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Games like Blue Lightning

Looking for games like Blue Lightning? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a warfare and thriller focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Metalstorm, Vortex or Samurai Ace.

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  2. In the heart of the Centraus V Galaxy a war has broken out as The Aldari Collective reaches to seize the galaxy by the throat. You fight as one of the Dovan Initiatives lead mercenary's. Out gunned and out maneuvered now only your skills as a pilot can save you as you enter a new world of war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vortex.

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  3. Sai-Kyo's commemorative first title. Its simple controls and unexpected world setting sparked discussion, earning it the 1993 “Best Shooting Game Award” from several industry magazines. Touhou Sengoku Kitan A tale from the distant past, at the eastern edge of the world. There, a vibrant town culture, advanced technology, and ancient sorcery coexisted without contradiction, maintaining a lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Ace.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 1,354 reviews

    Lead your troops to victory in a huge open world set in the Vietnam War. Play as U.S. or Vietcong / N.V.A. on an ever changing battlefield where other units move and fight independently of player. Command your squad to follow, stay, attack and change formations etc. Missions of various types are provided based on the situation in the area. However, there is no story or main mission progressio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vietnam War.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    EON Trooper on Steam! In EON Trooper, you join a galaxy at war, assuming the role of an elite soldier on missions behind enemy lines. Each mission is a unique challenge requiring careful planning and swift execution. Whether you are sabotaging enemy bases, stealing vital information, or simply surviving, you will need to utilize all tools and tactics at your disposal.EON Trooper combines intense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EON Trooper.

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  7. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 11,908 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player space shooter with deep exploration, tons of loot and classic RPG elements. Experience a thrilling story set in a vivid, handcrafted open-world full of secrets and perils on your journey to become human after all. EVERSPACE 2 successfully achieved Kickstarter funding on November 4th 2019. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everspace 2.

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  8. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 212 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 11 reviews

    War Tech Fighters is a space action game where giant mechs battle against the Zatros empire in a desperate struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Tech Fighters.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 13,945 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    Project Wingman is an independently developed combat flight action game to be released on PC with an emphasis on fun and refined gameplay, true-to-its-roots inspirations, and an engaging single player experience. Perfect for those who aren't looking for a simulator experience with the ease of pick up and play, all the way to those who want a fast-paced challenging flight action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Wingman.

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  10. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 371 reviews

    DSP is side-scrolling, roguelike, shoot 'em up set in the Starr Mazer universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starr Mazer: DSP.

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  11. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    36% User Score Based on 258 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Vietnam War. It is the year 1965. A conflict, that began 20 years ago, escalates. Vietnam is a divided country. The communistic North fights against the anti-communistic South in a fierce civil war. The USA are at Cold War with the Soviet Union and, in order to demonstrate their interests, they decide to support South Vietnam in the fight against the communistic Vietcong troops. Witness the stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air Conflicts: Vietnam.

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  12. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    48% User Score Based on 2,738 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is the 14th game released in the Ace Combat series. It took place in the real world, albeit in a different timeline from that of Joint Assault. Players took control of various members of Task Force 108, most notably William Bishop, as they shut down the threat posed by Andrei Markov and other rebels from Russia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace Combat Assault Horizon.

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  14. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 333 reviews

    There’s something new in the air, and it’s more than the hum of hundreds of aero engines... As the Luftwaffe launches its aerial offensive, the outnumbered Royal Air Force is scrambling to bring into combat new planes that will ensure victory over a stronger foe. Will they succeed? It’s up to you, and your Hurricane or Spitfire. If you hold off the enemy long enough, you’ll be the first to fly th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Wings: Battle of Britain.

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  15. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

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  16. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, atmosphere
    61% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    In EVE: Valkyrie, you are in command of a heavily armed fighter in the most realistic dogfighting game available on any platform. Immersive VR technology puts you right in the cockpit for visceral team-based action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVE: Valkyrie.

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  17. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 302 reviews

    Salvation Prophecy is a military space epic. Human, mutant, and robotic factions are at war for galactic domination. Battles rage as space fleets collide. Invaders clash against fortified enemy colonies. Yet the greatest danger is the impending annihilation foretold by an apocalyptic prophecy. You must seek out the mysteries of distant alien worlds, and master ancient powers to withstand the comin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salvation Prophecy.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    68% User Score Based on 1,087 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 9 reviews

    Strike Vector is a Brutal aerial FPS that will see you test your skills online against other players in the tradition of Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament. The game offers an hardcore learning curve for those who don't fear to die a lot at first but who will get a massive rewarding feeling when they will master the game and dominate the battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Vector.

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  19. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    52% User Score Based on 555 reviews

    SUPPORTER PACK CONTENT Get your hands on the original complete soundtrack goodness from Starpoint Gemini 3, composed by the very talented Nikola Nikita Jeremic (.flac and .mp3 formats) Starpoint Gemini 3 official artbook. Over 50 pages of digital artsy treats! Four special in-game weapons to make your stay in Gemini more pleasant *The Artbook is only available in English!*The items contained in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starpoint Gemini 3.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    89% User Score Based on 14,770 reviews

    Feel like a HERO! face dangerous situations, land safely and save everyone! + Immersive scenarios: bad weather, aircraft failures and extreme conditions. + Fun and challenging missions + Beautiful scenarios with incredible graphics. + Many realistic planes to try + Simple but realistic controls Download now and don't miss amazing updates! COMING SOON: NEW LEVELS AND PLANES! ● What our players a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flight Alert : Impossible Landings Flight Simulator by Fun Games For Free.

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  21. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Special Announcement: Super Cloud Fight Demo is LIVE!We’re thrilled to announce that the Super Cloud Fight demo is now available on Steam! In this early version, you can jump in and Play vs AI to get a taste of the action. Keep in mind, this is a work-in-progress demo — so you may encounter some bugs along the way. We’re eager to hear your feedback and appreciate your patience as we continue to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cloud Fight.

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  22. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Wrath and Retribution is an intense, high-speed space combat roguelike where every mission forges you into an unstoppable force. The Remnants have seized the solar system’s transit network in a single coordinated strike - and you are spearheading the counter attack. You are Specter One, pilot of the Retribution, a one-of-a-kind prototype armed with the experimental Specter Drive and its signatur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wrath and Retribution.

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  23. Your journey begins when you discover a mystic ring, gaining the power to travel between two worlds! Tale of Immortal Ring is a top-down cultivation game that masterfully blends intense bullet-hell combat with relaxed incremental growth. Thrust into a supernatural realm overrun by demons, you'll wield your sword against hordes of monsters—each with unique forms and deadly abilities. Dodge dazzling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale of Immortal Ring.

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  24. 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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  27. After the Second World War, a large amount of ex-combatants without a place to return were recruited by a mercenary army under the command of former General Albert Hessler, a man without a nation and with only one objective … war. In response to this, the United Nations through the SDU(Special Defense Unit), creates a group under the name of VALKYRIAS. This squad, made up of elite pilots, will ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Sun - Iron Aces.

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  28. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, grinding
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    60% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    Aces High III offers world class modeling of World War II planes, vehicles, and boats in a combat setting with hundreds of other players pitting their skills in any given online arena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aces High III.

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  29. Old School Arcade Space Shooting Combat Play it old school like being back in the arcade in a fluid top-down space shooter which feels as smooth as buttery popcorn! Have fun blasting away old school style as you jam out to some rockin' 8-bit, 16-bit, and orchestral tunes just like playing arcade games at the movie theater! Unleash The Flavors of Your Popcorn Arsenal! Blast away the evil Nebula Em… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Popcorn Rocket.

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  30. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Unleash mayhem piloting powerful jets and helicopters Engage in combat at the core of the modern battlefield in Warplanes: Air Corp in VR. The third installment of the best-selling Warplanes series introduces a new era of modern military aviation. In addition to fighter jets and multirole combat aircraft you are able to pilot attack helicopters! Flight simulators are too complicated for you? We g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warplanes: Air Corp.

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  32. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    81% User Score Based on 806 reviews

    The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 26,674 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 51 reviews

    The Japan-exclusive Premium Edition of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown includes the base game, the Season Pass, and the Original Aircraft Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

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  34. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Hunter DX.

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  35. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Recon Control is a turn-based strategy and 2D platformer hybrid focused on combat. You play as a commander of the small special operations unit. Choose the right fighters for specific tasks, train them, buy equipment, and lead your unit through a set of missions to the final. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recon Control.

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  36. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    46% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Nightork Adventures - Legacy of Chaos is an arcade shooter game. You fly with a spaceship through procedurally generated caves and fight against evil demons using magic colors. There is a campaign of 30 levels and 5 boss monsters. It also comes with a level editor, so you can create your own levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightork Adventures 2 - Legacy of Chaos.

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  37. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    82% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Air Combat Pilot: WW2 Pacific is a free-to-play action-oriented flight sim set in the Pacific theater of WW2. It uniquely bridges the gap between “arcade action” and “hard core” sim. It delivers a realistic look and feel, yet is easy to fly and deliver tons of action. COMPELLING GAMEPLAY: + Master over a dozen classic aircraft: from trainers to high-performance fighters. + Equip hundreds of upgra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air Combat Pilot: WW2 Pacific.

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  38. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    72% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    God of Arrows is a Virtual Reality tower defense game where you take the role of an archer defending a castle against the forces of evil with some help from the gods. Play solo to fight through endless waves of monsters and compete in an online leaderboard to showcase your skills as the best defender. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Of Arrows VR.

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

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

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  40. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 528 reviews

    “Iron Sky: Invasion” is a space fighter simulator, calling to mind such classics as the legendary... You-Know-Which series - further enhanced with strategy and RPG elements. The core of the gameplay is based on ship-to-ship dogfights, combined with assaults on giant spaceships (such as the Siegfried-Class Zeppelins), as well as tactical thinking and resource management. The game is set in outer s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Sky: Invasion.

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  41. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Air Conflict Collection includes: Air Conflicts: Secret Wars Soar through the unfriendly skies in Air Conflicts: Secret Wars - an arcade flight simulation set in World War I and II era. Buy before July 21st and save! Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers True heroes know no bounds! Experience top combat action in this brand new arcade flight sim and become immersed in the exploits of famous aircraft c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air Conflicts Collection.

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  42. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,171 reviews

    Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrier Deck.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 480 reviews

    Frog Fighters is a light-hearted, fast-paced, third-person-shooter where you become a frog on a lily pad with an ability to shoot other flying frogs with different types of laser-leafs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Fighters.

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  44. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    75% User Score Based on 505 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Piloting a wide range of aircraft, players engage in aerial dogfights and dangerous fighter missions across the major theaters of war during WWII. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dogfight 1942.

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  45. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 6,144 reviews

    Star Conflict is a Free to Play online space combat game featuring multiple Objective-Based Team Gameplay modes, three main factions with 2 respective sub factions each, and an array of ship customization and three types of ships complete with there own ship tree and skill tree. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Conflict.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 3,363 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The skies will be set aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer's stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Select from over 125 combinations of weapons, bodies, and propulsion systems and take to the skies to battle enemy fighter planes, battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUFTRAUSERS.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    75% User Score Based on 508 reviews

    Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Fire & Steel is the first chapter of a fast-paced, old-school, arcade aerial shooter where you burn down the mighty armies of World War II as Ancient Dragon Aiden! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire & Steel.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    73% User Score Based on 400 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    80’s spaceship anime and arcade-gaming meld with ultra-modern physics and A.I. in a skill-demanding, procedurally generated rogue-lite adventure! Be the hero in a world that oozes classic Saturday morning anime but plays like a tough, modern, tactical shooter. Try to survive the hostile environments of deep space, battling warring factions full of unique and cunning enemies. Unlock ever more power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galak-Z.

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  50.  INTRODUCING THE STARFIGHTER VIDEO GAME WHAT IS THE STARFIGHTER? 1. THE STARFIGHTER is a thrilling, fast, big, very 3D, realistic, Full HD, modern and real-time 3D graphics combat arcade flight simulator in which you must be a heroic extra-terrestrial starfighter pilot, fly the two-seater Griffin Starfighter with a Radar-Intercept Officer and wipe out the evil robot extra-terrestrial King Ni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE STARFIGHTER.

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