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  1. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Have you ever dreamt about being inside an old arcade machine? Ark and Ade is a fast-paced VR First Person Shooter. Plunge into the retro vibes and shoot your way out through an evocative low-poly 80’s Sci-Fi setting to protect Ark and defeat Ade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARK and ADE.

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  2. Step into the fast-paced, heart-pounding world of KANE, a 2D pixel art action shooter that blends precise skill, explosive combat, and high-octane parkour across urban rooftops. As Kane, a skilled fighter trapped in a chaotic cityscape, you’ll need to utilize every tool at your disposal to survive relentless waves of enemies, dodge incoming fire, and create cinematic moments with the game’s signat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kane.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 21,497 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship and imagination where players strategically bounce bullets off frying pans and jump through windows in slow motion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Friend Pedro.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Craft. Shoot. Die. Repeat. Forge absurdly powerful guns and fight through the belly of a metal alien monstrosity in this VR FPS roguelite follow up to Mothergunship. Wanna build a rocket-firing-shotgun or a toxic spike-ball-launcher? Unleash your inner mad scientist, then take on the Mothergunship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE.

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  6. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 496 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 3 reviews

    From the makers of Sairento VR comes a first person action-combat game that descends you into hell. In Hellsweeper VR you traverse the demonic dimensions, wield weapons with deadly precision, command the forces of telekinesis and muster mystical powers to wipe out your twisted enemies. Reap your rewards, upgrade your skills, and choose your fate as you experiment with unique combat variations and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellsweeper VR.

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  7. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    Those pesky swamp critters are at it again! Scarin’ off all the good folk who just want to go huntin’ and fishin’ on their lakes and lagoons! We’re talking piranhas, eels, ‘gators - you name it! There’s even been talk of a giant mutated Turtle on the loose! Good thing our fav’rite gun-slingin’, grenade-launchin’, cross-bow firin’ exterminator, Dick Wilde, is on standby to open up a can of whoop as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dick Wilde.

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  8. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 1,442 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 20 reviews

    A violent action filled top-down shooter set in Hong Kong. Inspired by classic Hong Kong action movies the game is filled with dual pistols, gun smoke and bloodshed If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hong Kong Massacre.

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  9. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    89% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danmaku Unlimited 3.

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  10. Dive into a fast-paced anime-style arena fighter where every battle erupts with color, personality, and raw elemental fury. Developed entirely by a solo creator, Elemental Clash Arena blends stylish action with deep combat mechanics to deliver an experience that’s easy to pick up—but endlessly rewarding to master. Unleash your power through a combo-driven combat system designed for creative expre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elemental Battle: Eclipse.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 5,327 reviews

    Severed Steel is a stylish and visceral single-player FPS featuring a fluid stunt system, destructible voxel environments, loads of bullet time, a unique one-armed protagonist, and a dark electronic soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Severed Steel.

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  12. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,406 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 15 reviews

    Sairento VR is one of the most popular action VR games in the world and the only one where you get to play a cyber ninja. Perform triple jumps, wall runs, power slides, back flips and slow time down while blasting away at a foe before landing to deliver a lethal strike on another. Kit yourself with katanas, firearms, bows, throwing glaives and legendary relics. Experience the iconic "bullet-time"… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sairento VR.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 6,904 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

    Buy Vanquish at PlayStation Store. The hit sci-fi shooter returns – as space marine Sam Gideon, charge into high speed combat against a relentless robotic army. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanquish.

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  14. Numina:Construct is a fast-paced 3D Shoot 'Em Up that combines intense action with strategic mechanics. With dynamic camera changes, stylized environments, and challenging boss fights, each level offers an immersive experience. Customize your ship and select from a diverse arsenal to face waves of enemies in battles where every decision counts. Mechanics Defend: Face your enemies intelligently us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numina: Construct.

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  15. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Haneda Girl is an action-platformer game with brutal and frantic action. Clean stages swapping between two playable characters. Bullets or Slashes, your choice, but be creative. A wide variety of ways to solve each encounter are at your disposal. Dance the waltz of destruction, end the threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haneda Girl.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,608 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 21 reviews

    Armed with a magical boomerang, slice, fly, and dive through flocks of evil creatures in this acrobatic arena shooter. Obliterate wave after wave and journey ever downwards into the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boomerang X.

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  17. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    85% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

    What does a Shoot’Em Up look like if you remove the shooting? It looks like Swordship: an intense dodging game where placement is everything. Sharpen your skills because this is the Dodge'em Up you are looking for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordship.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    55% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 10 reviews

    Pre-order Fracked for PlayStation VR. Fracked is a PS VR shooter that seamlessly combines relentless 'run-and-cover' gunfights with free and fluid skiing and climbing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fracked.

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    Face the enemies... different locations Get ready for battle! Features Customize your ship; Change your weapons; Face powerfull enemies; 80s vibe; Originally composed soundtracks; If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rasant.

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  20. Lottery is a tactical FPS game set in the year 2054 in a dystopian cyberpunk USA featuring AI that learns, adapts, and predicts player behavior. The player uses mind-reading and superpowers that mirror utility and abilities featured in classic tactical FPS and hero shooter games that include, but are not limited to, camouflage, superspeed, teleportation, flashbangs, smokes, etc. Each round is cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOTTERY.

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  21. One position. One breath. One shot. Hunters Trial: One Breath is a fixed-position, scope-only hunting game built around stillness and timing. You never walk and you never chase. Rooted to a single vantage point, you pan a 90° view across the wild, read each animal's behavior, hold your breath to steady the crosshair, and squeeze off one clean shot at the perfect moment. How it plays St… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunters Trial : One Breath.

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  22. Dive into the TACS Classic Collection and discover a hidden treasure trove of early indie games that were nearly lost to time. A collection of 10 games by Thom Hopper, a pioneer developer for the "PlayStation Mobile" platform, brings together unique titles that capture the essence of independent games. From wave-based shooters and procedural space quests, the TACS Classic Collection lets… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TACS Classic Collection.

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  23. Step into the ultimate VR shooting range! Test your precision, improve your aim in a variety of exciting target-shooting challenges with realistic weapons and dynamic environments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Shooting Range Aim Master.

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  24. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Bullet Time Battle is an FPS that allows players to slow down time, enhancing combat precision with two game modes, bomb threat and flag capture on intense battles against AI bots. Gameplay Game Modes: Bomb Threat: In this mode, you'll need to plant or defuse bombs in strategic locations while battling enemies. Use your skills and strategy to outwit your opponents and complete the o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Time Battle.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Dream Swing is a fast-paced grappling hook game where you swing above the clouds. The whole game is simple as "How many orbs can you collect in 5 minutes swinging around like Spider-Man?" with leaderboard and replays. Not more, not less. A true benchmark for your movement skills from the maker of Remnants of Naezith.Great mini-game for relaxing while chatting, listening to a podcast/video, or wait… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Swing.

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  27. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 785 reviews

    This is the original Shady Knight prototype made for 7DFPS jam. Follow me on Twitter to get the latest news about the project and its development process  @cptnsigh Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.com If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shady Knight.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 6,226 reviews

    From the team that brought you Severed Steel, dive into a vast open-world FPS designed for both solo and 4-player cooperative play!You play as an explorer with exceptional combat skills who crash-lands on a mysterious planet. This planet is dominated by a ruthless mercenary force exploiting ancient technology to craft devastating weapons. Pursue the main quest to dismantle their operations, or exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo Point Nova.

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  29. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Infinite destruction in infinite combinations! No Reloading: Survival Trials is a third-person rogue-lite style shooter taking inspiration from classics like Max Payne. Slay simulants, earn upgrades, and look cool while doing it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO RELOADING: Survival Trials.

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  30. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    98% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    A thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank! Try out the Demo! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos with the free demo of Int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Sentinel.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 372 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 9 reviews

    DESYNC is an intense, single-player first person shooter that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal. Switch weapons and move masterfully to unleash Attack Sequences – special moves that deal bonus damage and effects. Launch an enemy into a trap with a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESYNC.

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  32. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 10,718 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 31 reviews

    MIND CONTROL DELETE is the first person shooter where time m░ves only w▒en you move. No regenerati░g he▀lth bars. No conv▒nie▄tly pla▒ed am▄o dr▄p█▒■ YOU SHOULDN’T BE HERE. YOU HAVE ALREADY WON. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPERHOT.

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  33. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 1,041 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 13 reviews

    Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Guns.

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  34. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,402 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Buy Rollerdrome on PlayStation Store. Get your adrenaline pumping as you shoot and skate your way through Rollerdrome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rollerdrome.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 119 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force. Story Mode alternating between past and present over 10+ stages Arcade Mode for quick action with Online Leaderboards Huge selection… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Natsuki Chronicles.

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  36. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 23,926 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 22 reviews

    SUPERHOT is the first person shooter where time moves only when you move. With its mesmerising gameplay and unique, stylized graphics SUPERHOT aims to finally add something new and disruptive to the FPS genre. See the bullets crawling towards you as you carefully plan your steps and aim your gun. Enjoy the mayhem that is unleashed as you put that plan into motion. Dodge bullets. Take out your enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPERHOT.

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  37. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    56% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    Fly and destroy is a hectic bullet hell shoot em up. Strap yourself into the cockpit of your fighter and get ready to blow up some asteroids! The onslaught of asteroids that awaits you would make anyone tremble in fear, but don’t worry – your trusty ship can suck up random power ups to help you get through. You just have to survive long enough to collect enough energy from the asteroids and escape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fly and Destroy.

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  38. DuelVox: Max Quality is an offline first-person shooter made in western style. In this game there are many levels with different tasks, to complete them you will need ingenuity and dexterity, and sometimes even strategy. To hit all the enemies, it's worth practicing on the targets, as the controls are unusual, but pretty straightforward. You will have to strain both hemispheres of the brain,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DuelVox: Max Quality.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 342 reviews

    Danmaku Unlimited 2 is an indie labor of love to bring classic Japanese vertical shooting action to modern HD systems. Inspired by Japanese doujin shooters and being authentic to a fault, the game features epic stages filled with beautiful but deadly bullet patterns, nail-bitingly difficult boss fights and seriously rocking soundtracks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danmaku Unlimited 2.

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  40. The Merlian Empire has seized control of the Five Worlds. With the galaxy under threat, hope lies in the hands of the Starlight Squad—a fearless team of heroines ready to fight back. Starlight Squad is a fast-paced vertical shoot 'em up featuring handcrafted pixel art, epic boss battles, and explosive arcade action. Choose one of three playable pilots—each with a unique ship, playstyle, and speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight Squad.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    73% User Score Based on 3 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 13 reviews

    Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay, with its tradition going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era. Designed with a modern graphic style and special effects, Ghost Blade also features an awesome 2-player mode! Ghost Blade HD Is easy to learn, yet hard to master. The Soundtrack based on the heydays of Japanese shmup… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Blade HD.

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  42. Strike Arena – The Ultimate Evolution of Fighting Games! Step into the battleground of Strike Arena—a next-generation fighting game that redefines hand-to-hand combat with advanced mechanics, brutal combos, and a diverse roster of unique warriors. Inspired by legendary classics like Tekken and Street Fighter, Strike Arena takes the fighting genre to the next level with high-speed action, fluid co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Arena.

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  43. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The first person shooter game with bullet time twist! Using the bullet time effect, the geometric distribution position of the enemy is analyzed and prejudged, and the order of planned attacks gives the opponent a fatal blow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GunFu Fighter.

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  44. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Aerial_Knight’s Dropshot is a fast, stylish action shooter that throws you straight out of a plane and into the chaos. Take out enemies, dodge wild traps, and make it to the ground first. Filled with finger blasting, Dragons, Powerups, and a bunch of stuff trying to take you down midair. Don't let anything get in your way of becoming a legend! Just try to look cool & land in one piece! Show more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aerial_Knight's DropShot.

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  45. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    The Old World is rotting. Its Guardians have fallen. The corruption spreads. You are the Outlander, pulled from the Ageless Sea and bound to a grim purpose by the Shepherd of Wayward Souls. Enter ancient ruins and dead forests. Tear through swarms that hunt in packs. Keep moving, keep firing, keep cutting, or the gloom takes you. Brutal Edition is WRATH rebuilt and enhanced for VR, driven by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR - Brutal Edition.

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  46. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 311 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 7 reviews

    It's a twin-stick vertical scrolling Shooter hybrid with a cinematic flare: An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes Cygni the vanguard for the next generation of shoot-em ups. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cygni: All Guns Blazing.

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  47. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,190 reviews

    Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter Robobeat, it’s all about maximising your damage by shooting to the beat. Wall run, grapple hook, slide, and bunny hop your way through the haphazard mansion of a crazed robot-showman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robobeat.

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  48. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Death Elevator is a simple roguelike where every hit is lethal but time slows down whenever you are in danger. Reach the top floor or die trying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Elevator.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams and she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like! Bleed is an action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay. There's no filler, just you and your skills ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleed.

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  50. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Galactic Rangers VR is a first-person space action VR game, deeply immersive, just as arcade shooter should be. Grab your pair of blasters and fight through endless waves of enemies for as long as you can! Have you played Space Pirates Trainer and VR Invaders before? It's time to put’em to the test! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Rangers VR.

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