As a brave astr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gas Giant Voyage.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    87% User Score Based on 415 reviews

    Voodoo Fishin’ is a 1–4 player online co-op creepy-cozy fishing game featuring proximity voice chat and swamp-dwelling surprises. Venture into the bayou with friends in search of rare and legendary fish. The deeper you go, the stranger things get. Fish together. Laugh together. Try not to lose your haul. If you die, the swamp keeps your catch. (And any Tackle you have equipped)  Craft you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voodoo Fishin'.

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  42. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Calling All Content Creators!Content creators around the world are welcome to play our game! If you're interested, please contact [email protected] — we'd be happy to provide you with a free key. We hope our collaboration can bring even more joy to players everywhere! Fusion Mode + Item Wishlist + Red Items Now Live!New Fusion Mode + Item Wishlist + Red Items Now Live!Introducing F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supercat Survivors.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    BLOOD RUSH is an intense roguelite FPS in development inspired by genre titans such as ULTRAKILL and Hades. Dive into a procedurally generated Hell, seize unique weapons, unlock new abilities, and create powerful synergies to overcome the challenges standing between you and freedom. Speed and PrecisionHell is unforgiving, your movement skills will be your greatest asset against the relent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Rush.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,318 reviews

    Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep! A WALKING TALKING INSURANCE POLICYWhen insurance corporations want to keep valuables safe, they freeze you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skin Deep.

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

    In ASTROSWARM, fight as a lone astronaut against an incoming swarm of zombified astronauts. Travel from planet to planet to find the source of this blight! Build a variety of different turrets to stave on the unrelenting waves of enemies. Protect your module from attackers or face certain death. Defeat enemies to level up and gain game-changing power-ups and weapons. Find synergies that wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTROSWARM.

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  49. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    66% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Enter the unknown with Rake Remastered, a spiritual successor to the haunting 2015 classic. Dive into the heart of an unforgiving wilderness where danger lurks in every shadow. As an investigator, you're drawn to a forest shrouded in mystery, tasked with uncovering the truth behind a string of chilling disappearances. Armed with only a handful of tools, you must navigate the eerie landscape, piec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rake Remastered.

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  50. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    67% User Score Based on 727 reviews

    NEIGHBORS: Suburban Warfare is a lighthearted, team-based PvP game about neighborhood warfare! Deploy traps and barricades to defend your own house. Use the tools from your surroundings to acquire crazy item to get the better of your Neighbors! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neighbors: Suburban Warfare.

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