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Looking for games like Brains Out? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Black blood, The Cruise 2 or Commander Cool 2.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Black Blood is a mix of Tower Defense and a top—down shooter where you have to defend 4 lighthouses from alien invaders. Use weapons, build defensive towers and upgrade them with the help of resources extracted from defeated enemies. Your assistant will be a drone that attacks, heals and repairs your structures if you improve its capabilities. Every decision matters — choose what to spend your lim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black blood.

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  2. Space-Invader styled stress relieving retro top-down shooter, with a little taste of dungeon crawling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cruise 2.

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  3. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Commander Cool 2 is a four player local coop retro-styled adventure that is destined to be one of coolest game in 2015! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Cool 2.

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    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    32% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Battles.

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  5. The devlog of Warcat Parade ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warcat Parade.

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  6. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    68% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Of Carrots And Blood is a twin-stick survival arena shooter about kissing bunnies, hungry mutants and a lot of blood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Carrots And Blood.

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  7. Firetry is a beautiful and fun game. There are more than 50 episodes in the game. You can design a section yourself or modify an existing section design. It also has a feature that makes this game different from other games. In this game you can manage the characters with your own code. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FireTry.

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  8. 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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  9. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Outer Terror is a horde shooter where you hold out against massive quantities of otherworldly cosmic creatures. Assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and blast apart seemingly endless waves of horrific creatures in this stylish roguelike that pays homage to the B-movies and Golden Age horror comics of the 80s and 90s. Don’t Die and stay alive for as long as you can while exploring overrun cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Terror.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 338 reviews

    Evolvation is a class based and fast paced multiplayer arena space flying shooter with multiple game modes which can be played solo and team-based. Classes are: Highspeed, Fighter, Stealth, Support and Tank. Each class has its own special ability which provides a dynamic gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evolvation.

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  11. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    45% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Yargis is a fast paced, top down spaceship shooter. Customize your ship to join a battle online or offline. Yargis is focused on team based, close combat action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yargis: Space Melee.

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  12. PUFIWEHO ProtectingUsFromIncredibly WorrisomeExtremely HostileOddities It’s a top-down shooter with no guns and no graphic violence. Suitable for all! Use the arrow keys (or ASDW) and your mouse to fight monsters, solve puzzles, and even travel through space. THE INVASIONWhen swarms of bizarre and dangerous gigantic mosquitoes invade the Earth, it is up to you to defeat the extremely harmful monst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUFIWEHO.

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  13. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Create, share and download unlimited new Stages for this new arcade remix with integrated Stage editor! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARK BOX Unlimited.

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  14. The Flames is a top down shooter where you fight a powerful boss called Hodaya and help save the Wisp the leader of the planet. Game features: - Running - shooting - multiple different weapons - boss fight - multiple waves with increasing difficulty - multiple enemy types with different skills My name is Paxton and I'm 10. I've been learning C# and have been making games for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Flames.

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  15. You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starfighter Neon.

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  16. BulletGarden is a 2D vertical shooting gamewhere you explore a planet where the seeds you sow blossom into weapons.You can handle about 300 different types of weapons,each with its own unique characteristics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BulletGarden.

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  17. Black Space is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Frenzy.

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  18. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Madville+ is an arena shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you fight incoming waves of aliens and customize your guns as you progress. It is designed to have short play sessions (30-40 min) and replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madville+.

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  19. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    You are a space trooper. Somehow you got to the enemy territory, and you should wait for your squad to get out of here! But only God knows when will they arrive to you! They will send you bonuses for killed enemies to longer your life till they arrive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Attack.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Have fun destroying your enemies in a reinterpretation of games from the 80s! To the sound of a mixture of unique musical genres, complete missions, improve your ship, be precise in your shots. All of this without worrying about GAME OVER! Play alone, in cooperative mode or challenge a friend in PVP mode, here competition is what counts! Regardless of how you choose to play, the fun has no limits… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometric Feel the Beats.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Starship Rubicon is a modern take on the classic space shooter genre. It's a smart and challenging rogue-lite that features a unique control scheme, pixel art remixed with NASA photographs, and an existential crisis about who is REALLY the monster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Rubicon.

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  23. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    37% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    After 256 years of peace in the lands of Antoria the Roselian army of Batrathum has risen up once more to attempt to reclaim the land of Antoria that they lost in the 43rd War of Darkness. Threatening to start War of Darkness 44, King Lancelot Bartholomew Rosell of the Roselian Empire sends his beasts through the lands, corrupting and destroying everything in their path. Refusing to hide from the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight.

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  24. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    33% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 25%Based on 1 reviews

    A comic adventure introducing Johnny Rocket in an action platformer game stylized as a free-hand black and white cartoon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Johnny Rocket.

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  25. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    The full game of  Bugs Must Die will be released on Steam Store.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/816720/Bugs_Must_Die/ If it's the game that you're interested in, please add it to your wishlist on Steam. We here at DG Games Workshop are working on our first PC game titled “Bugs Must Die”. It is a fast-paced modern retro top-down shooter where you fight against alien bugs and bosses by contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugs Must Die.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Survive in a city controlled by a game corporations. Residents have to buy DLC for every unfinished product, developers forced to make endless sequels, and lootboxes now sold even at the grocery store. Stop the madness or join it in the cybernetic stealth-shooter Geeksos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geeksos.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TeraBlaster.

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    16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    27% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Er-Spectro.

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  29. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Monsters and Monocles is a frantic top-down shooter for 1-4 players. Use teamwork and your arsenal of weapons to defeat the overwhelming hordes of evil. All the levels are procedurally generated with new layouts, objectives, and secrets each time you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters and Monocles.

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  30. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    65% User Score Based on 796 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 7 reviews

    Gunscape provides a toolbox full of inconic weapons, monsters and level elements as the foundation for players to build co-op, and single-player, FPS levels or MP Arenas in the most intuitive way possible. It does so by offering a series of simple tools based on a block-placement interface that many gamers will be familiar with. Unlike similar tools Gunscape aims to empower its authors to enjoy th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunscape.

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  32. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

    This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission 1985.

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  34. When hordes of Youkai threaten the world, the Tanukis send a messenger to choose human girls to receive magical powers to defend humanity. They are known as SAKURA STARS. This is a horizontal shmup made on Pico-8, a retro fantasy console with purposeful limitations to simulate an 8-bit era console. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Stars.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Ninja Stealth 2 is the sequel of Ninja Stealth - A.I. Revolution, now as a RPG with more puzzles than sensors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Stealth 2.

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  36. Note: This game is currently in Early Access and in development. There are some bugs and unfinished content as a result.Mystic Labyrinth is a top-down 2D bullet-hell rogue-lite game. Choose from multiple starting classes and use swords, spears, axes and magic to conquer the many themed floors of the labyrinth. The dungeon layout is currently as follows: Floors 1 and 2 are Earth element themed.Fl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Labyrinth.

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  37. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Laser Tanks is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you command powerful laser tanks to battle alien monsters across varied landscapes. Blast through waves of wild creatures using an arsenal of weapons, pilot advanced tanks, and dive into Dungeon Survivor Mode for endless action-packed challenges in this relentless alien showdown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Tanks.

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  38. Blast back to the golden age of arcade shooters with Galaxian Remake! This isn't just a port; it's a lovingly crafted reimagining of the beloved 1979 classic, supercharged with modern features and exhilarating, non-stop action. Take control of your agile starfighter and defend humanity against waves of relentless, diving alien invaders. Experience the timeless thrill of Galaxian with e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxian Remake.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    The Black Eye Galaxy. One of the planets attacked by aliens for the extraction of fossil resources. The Alliance send a special cyber team to expel the invaders and destroy their military base. But in fact, not everything is so simple... All the most interesting awaits you in the final! -Experience polished 2D scrolling shooter! Fly and destroy the invaders and the factory inside the military b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Mission.

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  40. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A roguelike twin-stick shooter, where you defend the same thing that tries to hurt you. Venture into the side of darkness to defeat enemies before they reach the Yin-Yang. Switch to the side of light to gather ammo and upgrades, before the time runs out and the next wave of monsters spawn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hate Me Not.

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  41. Cthulhu Must Die is a action roguelike bullet hell where you have to hunt down Cthulhu while surviving his hordes of monsters.This current build is just the beggining. I have tons os plans to make the game better and I'd like to hear from you any kind of feedback.Join the official discord to have a talk and help to make the game better for you:https://discord.gg/Hf3XMVFcHere some of the stuff I'll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu Must Die.

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  42. Stop the Dictatorship forces of General Rumanovsky in their attempt to control a mortal virus, make your way through different missions in this top down arcade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delta Squad.

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  43. Fight against enemy robots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LAB Defence.

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  44. Take control of the US aircrafts at the World War II, fight against deadly enemies! Play through several challenging missions and free-play mode with the desired map, aircraft and difficulty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Challenging Dogfights.

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  45. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    The most important thing is that there are a lot of zombies around, and armed mercenaries. Pixel, hardcore and Action. Protect yourself and help ordinary people. You need to survive and save the world - the vaccine is very necessary If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HellGunner.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The player finds himself on a spaceship and in order to survive as long as possible, he needs to kill monsters. Killed monsters drop gems. Don’t forget to buy new weapons and armor during the time, so you will be able to live as long as possible and kill a large number of enemies! The goal of the game is that the player needs to kill as many enemies as possible and set a record. To make it mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kosmobreak.

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  48. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    I present to you Tales of Fealess (ToFo) a 2D MMORPG. The game is based on a fantasy/medieval world, where you decide to leave your home island to help in the war against the demons that have returned to invade the continent after two millennia sealed in the Underworld. When creating the account you can choose one of several races, all with their unique classes, the races and classes are: Human … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Fearless.

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  49. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Embrace cooking techniques like never beforeAfter being fired from a previous job as a line cook, a young chef is hungry for new work. One morning a mysterious job offer appears that beckons you towards a mysterious, magical restaurant. Culinary Wizard is a traditional 2D action-platformer made in a cozy 32-bit pixel art style. Bring ingredients to life and travel between unique worlds, battlin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culinary Wizard.

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  50. Asteroid Forward is a spin-off video game from the Asteroid series, and it’s a vertical-scrolling action arcade game for PC and mobile devices. FIGHT FEARSOME ENEMIESThe Z9 Galaxy is home to many planets under attack. Power yourself up with the many POWER-UPS scattered throughout the environment and fight your way to victory! Free all the planets in the available levels and replay them to col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Forward.

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