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Games like DEFENDER X

Looking for games like DEFENDER X? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with STX-01 Void Enforcer, Back 2 Basic or Sky Fighters.

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  1. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

         Year 2289. As humanity pushes its frontier to the distant Zyphera Belt—an ancient asteroid field plagued by unpredictable energy storms and the ruins of a forgotten civilization—an anomaly of unknown origin rips through the fabric of space-time.     The STX-01, a prototype stellar fighter, is deployed on an emergency mission. Its pilot, Nira Veylan, has mere moments to navigate this hostile e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STX-01 Void Enforcer.

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  2. Learning Doesn't Need to Be Loud.Introducing Back 2 Basic, an early education game designed with a simple truth: learning happens in a calm, focused environment. Genuine education doesn't require flashy distractions or constant over-stimulation. Instead, I've designed a low-stimulus and special needs friendly experience that puts learning first. Back 2 Basic offers a refreshing alternative, puttin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back 2 Basic.

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  3. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A top-down, fast-paced shooter where you pilot a plane and use it to dogfight against those that seek to bring you down. Easy to understand but hard to master, the balance of risk-reward for score maximization while trying to not get overwhelmed is what this game is about! Try to reach to the highest score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Fighters.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Also Wishlist this cool game About the Game Emorrior is a short rogue-like dungeon shooter game where you can build your own ship with numerous distinct module variations. About the struggles in your own life. Your stories or your struggles will be brought into the game for you to fight with. In Emorrior, you must assemble your module to conquer all the bad thoughts that try to ruin your day.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emorrior.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    44% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    GUN JAM is a rhythm first-person shooter where the player must shoot to the beat to survive. It features an original core mechanic and firefights choreographed to the soundtrack in a vibrant world. Prepare to obliterate enemies whilst blasting to the beat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUN JAM.

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  6. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Try to survive the demon onslaught in this fast-paced top-down shooter. Battle oncoming enemies as they try to destroy you, collect their souls to level up your character and weapons. Collect relics and unlock new characters and weapons to become more powerful! As the player, you have a collection of weapons and equipment you can choose from to ensure maximum survival against the enemy. Speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Crusaders.

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  7. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    81% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Heavens.

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  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Dodge bullets and fight off the militarized police force defending a corporate toxic sludge pipeline. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PRAXIS FIGHTER X.

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  9. Welcome to Weekend DriveWeekend Drive is all about being a fun and potentially challenging experience. The game is primarily a first person shooter and you can drive vehicles. In Weekend Drive the environment is completely destructible and you can pick up and throw items, or run over enemies with your vehicle, or crash into buildings and demolish them. I started development back in 2015 and slow a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weekend Drive.

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  10. Defend your cursed train on its last ride through a haunted wasteland — once alive, now swarming with monsters hungry for your soul. You’ve got 3 weapons, 50 waves, and one last ticket… straight to Hell If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad to Hell 3.

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  11. Lunaris is a fast, stylish sci-fi top-down roguelite shooter where every run escalates into a high-intensity battle of movement, firepower, and build strategy. Pilot your ship through deadly wave-based combat, dodge incoming threats, and adapt on the fly as the arena fills with enemies, projectiles, and explosive effects. Early waves test precision and survival, while later stages reward smart sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunaris.

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  12. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A mysterious flood swallows a small village in the Philippines. Wade through the ruined homes, drowned fields, and whispers in the fog to search for your lost sister. Be careful of the water, some things don’t drown… they wake up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dreaded Hut.

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

    Play as a member of the Order of the Vortex, a Star Knight tasked with defending the human kingdoms from the terrors that lie within the Vortex. This rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up will test your skill as well as your decision making abilities. Unlockable ships and crew members, combined with a variety of ship attachments and powerful relics, allows for tons of unique builds and synergies. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Knight: Order of the Vortex.

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  14. Try our Playtest Demo! v0.2.3-Alpha (Updated: Dec 28th, 2024) Download the game here Note: Browser version is experimental (more info below) Enable Cookies for persistent save data and configs Follow us for more updates! Synopsis Interscape is a 2D dungeon-crawling RPG about a little boy lost in a magical world that puts him up against his demons. Harness the power of his emot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interscape.

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  15. In a jungle full of skeletons, you will equip your gun and start hunting them. When you're low on health or ammo, you'll wander around and try to find them. Graveskelet basically has the following features: -Classic Looter Shooter experience. -A fantastic forest ambience. -Seeing your score on the leaderboard. -Ambient sounds to match the theme. If you are looking for a chal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveskelet.

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  16. You Go Boom is a game created by one person, using only three different programs (Gdevelop - the game engine, Studio One - for music & sounds, Clip Studio Paint - for all graphics). For the most part, YGB is a collection of simple games with simple controls. Some games require you to complete the level, while others are endless, high score challenges.Features* Lightweight - under 300MB instal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Go Boom.

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  17. About this game: Morbid Inhale is a top-down shooter.Hungry zombies want to devour you. Take the biggest gun and fight them back!Show them how to fight for life to the last drop of blood!Kill the zombies by any means.Shoot, blast, burn, rip and tear!Get experience, upgrade skills, use perks, bonuses, and...Shoot, blast, burn, rip and tear!In the single player campaign, you will find out why the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morbid Inhale.

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  18. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Kamikaze Lassplanes is a brand new mix of Visual Novel and SHMUP with crucial story-branching decisions that lead to different gameplay and story outcomes, both for war, romance, and the protagonists’ fate. Meet and fall for Alba Trossé and Hannah Brandenburg - charismatic Lassplanes who transform into deadly war planes you pilot. Face the Imperial fleet together in challenging arcade shoot-'em-u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamikaze Lassplanes.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Put your crayons aside and grab some friends, here comes Polycrusher: The local-multiplayer-twin-stick-shooter for ultimate couch gaming. Survive angry mobs of lunatic creatures and ascend into the poly-olympus! The space-time-mango awaits you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POLYCRUSHER.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamma Bros.

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  21. Aircraft War is a 2D aircraft battle game. There are 5 different sections, 5 different player planes and 5 different enemy planes in this game. Good game to everyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aircraft War.

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  22. 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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  23. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Star Rescue.

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  24. HON CARS is an open-world multiplayer experience where freedom, exploration, and creativity come together. Explore a huge detailed map, drive a wide variety of vehicles, fly planes, build your own house, and create your own story in a living world. The game features a third-person perspective character system with many activities and possibilities. Buy, customize, and drive cars, interact with NP… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hon Cars.

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  25. Savage Horizons is an adventure game that takes players on an epic journey across distinct environments, including a sprawling desert, a dense and mysterious jungle and the perilous interior of a volcanic cavern.  Are you ready to face the wild and uncover the secrets of this untamed world? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savage Horizons.

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  26. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You are BIPBIPBOY! A little robot on a mission to defend the galaxy from a terrifying invasion of weirdly smiling, spinning, and... boxing, alien forces. Fight 8 waves of deadly enemies with your powerful projectiles! Defeat enemies who drop pickups that allow you to switch weapons, from a simple bullet, to a wide reaching spread shot, or to a direct and powerful laser beam. Can you reach the fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BipBipBoy.

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  27. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 13 reviews

                Not a good sign for the Penguin solar system since their reconnaissance satellite has picked up the presence of an evil alien covenant invaders approaching. Since it has no army, the system possesses no weapons of mass destruction of any kind. However, a force of one brave penguin, Ppang-Gu, and his spaceship, the V-Impact, could maybe defeat them ?      Hop aboard the V-Impact and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to V-IMPACT.

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  28. The Onyx Battalion--a space terrorist organization led by the disgraced General known as Jericho--has hatched a plot to seize the natural resources from the Stellar System’s largest planets. Jericho, his team of mercenaries, and their drones must be stopped…soon. That’s where we come in. We are Stellar RAID (Rapid Aerospace Infiltration Detachment). RAID is a small team tasked to take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Raid.

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  29. What happens when warriors, worlds and different times decide to face each other to know who is the best? The "Arena 8", a place where these warriors can solve their differences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARENA 8.

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  30. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    After a single impulsive mistake, Laura becomes dependent on a man who can erase problems — but never without a cost.Special Request: Chapter 1 - The Invitation is the first of four standalone yet connected chapters. It introduces the influence system that gradually binds Laura to PAM — and the first decision she cannot undo. Each chapter can be experienced on its own, but your decisions carry for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Special Request: Chapter 1.

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  31. Final Payload is a fast-paced 2D action game where you control a guided warhead. Manage inertia and fuel, destroy enemies, avoid guarded zones, and land precisely to complete missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Payload.

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  32. Welcome to Space Space Defender is a 2D arcade space shooter blending twin-stick action with RPG progression. Crafted by a solo French developer, this dynamic cosmic adventure is playable in English or French with full controller support. Explore and Fight Freely Journey through three unique galaxies, each with polished visuals and escalating challenges. Your ship evolves, but so do your foes! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Defender.

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  33. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    ROADMAP About the GameWhat is Don't Die, Collect Loot? Apart from not dying and collecting loot, it's an arcade roguelite RPG mixed with bullet hells, dedicated to letting you realize the ultimate power fantasy: Become the most powerful being in the world - and then grow even more powerful, with no limits on just how mighty your chosen hero can become. Fight your way through infinite retro wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Die, Collect Loot.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    An adventure platformer where a precious letter journeys across time and continents in search of the one still waiting. Each world tells a unique story, and each quest reveals a clue to the greater secret. From a quiet moonlit garden to raging tornadoes in the Wild West - what a journey for a tiny piece of paper! And the letter? That’s you. Origament is your escape after a long day - a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Origament: A Paper Adventure.

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  35. Become a postman in a world of robots! Take on the role of an automated courier whose mission is to deliver important letters and help local residents along the way. But every delivery is more than just a route — it’s a choice: will you rush to the next addressee or stop to lend a hand to those in need? ️ Explore cities Each level is a maze of streets and houses. Find the right path through the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robot-Mail Rush.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    64% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Welcome to Cursedland! It's a blood-pumping, action-filled platformer experience bursting to the brim with humor, chaos, and memes. Cursedland is a 2D indie action platformer that combines extreme precision, absurd humor, and constant chaos. Designed for players who enjoy challenging platform games, Cursedland blends classic mechanics with a modern approach and a strong, distinctive identity. In… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursedland.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Cosmic Run joins Steam Bullet Fest 2026 with FULL RELEASE We’re excited to announce that the full version of Cosmic Run is taking part in Steam Bullet Fest 2026! Prepare for the ultimate bullet heaven experience. About the GameIs there a perfect system in the galaxy? The Zogark family is determined to find out. Cosmic Run is a fast-paced space roguelite about a dysfunctional family search… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Run.

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  38. View Game
    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    In Atomanta, you step into the role of Taria Takara, a space pirate on a mission to recover a highly valuable artifact hidden on the planet Azavuraz. Armed with the powerful Atomic Manta warship, Taria finally has a chance to claim the bounty and pay off the debts from her previous handlers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomanta.

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  39. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Music meets mayhem in this twin-stick shooter action-RPG! Craft synthesizer modules to gain new weapons and experiment with the original music of Look Mum No Computer. Meet quirky NPCs, complete quests and battle huge bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look Mum No Computer.

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  40. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Take to the skies over the western front in this WW1 casual on-rails sim-shooter. Play as an Allied or German pilot in 6 different planes from 1915-1918. Balloon Busting, Ground Attack, and Dogfighting missions await you! Take on the Red Baron and other German aces or fly with them If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furball Over the Front.

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  41. 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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  42. ATTENTION THE IMAGES ON THE PAGE ARE RELATED TO v3.x and not v2.3, more info in Devlog. ATENÇÃO AS IMAGENS DA PÁGINA É RELACIONADO A v3.x e não da v2.3.  Informações no Devlog. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baixos de Quebrada (BDQ) - Mobile is a car game in the Drive style. In it, you will have the opportunity to customize your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Low and Furious.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    GUNFIELD - A game that combines genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite and bullet heaven. Destroy hordes of alien ships and giant bosses, unlock and upgrade new weapons and abilities. If you liked the game, you can add it to your wishlist on the Steam page The prototype of the game was developed on jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNFIELD.

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  44. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    75% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Take control of a squad of Blade Princes, highly-trained warriors that combine their skills to create devastating combos, striking down their foes.Students at the Blade Prince Academy must protect the city of Abjectalia from all kinds of threats, whilst balancing their academic and social lives. Manage their time between battle and study so their lives don’t fall to chaos! Pause, Strategise, Execu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Prince Academy.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Somewhere in the vast unknown, a rogue planet drifts endlessly into space, once belonging to an advanced civilization that has now been consumed by Tastrion, an artificial mutagen that is the most potent genotoxin ever made. The last hope of humanity has been deployed from Ginsaria 9, a space colony that has developed a gunship titled ''Desolazor'' wielding a powerful weapon to fight back and erad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tastrion.

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  46. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Geometry Survivor is a rogue-lite auto shooter where you must survive for 20 minutes. Fight against waves of geometry ships, defeat their formations and survive the grid world. FEATURES One hand gameplay: Use just one hand to control the direction of your ship Auto-Shooter: Your weapons fire automatically, letting you concentrate on staying alive Weapons: Each run allows you to get a unique… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Survivor.

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  47. 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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  48. 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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  49. GAME FEATURES: - Story mode with unlimited continues & checkpoints! - AI team mates and/or local co-op. - Unlockable 'random mode' (chaos turned up to 11 here). - Perma-death (in random mode) - no continues allowed! - A boss rush mode (with a Crystal comet twist). - Unlockable spaceships / characters. - Unlockable power-ups (unlock more for your 'run' when killing bosses). - Multiple routes th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Comet.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Write letters on your typewriter based on people's requests in this cozy Violet Evergarden-inspired game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Every Letter.

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