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Games like Chaos Machina

Looking for games like Chaos Machina? Here are top arcade role playing shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Overkill Squad, Entity Strike or Swarmhunters.

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  1. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run. Choose your fighter Unique characters, each with their own special power and melee attack Kill everything that moves Fastest-paced bullet hell combat — enemies flood t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overkill Squad.

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  2. Entity Strike is a 2D top-down survival game and the debut project of a passionate indie developer. Face chaotic hordes of entities in a dark, devastated world. Get ready for intense combat, strategic upgrades, and a relentless, fast-paced experience. Built from the ground up with love and ambition, this game invites players to be part of its journey from the very beginning. Key Features: F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Strike.

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  3. Features A simple and casual action shooter: your weapons will automatically aim and shoot! Dash between bullets and kill your way out of numerous enemies! Four selectable characters, tens of unique weapons and upgrades! Non-static builds. You may play as you like on the battlefield! No need to unlock anything. Your knowledge is your best weapon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarmhunters.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    You have one goal: ANNIHILATE AS MANY WAVES AS YOU CAN!You are the pilot of the SANDRIPPER, a dual-wielding hover tank. Push your nuclear engine to its melting point as you rip through wave after wave of a ruthless planetary invasion force. EXPERIMENTAL FUNDual-wield the 9 MULTI-FUNCTION weapons along with their strange variants to create the ultimate annihilation machine. Randomized waves, up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SANDRIPPER.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    74% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Co-op time survival game with roguelite elements, up to 10 players online If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spell Cast.

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  6. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Wishlist on Steam to be notified when the full version is released. Annihilate endless swarms of enemies with devastating weaponry, survive this Kinetic Storm by unlocking powerful skills and upgrades. This sci-fi action roguelike will test your skills like no other, with responsive twin-stick controls and unique enemy design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinetic Storm.

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  7. Ducklyte is a top-down shooter with roguelite elements where you play as a constipated little duck trying to stay alive as long as possible in a randomly generated farm with progressively stronger enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUCKLYTE.

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  8. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    "Angles of Death" is a top-down 2D pixel art action RPG that thrusts players into a dark and challenging world filled with unique bosses and relentless enemies. Players must battle a variety of foes and overcoming intricate boss mechanics to survive. The game features a rich upgrade system, allowing players to enhance their abilities and unlock new attacks. With a focus on strategic comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angles of Death.

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  9. TOXIC PULSE is a fast-paced arena shooter where standing still means death. Trapped in a shifting void, your only goal is to survive the escalating chaos. SURVIVE THE PULSEEnemies spawn from unstable Portals that tear through reality. The difficulty ramps up with every minute. Waves 1-2: The slaughter begins. The Meat horde floods the arena, joined quickly by aerial threats. Waves 3-4: Heavy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOXIC PULSE.

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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    97% User Score Based on 61 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    #arcade #shmup #shooter #action Hand-drawn bullet-hell!  A frenetic shooter combining the run-and-gun mechanics of Metal Slug with the infinite loops and shmup-ing of Resogun, wrapped up with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZOE Begone!.

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  11. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Humanity faces its darkest hour as an alien force launches a relentless invasion. As a skilled pilot, you must take control of a powerful combat helicopter and engage in a fast-paced, high-octane first-person shooter experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missiles Away.

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  12. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    94% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    Santicide is the latest volume of the arcade series Ubermosh. A must buy for arcade and top-down enthusiasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH:SANTICIDE.

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  13. View Game
    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    About the game Survive the invasion of the supernatural, the robots, the monsters.. the world needs you! Groundskeeper2 throws you in the middle of a war, the war with supernatural robots from outer space.. yeah.. we went there! Every time you play this game you will get further and have a better chance at surviving. You’ll unlock new weapons like the machine-gun, laser-gun, rocket-launcher, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Groundskeeper 2.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    88% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Wishlist on steam now! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2317880/ Survive 500 seconds! Hi, I'm Penusbmic. Decided to make a little game. Inspired by games like 20 Mins till Dawn & Vampire Survivors. My goal was to focus on the game design instead of the art (Mostly only do art/animations). Used my Own Assets (The Tiny Alchemist Series), some sounds from Shapeforms & music from alkakrab.  T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Bunny.

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  15. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    NUMANUIN - Incredible indie horror, a deconstruction of the horror genre. Seemingly simple, but saturated inside action dark 2d survival-horror in the style of pixels and with roguelite elements. The player's goal is to survive as long as possible and kill enemies with the mouse. Features:◼️ Survive ◼️ Ability to kill enemies ◼️ Short duration ◼️ Horror Elements ◼️ Mouse control ◼️ Dark interface… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NUMANUIN.

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  16. View Game
    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    One-button bullet-heaven where a single shot mutates into neon chaos. Imagine Flappy Bird colliding with Vampire Survivors. Full version adds online leaderboards, challenges and unlockable gear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE KULKA.

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  17. View Game
    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. View Game
    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    RiftGuard is a dark auto-action roguelike. Manage resources, collect upgrades, and survive relentless enemy hordes in intense, strategic combat filled with blood and chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RiftGuard.

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  19. Battlethorne Survivors is a third person action roguelite survival game with a focus on companions. Massacre hordes of fantastical beasts and collect gold for unlocking powerful trinkets to take on even harder maps and Bosses. Key Features Fight thousands of fantastical beasts Over 20 Unique enemy types with their own unique attacks Over 30 Companions to Unlock Unlock hundreds of trinkets to po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battlethorne: Survivors.

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  20. View Game
    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Mechanophagia is a visceral Twin-Stick Shooter set in a dark, gritty sci-fi world where you are a lone robot warrior fighting against an overwhelming tide of flesh and metal. You have exactly 10 minutes to slaughter the swarm, evolve your unit, and prepare for the final boss. It’s a race against extinction where precision is your only means of survival. KEY FEATURES Full Combat Control: Maste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanophagia.

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  21. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Embark on an exciting journey in this thrilling bug blasting adventure! Choose one of four playable characters and join the battle to free your fellow elves from the grasp of a wicked spider army. Each playable character comes with their own set of unique abilities and strengths, giving you the freedom to tackle obstacles in your own way. But beware, your foes won't make your mission easy. In addi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Elf Tanks.

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  22. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Girl Agent is a 3D cartoon shooting game . Set agent training and real-time combat in parallel. The secret plot is quietly brewing in the fog. A number of girl agents have gathered and are waiting for the players. Now join the wishlist and let's go! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girl Agent.

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  23. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    <Story>A long time ago, an unknown meteorite came to earth. The meteorite was sleeping quietly deep in the earth, waiting for the time to wake up. 10,000 years have passed, and when humans have built civilization, a change occurs in the meteorite. Countless alien "breeds" are born from the meteorite and quickly devour the planet. The true identity of the meteorite was the egg of an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9th Sentinel Sisters.

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  24. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scrappers.

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  25. Split Square is a deck building rogue-like game featuring cute pixel characters. Defeat all enemies in a random block space and collect rewards to build a stronger deck! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Split Square.

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  26. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A fast paced bullet hell where your ship doesn't shoot — you dash through enemies to destroy them.  The game has a variety of power-ups, enemy types, and bosses that create interesting and distinct challenges when surviving through waves. Though the minimalistic gameplay is easy to learn, it's also hard to master. This is a demo version and contains just a few enemies and power u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dash.

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  27. View Game
    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Earth's last remaining scientists have reverse engineered several ships from their technology. Time to bring the fight back into space! You are humanity's last hope! Gamma Zero is an old school arcade vertical shmup. Be aggressive and rack up massive multipliers by collecting pickups as fast as possible. Features: 3 stages of intense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamma Zero.

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  28. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Join our discord About the Game∷ Indulge in fast-paced battles for an exhilarating combat experience. ∷ Choose from four unique characters to transform your gameplay experience. ∷ Craft varying battle experiences with 9 unique weapons tailored to each character. ∷ Forge a distinctive build through a rich mix of character talents, abilities, and artifacts. ∷ Enjoy the thrill of random weaon bonue… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skybreakers.

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  29. View Game
    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    80s/90s arcade cabinet meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master 20+ weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BloodDome99. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BloodDome99.

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  30. View Game
    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again! Dynamic battles. The endless stream of various enemies won’t let you rest until the very end of the battle. Upgrades and power-ups. Ten characteristics of the ship, which can be improved, as well as many power-ups that will e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INSPACE 2980.

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  31. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Radar Warfare is a bullet hell/fast paced arcade shoot 'em up with radar theme and retro style. 27 stages will challenge you with different waves and enemies. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radar Warfare.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    BLOODSAINT 2 is the most recent, barely playable, fast-paced, retro-hardcore, top-down arena-shooter minigame from Walter Machado. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOODSAINT 2.

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  33. 45 characters with hand-drawn character portraits and unique skills Rank up characters to unlock additional character portraits and upgrade skills Complete jumping obstacle courses to collect valuable treasure and power-ups Fight endless waves of enemies to earn XP More details: Earn XP to level up, get kills fast to build a combo, and earn skill points by leveling up. 45 characters each w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LeadCount.

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  34. View Game
    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Gunforged is a fantasy roguelite shooter where you construct powerful and unique builds every run. Forge your dual guns from a huge number of randomized parts and acquire game-changing abilities to create the ultimate monster-slaying hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunforged.

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  35. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Try on the role of a shooter who opposes the whole world. You will be attacked by hordes of enemies, from whom you will have to shoot back with different weapons. The grenade launcher with its missiles will reduce the number of your enemies pretty quickly. The machine is always full of bullets. Although the shotgun does a lot of damage, it takes a long time to recharge. Enemies come in different t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just skill shooter 3: 2d edition.

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  36. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    81% User Score Based on 48 reviews

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

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  37. View Game
    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    Clean a galaxies from thousands of invaders! Nebula is an action, space shooter where your choices are making you progressively stronger against the endless waves of space enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula.

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  38. View Game
    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    "Cyber Bay" is a 2D rhythm action roguelike. The player takes on the role of the last surviving human on Earth, fighting against a zombie apocalypse caused by artificial intelligence (AI) that has decided that humans don't deserve to live. The player's main objective is to survive in a world overrun by zombies and find ways to destroy the AI. The player will explore various locations, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Bay.

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  39. Grim Reaper's perfect vacations was interrupted. Zombies wants revenge and now all hell breaks loose. Kill the Reaper is a minimalistic survival game with roguelite elements. Fight numerous zombies Unlock and customize various melee and ranged weapons Make special cocktails Level up and upgrade useful skills Survive as long as you can Get highest score through advanced score s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill the Reaper.

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  40. View Game
    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Cyber Assassin is a fast-paced arena shooter where you play as a robot annihilating everything in your path. Survive relentless waves of diverse enemies. After each wave, choose upgrades for your character to become even more effective at destroying enemy robots. Engage in intense combat, strategically enhance your abilities, and dominate the arena in Cyber Assassin! Key Features: Intense Arena… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Assasin.

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  41. Yokai Survivor is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter. Face relentless waves of twisted yokai in a cursed underworld, harvest precious fruits, and master powerful ninjutsu skills to turn the tide. Grow stronger with each run, unlock deadly abilities, and carve your path through the darkness. It’s one ninja against a world of nightmares — how long can you survive? Key Features ⚔️ Survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yokai Survivor.

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  42. About Breeding Grounds is an old school style dungeon crawler. The goal is to progress through various rooms and eventually defeat the final boss, the source of all monsters. You must be quick however, as the miasma leaking from monsters will cause constant damage to your health. You will be able to play as a few different classes, each with their own set of bonuses and drawbacks. Features 4 he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breeding Grounds.

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  43. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 385 reviews

    Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Fantasy.

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  44. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 468 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    Beat Blast is a music maker bullet hell. The music you make is also your skill tree. Create powerful attacks and catchy beats by combining different music notes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Blast.

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  45. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 450 reviews

    The swarm is a swarm of thousands of alien zerg, and you, as the only survivor of this wasteland, you need to face them and fight with blood, good luck! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insect Swarm.

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  46. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Psyolence sounds like an exciting and adrenaline-pumping arcade game with a unique blend of cyberpunk aesthetics and fast-paced action. As the player, you'll wield a katana in a top-down perspective and engage in intense slashing combat against hordes of enemies in a virtual cyberspace environment. The game's neon graphics will create a visually stunning and immersive experience, complementing the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psyolence.

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  47. Enter The LoopErebos Loop is a challenging retro sci-fi roguelite shooter with fast-paced, top-down combat and progression across 50,000 procedurally generated levels. In Erebos, progress and survival depend solely on your skill and your ability to observe, adapt, and uncover the hidden rules of the Loop. Once a thriving network connecting star systems and galaxies, Erebos was devastated by the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erebos Loop.

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  48. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Rush LS.

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  49. Thanks for playing! Wishlist Vanquish Evil on Steam! Early Access June 21st!   https://store.steampowered.com/app/3781740/Vanquish_Evil/-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This version is the demo version!This version was last updated June 20 2025.  Starting Tips: - Specialize in 1 spell then branch out from there. The dynamic upgrade system is based on player upgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanquish Evil.

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  50. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Sodaman, he's a space agent. He must stop the hostile aliens trying to destroy the universe and save the carbonated drinks they destroyed. Maybe you should help him out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sodaman.

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