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Looking for games like CrypticaL? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lunaris, BloodDome99 or Wukong 2088.

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  1. Lunaris is a fast-paced sci-fi top-down roguelite shooter: survive escalating enemy waves, stack powerful passive and active abilities, craft wild build synergies, and turn the arena into a neon storm of lasers and explosions. Every run feels fresh and intense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunaris.

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  2. 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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  3. Wukong 2088 is a survival rogue-like game where you play as the secret weapon of Sun Wukong in futuristic Journey to the West. You will resist the invasion of the Cyber TianGong, face endless waves of enemies and bosses, defeat them, and strengthen yourself to fight against the powerful Mega-Corp. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wukong 2088.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    SUBJECT ON THE RUN! You’re tired of being a labrat, so you make a run for it. Sure, you made it out of your cell, but it's not that easy! The entire facility is on high alert and, to get a taste of freedom, you must fight your way through the deadly WASP army. It’s time to use the mutations they planned to exploit against them! Project XSTING is a sci-fi survival roguelite game with comic-st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project XSTING.

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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun! Have fun surviving Spartan! Spartan Survivors includes 10 playable levels 5 difficulty modes 21 weapons for a total of 105 evolutions // 14 perks with 56 upgrades 8 playable characters with their unique weapons, perks & stats Unlock Custom Game to tailor the game th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spartan Survivors.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Gunswitch is a game that yearns for more! Thousands of monsters, ten thousands of bullets on-screen! Action packed with blood and explosions, mixed with the weight of realistic movement to capture the thrill of a fluidly approaching horde, skittering and slumbering in to get you. Steel yourselves for carnage! Steel won’t bleed, but cut through flesh. Fight through massive armies, not only strong … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunswitch.

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  7. Vampire Survivor Auto Chess 20 rounds of battle. After the battle, enter the store to buy props to improve your abilities Five difficulties are waiting for you to challenge Hundreds of items The store can be upgraded. After upgrading, refresh to get more items and higher quality items Some weapons can only be equipped in the middle grid, and some will occupy more than one item slot. There are back… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Trial.

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  8. Neon Cyber Samurai is a survival game with roguelite elements set in a futuristic world dominated by aliens. Shoot and slash down hordes of foes, steal their weapons, use them to upgrade your Samurai and become an unstoppable force that not even the strongest creatures in this dimension could match. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Cyber Samurai.

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    DogPunk is a sci-fi shooter set in a distant future where companies rush to create cutting-edge weapons to arm themselves and hurt others. In this high-octane first-person shooter, the player is a dog-headed super soldier trying to escape from containment by their captor, the Lab by Predator Tec. Battle through trials with various environments and enemies, and maneuver your character with the flui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DogPunk.

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  10. Nion Forge (formerly 9 Dystricts) is the continuation of our gamejam project Recall Dimensions. An early build of the game is available NOW! We welcome you to try it out and give us feedback in the comment section :-) Wishlist Nion Forge on Steam Credits: Prayer90 - Game Designer, Lead Programmer RLP - Game Designer, Art Director (UI, 3D, Level Design) WildRikku - Developer, Playtest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nion Forge.

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  11. ◆Story The player wakes up in a mysterious dungeon. A maze of unknown dungeons spreads out in front of you. Suddenly, a voice can be heard, calling itself the "Administrator" and making an announcement to the players. "This is a world where you can become a bikini hunter and fight against the bikini army. There are six gatekeepers in this dungeon. By defeating all gatekeepers, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bikini Hunter Attack on Bikini Army.

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  12. Lost Empire 2977 is a single-player, action RPG, set in a futuristic sci-fi universe, in the year 2977. Discover your past while fighting of an unknown force that hunts you. To uncover the lost secrets of your kind, you must follow the non-linear storyline and gather a team to aid you in your missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Empire 2977.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Pick a class and blast your way through rooms of cyber enemies in this roguelite action shooter! Choose your abilities and your path wisely, because you've only got one life to make it through the gauntlet. Rack up those points and spend them on even more ways to RIOT! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Running Riot.

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  14. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Explore a vast and technological world. Fight the fearsome cyber monkeys in a battle that can decide the future of the human race. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberwar: Neon City.

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  15. "Steel Knight's ARMIS" is a roguelike robot game. Lead the rebellion through five chapters, fighting against the Imperial Army and Earth Federation. Customize and upgrade your robot to survive the intense battles ahead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Knight's ARMIS.

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  16. Circuit Runner is a fast-paced cyberpunk game where you collect resources to escape a dystopian tower. Use active and passive skills to outwit enemies and overcome obstacles. Compete on Leaderboards for ultimate bragging rights in this thrilling race for freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Runner.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Space Raiders in Space is a wave defense roguelike mixing squad management and tower defence mechanics. Command your almost competent crew to loot weapons and supplies, build defenses, and fight their way through the Bugpocalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Raiders in Space.

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

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

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Roboom is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter where you fulfill your destiny as a fighter in a multiverse-sprawling war of minds. Battle against the evil Robocons, harness powerful upgrades, and rise to become the best Robocon of Vision! In a universe not so far away from ours, beings known as Robocons once attempted to transcend the limits of their existence. This endeavor, however, transforme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roboom.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    You are Hadley Orah, the pilot of a mining craft from a South African space colony. Going through a portal with an untested piece of tech leaves you stranded and alone in a distant alien galaxy. An unlikely hero, you must portal jump your way home, with Nia as your guide, to defeat the DraadMek and save the universe. This game balances electrifying action with heart and soul. You’ll fight over… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 13 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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  22. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Do you like prologue? Wishlist full game About the Game Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine! After the fifth world war, there was peace in the worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Gravity: Prologue.

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  23. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Destropolis is a top-down shooter game, inspired by such classic games like “Crimsonland”, “Alien Shooter” or “Nuclear Throne”. It takes place in a futuristic city, filled with red, cube-like enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and nuclear explosions. Play alone or with friends in a local co-op mode. Destroy as many enemies as you can before they overwhelm you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destropolis.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    After the apocalypse, life continues in a world full of mutants, warbots, and REAL bloodsports drawing vicious audiences. You are a gladiator battling to escape this prison arena for the amusement and admiration of the bloodthirsty crowd. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gone Viral.

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  25. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Aliens have invaded the earth and you have to assemble an army of local townspeople to fight them! Fight giant alien machinery, navigate through different biomes and alternate history timelines to discover and obliterate the true prime evil. Set in Finland during the Winter in the '90s Roguelike semi-autobattler gameplay Control one large army through different procedurally generated leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 432 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Bullet.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    71% User Score Based on 222 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 5 reviews

    [Media 3580956] Deadly efficient. Highly skillful. Invisible to indifferent citizens. They fight the greedy corporations that have entire nations under their thumb. Suits scornfully called them... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danger Scavenger.

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  28. Bossfall is a Sci-Fi Action RPG where you fight the galaxy's most powerful warriors and monsters to claim legendary loot. Shoot and dash through relentless incoming attacks, customize your character's build, and conquer the arena to become the ultimate coliseum champion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bossfall.

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    A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectron.

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  30. ⚠ CONTAINMENT FAILURE IMMINENT A Tactical Sci-Fi Horde Survival Roguelike where every strategic choice matters. Suppress a rapidly evolving biological outbreak consuming a fallen military research complex. Fight alongside HELIOS, a damaged tactical AI whose forecasts grow less reliable with every passing Dawn. Deploy orbital defenses, fuse experimental technologies, engineer devastating weapon b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Breach.

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  31. ※Important Notice Regarding the Incorrect Release Date Display※Dear players, PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE. Please download the Demo instead. Thank you for your interest in our game. We would like to address an issue regarding the release date currently displayed on our store page. Due to a configuration error in the Steamworks backend, the release date was accidentally set to February 28, 2026, causi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOPAmine Overdrive.

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  32. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Survive the neon chaos of a digital arena. Upgrade, unleash, and outlast the overload. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Overload.

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  33. Space Show is a fast-paced space shoot’em up playable solo or in co-op, blending arcade action with roguelite progression. Defend Earth against waves of asteroids and enemy fleets, upgrade your equipment between runs, and adapt your strategy to survive longer and longer. Push back increasingly dangerous waves of enemies. Destroy swarms of asteroids, survive against massive enemy armadas, and tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Show edition 17.

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  34. Survive the swarm. Lure drones into traps, upgrade your defenses, and hold out as long as you can. Just skill, strategy, and chaos as the horde grows deadlier every minute. Never stop. Buffs grant hope, debuffs take it away. How long can you survive? Features: Kite swarms Bait enemies into traps Upgrade your skills Find Repair Kits and Upgrade your defenses Explore to locate unique one time usable… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm Me.

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  35. A.D.A.M. tells the story of a factory worker robot who gains consciousness. Guided only by mysterious messages, hidden by his creator Dr. Eugene Whistlewiley deep in the system logs of the facility's mainframe computer, A.D.A.M. tries to uncover the secret behind his existence. Although A.D.A.M. gained control over his own actions when he was disconnected from the central network, he's got… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adam.

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  36. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Narcissus is an adrenaline-pumping, top down, action-horror game that puts you in the shoes of the last survivor on a doomed spaceship. The clock is ticking, and danger lurks around every corner If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcissus.

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  37. Can you survive the Empire's onslaught? Avoid the attacking enemies and upgrade your ship to last long enough to escape in this space survivorslike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eridani Survivors.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Hold the arena solo or with three friends in online co-op. Ninety-second waves, twelve bosses, ten guns, seventy perk cards, and a build that snowballs with every kill. Survive to wave 36, kill the guardian, then see how far Endless goes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CybArena.

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  39. In the new video game "Tarantula Virus" players take on the role of a robot trying to save the digital world from destruction at the hands of the vicious "Tarantula Virus." As the virus spreads and infects more and more of the world, player must use their combat skills to fight off the infected enemies and bosses to stop the virus from spreading any further. Can you save the digital world before i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tarantula Virus.

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  40. Welcome to Shinobi Rising, the exciting new game set in the Japanese-inspired cyberpunk universe of Katana-Ra. In this thrilling adventure, you play as a shinobi who must solve a murder mystery and discover the culprit behind the death of an innocent child heiress. As you navigate your way through the streets Clan Kata’s village, the entire game takes place across one single night and you'll need… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinobi Rising.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    This demo version provides base Features in a universe of infinitely generated Galaxies with Difficulty progression. Elite level of Bosses will increase after every cycle. Features: Fight against waves of aliens in space Upgrade your ship: install weapons, modules, modifications Travel through procedurally generated Galaxies with generated stage conditions and events Node-based destructions, guns… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Rider.

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  42. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Galactic Pawns is an action-packed roguelite bullet hell, where you eliminate high-profile targets across war-torn planets. Master a vast arsenal, upgrade your abilities, and adapt to ever-changing battlefields in a fight for galactic order. Galactic Pawns zooms into the deep state of the galaxy. In a universe full of pawns, chaos and hidden agendas, heroes rise from the shadows. By the order of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Pawns.

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  43. 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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  44. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A deadly outbreak has consumed a remote space station. Team up with friends, recover DNA samples, rescue the crew, and survive against the infected in this 1–4 player co-op survival horror experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Station Together.

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  45. 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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  46. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Gladiators 3000.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 1,080 reviews

    Gear up for a battle through hell in this roguelite Bullet Heaven Arena Autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arms of God.

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  48. Cleanse worlds. Survive the swarm. Upgrade your mech.Mecha Survivors is a Survivors-like action roguelite where you take control of an advanced combat mech sent to purge hostile planets overrun by alien machines. Dropped into endless warzones, you must face overwhelming waves of enemies, collect powerful upgrades, and adapt your build in real time. Choose from multiple mech classes, each with uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mecha Survivors.

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  49. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    89% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    All you need are the arrowkeys on your keyboard to blast away enemies and dodge bullets. Configure your ship's weapons, which will automatically fire at enemies as you fly past them. Can you make it to through three grueling acts in this roguelike space shooter? Submission for the Code for a Cause game jam. Made by Nickonhawk and Zenophobia If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Striker.

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  50. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    62% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    The Horde Wants You Dead is a casual, top-down shooter with 4-player online co-op. Ambushed by an angry horde, you and your friends face a fight for survival against thousands of relentless enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horde Wants You Dead.

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