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Looking for games like Alleykat? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Xenoraid, The Next Penelope or Star Wars: Rebel Assault I + II.

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  1. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 69 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 15 reviews

    Xenoraid is an exciting vertically scrolling shoot'em up rooted in the classic action gameplay of the genre with modern additional features. Intercept the alien threat in missions that play out differently every time. Pilot skillfully to line up devastating bursts of fire. Switch between four fighters during combat to bring in the best weapons for each situation. Upgrade, repair and enhance your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenoraid.

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  2. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 184 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 6 reviews

    Set in a futuristic Odyssey, The Next Penelope is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system. 
Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy, so the player is very powerful and close to death at the same time! As Penelope is looking for Ulysses through the galaxy, the player is free to explore the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Next Penelope.

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  3. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 275 reviews

    A bundle containing Star Wars: Rebel Assault and Star Wars: Rebel Assault II - The Hidden Empire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wars: Rebel Assault I + II.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bladestar.

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  5. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Earth is under siege! A mysterious and powerful alien race has come to enslave the entire galaxy, and your fleet is humanity's last hope. You must put an end to the attacks and rebuild a home for the survivors. With the invaders in hot pursuit, and the dangers of the unexplored at every turn, do you have what it takes to forge a new galaxy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ProtoGalaxy.

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  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    81% User Score Based on 67 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 9 reviews

    Dimension Drive is a space shooter that challenges your skills in entirely new ways. Play two games at once on this dual battlefield madness set on a comic book universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Drive.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZANGEKI WARP.

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  8. After an exhausting day… You return home with your new shmup in hand. Black out! You wake up in the midst of a space battle! Choose to be one of the four pilots and hold the fate of this world in your hands! Game Features Playable for 1 to 4 players: Invite your friends for an intense cooperative experience! Play Story Mode to experience the game's adventure through dialogue and comic-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Got Isekai'd Into a Shmup.

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  9. Mactabilis is a modern shooter with rpg elements. Customize your ship, select from a large array of weapons or even create your own with the powerful in-game editor! Blast your way through vibrant, multi-level, adrenaline filled missions in search of loot and power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mactabilis.

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  10. Vagnerun is an isometric top-down racing game that blends adrenaline, strategy, and combat! Embark on an adventure across different planets, each with 3 challenging tracks filled with unique obstacles and benefits. Win races, accumulate points, and progress to new tracks where the competition only gets tougher. Only the most skilled and strategic pilots survive and qualify for the next stages… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vagnerun.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Space Elite Force II is a classic side scrolling gaming experience with many enemies, explosions and upgrades for your ship. Have fun defeating bosses, upgrading your ship and blowing up enemies, alone or with a friend in local co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force 2.

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  12. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    43% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    During the first global biowar, a powerful retrovirus filled the planet Avaron with new and deadly forms of life. Only a few survivors remain in O.P. Odysseus, an orbiting platform circling Avaron. Hundreds of years after the biowar, conditions on Avaron are still hostile but livable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bio-hazard Battle.

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  13. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Xenoraid is an exciting vertically scrolling shoot'em up rooted in the classic action gameplay of the genre with added modern features. Xenoraid upgrades the basic shmup gameplay with advanced shooting mechanics. Fighters tilt left and right when moving horizontally and weapons heat up when firing. Master the mechanics and line up devastating bursts of fire! Missions in Xenoraid a procedurall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenoraid: The First Space War.

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  14. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Battle head-to-head for control of the galaxies in this frantic multiplayer action game straight out of a 1980s space anime! Blast shots, dodge energy beams, and deflect projectiles as you race your tram into the opposing team's base! Grab the capsule to capture the galaxy before your enemy captures theirs! Test your skills with over 30 single player missions! Shoot targets, avoid projectiles, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capsule Force.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 468 reviews

    Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies. Deftly maneuver over twenty unique ships, each with different abilities for you to harness. Backed by an all-new chip-emulated soundtrack by the psychoacoustic artist Rainbow Kitten, Enemy Mind features an adaptive story system as innovative as its gameplay. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Enemy Mind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enemy Mind.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 777 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

    Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capsized.

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

    Buyer beware: Buggy Game is NOT an arcade game! This is a simcade game with a simulated tyre model, load transfer, differential, power curve and everything! It's easy to pick up, but you can't just crash your way to the finish. You are going to need to work your way up the pack with style and grace. And a little bit of well-timed aggression, because the AI is very competitive! The main event is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buggy Game.

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  19. Cosmic Race: Galactic Showdown is an arcade racing game that involves vehicular combat in extra-terrestrial locations, featuring both single-player and PvP multiplayer modes. Players defeat their opponents in the biggest racing tournament of the galaxy to be the Galactic Champion! The game celebrates the fun of retro racing games through stylized visuals and synthwave music. Get hooked into t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Race: Galactic Showdown.

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  20. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Genre: Scrolling Shooter Languages: English Game Modes: Single Player In-Depth Guide: Click here! What’s Cool about It Play as three completely different classes: Fighter; Survivor; and Trickster. Probably the only scrolling shooter where the scrolling speed of the screen is not fixed, but can be manipulated by the player, adding the possibility to do time trials beside… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quick Slick Deadly.

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  21. Code Arcturus is a retro inspired arcade-style action platformer, with aliens, robots, spikes, explosions, and lots of coins. Blast your way through levels, compete for the fastest times on the leaderboards in Speedrun mode, or put your skills to the ultimate test in Nerfed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Arcturus.

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Puedes encontrar mi juego en Steam desde hoy: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3635080/Galactic_Plague_2000/ Galactic Plague 2000 es un juego shooter espacial, de género Roguelite, un juego arcade clásico. El juego narra la historia de Jack, un niño que se ve atrapado en una historia fantástica al conectarse a una máquina arcade misteriosa y antigua que se encontraba en unos recreativos aban… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Plague 2000.

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  23. ThrustLander is an action cave-flyer with modern graphics, classic gameplay, challenging levels and modern visuals. Battle through over 250 levels and 3 game modes including a retro mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ThrustLander.

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  24. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Ride or drive the turbulent waves of luck toward victory! A novel rogue-lite vertical scrolling Shmup that puts your resourcefulness to the test. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RANDOMAX.

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  27. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Skill-based Fantasy Shooter on rails with an Epic touch, how you defeat enemies matter! Shoot, unleash powerful lightning magic, and Dragons, beware of dragons as you battle through 8 unique enemies all with unique attacks in vastly different worlds with an epic fantasy rock/metal soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysium Trials.

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  28. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 14 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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  29. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 277 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 10 reviews

    Starlink: Battle for Atlas is an all-new action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Toronto. This deep, open-world space saga features Smart Building Technology empowering players to assemble and customize real-world physical starships. Each part attached to the starship appears instantly in-game and players can experiment with different pilot abilities, weapon types, and status effects and unleas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlink: Battle for Atlas.

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  30. 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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  31. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 609 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival. Steredenn is at the crossroads between a shmup and a rogue-like. Enjoy the infinite replayability of the game with its unforgiving gameplay, intense boss fights, (almost) ran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steredenn.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Four types of vehicles, loads of weapons all against the beasts of the universe. Alone or with others, fight the creatures, save the people, explore the galaxy. Play as one of them and become an Overlander. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overlanders.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    49% User Score Based on 272 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 3 reviews

    Evolving the shooter genre with its unique and exhilarating combination of fluid action and combat, Damnation features huge, open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damnation.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    89% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    The year is 2192 AD. The stellar-class all-purpose adminstrative computer ALLTYNEX goes berserk upon the Satariel System's activation, and 85% of humanity is wiped out within 72 hours. The remainder escape to the reaches of the solar system, but humanity is unable to cope with the new conditions. The ALLTYNEX War continues for fourty years. The year is 2232 AD. Humanity is down to a single fleet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALLTYNEX Second.

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  35. Originally released in 1982, Penetrator was a classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up for the ZX Spectrum, praised at the time for its impressive scrolling graphics on the home computer. The game also included a level editor, a novelty at the time. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.GameplaySteer your spaceship through continuously scrolling levels that flow seamlessly into each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penetrator.

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  36. 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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  37. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Extermination Cars Stadium presents a new type of racing - competition game where only one can emerge victorious. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extermination Cars Stadium.

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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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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 9,546 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 1 reviews

    EVERSPACE is an action-focused single-player space shooter with rock solid 6DOF controls combining roguelike elements with top-notch visuals and a captivating non-linear story as well as VR support in the final version. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERSPACE.

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  40. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O'Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a challenging, squad-based shoot-em-up/bullet hell rogueli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

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  41. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    You play the psychotic A.I. of a warship lost in space which tries to come back to Earth. Build your spaceship from scratch. Load it with weapons. And use your creation to destroy waves of innocent aliens throughout numerous levels. Loot their carcasses, extend your ship and jump to the next sector for more action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psycho Starship Rampage.

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  42. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Stage completion time affects both boss health and rewards! Every 15 seconds, the Golden Skull will fill up a battery. If you haven't reached the Henchbot (boss) yet, it will be added to his health. After you defeat him, any remaining energy is converted to batteries you can spend on upgrades (which help you go faster)! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bot Gaiden.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A God is reborn and keen on fulfilling the prophecy of the Armageddon. But in the hyper-future, we have technology to capture a God and destroy Her once and for all. Equipped with the hyper-lasso and hyper-handbrake, embark on a journey in and out of hyperspace to become the only mercenary to hold off the End of Days. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Gods.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    95% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    It's the future! And humanity is, predictably, under attack by extraterrestrial forces. Lucky for us we have an experimental ship that's never before been flown that will surely...uh, possibly...well, implausibly be able to win the war! All we need now is a pilot or two. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Procyon.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 730 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Side scrolling shooter with insane level of action and destruction! Assume a role of a brave space pilot and jump into an epic adventure across the universe to save it from inevitable doom! Unleash arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices ever installed in a spaceship! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jets'n'Guns 2.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    88% User Score Based on 1,827 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Inspired by the Rollcage games of 1999 and 2000, Grip is a new IP for a new generation. A return to the hardcore combat racer, bristling with heavy weapons and packing ferocious speed, the game is an intense, sensory feast. Harnessing the awesome potential of Epic's Unreal Engine 4, GRIP will take you back to your nostalgic past, while simultaneously propelling you into a kick-ass future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grip.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    In Super Space Club, journey alongside a group of anthropomorphic heroes as they set out to be the top-ranked defenders of the galaxy. You'll take on various missions, partake in several space dogfights, and jam out to lo-fi beats in this chill, arcade-style shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Space Club.

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  48. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    47% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 3 reviews

    Quantum Rush: Champions is an action-packed, futuristic racing game for PC. This special genre had been neglected for far too long. Now, Quantum Rush takes over If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Rush Champions.

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  49. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A reinvention of the cave-flyer for players who love games of skill. You control an extremely responsive ship, which opens up new possibilities for speed flying challenges, puzzles, and bullet hell scenarios. This game is set at 1980s difficulty--Survive it if you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrobooster.

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  50. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    46% User Score Based on 67 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 5 reviews

    "Redout: Space Assault is tactical dogfight, coupling the trademark Redout adrenaline with the thrill of combat. Outsmart, outmanoeuvre, overpower, outclass your opponents in lightning-fast singleplayer and multiplayer space combat. " If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redout: Space Assault.

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