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Games like Don't Shoot Aliens!

Games like Don't Shoot Aliens!

Looking for games like Don't Shoot Aliens!? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with STRATA, Rocket Sword or Captain Soda Prologue.

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  1. STRATA is an arcade descent through rock that is destroyed cell by cell. You pilot a drilling capsule from a dome on the surface, and everything below the first metre is procedurally generated geology: dirt, clay, stone, shale, granite, basalt, obsidian, ironstone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STRATA.

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  2. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    This is the FINAL PUBLIC DEMO for my game, Rocket Sword. Unfortunately, I am indefinitely ending plans for release because it is not something I can realistically complete on my own. Stay tuned for future projects! Rocket Sword is a fast-paced, 2.5D slash-'em-up game inspired by titles like Devil May Cry, Luftrausers, Defender, and Staggy the Boy Scout Slayer, combining the playing field of a wave… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Sword.

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  3. This prologue is a small slice of the full game. Wishlist and follow the main game! PROLOGUE FEATURES Campaign mode: 3 levels of varying difficulty with 7 extra challenges and 4 intensity modes Endless mode: access the randomly generated rogue-like endless mode up to level 3 and a set of unlockable items Customize your character with weapons, accessories and permanent upgrades Play wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Soda Prologue.

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  4. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    ⭐ Star Pop Defender   A cute-looking arcade shooter that turns brutal fast. Star Pop Defender is a fast-paced, lane-based space shooter where adorable alien swarms rain down from the stars — and survival depends entirely on your reflexes, positioning, and upgrade choices. You auto-fire your blaster and move between lanes as enemies grow stronger, faster, and stranger with every wave. When b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Pop Defender.

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  5. ASTROCLASH Take Control. Build Combos. Dominate the Galaxy. Take control of your spaceship and face endless waves of alien enemies in this fast-paced vertical scrolling shooter! But this isn't just about survival—it's about mastery. ⚡ The Combo System What makes AstroClash: Combo Assault unique is the risk/reward combo mechanic: Chain enemy kills within 5 seconds to build your combo Reach combo m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstroClash.

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  6. Shift into high gear and defend the moon! A top-down vehicle shooter with rouge-lite elements, gun down monsters and upgrade your Polycar to fend off against increasingly difficult waves of alien invaders! Do you have what it takes to win? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polycar Blitz.

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  7. "They fall from the skies. They are not just meteors. They are alive. And they want everything." - Commander Rhaegon Voss, BCF High Command In Blackrock, you are the last line of defense - a Commander of the Blackrock Containment Force (BCF). Your mission: stop the spread of a sentient meteorite known only as the Blackrock, before it corrupts the planet entirely. Dropped into hostile terrain wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented Soul: Blackrock.

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  8. Space Shooter (PICO-8) My first PICO-8 game, created in the week leading up to the  Pioneer Valley Game Developers Pico Jam 2025! Experience a classic space delivery roguelike where you'll transport tech packages across dangerous sectors, earn credits, and upgrade your ship to survive increasingly hostile space. Features Mission-based gameplay loop: Accept delivery contracts, navigate hazards… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space 8 (PICO-8).

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

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  10. Four hundred years in the future, humanity has colonized the exoplanet named SACH-041840 which orbits Proxima Centauri.  The colony struggled at first, but over the course of 50 years became self-sufficient and profitable. But in the 55th year after colonization, "they" came;  Alien creatures that emerged from the ground and attacked the colony.  No one knows who or what controls them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wrecker II, The Wreckening.

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  11. Arcade Shoot'em Up CombatTake control of the Exilus Viper, and the bizarre new powers and mysteries awaiting in Wildspace. A vertical bullet hell where memory, instinct, and precision are all that stand between survival and oblivion. Learn fast. Adapt faster.                                                                                                                                       … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exilus Viper.

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  12. Arcade space shooter that gets progressively harder, the longer you play. It's a simple a matter of shooting the alien missiles, before they hit you. How long can you survive? You can also get it on Steam for free,  where there is a native SteamDeck/Linux build as well. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Fury.

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  13. Description The Cereglaria, microscopic brain parasites from space that put humanity on the brink, find themselves on the bad end of extinction. It's all because Jerry L. Berruto, egotistical scientist, has developed an artificial immune system they just can't beat. The remnants of this terrible swarm invade the body of Jerry himself in a last ditch effort at survival. This is a microscopic sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parasites vs Nanomachines.

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  14. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Exovoid Carnage is an intense WAVE-BASED ARENA SHOOTER that cranks up the chaos to eleven! SHOOT! SHRED! SURVIVE! You’re dropped onto the colossal Leviathan Station, an alien fortress the size of a planet. Armed with only a gun and no time to lose, you’re launched into a relentless fight for survival. Battle through waves of vicious aliens, blast your way to victory, and get catapulted to the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exovoid Carnage.

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  15. It's time to battle the enemies through air attack to enforce the Power of the Supreme! Numerous aircraft, spaceships to battle with, knock them out with gunfire, missiles from your fighter jet! In the short run and gun. The Sky gets filled with smokes of gunfire and high-tech missiles resulting in a devastating aero strike. The surroundings get more battle some as you progress through the game sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air War Action Shooting Game.

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  16. For millennia, humanity has endured a tumultuous journey marked by strife, conflict, and self-destruction. After finally learning to coexist with nature and each other, a new, unprecedented threat emerges - one from beyond the stars. The origin of these extraterrestrial invaders remains shrouded in mystery, but one thing is clear: our survival hinges on our ability to confront them head-on. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ElbmarKs.

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  17. Bring your best reactions, poise and dexterity. Because you'll need it to battle the waves of Alien Invaders in this high octane, adrenaline pumping fight for survival.  Story Two scientists create there final experimental team to save the planet from an Alien invasion. Will they succeed? Features - Hundreds of enemy patterns. Also very scarce randomized sections to keep you thinking. - Hand craft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to K9 UPRISING (Full Game) or (Demo Available).

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  18. Fly. Shoot. Survive. Space gives zero f***s. Zero G Fighter is a 2D, top down, physics based, space combat game. Pilot your ship through hazardous environments using the ship's thrusters to maneuver safely around debris and space objects while fighting off an alien horde. Space combat in Zero G Fighter deviates from typical twins stick shooters. There is no gravity or air friction to slow you down… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero G Fighter.

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  19. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    You are YEETUS! Your weapon? The very floor beneath your feet! YEET your surrounding terrain into destructive projectiles. Be strategic, though. A hasty shot may mean a long fall down to your doom in YEETUS, a casual time survivor game with rogue-lite elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yeetus.

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  20. Features A simple and casual action shooter: your weapons will automatically aim and shoot! Dash between bullets and kill your way out of numerous enemies! Four selectable characters, tens of unique weapons and upgrades! Non-static builds. You may play as you like on the battlefield! No need to unlock anything. Your knowledge is your best weapon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarmhunters.

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  21. A top-secret government laboratory experiment went wrong, and now invading aliens have infested the military base. Time to clean things up! Grab your weapon, recruit a friend, and start blasting wave after wave of alien scum into oblivion. Obtain more powerful weapons, battle against enemies of all sizes, clear each room, and eliminate the thread to the facility. Play a single player or co-o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xatrom Command.

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  22. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    They came looking for a fight - give it to them! Eyevasion is a classic shoot-em-up (aka shmup) with some modern survivor-like twists. Take on wave after wave of increasing numbers and difficulty of squishy eyeball aliens, dodge their projectiles of doom, and choose carefully which parts of your ship to upgrade in order to achieve victory.  Can you make it through all 10 waves and achieve a high-s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eyevasion.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s. A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem. Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defendor.

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  24. Its time The aliens have arrived They want nothing more than to probe every cow on the planet Well at least that's what you think You did lick that toad There's no time to explain   Get to shooting! What is No Probes Here? Shoot, whack, and build towers to defend through an alien invasion. Defend your prize cow from the clutches of the comedically bizarre Xenos. Is everything as it seems… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NoProbesHere.

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  25. *UPDATE* The great Ulydev has created a website that allows for love games to be played in browser. This is still experimental so it may lead to issues but I tried it out and it seems pretty functional. If you would like to play Super Space Shmurp in your browser the link has been added below.Play In Browser: http://love.ulydev.com/game/ShmurpV0111-4ToMsSuper Space Shmurp is a very minimalist and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Space Shmurp.

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  26. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Madville+ is an arena shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you fight incoming waves of aliens and customize your guns as you progress. It is designed to have short play sessions (30-40 min) and replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madville+.

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  27. Save yourself from waves of Gooblins! Though appearing cute and cuddly, these creatures are determined to scatter your remains into space with plasma, fireballs, or kamikaze attacks. Survive the onslaught while killing Gooblins in color combos to rack up points and climb the leaderboard! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gooblins.

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  28. The game takes place in a nearby galaxy where a fighter with intergalactic evil in the form of a black cat has settled down If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Аlien cat 4.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Annihilate waves of aliens, build your base, improve your mercenary, do it all with a sound track bathed in rock. Extinction Alien Invasion is an arcade shooter with elements of RPG, inspired by games like: Shadowgrounds, Alien Breed and Alien Swarm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXTINCTION ALIEN INVASION.

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  30. Ozone Guardian is a modern take on the classic arcade space shooter with colourful stark visuals and equally addicting gameplay. You defend the ozone layer against groups of evil spaceships, which increase in quantity and power each time, and you're thrown at a large menacing boss every 5 rounds. Your dodging and timing skills reward you with higher points at the end of the round, which you spend… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ozone Guardian.

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  31. I am a personal developer who develops the games I want to achieve by continually learning programming knowledge. When you were playing 2D arcade flight shooting game, did you think about these two questions: "What is the small spaceship below thinking? What does the world it sees?" Based on these two questions, I developed This game. Please expect 'Long Sky' to be a small arcade flight … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Sky.

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  32. Available Now! The Galactic Asteroids Patrol is a modern fast-paced, asteroid shooting frenzy! Navigate your spaceship in hectic asteroid fields while blasting dangerous & unique space rocks and shooting down alien flying saucers.Use your ships' special abilities to avoid danger and maneuver with great skill to collect upgrades & ammo.Choose from several types of multiplayer game types and play … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Asteroids Patrol.

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  33. Fascinating and entertaining space action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Damage.

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  34. About A short wave-based shmup made for the Lazy Devs Basic Shmup Showcase.This game was made on the Pico-8 virtual console. The game is short (less than 10mn to reach the boss) but also quite hard.Will you be able to survive the alien waves and defeat the mighty Eye of Yox  ? How to play Arrow keys to move (up/down/left/right)Hold "X" to shoot Hold and release "C" for a powerful charged shot. Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye of Yox.

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  35. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Inv8r (pronounced "invader") is an arcade-style robot shooting game with 60 procedurally generated levels. You control a cyborg secret agent infiltrating a series of increasingly well defended alien robotroid bases. You must fight to survive, navigate through darkness, and replenish your oxygen supply while facing killer robots, evil agents, and insidious alien overlords in a fast-paced paranoid b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invader Robo (a.k.a. "INV8R").

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  36. UpdatesUpdate v0.2.3 18-Sept-2020 Nukebug new deadly enemy that explode destroy everything near it. Do not let it reach your turrets and your walls. Balanced some enemies Now it is possible to build your own walls. You will find it in the extra section of the Shop. About the GameYou are the first Titan, a new kind of robot created to defend the outpost in the outer worlds. You will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The first titans.

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  37. Bebok Invasion is a 2D platforming shooter with many different abilities. 24 levels of jumping, climbing, dashing and fighting against enemies! Warning. In full version abilities are unlocked as you progress. In demo they are unlocked only in level 4. This is an early version of the game. Early Access is a way for me to receive valuable feedback and of course helps me raise funds for further devel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bebok Invasion.

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  38. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Kudzundheit was submitted to the Ludum Dare game jam #34 with the theme of Evolution. It features a lone Airstream owner who just wants to get a good night's rest.  But the kudzu is out there, growing, evolving, ever moving closer...  Fortunately, he has a jetpack and a super-shotgun loaded with weedkiller rounds!  But watch out, that pesky kudzu is known to evolve and change, and you must use th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kudzundheit - Ludum Dare Game Jam #34.

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  39. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Holey Suit! is a physics based space survival game with quirky controls.   You are the only survivor after your ship was blown apart by a vicious alien attack. Your only hope: reach the escape pod before your oxygen runs out.  Follow the pointer on your HUD to the pod and avoid the aliens patrolling the wreckage! In space you have only one way to move: click to shoot & propel yourself backwards… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holey Suit - to the Escape Pod!.

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  40. Stardust is a VR action game inspired by the classic Space Invaders arcade set in stylish and charming world. Play solo, co-op, or PvP with a friend as you shoot, dodge, and create black-holes along your way to the top of the world leaderboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust VR.

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  41. Crystal Souls: Fragment Hunters is a top down indie space game where you shoot enemy ships, gather crystals, and upgrade your own ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragment Hunters.

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  42. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Off Far Away.

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

    Bulletarium is a fast-paced, retro-style FPS packed with pixelated carnage, relentless demon-slaying, and an old-school, no-frills attitude. Step into a nightmarish hand-drawn world where every corner hides grotesque horrors — from writhing tentacled beasts and blood-soaked eldritch abominations to hulking horned demons and swarms of hellspawn. Armed with devastating weaponry, you’ll blast, shred… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BULLETARIUM.

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  44. 《Trigger of Silence》 is a first-person survival defense game that combines intense melee combat with gunplay. In this invaded world, you play as a super soldier who must hold your ground and fend off waves of dragon-like humanoid creatures. Powerful Weapons The game features very unique weapons. Each weapon can use skill cartridges to unleash powerful abilities, dealing devastating damage to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trigger of Silence.

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  45. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Space Bross is a thrilling blend of action 2.5D roguelite, and Tower Defense genres. You’re a retired astronaut. You had one job: chill. But then they came for your chicken. Now it’s personal. Set off on a chaotic journey across deep space in Space Bross, a roguelite tower defense action game where survival means lasers, loot, and a whole lot of clucking vengeance. Explore dangerous, ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Bross.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Vortica is a 2D action roguelite set in a solar system overrun by hostile aliens. Loot up, suit up, and shoot up as you battle against enemy hordes, explore derelict outposts, and hunt giant bosses. But remember to bring the right tools for the job! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vortica.

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  47. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Harpagun is a fast-paced VR shooter where you smash alien critters, argue with your dysfunctional crew, and destroy everything in sight. Use weapons or everyday objects with a gravity ray to wreak havoc. Built for VR, it delivers chaotic fun, immersive combat, and a wild, hilarious storyline. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harpagun.

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  48. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 53 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truxton Extreme.

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  49. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Have you ever wondered what it would be like if an AI ship could wander through the galaxy and gather any elements it finds? Maybe it would pursue knowledge gathering, maybe a purge of everything for a new "start". Nobody would know and now you can be part of such a story! Stellar Destiny: The Last Survivor, a fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi adventure where … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Destiny: The Last Survivor.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun! Have fun surviving Spartan! Spartan Survivors includes 10 playable levels 5 difficulty modes 21 weapons for a total of 105 evolutions // 14 perks with 56 upgrades 8 playable characters with their unique weapons, perks & stats Unlock Custom Game to tailor the game th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spartan Survivors.

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