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Looking for games like 2D Space Shooter? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cardinal Escape, Dark Circuits or Gamalactic-14 Crystal Crusade.

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  1. Description: Cosmo had the ability to jump incredible heights with QUANTUM LEAP, manipulate the electromagnetic field with VOLT SURGE, withstand any attack with a PLASMA BARRIER, and even manipulate gravity with ANTI-G. That is, until he was captured by the tyrannical captain of The Cardinal, a massive cross-shaped labyrinth of a vessel known throughout the galaxy for wreaking havoc on any plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardinal Escape.

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  2. Fight against the odds for your survival against a combat ready machine! Dark Circuits is a third person shooter where you play as a robot fighting for its survival against a superior machine equipped with a wider arsenal of weapons in a 1-on-1 battle. Dodge bullets, missiles, and other attacks as you rely on limited firepower to emerge victorious in this battle. This was a final year project crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Circuits.

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  3. (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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  4. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    83% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Space Elite Force is a frenetic side-scrolling, full of explosions and epic battles against bosses. With its large amount of upgrades and its high level of difficulty, Space Elite Force is the ideal game for anyone who wants frenzied action, quick plays and a few hours of fun. Embark on this battle and help defeat the awful Klyvu race! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force.

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    Fight through unyielding hordes of ancient Nordic undeads. Set during WW2, you and up to 3 other survivors must hold the line against the Draugar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draugar.

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  6. A 2D side-scrolling action adventure game that starts with just a click. Play as the main character who can transform into various animals. By picking up beast masks in each level, you can transform into the corresponding beast, gain their powers, defeat monsters and bosses, and clear the level—it's that simple.    4 Beast Forms:  - Monkey Form: Uses disdainful attacks; damage is low but extrem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beast Mask.

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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

    Your mission is not just to survive, but to face yourself, your past and prepare for "a world full of darkness and monsters". A stylized pixel painted FPS roguelike game, that combines the feel of early action-adventure games, with innovative mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moros Protocol.

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  8. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,827 reviews

    VOID/BREAKER is an Adrenaline-Fueled Roguelite FPS. Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through environmental destruction/BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK THE SEQUENCE /BREAK FREE If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOID/BREAKER.

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  9. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Solve, shoot, and shine your way though the kingdom of Luminara! Light has scattered across the kingdom, leaving darkness and apathy in between. It's up to you to restore the four pillars of light and reawaken the Gate of Truth. Inspired by bullet-hell style arcade games, but with a more open ended level design, Absence of Light combines puzzling level design with high precision action for a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absence of Light.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Battle Ram is a thrilling and action-packed game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment for players of all skill levels. With its unique concept of a powerful lamb battling robots, the game offers a refreshing change from typical shooter or RPG games. The game's setting in a secret laboratory and military training ground provides an interesting backstory that adds to the overall excitemen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Ram.

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  11. Ducklyte is a top-down shooter with roguelite elements where you play as a constipated little duck trying to stay alive as long as possible in a randomly generated farm with progressively stronger enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUCKLYTE.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 648 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 17 reviews

    The Bug Butcher is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above. So in a nutshell, pest control with machine guns in space. The core mechanics hold old ties from the classic arcade shooter "Super Pang" where you shoot vertically, but with modern day twists. You are Harry, a brash and tenacious exterminator who has a knack for decimating bugs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bug Butcher.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 1 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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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    A Singleplayer Rougelite Bullethell where you kill 10s of thousands of insects/bugs. including mini-boss/boss fights every 5-10 minutes. Slay Bugs, Get Upgrades, Kill more. Unlock Characters and weapons by completing achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entomophobia.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    70% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Bloodworks is a free (and open-source) top-down survival action game where player fights against an endless waves of monsters as a lone soldier. The odds are not in your favor! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodworks.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Wings.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    The fastest rogue-lite ever created! The dungeon is alive, pissed that you keep killing all his friends, so he vows to make your life miserable by any means necessary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wally and the FANTASTIC PREDATORS.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

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

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 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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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    54% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Order.

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  21. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Hibotchi is an exciting blend of Tetris, Slay the Spire, and Diner Dash—a real-time cooking game with cards. If you're new here, I recommend starting with the tutorial (accessible from the "Choose Level" option). Gameplay Your objective is to fulfill the orders of your customers. To achieve this, you need to match the falling foods by strategically using the cards in your deck. Play cards from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hibotchi.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kanamono.

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  23. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Chronicle: Unit Eight is a high-action arcade bullethell roguelike where you can destroy the enemies' bullets. Become a mercenary hired to take down a gluttonous space pirate and his fleet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle: Unit Eight.

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  24. Enter the heart of an intergalactic war where survival depends on your reflexes and firepower. In this action-packed space shooter, you pilot a high-tech starfighter through asteroid fields, alien armadas, and massive boss battles across stunning cosmic environments. Upgrade your ship with powerful lasers, plasma cannons, energy shields, and special abilities as waves of enemy fighters and coloss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Invaders - Eclipse Squadron.

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  25. VOID CRUSHER This game is built by Louis XIE using the Unity game engine with the guidance and materials of MSU (Michigan State University) on Coursera. Modifications: 1. UI & User Experience Redesigned HUD: A custom-scripted health bar and lives counter are now integrated into the UI layout. Custom Menus: The main menu features a new background and buttons to navigate the game. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Crusher: Unity Project.

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  26. This game is a basic 2D shooter with 3 levels for the MSU game dev course. Significant changes: Design: 1. Created 2 new levels which progressively get more difficult. The final level has a Boss. 2. Added Instructions page on Main Menu & a Game Win page with credits after beating level 3. Aesthetic: 1. Reskinned straight chasing enemy in final level to represent a boss. 2. Resized chasing e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Fighter.

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  27. A simple game developed in Unity simulating a 2D Space War where we only have 1 spaceship to shoot enemies and save the galaxy!  This game consists of 5 levels where, each level has an alarmingly increasing number of enemies! Moreover, on the upper left screen there is a score and high score count! Lastly, you can pause or un-pause the game at any time (press Esc). Enjoy! Credits Created by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Shooter Game.

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  28. Boom Buddies is a fast-paced, fixed-position bullet hell survival game focused on pure action and replayability. You have an animal hero locked at the center of the arena while enemies rush in from all directions. Survival depends on smart choices and right upgrades. After clearing waves, you select upgrade cards that modify and enhance your weapon in powerful and sometimes unexpected ways. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Buddies.

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    GSK is a frenetic, action-packed adventure inspired by the great classic shooters, adventure games, and exploration titles that have marked generations. The game was created to offer an intense challenge, focusing on quick reflexes, precision, and complete mastery of the mechanics. Face hordes of enemies in challenging levels that test your speed and skill, collect stars to unlock new levels, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GSK.

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  30. Blast your enemies with countless combinations of weapons which you'll loot like crazy. Choose from three different pilots and level up their skilltrees to create your ultimate Spaceship. Endless Newgame+ where you will face increasingly stronger enemies. Upgrade your components  with the Overclock function to keep your favourite weapons tuned for destruction. -Three Pilot Classes with three… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spacefighter Rukia 2.

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  31. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 33 reviews

                         Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is a roguelike game inspired by Vampire Survivors. You play as the puppet Pinocchio, battling through a twisted fairy tale dreamland. Devour over 100 unique “Dream Eggs” to build powerful combat styles, conquer mysterious Tarot Dream stages, unlock new characters and abilities, and fight your way back to reality through intense action and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Mechanophagia is a visceral Twin-Stick Shooter set in a dark, gritty sci-fi world where you are a lone robot warrior fighting against an overwhelming tide of flesh and metal. You have exactly 10 minutes to slaughter the swarm, evolve your unit, and prepare for the final boss. It’s a race against extinction where precision is your only means of survival. KEY FEATURES Full Combat Control: Maste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanophagia.

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  33. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 882 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

    Xeodrifter is an action-packed exploration game with a retro graphical style. Blast your way through alien landscapes, seek out valuable secrets, and defeat ancient guardians to unlock powers from a legendary supreme culture in this exciting journey of mystery and adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeodrifter.

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  34. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Chickenauts is an action-packed roguelike game that pits you against sinister Alien Chickens who have abducted your precious flock. Engage in fast-paced battles, acquire strategic mutations, collect valuable loot, and wield mighty weapons as you embark on a mission to rescue your chickens from extraterrestrial menace! Explore a colossal spaceship filled with diverse rooms, including combat zones, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chickenauts.

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  35. 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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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    40% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    The story of Mace, a young scavenger recently promoted to the Resource Collection Department for the Narvas Colonies. He is ordered to infiltrate and discover resources on distant planets in search of materials to ensure the survival of his people. Supplies are hemorrhaging, scarce, and unaccounted for. Times are bleak for Narvas. The scavenger feels the weight of an entire population on his s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narvas.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    40% User Score Based on 429 reviews

    Life on Earth is unsustainable. Humanity must seek a new home but the only planet found is very hostile. You were sent on a expedition to slay the monsters inhabiting the surface of this planet. In this adventure you end up being the villain. Game contains two basic controls, many puzzles and lots of guns and enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robotex.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Fabric of Reality is a top-down rogue lite where you have to survive 100 waves of oncoming enemies. Collect attack cards throughout your run and upgrade them with modifiers and status effects. After each run, use your earned gold to unlock new content in the tech tree such as upgrades, characters, gamemodes, and more things to discover in future runs!Game Content:100+ Enemies - There's 25+ unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabric Of Reality.

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  39. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 127 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 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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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    97% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

    Super Mega Zero is a fast-paced precision platformer and shoot 'em up hybrid with a built in Level Editor. Challenge hundreds of handcrafted levels or make and share your creations with others. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mega Zero.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    SpaceShot - a complex arcade game in which you must destroy the alien invaders and collect bonuses. Three game modes, fast gameplay and a lot of achievements are waiting for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceShot.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TeraBlaster.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelike in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior enemies. During the mission your craft will evolve into something stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 200+ items available ingame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperspace Dogfights.

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  44. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Humongous Tees Now Available!Official Humongous Entertainment T-shirts featuring Pajama Sam, Spy Fox, Freddi Fish, and Putt-Putt are now available on Amazon. About the GameDive in to help Freddi Fish and Luther navigate a labyrinth of underwater caves and collect the scattered kelp seeds! Over 50 maze-crazed caverns to explore. Junior Arcade games are jam-packed with fast-and-furious gamepla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freddi Fish and Luther's Maze Madness.

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  46. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    Super Killer Hornet Resurrection is an intense vertical shooter with a brain train twist. Through the chaos and explosion try to answer the falling math problems to increase your multiplier and power up your ship. Featuring a superb sound track by UK rock hip hop maestros the Sixty fours as well as classic tracks from Dylan Barry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Killer Hornet: Resurrection.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 618 reviews

    Wreak vengeance with your elite craft on waves of Swarm bugs, who are hellbent on killing you and everyone you love. Harvest their guts for scrap and earn a deliciously varied array of upgrades. Beat the last wave if you have the skill, then strap in and try again in this survival roguelite shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisker Squadron: Survivor.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    Thousands of fairies and familiar faces are swarming the Scarlet Devil Mansion Library! Help Patchouli Knowledge survive by attacking back with bullet hell Spell Cards, gathering experience, and upgrading exponentially! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Library Survivors.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    90% User Score Based on 532 reviews

    A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tadpole Tales.

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  50. A sci-fi shooting game, with dashing and 'freezing time' to freeze enemies in place. There is simple hip-firing for each weapon. Lastly, it's a free-to-play game. Whoever wants to play it can play it :) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endometric Void.

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