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Games like Cannon Cadence

Looking for games like Cannon Cadence? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Vesper Drift, XELAN FORCE or RefleX.

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  1. Reclaim the five Singularities in this Asteroids-inspired roguelite. Play solo or with up to 4 players in co-op, destroy asteroids, combine weapons, fusions and passive abilities, and fight across 150 combat zones on 30 planets spread over 5 star systems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vesper Drift.

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

    8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force. We developed this product with the idea that we want people to remember the excitement of those days and to pass it on to the next generation. It is a retro-style game that has the same sound as the actual FC machine, limited the number of colors, and eliminates the expressions of modern games as much as possible. Equipped with P・L・… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XELAN FORCE.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    92% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever: The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shmup / shooting game communities, both in Japan and overseas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RefleX.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 471 reviews

    Your daily dose of air combat. Super easy to pick up, minimum requirements and vibrant visuals. Select your aircraft and jump into action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AFTERBURN.

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  5. The city is under attack. You're the last line of defense. Save New York is a horizontal flying combat game with fully destructible cities. Fight through waves of enemies across two iconic zones — New York City and Las Vegas — where every building on the skyline can be blown apart block by block. Choose Your ShipFour ships. Four playstyles. The Interceptor is a pure-skill all-rounder — no abili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save New York 2030.

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  6. Discord Community About the GameBecome the Starborn Survivor! The galaxy is under attack. You are the Starborn Survivor, an ancient robotic warrior, previously known as a Nova Sentinel, armed with forgotten technology, tasked with defending worlds from an alien invasion. In this debut game from our indie team, you’ll face relentless waves of enemies, uncover your mysterious origins, and upgrade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starborn Survivor.

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  7. A New Retro Classic Space Shooter Arcade Game. Defend Earth from waves of martian invaders and flying saucers in this modern version of a space shooter. Go Back to the 1980’s and Blast these Martians Back into Outer Space! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Martian Invaders.

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  8. Action-packed adventure awaits you, Commander! Hop in your space craft and defend against blazing meteors and aliens in this retro-style arcade shooter! You are the pilot of a small spaceship just outside Earth's orbit. Your mission is to defend Earth from incoming waves of burning meteors that will decimate our planet if you don't act quickly! Using your ship's tools - primary cannon, Übercanno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METEOR COMMANDER.

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  9. VOIDHOLD is a sci-fi horde-survival roguelite. You command a four-soldier fireteam — VECTOR, NOVA and ECHO at your side, the combat dog REX-7 and the eagle-drone AQUILA in support — holding a position at the edge of the void against waves that never stop escalating. COMMAND A FIRETEAM You are the commander. Three AI troopers fight beside you, named and colour-coded, gaining veteran strength ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOIDHOLD: Squad Survival Roguelite.

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  10. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    95% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Now UPDATED to an enhanced version — 'RELOADED' — with a brand-new Rogue-lite Career mode! StoryThirty years have passed since the first battle against the alien menace in Project X. Now, the threat has returned—stronger, smarter, and more relentless than ever. Project X: Light Years brings back high-octane, side-scrolling shoot’em-up action as the official successor to the beloved Amiga cla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project X: Light Years.

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  11. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    FIGHT THOUSANDS OF EVIL ALIEN MONSTERS ATTACK CONSTANTLY! BE ON YOUR TOES, STEER THE MASSES AND REACT FAST TO ENEMY AMBUSHES! 12 unique enemy types 14 weapons to find on your mission Relentless hordes want to eat you Avoid constant laser fire, rockets and mortars! Watch your back at all times! (especially in the dark) DESTROY AUTOMATIC CHAINGUN TOWERS, HEAVY ARMED TRUCKS, HUGE DEFENSE TURRETS. Pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palpus X Annihilation.

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  12. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gigantes Ex Machina.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 588 reviews

    Sandbox of destruction. Billion different ways to build your mech. Feel the weight and impact of obliteration in this modern old school mech combat sim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Havoc.

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  14. Immerse yourself in the future battlegrounds of "Silicon War:Blitz",fighting shoulder to shoulder with your mech!Feel the rush of speed and evasion, navigate through relentless bullet barrages, and make precise shots in fierce combat to carve out a chance for survival.Embrace strategy and choice, along with growth and upgrades. Every decision you make is a step toward your own legend. Features Sho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silicon War:Blitz.

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  15. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Pickup and throw the furniture or grenades. Unique weapons like the Porcupine Shotgun. Secondary items such as shields and shoulder cannons. Backpack items. Power-ups when you need them. A shop and vending machines. Unique enemies. Fight a nest of bone spiders, a walking cactus and more. A newly generated level every run. There heaps of weapons waiting to be found. Take out sentry bots with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge Of Dead: Under A Uranium Sky.

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  16. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    80% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    An action-platformer where you take direct control of 50 pudgy blue morons and drive them through an intense and suicidal gauntlet of destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 399 reviews

    Gearbits is a 3D action game where you pilot a giant robot. Use the mobility granted by your rocket boosters to fight massive swarms of vicious giant insects and face off against enemy pilots. Choose a machine and equip it with a variety of powerful weapons. This is a demo build, that contains the first five mission of the story campaign and gives a taste of what you can expect in the full game. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gearbits.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    THIS IS A SHOOT 'EM UP, NOT A DODGE 'EM UP This game is about shooting swarms of enemies before they can reach your mothership. This is not a bullet hell where you need to dodge hails of bullets and patterns. Don't get complacent though, enemies will return fire. A well placed shot could ruin your timing and let that pesky missile drone through. ROGUELIKEY RUNS Damage to the mothership is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Technocide.

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  19. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 52 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

    AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto Nintendo Switch in this enhanced Ultra Edition including an all new epic Dreadnought mode! You and your team of milk mining kittens have overcome a fear of water to drill down under the ocean seabed and begin extracting vast reserves of what seems to be naturally forming full-fat milk. Get ready for fast paced submarine action, defending the kittens from disruptive mecha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AQUA KITTY UDX.

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  20. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    54% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Setup your battle ship with guns, install faster engine, reactor that is more powerful and throw a barrage of rockets on hordes of enemy ships, burning everything in your path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STELLATUM.

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  21. Welcome to Mini battle bot championship. Bad Bots Battle Arena is minibots & robot fighting game where you have to kill other mega bots enemies/Boss to win the fight. Enroll yourself in battlebot style in robot fighting arena to win championship. Enter into robot battle arena and matched with opponents, to have endless robot fight. Enjoy real bad bot fighting. Enemies are more powerful and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Bots Battle Arena.

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  22. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    80% User Score Based on 98 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

    Classic shoot'em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rigid Force Alpha.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 763 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

    As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Attacks!.

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  24. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    The last ship against the endless. Exterminate as many as you can, and gather points to upgrade your ship from a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you? Survive the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids mashup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Survivor.

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  25. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    59% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Action platformer heavily inspired by the Mega Man X series, focused on fast and fluid movement and combat. Jump, dash, shoot and swing to stop mergers with the GEC, a monopoly funding the mysterious "Happiness Project." Available on Steam! Or play the demo below! Liz must stop corporate mergers with the GEC, a monopoly funding the mysterious "Happiness Project." 9 companies to infiltrate. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGABUSTER.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Descend into dark caverns, fly and blast your way past waves of enemies, retrieve the reactor core and make your escape, all while fighting the deadly embrace of crushing gravity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Ace.

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  27. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Antiprism brings classic shoot 'em up mechanics to VR and combines them with innovative single-player twin-ship gameplay. Control two ships at once as the pilots Jexen and Malik shoot hordes of enemies, dodge enemy fire, find and upgrade items, and beat hard bosses on their journey through The Gone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antiprism.

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  28. 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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  29. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 262 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Gigantic Army is a heartfelt tribute to 16-bit era mech shooters, finally available for the Nintendo Switch. It’s the 21st Century, planet Earth is at war with the Ramulons - an Alien race determined to stop humanity’s advance into space. War has now reached planet Ramulon, and it’s up to you to pilot the ‘GMR-34 SALADIN’ - a Manned Combat Robot - a mech amor that make effective stormtroopers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGANTIC ARMY.

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  30. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Carebotz is mixed the classic arcade space combat with Metroidvania elements. As a humble maintenance droid BIBZ, your daily tasks might appear mundane, but when the main computer awakes from hibernation, nothing is what it seems! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carebotz.

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  31. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    The Last Archwing is a fast paced, vertically scrolling space shooter. You assume the role of Chet Brickhouse, the sole survivor of Earth's defense fleet. Pilot Earth's most advanced star fighter, the Archwing, to stop the advancing hordes of aliens from the invading Zarkhan Empire. Each level of the game is replete with fully voiced dialogue sequences that bring the colorful characters and the wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Archwing.

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  33. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 151 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Winner of the 2011 Eurogamer Indie Arcade award, Pineapple Smash Crew is a fast-paced, tactical blast-em-up with a unique modern-retro feel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineapple Smash Crew.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 102 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloud Cutter.

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  35. Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire.

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  36. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 52 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of early 1980s arcade machines, in the style of Williams classics such as Defender and Joust, with the gameplay of the legendary Jetpac, and with puzzle elements If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galacticon.

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    Take the Writ. Win the sky. Bring them back alive.Skim a dusk canyon at full boost with Vreen fighters on your six. Tear a 320-metre Hive-Carrier apart node by node, then run down the broker who owns it and haul his ship in on your tractor beam. Alive. Starwrit is fast, cinematic 3D space combat with a bounty contract behind every sortie and a fully voiced cast. Writ I: The Hollow BrokerSkarr Vel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starwrit.

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  38. Welcome to MASS, the Mega Asteroid Suppression Service, Agent. Your job is to protect this space station with your lightning sabers against Asteroids and Aliens. Are you ready? Test Your Skills! - 10 missions with increasing difficulty, can you complete them all? - 1V1 mode against an elite alien drone. - Use the local leader-board to compete with friends and family. Earn Goudas And Unl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroids and Aliens.

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  39. Welcome to the Rim, where neon sunsets meet chaotic survival. Battle Beants is a unique fusion of third-person action, colony simulation, and arcade sports, inspired by the emergent complexity of Conway’s Game of Life. STEWARD THE COLONY You don’t just build a base; you protect a living ecosystem. You act as the steward for the "Beants" (a hybrid of beats, beans, bees, and ants) whose… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Beants.

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  40. Fusillade is an action rogue-like decking building space shoot 'em up, where you play cards and combos in real-time to fight off pirates. At the end of each wave you choose between 100+ cards to add to your deck! Like heat-seeking torpedoes, targeted missiles, laser cannons, and more. Put your deck building skills to the test and craft the best combinations of cards. Never ending missiles, one sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fusillade.

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  41. In a nutshell, Intersecta is an intense and intuitive tactical top-down shooter with a distinct arcade feel. It blends fast, twitch-based gameplay with the intelligent use of tactics. The game has a unique audio-visual style, utilising the power of Unreal Engine 5 for a stunning 2.5D experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intersecta.

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  42. Step into the void—where your skill is your only salvation, and every choice carves your fate. You are a demonic creation, thrown into an unforgiving trial to become hell’s next guardian. Survive long enough and you just might fight the devil himself. Custos is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with roguelite elements. Inspired by Devil Daggers, it challenges you to survive for as long as poss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Custos.

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  43. Feint Micro Arcade: SHOOTER A tiny 1-bit pixel art space shooter, built in 1 week Description Fly your ship and take on a wave of enemies and environmental hazards to try to get a high score! Please note that scores are not saved, but feel free to comment with high scores or send screenshots to me on twitter I'd love to see them . Controls Arrows to MoveX to Move[Left/Right]+Z to Shield BashEnter … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Shooter.

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  44. In This Together v2.0.1 - In This Together is an arcade-style shooter game! Goo-like creatures roam the dark, enchanted wood of a nearby village. They were never much of a problem - until they attacked. One by one, they flooded into the town, decimating everything in their way. Who will stop them? Play as Mae and her solar-powered robot, S-03, as they venture into the dark forest to bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In This Together.

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  45. In deep space, your robot transport vehicle crash-landed on a barren asteroid. The sentient robots have escaped and are hungry for both revenge and crunchy humans. Your passengers are panicked and running in all directions. You are their only hope. Race across the crash site to save the passengers, while you blast apart the ungrateful robots. Avoid the landmines planted by the nasty droids. Do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMED: Nuts & Bolts.

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  46. Drill through hordes of alien creatures, earn credits, upgrade spaceships, unlock new weapons and fight terrifying alien bosses! Clear four planets from aliens, each planet has its own enemy and background style. Fight different enemies with various behaviours and attack types. Upgrade your spaceships to new tools of destruction like flack cannons, gatling guns and rail rifles! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace of Space.

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  47. ATTENTION: For better performance, download Windows or Linux version. HTML5 version tends to be glitchy. When you start the game in a browser, it sometimes starts out of focus, so just click into the game window. FEATURES:retro 80s arcade style graphics, sounds and control6 unique planets to land onglobal leaderboards (internet connection needed)game is part of art project:  RAIDERS OF THE LOST AR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solo The Space Guardian.

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  48. 95%Game Brain Score
    95% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Blast Rush If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Rush.

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  49. Protecting Us From Incredibly Worrisome Extremely Hostile Oddities...is what you will be doing with your football! Defend the Earth from the invading disciples of the Deranged Octopus, and learn the ultimate secret of the Universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUFIWEHO.

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  50. Take control of a deadly spacecraft to destroy hordes of vicious enemies from far-away galaxies in arcade shooter Hyperbolic Ignition. With 360 degrees of movement and combat, drift through the pitch-black void of space amidst the debris and explosions of fallen foes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperbolic Ignition.

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