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Games like Bullets, Rocks & Explosions

Games like Bullets, Rocks & Explosions

Games like Bullets, Rocks & Explosions

Looking for games like Bullets, Rocks & Explosions? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Beat Hazard, Echoes+ or SWARMRIDERS.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 5,056 reviews

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. Power up your spaceship and watch as the music boosts your firepower. Unleash hell on the enemy ships when you max out with weapon pickups! Beat Hazard seamlessly mixes the love of gaming and music. Together they become great… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Hazard.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    90% User Score Based on 529 reviews

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes+.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    Swarmriders is a free "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" arcade mashup. A "machine gun swarm surfing mini-game" made as a bonus content for the Ubermosh community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMRIDERS.

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  4. ZUMA DEFENDER: SPACESHIP Strategy Meets Arcade Shooter! Welcome to Zuma Defender, a tactical arcade shooter that reinvents classic puzzle mechanics. Pilot your spaceship, take aim with your mouse, and defend the galaxy from the relentless alien chain! (Sube la imagen/gif del juego aquí) ️ HOW TO PLAY & MECHANICS This is not just a shooter; it's a strategy game. Precision Aiming: Your t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZUMA DEFENDER: SPACESHIP.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters.

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  6. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Notice: Web build is outdated at the moment, it is the 1.1 version, it still plays fine but I made a few bug fixes in version 1.2. If the web build did not work for you, try using firefox. If all fails you can download the files and play locally. I highly suggest downloading the 1.2 version of the game as I fixed some annoying bugs. Controls: - press left and right to move in that direction, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Sky.

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  7. Get ready to take flight in Blitz Fury, an action-packed tap game game that puts you in the cockpit of a powerful fighter jet on a mission to save the skies! This thrilling game combines the addictive simplicity of Flappy Bird with intense dogfights and explosive battles in the air. Gameplay: Blitz Fury offers a straightforward yet challenging gameplay experience. You'll control a jet equipped w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blitz Fury.

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  8. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dead Oculus is a lethal, fast-paced bullet-hell that fuses arcade and roguelike elements. Brutalise your foes in gauntlets of handcrafted arenas by wielding deadly weapons with cataclysmic augments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Oculus.

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  9. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Rust creeps into the heart of Nyx, as her world crumbles to concrete around her. Play as Nyx, a devoted Tom-Boy with a revolutionary spirit and a VERY good throw.  Lob flaming rocks, spikey Actums and explosives at your enemy while exploring a rusted, concrete and crumbling world of smoke, fire, and metal. Enjoy the chaotic sounds and iron clangs of this mysterious world, while Nyx runs for her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusted Heart.

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  10. A Revolution in the Shoot 'em Up GenreThis game lets you rotate your ship and shoot diagonally at enemies, adding modern controls to retro gameplay. This small change in controls creates a huge difference in gameplay. You'll find this game to be more realistic, more immersive, and more challenging than your typical shoot 'em up game. Hybrid Horizontal / Vertical ShooterThe enemies enter from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders from the Third Dimension.

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  11. The funniest shooting pixel airplanes war game you ever tried!! A game perfect for you if you love blocky-style games and the funny adventure of shooting flying warplanes. Fun is guaranteed in a pixel blocky world where you will find many enemies trying to destroy your blocky plane. Enjoy you are the super hero that world needs to conquer the skies Choose your best hero and become the master in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blocky Air Force.

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  13. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Enter the heart of an intergalactic war where survival depends on your reflexes and firepower. In this action-packed space shooter, you pilot a high-tech starfighter through asteroid fields, alien armadas, and massive boss battles across stunning cosmic environments. Upgrade your ship with powerful lasers, plasma cannons, energy shields, and special abilities as waves of enemy fighters and coloss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Invaders - Eclipse Squadron.

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  14. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Burning Skies About the Game Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay! Blast through waves of enemies, improving your jet and equiping it with on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Skies Arcade.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    There's a secret base in the Brazilian mountains. Kidnapped scientists are kept here, developing a tactical combat vehicle for terrorists. The vehicle is powered by a nuclear power cell, and is equipped with missiles, a machine gun and the latest powerful laser gun. The scientists cannot allow their invention to be used by terrorists, so they stole the key to the hangar to escape during the night.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazing Trail.

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  16. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    90% User Score Based on 673 reviews

    Experience YOUR music as never before with this intense music driven shooter If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Hazard Ultra.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    No progression system, just pure arcade Relax and enjoy while you wait for another game to download or just want to pass the time High contrast bullet hell action The game features powerful powerups which spice up the gameplay Annihilate hordes of enemies A combo system that scales the better you play Getting damage resets the multiplier Compete in the global leaderboard … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOWNMOUSE.

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  18. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    100 years after a nuclear apocalypse, an AI-managed shelter and its guardian mechs await human survivors. The shelter’s reactor creates safe zones to improve living conditions. Players control mechs to gather reactor fuel, fend off mutants, complete missions, and protect survivors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Core: Mech Survivor.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Galaxy Highways is a sci-fi space shooter where you're doing pirate raids into star systems inhabited by aliens. You destroy enemy ships, space stations, mother ships or bosses and complete all missions as soon as possible before enemy defense system destroys you with its powerful waves of attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Highways.

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  20. 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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  21. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You find yourself stationed behind the awesome firepower of a 40mm anti-aircraft fixed deck gun on the bow of a battleship. Your mission is to blast away at the endless onslaught of enemy attackers bent on sinking your battleship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirBorne Sea.

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  22. Bolide is an arcade roguelike where you survive waves in space to unlock new skills! Destroy rocks and survive challenging waves to earn skill points and use them to choose from a variety of skills. Pick from 40+ skills, allowing you to create lots of skill combinations! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bolide.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Infinite destruction in infinite combinations! No Reloading: Survival Trials is a third-person rogue-lite style shooter taking inspiration from classics like Max Payne. Slay simulants, earn upgrades, and look cool while doing it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO RELOADING: Survival Trials.

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  24. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get! Dive into an immersive pseudo-3D experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. With a perfect fusion of background music and evolving stage design, you can experience a feeling only possible in a SHMUP! Featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEVIL BLADE REBOOT.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 2,796 reviews

    Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goobies.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    74% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    In Ion Assault players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, Ion Assault adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!Utilizing its dynamic level intensity, Ion Assault is both accessible for the beginner as well as challenging for the skilled gamer. The faster you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ion Assault.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outnumbered.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    When Canada invades the USA, Sgt. Jon Dagger must run and gun his way across the ruins of America to the Frozen North to deliver Cold Vengeance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Vengeance.

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  30. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    54% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 5 reviews

    Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FullBlast.

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  31. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Come.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 727 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

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

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  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    A top-down shooter that prioritizes the high difficulty. With a variety of clever weapons and enemies, Legend Of Monsters is an ideal game for players looking for quick and challenging fun without taking too much out of pocket. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Game Adventure: Legend of Monsters.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Wars.

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  36. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,254 reviews

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Hazard 2.

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

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

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Take command of a team of three elite Airmen! Each of them pilots a warplane equipped with the most powerful experimental weapons to date. Shoot down enemies using machine guns, missiles, energy cannons and… a laser beam? Venture into enemy territory and wreak havoc in this rail shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aces in the Dust.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    A-Gents is the squad of highly trained operatives and bounty hunters. Join Sean and Emma in this dynamic, non-stop-action game. Storm the compounds of contraband dealers and smugglers around the globe, and collect goodies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A-Gents.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 400 reviews

    Thunder Wolves is a third-person shoot-'em-up game. Support the Thunder Wolves in their global battle against terrorism. Take part in varied operations and do whatever it takes to thwart the diabolical plans of your enemies! Defeat them once and for all, and save the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunder Wolves.

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  42. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Thunderflash is a "love letter" addressed to the arcade games of the 80's. It is a Run 'n gun inspired from gems like Ikari Warriors, Commando and Heavy Barrel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunderflash.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    -- Retrograde Arena is Released F2P on Steam -- [Media 2223476] [Media 2029836] Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Website About the Game Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick brawler with a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrograde Arena.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, humor
    62% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heckabomb.

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  45. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    A twin-stick action shooter that fields your Headbänger Dude against the malevolent hordes of the Big Red One himself. Heavy metal, explosive presents, glorykills on elves and possessed reindeer. This Christmas, is gonna be different, for real. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headbangers in Holiday Hell.

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  46. Rhythm Overdrive is a shootem up / rhythm game, where ennemies are trying to kill you while dancing on the songs BPM ! Collect power ups to enhance your weapons, use bombs to clean the screen from all the ennemies, and make the greatest score possible with the combo multiplier to get the first place on the leaderboards ! You don’t need to kill all the ennemies, but more kills = more SCORE ! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Overdrive.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Choose one out of five avaliable mechas, pick your weapons and enter in Bulian to wipe out all the bugs you find in your path. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Jaw.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Planet: Judgement Day.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Fly your spaceship from wormhole to wormhole, navigating dangerous space station obstacle courses and collecting crystals from the wreckage of fallen enemies. The Crystal Nebula demands your highest dexterity and accuracy in order to shoot and dodge your way through its waves of opposition! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crystal Nebula.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocking Pilot.

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