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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 POLYCRUSHER, STX-01 Void Enforcer or Back 2 Basic.

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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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  6. 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 sca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunaris.

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  7. 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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  8. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. The name says it all, you're a cow and you've got to escape...but actually it's more complicated than that, in-fact it's more complicated than you'd believe... In a world where robotics is annoying and difficult, scientists have devised a devilish plan for a new species of cow-man hybrids, Cowmen. Strong, diligent and willing, they make the perfect workforce. The only flaw in their plan, you. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abattoir: Cow Escape.

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  14. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    "That game is called Retro Endurance 8bit. It's on Steam... I think you should give it a look. I think it's really neat. It's really neat." - Jeff Gerstmann (former editorial director of Gamespot, co-founder of Giant Bomb) About Retro Endurance 8-bit:Retro Endurance is a really neat one-of-a-kind retro game collection with an exciting and fun shuffler story mode featuring 52 differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Endurance 8bit.

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    83% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    VolleySmash is a fast-paced 3D volleyball game that delivers intense and fun matches for players of all skill levels. Whether you're a looking for casual gaming or competitive, playing alone or with friends. VolleySmash was designed with two main goals in mind, simple and fun! Features-Fast-paced 3D volleyball action -Single-player / Local multiplayer for up to 6 players -Easy-to-learn controls … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VolleySmash.

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  19. 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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  20. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Interstellar Plunderer is a single-player indie arcade-style 3D roguelike space shooter game made with the Godot engine aiming to capture the feel of a retro game with modern mechanics. Select one of the multiple unique spaceships, each with its own special skill and playstyle as you blast your way through deadly settings across the galaxy. Level up each run to choose from a roster of impactf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Plunderer.

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. View Game
    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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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Welcome to My Dad Left Me, a sequel to Scuffy Game that no one on Earth asked for. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Dad Left Me.

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  26. Live a year in a small town basketball association. Follow the stories of Fanny, Alex, Remy, Ajiba, Laura, Odile, Benjamin, Amir, Kariem and Meng as the season passes by. Some will join, some will leave. Relax and play some basketball. Wednesday Basketball is a tactical basketball narrative game. Every week, a group of people of all age and origins decides to gather to play basketball. Every … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wednesday Basketball.

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  27. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A college football captain's fight to defend his rival's home-world from the rogue villain in his Professor's favorite arcade game. Slow time using Retro-Dash as you pilot Super G Machine through waves of scaling enemy's, defeat huge bosses, and explore Celestro with Captain Flerp and his copycat Nova! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExtraGalactica.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pewt 'em Up!.

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  29. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Planetary Dustoff is a moddable roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Unearth the many secrets of THE SPACE FACTION and find a new home for humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Dustoff.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Defend base and accompany truck to evacuation point. A lot of enemies, upgrades, bonuses and super weapons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandstorm.

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  31. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Board the Brix Core, piloted by Prince Brix himself. Combine aircraft in different ways to gain abilities and grab crystals to boost your firepower. It'll take split-second decisions, expert control, and a bit of luck to survive this gauntlet. Can Prince Brix defeat the evil looming before him and save the world? Features The fusion system lets you combine with randomly-appearing aircraft The Upgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Brix Shooter.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    Swarmriders is a free "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" arcade mashup. A "machine gun swarm surfing mini-game" made as a bonus content for the Ubermosh community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMRIDERS.

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  33. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 11 reviews

    Skate the streets of real-world, iconic destinations from around the globe. Master combos of flip tricks, manuals, and grinds to set high scores in challenge mode, or ride at your own pace with Endless Skate. Head over to the skate shop to customize your player & unlock everything else available! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skate City.

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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Your mission is to search for those 7 sins demons disguised as Waifu's in human world. Fighting and confronting beautiful demon bosses. Punish them with holy water. Force them to return to their own form by using pleasuring tools. And collect new photos of their shameful defeat to your album. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot Shoot My Waifu.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Relax while watching your train collect resources. Use the resources to craft more tracks so you can build out your railway. Decorate the scene with buildings, roads, sidewalks, trees, and other props. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Train Game.

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  41. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    This version includes: Combat Arena Beta (available now), Early Access (TBD), Full game upon release (TBD), In-Game Title “Challenger”, Forebears’ Hoodie In-Game Cosmetic, and the Official Soundtrack. The Combat Arena is currently out in a Beta state. Purchasing access now will guarantee you access to Early Access and the full open-world game when they launch. Join us in an early version of Kindr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindred Fates: Combat Arena.

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  42. TYPE YOUR way to survivalWORDGUN is an arcade typing shooter where YOUR keyboard is YOUR weapon. Enemies are approaching, TYPE the words to blast THEM AWAY before THEY reach you. CLASSIC STICK FIGURE ACTIONClean, minimalist visuals inspired by flash-GAME era aesthetics. A LONE stickman WITH a pistol stands against waves of enemies shambling toward you, ARMS outstretched. No clutter. No distr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORDGUN.

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  43. Backrooms: Last Chance is a single-player horror and puzzle game in first-person perspective. Inspired by the Backrooms universe, the game takes place across three different levels. In the first level, you are trapped in maze-like corridors and must collect 25 keys to reach the exit. In the second level, you need to find one keycard to progress. In the third and most intense stage, you try to esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Last Chance.

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  44. 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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  45. 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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  46. 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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  47. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    NOTE: This is the Prologue to the main game currently in development! Mechanical Fury blends the unyielding combat of Doom Eternal and the Incredibly vertical platforming of Ghostrunner to scratch that movement shooter itch! With bloodthirsty mechs attacking from each direction, Eeach engagement becomes a thrilling puzzle. Every split-second decision will be the difference between life and de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanical Fury - Prologue.

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  48. Welcome to All the Stars, a retro-inspired space shooter where thrilling combat meets a cosmic narrative. Face waves of enemies, alien horrors, and a galaxy-changing choice. It’s an amateur passion project but it just might surprise you, no load screens, no microtransactions, just pure arcade action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All The Stars.

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  49. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    The latest sensation to hit Gensokyo, Volleyball, but this isn't an ordinary game. The skies are your court as you pick a team of two of your favorite Touhou characters. The pressure is on as you must not only keep the ball in play but avoid the bullets coming your way, all while countering with your own special attacks. StoryPanic strikes Gensokyo as everyone wakes up to find their powers m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Volleyball Danmaku.

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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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