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  1. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    47% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 4 reviews

    A vampire girl, a hat boy and an adventure packed with tonnes of exploding body parts – go on a bloodthirsty rampage of death and destruction in a quest to become human again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Want To Be Human.

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  2. Pandora is an arena shooter with a retro-style gaming experience. Engage in a relentless battle against hordes of demons. Use your magic abilities to defeat enemies and dominate the arena. Collect crystals, ascend to new heights of power and unleash devastating attacks upon your foes.Harness Cosmic PowerThe limits of magic are crumbling before Pandora's Box - a cosmic artifact that amplifies the a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandora.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A small game developed by Luca Fumagalli for the Ludum Dare #34 Game Jam! About the Game You play as a lone soul battling a vile force known as Despair. The grief and regrets of the dead power it, and every soul that falls into the darkness will make Despair grow. To win, you must keep white souls from falling into Despair (the darkness at the bottom of the screen) by lifting them with y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope.

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  4. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    70% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Welcome to helm! Steam and Metal — scroll shooter in the steampunk world. Hordes of steam enemies and huge bosses are waiting to be destroyed. Spectacular levels of handcrafted pixels waiting for someone to pass through them. When there are too many enemies — just shoot 'em all up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steam and Metal.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Musasabi is a fast paced platform game where Risu the flying squirrel collects gems to defeat the evil Akujaku. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Musasabi.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Tragedy strikes as aliens attack Earth. You're left alone to pilot the last remaining spacecraft on its way back to Earth from Mars Colony. Avoid missiles, asteroids, enemy ships, and more as you accumulate high-scores in the arcade game Earth Attack. Use WASD or the Arrow Keys to move. Spacebar or Left Mouse Click to fire missiles and destroy asteroids; triumph over obstacles and enemies ali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Attack.

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  7. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Thanks For Visiting Our Game!!! UPDATE: there is a random bug that can lock the game due to the random game picker logic or maybe ad blockers for the leaderboard . Thought we fixed it. Guess not. lol. Just reload the page and it should clear.   Also, stay far away from the spacebar. It may turn your pc into a mini nuke….jk, but it will cause all kinds of problems lol.  We're two newbie devs and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Press Start.

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  8. Scrapheap Shuttle is a sci-fi themed shoot-em-up game with puzzle elements, where you guide your spacecraft through outer space and waves of aliens in an attempt to get to the Interstellar Academy before you're too late. Set in an alternate universe where humans have populated most of the nearby galaxies, and regularly commute via space-travel to reach places of employment and/or learning. Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapheap Shuttle.

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  9. :: CONTROLS :: Movement: arrow keys | WASD Primary Fire: Z | left-click Activate/Deactivate Slip Time: X | right-click :: NOTICE :: The browser version of LUNAR=N0X does not support ultra-wide monitors.We recommend downloading the Windows binary for the optimal experience. :: HELP :: The meter on the bottom-left of your screen indicates how many charges worth of Slip Time you have left. You can st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUNAR=N0X.

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  10. This game is submitted to SCORE SPACE game jam 2023.  ScoreSpace Jam #26 ️ Please Read the NOTE below before playing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION A soul collector is burdened with a daunting task in the depths of HELL.  Infected and bound to a relentless demon, they have to collect souls by fighting the for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Darkness.

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  11. *DESCRIPTION* Space Shootout is a hectic top-down bullet hell, where you survive against ten waves of enemies with the final wave including a boss.  It's a lot like old-school arcade games, and is about thirty-minutes long. When you kill an enemy, you gain experience that you can use to level up and unlock new weapons. You also can pick up their debris that they drop to regain some of your health.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Shootout.

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  12. NOTE: Please read mechanic explanation to avoid confusion. Post your high scores pic in the comment of this page, and I will manually update it on this page. LORE: A lot of dungeons are popping up mystically around the world. The wizard society steps up to the challenge and vows to conquer them all. They send battle wizards to each dungeon, however no matter how many they send in, be it one at a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Possession.

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  13. A short pixel-art shoot-em-up game made in a few days for Minijam 144: Nightmare You will play as a little orange goblin named Tyni, rather a sleepy version of her floating high in the night sky where she is joined by colossal ghoulish-looking candies out to fill her gut with their sugary goodness. Brought on by her sugar withdrawal Tyni is seeing candy in her dreams and nightmares. It's rather … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugary Nightmare.

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  14. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    For Brackeys 2021 Game Jam. Theme: Stronger Together Genre: Roguelike Twin-stick Shooter. Controls: Highly recommended you use a controller! (Press space to progress dialogue if using keyboard. This will update the button prompts in the game to match keyboard controls!) Controller: Left Stick: Move, Right Stick: Turn + Shoot Keyboard: WASD: Move, Directional Arrows: Turn + Shoot TIP: If you're hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulbond.

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  15. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Expedition of the Forgotten Will you conquer the storm, or will it conquer you? Hello, Adventurers! Welcome to Expedition of the Forgotten, an open-world action-adventure indie game crafted with passion and an unyielding commitment to quality. This isn’t just a game, I poured my soul into it and dedicated everything to bring it to life and make it succeed. Built entirely in Unity within just… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expedition of the Forgotten.

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  16. HINT - Press F to Activate the Flashlight - Has a time limit (battery limit) that is shorter per harder difficulty. It will reset its timer by keeping it off for a while.  HINT - M Key takes you back to the Main Menu https://medium.com/@tmaurodot/building-an-interactive-3d-maze-game-with-unity-c2... Labyrinth Rush: User Guide Welcome to Labyrinth Rush, an exciting 3D maze adventure where you n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth Rush.

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  17. -Game- Stay alert for the missiles that come to destroy the earth and their codes to deactivate them. You will have to write the code corresponding to each missile to deactivate it so that it does not impact. The longer you hold on, the faster they will go. Good luck. -Controls- To write the codes, use the W-A-S-D or arrow keys, to confirm or delete the ENTER or SPACEBAR combination, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to De-coding Armageddon.

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

    This is a unique twin-stick arena shooter where your own actions define the difficulty. Shoot recklessly at the walls and you will drown in enemies, but shoot too little and you will have a mediocre score. Observe the different monsters's behaviours and be strategic in the way you fight them. The more monsters there are in the arena, the more points you get for each one defeated. Unlock and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Shot.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chroma Blast.

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  20. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron. Using a variety of weapons, you will have to stop the forces of the Colonies, who are hell-bent on destroying Earth. Upgrade your equipment, survive action-packed levels, and climb the online leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exile Squadron.

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

    COSMOS is a difficult platformer shooter where you fight through fast-paced vertical levels with the use of wall running and precise gunplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COSMOS.

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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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  23. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    It's a frenetic space action game. You must survive the enemies and the dangerous environment. Prepare your arsenal before battle and try to eliminate as many enemies as you can before they do. Trade, explore and survive this challenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Battle.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    85% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Spingun is a "manic two-button arcade shooter". Two buttons. One spaceship. Zero chance to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPINGUN.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    This music visualization experience was awarded at the Aalto Creatives Art & Tech Open Call ’25 with the following citation: "AudioSpace harnesses modern computing power to deliver exceptional music visualisation experiences. AudioSpace utilises Unreal Engine and offers high quality visuals to various settings from home PCs to live stages, and VR environments." Visualization works … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AudioSpace.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Jumpgrid is bullet hell hyper-Pac-Man. Survive an ever-moving cosmic obstacle course by deftly teleporting between nodes on the "jump-grid". Clear all nodes to open a wormhole to the next level. Success requires only a few seconds of precision finger ballet, but touch any of the pulsing hazards and the level instantly resets, ready for you to try again, and again, and again... This is a game about… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JUMPGRID.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Discover this fantastic remake of the classic arcade game Asteroids! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Matter.

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  28. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    76% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Red Death is a vertical shooter, Prologue of the series Project Starship! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Death.

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

    In My Mind. is a shooting game with metaphors about mind and feelings. Face 18 different negative emotions. Your goal is to overcome them without being defeated. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in My MIND..

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

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  31. Dive into ZERO CONTACT, a relentless top-down arcade shooter that combines classic Asteroids gameplay with modern roguelite progression. Destroy endless waves of hostile forces in a vibrant, neon-drenched universe. Your only goals: survive, reach the high score, and become a legend of the void. ---KEY FEATURES--- Dynamic, Endless Gameplay: Ever-growing frontal waves of aggressive enemy ships … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Contact.

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  32. Party hard in RAVE, a neon shoot-em-up survival game set in the pitch black of night. -For the best sound experience, play on PC, as the browser build doesn't support low level audio functions like low pass filter.- Controls: Mouse/keyboard "WASD" Keys: MoveMouse: AimLeft Click: Fire glow sticksRight Click: Ability 1"E" Key: Ability 2 Gamepad Left Stick: MoveRight Stick: AimR1: Fire glow sti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RAVE.

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  33. Game Overview Reality Breach is a browser-based bullet hell game with an alternate reality theme and cell-shaded graphics. Players take on the role of a "Reality Architect" who must navigate through collapsing realities while battling entities that seek to corrupt and merge these realities together. Core Concept In Reality Breach, the multiverse is experiencing a catastrophic event where alt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reality Breach.

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  34. Blast through random levels of enemies with or against up to 3 of your friends in this action roguelike top-down shooter! Travel from the desert to the enemy base and...into space!? Upgrade with quicker firing, bouncing bullets, and more. Defeat huge bosses to unlock more tank classes! Co-op Campaign Defeat every enemy in 20 randomly selected rooms from a list of 54 hand-crafted levels. After de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Tanks.

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  35. READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING AND PLAYING! This game could only be exported for Windows platforms only! About the game: This game is for the BlackThornProd Game Jam! The second one, to be exact! The theme was "Mini Planets," and so, after a surprisingly short period of thinking, I came up with the idea to make a "Conquerer" game where an entire galaxy is entirely randomly generated; creating 50 planets,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Dream.

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  36. DEMO  V0.1.8.6 OUT NOW! Game By FoxTrox Music by Stan Magendanz Meat Engine is an first person shooter game inspired by Half Life, Scorn, Dusk and Doom. Controls: Movement: WASD/Left Joystick Jump/Wall Jump: Spacebar/Gamepad Right South Slide: Left Control/Left Joystick Down Shooting: Left Mouse/Right Trigger Aiming: Right Mouse/Left Trigger Kick: F/Gamepad East Change Weapons: 1-4 keys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meat Engine.

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  37. Turn on the lights and look inward. In the quiet calm of introspection, a journey of self-discovery unfolds. Illuminate your inner world with bursts of light and explore the deepest corners of your being. Know yourself, without rest. Stand in front of the mirror, not only as an observer, but as an active participant in your own existence. You are but a capsule of emotions. Thinking in first person… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INNER PLAYGROUND.

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  38. Made in 48 hours during the GAMEHIGHED Jam 2021! (Theme: "You Only Live Once") GAMEHIGHED Jam 2021 - Best Game Nominee "3D top down shoot 'em up survival with neon lights." Features: Intense, risky combat where one mistake ends your run!Hexagonal arena with deadly laser walls. 4 different enemy ship types with their own AI.Charger (orange)Tries to run you down in a straightforward fashion. Flanke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One More Boom.

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  39. F.M.UP: Final Mutation Upper Limits   -  Version 1.02 ALPHAPlease read before playing.Copyright 2024Derrick KylesMagiscience, Magiscience Gameshttps://sites.google.com/magisciencegames.com/fmup/home All graphics, music and functions are part of the copyright for this game and may not be used outside of their intended purposes without expressly written approval from DERRICK E. KYLES. I will contin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F.M.UP: Final Mutation Upper Limits.

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  40. LANDING ON MARS Virtual Reality game project designed for the course at the Polytechnic University of Turin in collaboration with Mars Planet research team.  Developers: Emanuele Munacò, Elena Rita Trovato and Monica Di Fabbio. GAME TRAILER: BACKGROUND STORY: The poor little mars rover's “Curiosity” has pushed it too far! It has landed in a very bad way and its body is now full of bumps and bru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landing On Mars.

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  41. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Fullscreen is recommended. The browser version may not run well on older devices, so a download for windows is also available. If the game loses focus, try left clicking on the window, or refreshing the page. Check out the other Tengoku Project games here! https://itch.io/c/1985316/tengoku-project Tengoku Fuuyouju (Maple Leaf Curse) "I shouldn't cause problems like this to make my own desires co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tengoku 3: 楓葉呪 〜 Lament of Autumn Maiden.

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  42. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A game created in 4 days for: Pizza Jam (✨Pizza Prize!✨) Based on the film title: Sweating Bullets You will be playing as a blockheaded water mage named Ella who, while dense, is very resourceful. Finding herself trapped inside a volcano faced against a molten eidolon, a manifestation of heat itself, she uses the only source of water she has to fight it... her sweat. For this game jam, the theme … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat the Heat bsb.

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  43. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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  44. Your burning candle must find its way to the next stage of the dungeon in this 2D roguelike. Concept You have two life bars: your candle HP and your flame HP.  Your candle acts as long-term HP and diminishes with time. Your flame bar serves as short-term HP and is used to shoot fireballs at enemies and to see in the dark. The more flame you have, the faster your candle burns. Controls Accept: Mous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candleungeon.

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  45. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Fullscreen is recommended. The browser version may not run well on older devices, so a download for windows is also available. If the game loses focus, try left clicking on the window, or refreshing the page. Check out the other Tengoku Project games here! https://itch.io/c/1985316/tengoku-project Tengoku Fuuyouju (Maple Leaf Curse) "I shouldn't cause problems like this to make my own desires co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tengoku 3: 天国楓葉呪 〜 Lament of Autumn Maiden.

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  46. Galaxy Annihilation is a shoot'em up where we need to protect the planet earth from an impending alien attack. Game features: - 3 difficulties (easy, normal, hard) - 31 missions. - 4 worlds. - 15 ships. - 12 weapons. - 13 powerups. - many permanent upgrades to unlock. - 26 different enemies. - 8 boss. - 14 achievements to unlock. and much more... Controls: WASD or arrow key… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Annihilation.

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  47. Long ago, a deity came to the people of the world in their most desperate hour, and granted them Taika, a divine energy. As generations mastered this newfound energy, they discovered many ways through which Taika could grace all life with advancements in a variety of fields, grant longer lives, and push one and all to pursue masterful self-expression... ... Only a few weeks have passed since the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies [DEMO].

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  48. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Easy-medium difficulty bullethell game that features 6 stages and 6 bosses (1 per stage!) KB controls: -Arrow keys to rotate -WASD to move -Spacebar to toggle shooting on/off -Shift for focus movement -Ctrl/E for shield activation KB + Mouse controls: -Same as KB controls but rotating is done with mouse -RMB for focus movement -LMB for shield activation Controller controls: -Left stick movement -R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet NebulaE.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Dodge bullets and click to destroy enemies with your sniper shoot! This is a classic Shoot'em up mixed with Shooter on Rails mechanics! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sniper Ships: Shoot'em Up on Rails.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    SAVE YOURSELF. No one else is left. Your entire civilization has been wiped out by an unstoppable space fleet controlled by the AI super-entity known as V.E.G.A. You are the last remaining S-Class pilot of a secretive space defense program know as Alpha Mono. Your ship is a living weapon, able to adapt to this dangerous situation and take on V.E.G.A. as you make your escape. But even if you someho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpha Mono S.

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