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  1. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true hommage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rick Henderson.

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

    Plot: The intergalactic union is collapsing dragging the galaxy into chaos. No safe place anywhere anymore! The rescue team led by Spacecat receives a distress call. He has to make a difficult... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceguard 80.

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  3. Controls: Up and Down Arrows.  'Space' to shoot Welcome to Flash of Light! Flash of Light is a simple side-scroller action shooter, based off of level 4 of “Shinobi III” for the Sega Genesis. It is my first independent project that I have published and I am very happy about it. This project was meant to be a culmination of the skills I learned in an intro to Unity Course and I had so much fun with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flash of Light.

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  4. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    28% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Fly your plane with arcade flight simulator controls through narrow levels shooting enemy robots and dodging amongst obstacles such as trees and ancient ruins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunducky Industries.

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  5. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    One is the Stoogiest Number Congratulations! Your band has landed a dream gig! You have been preparing for this your entire life. Get ready for a life of superstardom! One issue: you are the only member of your band to show up. You cannot look like a fool in front of the audience! Do not let the audience know that it is only you on stage! Fight the intense gravitational pull on your arms and play … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One is the Stoogiest Number.

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  6. What if you wanted to talk to your dead grandma, but ended up trapped in the underworld with only 3 shots to make it back? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Intro Memento Mori is a short 2D Platformer Puzzle game where the player takes the role of a lost soul whose meddling with the unkown took a wrong turn.  It's up to you to get them out of this conundrum and find their way back to the livin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memento Mori.

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  7. The Game This is a traditional roguelike game with a focus on long-range combat. You pilot a mech and must reach the escape rocket in the east to return to your home planet. However, numerous enemy mechs stand in your way. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to this documentation. The information you find within the game may be outdated or incomplete. Development  This game was deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MRL.

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  8. Guns for Eyes is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a ton of retro style. The game features five unique weapons, multiple enemy types, and a climactic boss fight at the end. It also contains a central mechanic called the "Bone-us Meter", which drastically improves the player's current weapon for a short time. The game also features perlin noise-based random level generation with preset enemy confi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns for Eyes.

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  9. Work In Progress. This is an early in-development version of the game. Last Updated: April 17th, 2024 Controls (by control scheme):Keyboard Player 1:Move: WASDAttack A: ZAttack B: XPause: EscapeKeyboard Player 2:Move: Arrow keysAttack A: UAttack B: IPause: EnterGamepad:Move: Left thumbstick / Dpad Attack A: X / Square Attack B: Y / Triangle Pause: Start (Rebinding controls to be implemen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HoloFight (WIP).

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    == About the Game == Dark Space is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by retro games from the genre. All of the game's sprites were drawn with a limited four-color palette. Warning! The Dark Space Scourges, a band of insidious, interdimensional indecents, are causing havoc and unrest across the Dark Space! Take control of the scorpion-like alien Schkitaska as you fly through a dangerous assort… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Space.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Space Elite Force II is a classic side scrolling gaming experience with many enemies, explosions and upgrades for your ship. Have fun defeating bosses, upgrading your ship and blowing up enemies, alone or with a friend in local co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force 2.

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  12. Upgrade your ship, upgrade your weapons, fight bosses and mind-blowing levels If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Force Genesis.

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  13. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    WE ARE HEADING FOR STEAM! My fellow itchios. I have decided to hit steam with my #Supernatural fangame called #UEBERNATURALThe game will stay FREE!The ITCHIO page will stay ONLINE! The game can now be found on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1386940/ Thank you so much and remember: Always keep fighting! About the game SUPERNATURAL is a phenomenon. That's a fact. No matter what kind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UEBERNATURAL - The Supernatural Fangame.

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  14. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    vision\memory\maze - a maze game with visual memory and logic.The game is an endless set of mazes that increase in size as you progress through them.The game has 3 difficulties: Easy - the labyrinth is always visible and you can easily go through it. Medium - the labyrinth is not visible and you highlight the passed sections. Hard - like in Medium difficulty, you don't see the labyrinth and highli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to vision\memory\maze.

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  15. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Bitcoin Сollector: spinners attack is a colorful game in which you must avoid traps, evade spinners and collect bitcoin's, changing gravity and teleporting at your own discretion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bitcoin Collector: Spinners Attack.

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  16. When hordes of Youkai threaten the world, the Tanukis send a messenger to choose human girls to receive magical powers to defend humanity. They are known as SAKURA STARS. This is a horizontal shmup made on Pico-8, a retro fantasy console with purposeful limitations to simulate an 8-bit era console. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Stars.

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  17. Best Pearl is a shooter where one of the sea inhabitants repels attacks, protecting the pearl he found. Be careful the steering wheel landing can hurt you. Don't let them get it. They must not reach her. You can handle it. Features: Beautiful Pixel-Art Music Simple operation Complexity If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Pearl.

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  18. You are a lone fighter who was thrown into the jungle. Defeat pirates, smugglers and bandits, get out of the dangerous jungle alive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Fighter.

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  19. If you've got a keyboard, you're ready. A.K.O is a vertical roguelike shooter built around one rule: you only use the arrow keys. Your weapon fires automatically. Your job is everything else: move, dodge, read the room, swap elements, pick relics, and keep climbing when the screen starts getting rude. Four elements, four playstyles Tap DOWN to swap elements. Time hitches for a split second … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.K.O - Arrow Keys Only.

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  20. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This is a vertical scrolling shooting game created with the game creation tool "SHMUP Creator". and it's high difficult. *This game uses AI illustrations. [Story] The Meyo aliens, invaders, suddenly invaded the Earth sphere. They have launched an all-out attack on humanity with their overwhelming military power. But they didn't know that on Earth, the development of weapons with even greater po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Space Strikers.

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  21. About the Game BLAST! is a small HTML5 space shooter I made as a portfolio project. You control a tiny ship in an endless starfield, dodging asteroids and enemy fire while upgrading your weapons and shield. It’s meant to feel like a little arcade cabinet: simple controls, readable patterns, a couple of bosses, and a persistent high score you can chase. Runs in the browser (desktop ) – no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLAST! – Tiny Retro Space Shooter.

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  22. Description My second game for BUAS is very similar to my first game in BUAS. We were essentially asked to recreate our first block's project (Metal Gear), but in 3D using OpenGL. Where some students opted to try and recreate Metal Gear Solid, I instead tried to stay accurate to the original Metal Gear MSX game, and simply extend it into the third dimension. As such, the tile map and rooms are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear 3D Ultra Deluxe (School Project).

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  23. Retake your home by cleansing the caves of the parasitic perli. Shroom Troop is a replayable action rogue-like with a stealth focus. Make your way thorough procedurally generated retro 3D caves and reclaim your home by destroying enemy robots and cleaning out the perli deposits. Keep track of your collected perli and, upon completion of a run, share your haul with other players on an online leade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shroom Troop.

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  24. Now the game is available on Android! Your massive cruiser has been sucked into a black hole, and now you're stranded in a distant corner of the universe, near a mysterious and unknown planet. But that's not your only problem. This strange and dangerous sector of space is under attack by alien invaders! In Invasion of Space Aliens, you take control of a powerful assault ship, tasked with gatherin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion of Space Aliens.

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  25. KEEP IN MIND WEBGL DOESN'T SAVE PROGRESS!!!! Title: Knightfall: Legacy of the Time Warrior Summary: In "Knightfall: Legacy of the Time Warrior," a gripping 2D side-scrolling RPG that masterfully combines gothic themes, and compelling storytelling set off on an epic quest through time and mystery. I welcome you to enter a world where sacrifice, atonement, and heroism combine in a story-driven jour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightfall Legacy of the Time Warrior.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    IMPORTANT!!!  The game performance on the WebGL version is a bit inconsistent and in general not perfect. For the best performance consider downloading the game. FrogPunk: Uprising is a 2D side-scrolling shooter with a twist. Our hero is on a skateboard and has to grind on randomly-generated platforms to keep going! The game is my first project since I started to learn game development and Uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FrogPunk: Uprising.

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  27. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Ready for some fun with your friends???If your answer was yes, you're in the right place... or page. (Stick around if it was a no, you may like this). Space Warfare is a small top-down 2D game, where you fight your friends in an arena or in space with a spaceship, duh. The game will feature many weapons and scenarios for you to enjoy destroying your comrades... or enemies, that is, assuming you k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Warfare.

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  28. Unforseen CircumstancesDue to circumstances beyond my own planning, large portions of the base code has been corrupted. With this in mind, I am pushing back the release date once more. I would like to personally apologize as this was something that I should have planned for. With this in mind, I have taken steps so that this can not and should not happen again. I will understand if this makes you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Void.

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  29. Welcome to The Last Stand On Mars! The game is developed by Bryan Veres and Sichang Su. Explore the Martian landscape and defend your colony from alien invaders! For controls and gameplay objectives, checkout "Introduction" and "About" from the main menu! If you would like to know more background story, we also have a "Background Story" button ready for you on the main menu! Demo Video on YouTub… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Stand On Mars 1.0.

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  30. About The Game CarpeDiem is a 2D Side-scrolling Tower Defense Survival Horror Game that immerses players in the vital mission of protecting a sacred church against relentless hordes of monstrous enemies. In this game, where darkness is your ultimate adversary, strategic defense planning, adept use of a diverse arsenal, and readiness for the onslaught are your keys to survival. It's more than a gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carpe Diem (demo).

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  31. A brilliant omnidirectional scrolling side-view space dogfight shooting game! Fierce attacks from space fighters, battleships, space battleships, and giant drones! Wipe out the ferocious waves of attacks and conquer Star Wars! ● Maximum exhilaration with intuitive operation as desired! ●Enjoy playing in a short time with one-handed operation! ●Detect and follow enemy aircraft with the automatic a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Shooter - 2D space dogfight games.

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  32. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Note : This game is currently in development. This version is for playtesting purposes and may contain bugs.  We'd appreciate it if you'd share them with us so we can keep improving it! WISHLIST ON STEAM!-   https://store.steampowered.com/app/2861360/Sprites_Honor/ Controls: Open Menu: PMove: Left Click / TouchCamera: WASD or Arrow keysUnselect:  Right ClickZoom in/Out: Mouse scroll wheelDrop It… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sprite's Honor!.

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  33. After barely escaping a run in with space pirates, you crash land on an unknown planet. The man made facilities on this planet have been deserted and overrun by aliens. With nothing but your space suit and your trusty plasma rifle, you set out to explore these facilities and try to find a way off of this planet. CONTROLS ARROW KEYS - MoveX - JumpZ - Shoot/InteractNUMBER KEYS - Switch WeaponESC -… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hover Gunner.

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  34. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Invader TD is a side scroller tower defense, where the player is in the role of an alien race with the purpose of infecting and dominating the earth, but for that you must protect yourself from the attacks of the humans, who are trying to destroy you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invader TD.

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  35. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    ``An unknown alien armada from deep space is advancing through the Solar system. Defenders, stop this invasion before Earth falls.`` Advanced Invaders is an arcade shoot 'em up game with a sci-fi campaign through Solar system, multiple weapons, enemies, bosses and other surprises. The player is in control of a ground defence, D-1, vehicle, with the task to shoot down all invading alien formations … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Advanced Invaders.

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  36. “The Abyss” is a concoction of the 3 genres known as Bullet Hell, Souls-Like, and RPG. There are over 20 levels with a plentiful amount of unique bosses and enemies scattered about the game. There are also quite a few puzzles and challenges sprinkled about. Put nightmares to rest to learn the Lunar Secrets of Mondriech by using the abilities and equip able runes that are collected throughout the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Abyss.

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  37. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    ***IMPORTANT UPDATE, PLEASE READ (SEPTEMBER 29, 2023)*** Hey everyone! We've got some super exciting news to share! First off, the Steam page for The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles is finally live!    Steam Page And guess what? Our Discord server is up and running too!   Join Us on Discord But wait, there's more. Between the end of October and early November, we're rolling out an official dem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Hero!.

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  38. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Eternal Space Battles is a classic wave-based side-scrolling shooter with bullet hell elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Space Battles.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    The world is in peril, as thousands of demons are devastating the world and your village was the first victim. In search of revenge you swear that you're ready to fight, even against the death itself. Begin your journey as a Death Fighter and show the Death itself who's the boss ! This game is a 2D platformer and side scroller where you play a Death Fighter who wants to avenge his friends. Death … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Fighter.

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  40. Weather Dominance is a 2D twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements where you play as an intelligent cloud wielding 6 powerful weather abilities: rain, lightning, snow, hail, wind, and storm. Each enemy has weaknesses to specific weather types, so mastering your abilities is key to survival. In prehistoric times an alien invasion struck Earth. The aliens attacked innocent animals and caveman t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weather Dominance.

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  41. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Sisyphus Paradox mixes traditional side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay with many roguelike mechanics, such as procedurally generated star maps to explore, bonuses that are persistent between runs, and multiple different builds you can try to conquer your enemies. Course through hand-drawn battlefields, lose, try again, until you solve the Sisyphus Paradox.An ordinary person finds themselves flung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sisyphus Paradox.

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  42. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Tachyonest: Rewrite is a movement based third person shooter where you go boom boom, krakow, pow boom. Please keep moving. Thats the key to surviving. Please just move. Just move fast. Please. Please. I am begging you. HIGHLIGHTS: - 5 Guns: - Minigun - "Surgical" DMR - "Spitfire" Shotgun - "Destroyer of worlds" Exploder - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tachyonest: Rewrite.

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  43. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Welcome Game Maker, Game Dev, Graphic Novelist or general Character Enthusiast We proudly present to you our 8D Character Creator!Features A Bust and Spritesheet Creator combined! Unity, Godot, Unreal, RPG Maker, RPG Developer Bakin, ... - our characters can be used with any engine Currently 42 outfits + 7 pants and 20 headwears 8 Races including Furries and Monsters 19 different Hair … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8D Character Creator.

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  44. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Witch Explorer is a game which features a mix of both shoot 'em up and tower defense gameplay. You play as the witch Tia, who is on a teasure-hunt in order to remove her debt and improve her magic shop. The goal of the game is to defeat waves of monsters by both strategically placing units on the map, and by flying around on the map while shooting and dodging projectiles and enemies yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Explorer.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    40% User Score Based on 429 reviews

    Life on Earth is unsustainable. Humanity must seek a new home but the only planet found is very hostile. You were sent on a expedition to slay the monsters inhabiting the surface of this planet. In this adventure you end up being the villain. Game contains two basic controls, many puzzles and lots of guns and enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robotex.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 283 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse! Navigate deadly enemy waves and un-fire attacks in Retro/Grade, a mind-bending rhythm game by 24 Caret Games. Pick up a gamepad or a guitar controller and help Rick Rocket restore the continuity of space-time, before a temporal anomaly rips the universe a new time-hole. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro/Grade.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A sandbox game where you can explore the magical and mystical world of elementals. Create, discover and study ElfenAlien fairyy Realms of Ynithia^ and much more: yayfully emotinal fantasy, colorful amazing miracle challenges and achievements of Subculturarial living in Ypony^ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to yni^.

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  49. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    62% User Score Based on 349 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Bounty Hunter.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    Sector Six is under attack, the Machines, massive automatic spaceships are destroying everything! No weapon can stop the Machines, the only hope is the Elder Mechanism, an ancient device of the mighty Almadi civilization, who colonized Sector Six a long time ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Six.

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