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Looking for games like 2D Space Shooter? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Touhou: Red Empress Devil, Moros Protocol or DEVIL BLADE REBOOT.

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  1. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    63% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    Touhou: Red Empress Devil is a bullet-hell shooting roguelike action game. Set in The Scarlet Devil Mansion, the inhabitants of Gensoukyou go on a rampage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou: Red Empress Devil.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 424 reviews

    You wake up aboard The Orpheus, a derelict warship lost in deep space and crawling with horrors. No memory. Only the instinct to fight and a voice urging you forward. The ship shifts around you, the enemies never stop, and survival means battling through blood-soaked corridors to uncover what lies ahead. Set in a haunting, low-poly world with crunchy pixel textures, Moros Protocol blends fast-pac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moros Protocol.

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  3. 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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  4. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 235 reviews

    Touhou: Red Empress Devil is a bullet-hell shooting roguelike action game. Set in The Scarlet Devil Mansion, the inhabitants of Gensoukyou go on a rampage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou: Red Empress Devil.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 382 reviews

    Darker Purpose is a top-down, rogue-like action RPG that combines the ingenuity of genre-defining classics with the expansiveness and accessibility of modern day action adventure games. The gameplay is steeped in a variety of influences ranging from A Link to the Past to The Binding of Isaac to Diablo. We love games with great mechanics and awesome, bizarre storylines, and that’s what we’re creati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Darker Purpose.

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  6. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 95 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Quest.

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  7. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 6 reviews

    Last Encounter is a twin-stick roguelike in deep space following a group of heroes trying to prevent the unavoidable by cloning their ships and designing their weapons with swappable components. Advanced technology lets you and your friends clone your avatars so death is not the end. Teleport into new sectors of space, discovering the ever-changing, procedurally generated layouts and hazards fill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Encounter.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 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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  9. Cosmolon is a top-down space shooter where waves upon waves of enemies move towards you as time goes on. As a frigate ship, you are not well equipped to fight off enemy factions...which is why you need to gain enough experience to level up. Each enemy faction contains different ships designed to attack you by shooting projectiles, ramping up their movement speed, and even spawning other ships.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmolon.

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  10. This is the final version of my 3D FPS project, the following are my modifications: Music Created my own Main Menu music New Levels  Added additional level3 and level4  Level3 was designed to be hardLevel 4 was designed to be extra hardModified level2 to be more challenging New Game Mechanics Level3 and Level4 requires player to beat certain enemies to drop the goal pickup to winLevel4 enabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pests.

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  11. (IF IT DOESN'T WORK ON CHROME PLEASE TRY IT OUT ON A DIFFERENT WEB BROWSER SUCH AS OPERA OR MICROSOFT EDGE)*** Gamalactic-14 Crystal Crusade is my first 3D Platformer. Screenshots to the Right >>> Modification  There are 11 various things I modified within the game instead of just 3 such as: 1. I changed the Title from Super Space-stronaut 64 to Gamalactic-14 Crystal Crusade.   2. From the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamalactic-14 Crystal Crusade.

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  12. This is my 2D Shooter Project  called Nebula Battle!MODIFICATIONS There are various things I modified within the game such as: I changed the Title from Space Blaster to Nebula Battle.From the Main Menu you can see that I added in an Instruction Tab that works.The background on the Main Menu Screen is updated and has many little space assets floating around for flavour.When you go into the first … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula Battle.

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  13. This is my Save Space 3D Platformer game! The rules are very simple and straightforward. The difficulty level increases as the player starts playing from Level 1 to 3. The player's only motive should be saving themselves from oncoming walking ground enemies, and oncoming ground shooters. Players will enjoy seeing some cool moving platforms and hopefully will have a good time enjoying the music. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save Space.

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  14. This is my 2d shooter project. I made the following significant modifications: 1. Added additional level 3  2. Added additional enemies on level 2  3. Added additional enemies on level 3 with different movements 4. Changed skins of enemies on both level 2 and level 3 5. Added 2 asteroids as obstacles to maneuver around in the 3rd level 6. Changed music, and changed main menu background color Credi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2d shooter complete.

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  15. This is my 2D Shooter project. Modifications: Created 3 complete interesting, comprehensive, and coherent level.Modified the out-of-game menus: created new buttons, backdrops and game logo in PhotoShop and created animation for the logo.Changed the player and all enemys to completely different characters and made animation for each character.Added custom music to my game. I created 4 different mel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exo Space.

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  16. This is my 2D Shooter project. Played around with the assets given to make this my own. Modifications: Created various Enemy Space Stations that spawn one type of chaser enemies (first appearance in Level 2). Created an Enemy Space Station Boss for the final level that spawns all 3 types of chaser enemies. Enemy Space Stations can be destroyed and will award a lot more points but at the risk of no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Shooter - Tetral: 4022.

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  17. 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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  18. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    VR-Xterminator is a VR Indie Arcade Shooter, which transports the nostalgic Arcade Hall Experience into a modern 360° VR environment with innovative VR Motion Control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VR-Xterminator.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Hello friends!! This game takes us into the  Space where you have to destroy all enemy spaceships and free the space from enemies. Modifications:- Changed the background in each level.Important feature:-  As you proceed in the game i.e as time passes, your firerate decreases i.e the rate at which you fire bullets decreases, making it difficult for you to kill the enemies.Big enemies are added .… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space War.

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  20. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    97% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Barrel Roll is a turn-based roguelike deckbuilder. The deck ? A six slot revolver barrel.  Take down hordes of outlaws to get to their leaders. Collect bullets with special effects, trinkets and resources. Each of your bullets has its archetype (Damage, Shield, Initiative, Focus and Killer). It's up to you to customize your ideal barrel et create powerful synergies to counter your enemies !  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrel Roll.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Fast-paced mining roguelike where you mine and explore procedurally-generated asteroids. Collect dozens of unique upgrades to aid you in your quest for riches! (and freedom...) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comet Rogue.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Gunners.

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  25. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Even without experience in shooting games, you can easily enjoy the unique danmaku art and experience the thrill of bullet-hell battles! "Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III" is a bullet hell shooting game with a distinctive, glamorous presentation style. It is the third game in the Touhou Makuka Sai series. The strange moon seems to hide a new conspiracy. Charge in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    GRID RANGER is a short, 3D shmuplike with laser sharp aesthetics and a retro-futuristic soundtrack. Dodge and blast your way through 3 super-intense levels and see what lies beyond the grid... Featuring: Mouse-oriented controls for extra precision (The CNTRL option adjusts sensitivity), with controller support offered but not recommendedUses the V99 vector engine (like its sister game UTOPIA MUS… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grid Ranger.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    GUNFIELD - A game that combines genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite and bullet heaven. Destroy hordes of alien ships and giant bosses, unlock and upgrade new weapons and abilities. If you liked the game, you can add it to your wishlist on the Steam page The prototype of the game was developed on jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNFIELD.

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  28. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    98% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    A fast-paced paint 'em up roguelike where each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antipaint.

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  30. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    [1.About the game]Little Doll Queen is a derivative work (fangame) of the Touhou Project series under Team Shanghai Alice. In this game, you play as living dolls, following the instructions of your master. (well, except Medicine) It's a danmaku experience full of poisons and suffocation. That means, this is a shooting game (bullet hell), where the screen is full of enemy bullets which you have t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 鈴集無名の丘 ~ Little Doll Queen.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 310 reviews

    Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Planet.

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  32. Survive the Rift is a roguelike shoot 'em up with procedurally generated levels, unlockable ships, and plenty of items to make each run unique. Inspired by classic 16-bit era scrolling shooters with modern roguelike game mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Rift.

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  33. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunlocked.

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  34. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    91% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Straimium Immortaly.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You hate faeries, unicorns and dragons? Take AK-47 and show them what you think about them! The invasion of magic has started! The civilization is collapsing! Don’t wait, take up your gun and fight! Drown the evil, magic creatures in the sea of their blood! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Faerie.

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  36. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 146 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 7 reviews

    Witness the birth of the Silver Hawk in HD glory! Take flight in the iconic Silver Hawk and immerse yourself in thrilling gameplay with both modern HD-visuals or authentic retro-arcade graphics. Experience the conflicts between the Amnelia Kingdom and the merciless Thiima Empire that took place before the battle between the people of Darius and Belsar. During this conflict, the series’ iconic Si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to G-Darius HD.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    76% User Score Based on 584 reviews

    First-person shooters and roguelikes have finally tied the knot! Their offspring, Rogue Shooter, tasks you with navigating a space station run amok. Blast aliens and kick robots in the face as you traverse each level; collecting weapons and gaining experience along the way. How far will you go when death lurks around every corner? Will you reach the 100th level and destroy the source of the statio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Shooter Redux.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 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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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 139 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 3 reviews

    Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Moth DX.

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  40. 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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  41. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 408 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 1 reviews

    Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. You better build a pretty tough ship, because you're gonna need it. Your little brother turned into a bubblegum mutant and is being a total butthead. He froze the Sun, poked out Jupiter's eye, drank Neptune's oce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Forever Remix.

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  42. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 169 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

    Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is an engaging 1-4 player couch co-op action shooter game, combining SHMUP and Brawler-like gameplay with light RPG elements. Choose from different game modes, gameplay settings, mechs, weapons and upgrades to customize your experience freely. Soar through space, defeat evil and save the future... from itself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax.

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  43. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    75% User Score Based on 378 reviews

    As a "Death Prevention Insurance” agent, your job is saving clients from certain death as disasters play out in slow-motion. Your Hyper-Gloves allow you to move super-fast, teleport, and even catch bullets. It's a good thing too, because death lurks in every corner in this virtual reality action/comedy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just In Time Incorporated.

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  44. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 2,845 reviews

    A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies! Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities! You play as the powerful Alchemist, a mechanical wizard who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savant: Ascent.

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  45. 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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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    77% User Score Based on 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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  47. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    The last ship against the endless. Exterminate as many as you can, and gather points to upgrade your ship from a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you? Survive the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids mashup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Survivor.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    84% User Score Based on 912 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

    GoNNER is a tough as hell score-based procedurally-generated platformer with roguelike elements. GoNNER is also a story about friendship between Ikk, Death, and a space whale named Sally. You will die. A lot. This is by design, but it's not made to feel unfair. You'll eventually get the hang of GoNNER, so don't lose your head. But even if you do it's okay cause we have a lot of replacement heads … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GoNNER.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zenodyne R.

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  50. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 1,237 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Our mission is clear, our determination strong, and our guns are very, very big. MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS hybrid facing you, Earth’s last hope, against the fleets of data-hoarding robotic alien invaders. Take the fight to the enemy, craft gun monstrosities that no reasonable person could ever lift, and experience randomized mayhem as you battle your way to the heart of the fleet to destr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOTHERGUNSHIP.

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