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Games like Arc’s Glitch Defender

Games like Arc’s Glitch Defender

Games like Arc’s Glitch Defender

Looking for games like Arc’s Glitch Defender? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Frutz, Breakpoint or Sektori.

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  1. Blast through five cosmic worlds, defeat powerful guardians, and claim the Cosmic Gems in Frutz — a fast, replayable arcade shooter built for skill, score chasing, and perfect runs. The evil Lord Zorkannan rules the cosmos through the power of the five Cosmic Gems. Each gem has been entrusted to one of his strongest guardians, who now command dangerous worlds filled with enemies, hazards, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frutz.

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  2. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Welcome to Breakpoint, a twin-stick slasher that provides all the hectic action of a bullet hell with the crunchy satisfaction of melee combat. Unlike other twin stick games, there are zero ranged attacks in Breakpoint. You have to control the battlefield with a variety of physical attacks. Slice, smash, and crush your way through waves of enemies to defeat the swarm. Move and groove your way thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakpoint.

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  3. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 816 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 5 reviews

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. Choose your upgrades carefully and create powerful builds to take on the relentless enemies and epic bosses on a constantly evolving battlefield. Sektori is a game that requires your complete focus, a game where the high-adrenaline visuals, music, and gameplay come together to transport you into another st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sektori.

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  4. SURVIVE. EVOLVE. BREAK THE CYCLE.KLAST is a neon-soaked twin-stick shooter combining bullet-hell combat, roguelite progression, and score-driven arcade action. Pilot an evolving starfighter through overwhelming enemy formations, dangerous arenas, and massive guardians. Chain kills to build your multiplier, rescue stranded survivors, collect upgrades, and develop powerful weapon combinations capab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KLAST.

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  5. Brutal top‑down shooter about events in a war‑torn sector: corporations, syndicates, mercenaries, and rebels. Play as Adam Crimson — a mercenary with cyber‑augmentations. To survive means to increase power your guns and make tough decisions. Welcome to the frontier of settled space where megacorps wage hidden war for control and colonies try to survive in the shadow of conflict. You’re a hired gu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Frontier.

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  6. Save Earth. Survive the invasion. Rewrite humanity’s fate. Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol is our modern take on classic arcade shooters — fast, intense, and built for pure fun. You’ll pilot a high-speed recon ship through alien swarms in fully 3D environments, switching between dynamic chase and top-down views for the perfect mix of nostalgia and action. The year is 2157. Humanity’s first deep-spac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol.

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  7. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uragun.

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  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 494 reviews

    Shred the skies to pieces in Furious Angels, an endless shooter with flying tanks, leaderboards and different waves each day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furious Angels.

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  9. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    41% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Radical Spectrum is a classically-inspired arcade game with infinitely increasing speed and difficulty, featuring a unique color-collecting mechanic that adds a light puzzle element. It will require you to focus your attention on multiple things at once, as the bottom of the screen becomes an ever-changing and increasingly difficult bullet-hell landscape, while the ultimate goal keeps flying aroun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radical Spectrum: Volume 1.

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  10. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    99 Waves to Die is a twin stick arcade shooter, inspired by the arcade games, and 8-bit home consoles & computers of the 1980's. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99 Waves to Die.

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  11. Wing Commander meets Zelda: jump into retro arcade space dogfights, then land on planets for action-adventure exploration. Talk to NPCs, uncover secrets, and push a story forward across the Kir system. Play as Max Savage, a Federation pilot stranded far from home after she refuses an order to execute Lara, a wounded pirate. Cast out by a petty superior and trapped in Kir, Max takes mercenary work … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max Savage.

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  12. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Galactic Pawns is an action-packed roguelite bullet hell, where you eliminate high-profile targets across war-torn planets. Master a vast arsenal, upgrade your abilities, and adapt to ever-changing battlefields in a fight for galactic order. Galactic Pawns zooms into the deep state of the galaxy. In a universe full of pawns, chaos and hidden agendas, heroes rise from the shadows. By the order of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Pawns.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Invaders.

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  14. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Stylish retro, action-adventure game featuring fast-paced combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodless.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    90% User Score Based on 464 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs! Show more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go Mecha Ball.

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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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  17. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Curved Space is an intense arcade shooter about battling cosmic energy spiders across warped, physics-defying battlefields. Space stations and asteroids curve and loop around themselves. Up? Down? Who needs those when you’ve got a spaceship, guns and swarms of bugs to blast? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curved Space.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,241 reviews

    From the collaboration between Housemarque (Resogun, Alienation, Matterfall), and Robotron and Smash TV legendary creator Eugene Jarvis comes Nex Machina, an explosive arcade experience created with competition in mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nex Machina.

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  19. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 163 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    [Media 2155303] Year 5027, humanity has conquered all of the galaxy, but Earth's government isn't able to keep its many territories under control. Many space criminals rage freely and plunder... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Paradox.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Lead your volunteers on an epic rogue-like adventure to restore the glory of their underground home. Loot and combine ancient artefacts to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Vesta Factory and -if you survive- make a better world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallback.

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    Prepare for chaos in MI10, a fast-paced, top-down roguelike shooter where every mission could be over in an instant. You are MI10 - affectionately known as “Milo” - the latest cleanup bot manufactured by Mira Industries. You’ve been deployed to a series of derelict laboratories on distant planets, now overrun with horrific mutations. Your mission: Eliminate every last creature and reclaim the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MI10.

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  22. X KillerzX Killerz launches with four racing stages, four deathmatch stages, and one large MOBA battleground. Play any of them on their own, or run the full sequence, where one match moves through all three game types without stopping and scores can be racked higher. RACINGPlacement counts. Kills count more. A balls-to-the-wall futuristic hovercraft experience with combat-focused mayhem. Land a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X Killerz.

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  23. SAVE YOUR WIFEA relentless horde. A crumbling barrier. A love worth dying for. About This GameThe dead have risen. The fence is failing. Your wife stands trapped in a wooden pen at the center of the field — and the horde is coming for her. SAVE YOUR WIFE is a brutal top-down arena survival game where every kill makes you stronger, every second matters, and every wave brings you closer to breakin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SaveYourWIfe.

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  24. Something out in deep space is eating the stars. It's heading for Earth. You are the one ship sent to stop it.Vanisha is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter with a linear campaign and a story to uncover. Around the year 2132, Earth's telescopes catch an anomaly hundreds of light-years out: a thing that everything around it simply disappears into, closing the distance year by year. You fly out alone to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanisha.

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  25. Every shot is yours. Every build is yours. Every second you survive is earned. Swarmbreak is a twin-stick roguelike shooter where you aim every bullet, stack every perk, and push every run to its breaking point. The horde doesn't wait. It doesn't plateau. It accelerates — and the only thing between you and oblivion is whatever ridiculous build you've cobbled together from 27 stackable perks,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarmbreak.

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  26. 92%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 85%Based on 4 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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  27. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 29,890 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    You there, miner! Is your pickaxe sharp, and your beard bushy? Do you dream of crushing bugs, and wake every morning ready for a wonderful day of working for the Deep Rock Galactic corporation? Would you like to shine brilliantly in the darkest depths, to stand out as a beacon of bravery to your fellow dwarves? If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, then the Deluxe Edition Bundle may b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

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  28. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 478 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A tiny, naked cosmonaut with a jetpack & laser blaster must revive a dying galaxy by planting one seed at a time. An innovative and addictive arcade adventure experience with mystery and intrigue in all the right places. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmochoria.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    A space trader & combat sim meets squad-RPG, large scale conquest, choice driven gameplay with fluid & punchy tactical real-time combat set in a dynamic open-world sandbox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Nomad 2.

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  30. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    79% User Score Based on 769 reviews

    Blast your way through space in this innovative 3D bubble puzzler! Bounce, bobble, swing, and explode bubbles across the universe. Intergalactic Bubbles advances the classic match-3 genre into the 21st century with stellar graphics, 3D action, and upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intergalactic Bubbles.

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  31. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 341 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    A pixelated side-scrolling action adventure about exploring the decaying ruins of our species and fighting deadly sea-creatures in search of answers. Full Game Out Now! #GJGDC2017 The water rose... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human.

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  32. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 17 reviews

    "Skillfully pilot the advanced Graceful Explosion Machine (GEM) fighter while blasting swarms of crystalline enemies with your ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued alien worlds, fighting to find a way home." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graceful Explosion Machine.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 379 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    THOTH is a challenging twin-stick shooter you can conquer alone or cooperatively with a friend. Each stage is handcrafted to test coordination and puzzle-solving skills. Colorful minimalist graphics combine with an intense unnerving soundtrack, making for an exciting mix of art and arcade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THOTH.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Save One More is a heal'em up about the war of toy soldiers where you are going to save lives instead of taking them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save One More.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    83% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Ballistic Tanks is the best tank game you've played since the 80's. Battle in exhilarating local multiplayer, or challenge yourself in an intense solo/co-op arcade mode. Play 5 game modes in over 50 maps; and destroy your enemies in a frenzy of bullets, lasers, and explosions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballistic Tanks.

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  36. Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Swarm.

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  37. DISCORD CHANNELHead over to the UNREST discord server About the GameWelcome to Unrest, a PvP third-person shooter where humans and aliens clash in a futuristic battle for control of the battlefield. Fast-paced combat, unique characters, and ever-changing battlefields create an experience where no two matches are the same. Every hero in Unrest comes with a completely unique ability and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unrest.

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  38. Rise of the Vanguard is a third-person, squad-focused co-op shooter where up to eight players deploy as elite United Republic of Systems commandos into a living war. You run missions across hostile planets, earn credits and experience, outfit your squad, and fight enemies that adapt just as quickly as you do. How the War Actually PlaysYou start on your ship, group up with your squad, and decide w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Vanguard.

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  39. "They dreamt about you last night in their worst nightmares. It's your time to shine, Terry. You are their Augury of Death." Augurium Mortis is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter where you control Amy Sol, a fighter hovercraft ace pilot singled out and cornered by her sworn enemies. She has nothing to loose and will fight to the death in a deep jungle located in a dystopian world in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Augurium Mortis.

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  40. About This GameWelcome to the War Games. In a dystopian Neo-Roman Empire, entertainment is brutal, high-tech, and unforgiving. You are a cybernetic gladiator fighting for survival and glory in the legendary War Games — a deadly tournament where only the strongest prevail. Pure Arcade Combat War Games: Roman Times is a fast-paced, skill-based 2D arcade fighter focused on timing, precision, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Games: Roman Times.

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  41. Space Grunts is a combination of turn-based tactics and fast paced arcade action. Navigate your way through procedurally generated space stations, taking out enemies or using the shockwave of your rockets, grenades and other explosions to simply move those enemies out of the way on your path to the end goal. (Planned) Key features Fast turn-based gameplay (as seen and enjoyed in the original S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Grunts 3.

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  42. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ⚡ Circuit OverloadCircuit Overload is a fast-paced arcade bullet-hell shooter built around precision, escalation, and pure action. You control a combat unit inside a hostile digital environment, facing endless waves of enemies and increasingly complex attack patterns. The longer you survive, the faster and more chaotic the screen becomes — pushing your reflexes, positioning, and decision-making t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Overload.

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  43. Hyper Tanks is an arcade-style arena shooter where shots bounce off walls! Choose from a variety of tank classes, conquer challenging solo & co-op campaigns and battle your friends or bots in chaotic multiplayer modes! Dodge incoming fire, collect powerups and deploy special weapons to survive this action-packed mayhem! Destroy hordes of enemies in epic campaigns, either solo or in co-op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Tanks.

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  44. System Cleaner is a survivorslike action game set inside a broken computer. You play as a tiny cleaner dropped into a messy digital world full of corrupted files, glitches, errors, and forgotten junk. The job sounds simple: clean the system. The problem is that everything in it wants you gone. Fight through waves of hostile programs, collect upgrades, place helpful buildings, complete bonus obje… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to System Cleaner.

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  45. Dominate in a brutal, lightning-fast old-school FPS. Modify yourself into the perfect weapon, unleash mass destruction, conquer runs, invade others, and ascend to global supremacy. Prisoner #11 18 1978, you now belong to A1KTRZ. Your survival is broadcast to billions. What will remain of your soul? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everything is Gun!.

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  46. Fight against a rogue artificial intelligence and save humanity from becoming slaves to machines! Put on your VR headset, become a Galactic Ranger, and journey into deep space. Blast through waves of robots with powerful blasters, shotguns, and other crazy weapons, just like in the classic arcade games! Always stay prepared! Hordes of robots are relentlessly advancing, and their attacks grow mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROBOCRACY.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Sodaman, he's a space agent. He must stop the hostile aliens trying to destroy the universe and save the carbonated drinks they destroyed. Maybe you should help him out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sodaman.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Fast Royal is a next-generation battle royale game that brings an intense, strategic, and high-speed combat experience to players. Unlike traditional battle royale games, Fast Royal introduces destructible environments, deep upgrade mechanics, and an unforgiving survival system, making every match a unique and adrenaline-fueled challenge. Fully Destructible ArenaOne of the defining features of Fas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fast Royal.

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  49. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Flinthook is a fast action-platformer with “roguelike” elements. Become space’s greatest pirate with your hookshot, pistol and slowmo powers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flinthook.

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  50. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 1,542 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    "Assault Android Cactus is a manic twin stick arena shooter for the PC with screens full of enemies, buckets of bullets and high scoring combo chains! Take on the role of Cactus, an enthusiastic police android, who responds to a stranded space freighter only to discover it under siege by its malfunctioning robot workers. Cut off from the outside and in over her head, Cactus and the androids she re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assault Android Cactus.

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