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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 Furious Angels.

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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 hig… 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. 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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  4. 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 2032, 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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  5. 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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  6. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 721 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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  7. 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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    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,241 reviews
    Critic Score 100%Based on 1 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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  15. 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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    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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  17. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Save the galaxy and its taste in music, in this self-inflicted bullet hell - Pew! Pew! Pew! Join the Laser Disco Defenders on their quest to defeat the evil Lord Monotone and prevent him from using the coveted Mirror Moon to force the galaxy into dancing along to his, and only his, tune. In this self-inflicted bullet hell you must stay on your toes as each laser beam fired ricochets off walls and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Disco Defenders.

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  18. BioRogueBioRogue is a 3D twin-stick Action Roguelite with intense bullet hell combat and a narrative focus, set on a genetically twisted island run by the splicing-obsessed dictator King Aric. Build the resistance as you raid regime strongholds, save oppressed citizens, and explore your relationship with the unnatural cybernetic fish weapons that may just be the key to winning this war. Fight. Mu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BioRogue.

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  19. 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 28 stackable perks,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarmbreak.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Face an alien onslaught in Zaxoid, an adrenaline inducing, twin-stick mayhem shooter! Defend the galaxy from relentless invaders by upgrading your ship or fortifying your city with strategic choices that make every run unique. Wield dual joysticks for precision chaos, transform into tank mode to repel surface invasions, and protect your population. Intense gameplay that takes you back to the golde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zaxoid.

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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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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,158 reviews

    Chippy is a twin-stick bullet-hell shooter. Chip apart destructible bosses pixel-by-pixel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chippy.

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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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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 2,841 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Hyper Demon is an FPS like no other. A pearl of lightning. A dream from the future. A drop of poison. A swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPER DEMON.

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  25. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 12,550 reviews

    Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulstone Survivors.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,914 reviews

    Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter! Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved includes all of the great content & features from Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved.

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  27. 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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    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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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 222 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 3 reviews

    An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESCHATOS.

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  31. 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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  32. "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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  33. Missile Man is a bullet-hell boss rush where every fight is a test of pure skill. Learn the boss's attack pattern, dodge everything it throws at you, then strike during the vulnerability window. 28 bosses. 15 attack types. A combo system that rewards you for getting dangerously close to bullets. Good luck. 28 Boss Fights, Zero FillerEvery boss brings something new to the table. Early fights tea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missile Man.

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  34. 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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  35. The world is dying in agony. Days grow darker, nights stretch into endless voids, and humanity’s time is running out. Our only chance for survival is migration to the Taurus Constellation. Welcome to the absolute bullet hell. You are a lone pilot fighting through relentless enemy armadas to secure our tomorrow. RIDE THE HYPE, UNLEASH HELL A dark threat looms on the surface. A fanatical cult kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Taurus.

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  36. Survive the Nightmare. Shape the Chaos. Welcome aboard the Sea of Dreams—a haunted vessel adrift in a nightmare realm. In this intense action rogue-lite, you'll battle through endless waves of twisted enemies in a fight for survival. Will you make it out alive—or become just another lost soul? Slay. Adapt. Overcome.Choose from 9 unique survivors, each with distinct abilities. Blast through hundr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Dreams Survivors.

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  37. DON'T JUST WATCH. TAKE CONTROL. Remember the glory days of staring at a tv, waiting for that DVD logo to perfectly hit the corner? The wait is over. In CRT, you don't just watch the screen. You fight it. Use your Reflector to bounce the logo just right. Master the wacky physics to keep the signal strong! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRT: Corner Right There!.

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  38. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters 2.

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  39.                                           is a rogue-like shooter tower defense experience set in a stunning synthwave-inspired universe. Step into a world of neon lights, pounding original synthwave soundtrack, and intense action as you defend six vital towers from never-ending waves of enemies. Every run is unique: blast through hordes of foes, level up, and choose from a variety of powerfu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command-Ω Omega.

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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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  41. 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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  42. 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 90%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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  43. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    81% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Combat Complex is a fast-paced ARPG / roguelike hybrid with lasers, alien bugs, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally-generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies' attacks against them. Try the free demo! ARPG / ROGUELIKE HYBRIDLoot is permanent (as soon as you bring it home) but power-ups are lost on d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Complex.

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  44. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    You are Hadley Orah, the pilot of a mining craft from a South African space colony. Going through a portal with an untested piece of tech leaves you stranded and alone in a distant alien galaxy. An unlikely hero, you must portal jump your way home, with Nia as your guide, to defeat the DraadMek and save the universe. This game balances electrifying action with heart and soul. You’ll fight over… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga.

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  45. 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

    Welcome, Survivor! DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes! REVERSE BULLET HELL, WITH MINING Kill bugs, upgrade your gear, and delve ever deeper into the lethal caves of Hoxxes. C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

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  46. 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 85%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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  47. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    86% User Score Based on 3,346 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Of Weapons.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 3,206 reviews

    Adrift across the void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherworldly creatures. You're never at rest, as you weave between horde survival and bullet hell gameplay. Test new builds, and improve through roguelite meta progression. And don't forget. You mu [Transmission Interrupted...] If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Picayune Dreams.

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  49. 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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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Kitty Survivors is a funny action rogue-lite game where you slay hordes of creatures, create overpowered builds, use elemental skills and craft stupid weapons. Join a growing guild of misfits with a thirst for milk, hired to protect the Kingdom of Catmere! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Survivors: Rogues of Catmere.

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