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Games like Defender

Looking for games like Defender? Here are top action recommendations with a kids focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Event Horizon Space Shooting, 1982 or Space Fall.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 469 reviews

    1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1982.

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  3. Dive into the exhilarating universe of Space Fall, an HTML-based arcade game where quick reflexes and strategic planning are your best allies. In this fast-paced game, you control a spacecraft plummeting through an asteroid field, dodging deadly obstacles and collecting valuable power-ups. Your mission? Survive as long as possible and achieve the highest score! By Gamezad.com If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Fall.

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  4. After premiering on Netflix earlier this year, Squid Game became a worldwide success. The premise of the show combined survival drama with challenges inspired by kids’ recreational activities. However, the masterminds put a dark twist on the innocent pastimes. For instance, the punishment for a single misstep in Red Light Green Light was death. High stakes, intriguing mysteries, and great cinemato… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squid Game Challenge Space.

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  5. Searching for a cool game to play? Well, look no further! Laser Bots are here. Are you tired of dealing with humans? Move over to the robot superhero, then! Here comes a robot shooting game to blow everyone's mind off. The best robots game is here to steal the show, so pull up your socks to experience the most hectic root clash of the century! Laser Bots is a great robot shooting game that offers … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Bots The Hero Robot Shooting Game.

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  6. Welcome to GRAVIATORS, a fast paced, couch co-op team arena sports game in space!Compete against friends in pinball-like arenas in space. Use your space pods special gravity and shield abilities to control and shoot the ball and ultimately score points on the enemy goal! Engage in multiple game modes and arenas, which change up core game rules and make every match exciting to play and watch!Lookin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRAVIATORS.

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  7. PROJECT: NOVA The Sun is dying out and, with it, Earth's hope for survival. You are sent on a mission to an unidentified alien power source - measured to be nigh-infinite but extremely unstable - in an attempt to siphon as much energy as you can before it inevitably detonates. Only, this energy source is drawing in fusion material from nearby dead stars that are accelerating at a dangerous pace to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: NOVA.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Step into neon-lit arcades and break, blast, and push your way through bricks and obstacles in this nostalgic brick-breaking classic. Use physics, trick-shots, and power-ups in your advance to beat challenging levels and rack up high scores. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kabonk!.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    ProtectHeart is a strategy and defense game. Your objective is to protect the heart from various enemies, from turtles to fighter jets. You'll get experience points for defeating each enemy, once you have enough points you'll be given an upgrade opportunity that will last for the rest of the game! You need to pick carefully, it could be the difference between surviving and failing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ProtectHeart.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Defend your city from the appliance uprising Play as a Rebellious Hero who is a neural networks backup file loaded into the toaster. USER MANUAL WASD - movementRMB - rocket shotLMB - laser shot SPACE - jump CURSOR - aiming Run, shoot and dodge! This game challenges your skills and reactions. Easy to start, but very hard to keep up! Three levels of difficulty, lots of power-ups, eight maddeni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I, Toaster.

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  12. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Space - The Return Of The Pixxelfrazzer is an open-world sci-fi hack'n'slash. Your aim is to explore the inexhaustible amounts of destructible asteroid fields, spacestations and unknown planets of the universe. And maybe, one day you'll probably find out about one of the most unsolved mystery of our universe... the pixxelfrazzer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space - The Return Of The Pixxelfrazzer.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Pentasma is a side-scrolling arcade shooter inspired by Williams Electronics' 1981 classic 'Defender'. Protect The terraforming Humanoids from the deadly Aliens and raid the Alien planets to keep the galaxy peaceful! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pentasma.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 452 reviews

    ShipLord is a survival game based on an asteroid dodging mechanics and energy collection, combined with interactive boss fights. The main goal of the game is to survive a specific period of time, collect as much energy as possible, so you can progress further into the vast and fully unique space. LEVELS unique boss fights with different difficulty levels and advance mechanics complete differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShipLord.

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  15. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Ahlman Mansion 2020 is a huge collection of games made by the Game Industry students at Ahlman Institute. Some content was created by Literature, Music and Art students. All games were made during our 10 month long school. The game developments ranged from 1 week to 2 and one took 5 weeks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ahlman Mansion 2020.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Space Battlecruiser is an arcade style, top down space shooter where you control a heavily armed capital ship. Battle against squadrons of fighters, fleets of warships, heavily defended space stations, and powerful command ships. Learn to master weaponry and special abilities like the Energy Shield. Upgrade your ship with salvaged material from your victories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Battlecruiser.

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  17. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    U.F.O is an alien resource management action game where you beam up humans using your spaceship and churn them into resources to upgrade your spaceship. In 30 days, the evil galactic warlord will complete his master weapon. Can you defeat him in time or will he bring extinction to your race? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFO - Unfortunately Fortunate Organisms.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 85 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners." Their mission: To strike the planet Zile and cripple the Zilions’ three strongholds, where the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stargunner.

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  19. Silently running in deep space.This is a WW2 submarine sim in space.  Hunt and be hunted, don't get caught!  Your greatest weapon is also your Achilles heel.  An advanced unknown alien species roams freely through our space, unchecked, and indifferent to our suffering.  Their arrogance will be their downfall.  The cloak that hides you also blinds you.Your cloak works by bending light around th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom of Orion.

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  20. Upgrade your ship and crew in a fast-paced bullet-heaven game of survival, shooting and looting. Face the aliens and monsters from Approaching Infinity in a whole new action-packed arena! GUNS: There are over 30 weapons for your spaceship and 20 for the away team, from standard beams and slug-throwers to black holes, freezing clouds, and weaponized entropy. Many are locked away in mercenary … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Approaching Infinity Survivors.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Rail Fights is a fast-paced, one-screen arcade shooter built around tight movement, timing, and constant pressure. Players move their tanks along a closed oval rail, bump opponents, capture powerful launchers, and line up shots to total enemies across the arena. Couch PartyFixed-time matches for up to 8 local players, playable in Solo, Duo, or Quad team formats. Fight together and against ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rail Fights.

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  22. DEFENDER OF THE STARS Survive the Xenarthran Onslaught!   THE STORY At humanity's starfaring dawn, scout pilot Elena Rostova ventures into uncharted space aboard the Astra Vanguard. Without warning, the ruthless Xenarthran Collective attacks! Now hunted through fields of derelict starships, Elena fights for survival. Seize alien technology from fallen en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defender of the Stars.

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  23. The space is in danger and we need you to defend our planet from enemy battleships! Survive the waves of enemies, avoid meteors, kill the bad guys and upgrade your battleship for more power. Enjoy this classic sidescroll space shooting game with cool music and effects to keep on playing! Good luck space commander! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shooting Star Battleship.

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  24. LaLiga is back! Experience all the fun with Head Football, the most frenetic game with all the official teams, stadiums, and cartoons of LaLiga Santander's stars! Download this football game for free and enjoy playing football with all the teams of LaLiga Santander! ⚽HEAD FOOTBALL LA LIGA 2020 - BEST FOOTBALL GAMES LEAGUE ⚽ is the official free sports game for Spanish Football League for 2019-2020… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Head Football 2021 - Best LaLiga Football Games.

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  25. After premiering on Netflix earlier this year, Squid Game became a worldwide success. The premise of the show combined survival drama with challenges inspired by kids’ recreational activities. However, the masterminds put a dark twist on the innocent pastimes. For instance, the punishment for a single misstep in Red Light Green Light was death. High stakes, intriguing mysteries, and great cinemato… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squid Game: All Rounds.

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  26. Have Space Sims become obsolete? How about space action? UFOs, ships, asteroids. Space shooters in outer space. The new game " Space Shooter: Defending the Planet" includes it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defending Planet.

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  27. An immersive combat strategy game in a world of armies, tanks and warships, War Commander: Rogue Assault delivers a stunning, fully 3D battlefield experience. Command your army in real-time and conquer your enemies with the right attack strategy in this RTS tank war game. Launch strategic strikes against your enemy for control of War Zones to lead your warships and tanks to victory on the battlefi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to world war 3.

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  28. Blast and shoot to defend the precious power crates from the alien space pirates. Superb fun space blaster in classic arcade vector visuals. Survive as long as you can and take the opponent's ships down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Blaster.

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  29. Embark on a thrilling adventure with the Laser Cave game! Perfect for fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this exciting shooting game will test your skills and speed. Explore the dark depths of a mining tunnel and take on the fast-paced Kraang robots. Defend yourself from their powerful weapons by destroying the attacking drones. You'll be randomly assigned one of the turtles from the TMNT s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Cave.

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  30. Captain, the Blobkins need your help! Monstrous, mutated fish are swarming from all over and eating your friends. Take command of your Blobkin; the mightiest, tiniest, defenders of the reef. Fight for survival, clean up the ocean and destroy the defiled monsters of the deep. Your Blobkin friends are ready to jump into the mayhem and be blasted at their enemies head-on. Squishy fists deal terrifyi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blobkin Blaster.

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  31. Help the cute asteroid girl conquer the universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Girl.

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  32. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Evil Star is a horizontal scroll strategy leisure arcade game, you just need to use the left and right button to control the spaceship! You need to operate your spaceship to avoid asteroids, collect energy balls. Steam clouds and leaderboards supported, compete with your friends now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVIL STAR.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Cosmo 02 is an exhilarating bullet hell and fixed shooter game that immerses you in the role of a skilled space soldier. Your objective is to single-handedly annihilate entire fleets of opponents, demonstrating your prowess and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. As you venture through the game, you will confront four formidable admirals who command the space army. These adversaries po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo 02.

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  34. Mygnar, the mage, discovered an old book hidden in the depths of a dungeon. With the knowledge contained in the book he will be able to finish his studies and learn a powerful magic, "Blast magic".Explore this dungeon-shaped maze, find the key and move to the next level. Find new monsters in each level. Slime: A live goop that chases anyone who comes close. It can be born in differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mygnar - Dungeon Survivors.

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  35. SokoBunny is new fully 3d look at classic sokoban. Play alone or with your friend online, kick the cargo in the warehouse labyrinth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SokoBunny.

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  36. Take command of the ultimate weapon and defend mankind in AEGIS 2186. Protect Earth from an overwhelming alien assault in this intense retro arcade survival-shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AEGIS 2186.

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  38. Pitchforks & Paragraphs is a frantic low-poly typing game set in a chaotic medieval kingdom. You play as the royal wizard, tasked with defending the castle gates from increasingly aggressive waves of rioting peasants using your most powerful weapon: your typing skills. Each rioter carries a sign with a word on it. Type the word correctly to hurl a high-speed spellball at them and drive them ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitchforks & Paragraphs.

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  39. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    Far Mining is a short and relaxing incremental game about mining asteroids. Mine resources, upgrade your ship, unlock new tools, and find your way out of deep space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Mining.

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  42. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Enter the heart of an intergalactic war where survival depends on your reflexes and firepower. In this action-packed space shooter, you pilot a high-tech starfighter through asteroid fields, alien armadas, and massive boss battles across stunning cosmic environments. Upgrade your ship with powerful lasers, plasma cannons, energy shields, and special abilities as waves of enemy fighters and coloss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Invaders - Eclipse Squadron.

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  43. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Defend the last bridge to the living world in a relentless siege from Hell. Survive escalating waves, draft powerful spells, grow stronger with every run, and enter cursed gates to stop the invasion at its source. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellbridge.

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  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A sequel to the Steam Awards finalist. Tiny, glossy micro-orbs slipped through space, firewalls and pixels landing straight into your CPU. Your desktop is no longer a workspace: it’s a bouncing arena of orbital chaos. Interact with your desktop while playing as you purge the Micro Spheres! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CPU Invaders: Micro Spheres.

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  45. Narik Chess is a chess client that supports a variety of variants, all of which can be played as standalone modes or in combination. VariantsConway Chess Inspired by Conway's Game of Life, living slime cells spread, survive, and perish between turns. These evolving organisms reshape the battlefield in real time, creating shifting obstacles that both players must navigate. Alice Chess Piece… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narik Chess.

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  46. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Can you rule a galaxy? In this retro style strategic simulation, the first game by Deck13 co-founder Jan Klose, ported to the PC by developer Tom Pickering, you can prove your strategic skills! Travel the stars, claim uninhabited planets or conquer them from your computer opponents. Exodus was first released on the Acorn RISCOS platform back in 1997! This first-time PC port is your ultimate chance… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exodus: The Colonization of Space.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Play over 300 interstellar levels across 10 planets! Whether it’s the icy orbs of Cold Cuts, the volcanic explosiveness of Red Planet, Utopia – a planet made entirely of junk food, or the new Brass Hogs episode ruled by evil Hektor Porko, each episode offers intergalactic fun at every turn! And the low-gravity environment of space results in spectacular gameplay ranging from slow-motion puzzles to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angry Birds Space.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Katana — The Ultimate Clicker Game for Sword Enthusiasts Click. Collect. Repeat. In Katana, every click brings you closer to building the greatest katana collection ever. Get a random katana every 3 hours and watch your collection grow with unique blades forged through community creativity. 3-Hour Drop Rates*: Common – 80% Uncommon – 16% Rare – 3% Epic – 0.99% Legendary – 0.01% * Dro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katana.

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  49. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 309 reviews

    This is a sandbox / rpg game similar to games like Terraria. Create your world, delve deep into the earth, gather resources and become stronger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to waxweaver.

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

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

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