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Games like Earth Defense Force 4.1 for Nintendo Switch

Games like Earth Defense Force 4.1 for Nintendo Switch

Games like Earth Defense Force 4.1 for Nintendo Switch

Looking for games like Earth Defense Force 4.1 for Nintendo Switch? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with JALECO ARCADE COLLECTION Vol.2, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 or Quake II.

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  1. A variety-packed collection of JALECO’s arcade titles from the 1980s and 1990s! This collection includes enhanced option features to support players of all skill levels. Enjoy a selection of unique and memorable arcade classics. ◆ Key Features・Choose between multiple game regions, including Japanese and overseas versions. ・Rewind gameplay at any time using the active rewind feature. ・Save you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JALECO ARCADE COLLECTION Vol.2.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    Critic Score 89%Based on 10 reviews

    This remastered release includes: - Quake II (original version and enhanced release) - The N64 version of Quake II - Quake II Mission Pack: The Reckoning (expansion pack) - Quake II Mission Pack: Ground Zero (expansion pack) - A new expansion titled "Call of the Machine" as well as a new multiplayer map - Multiplayer crossplay between Windows and console versions - The original, unmodified release… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quake II.

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  4. Simple 1500 Series vol. 75: The Double Shooting - Raystorm & Raycrisis is a compilation of 2 Taito arcade game shooters. 1 - RAYSTORM: The year is 2219 and the Secilia Federation has initiated a plan to destroy Earth. So far, the evil federation has been highly successful in destroying much of the planet's defensive forces and resources. With world destruction at hand, the fate of mankind is look… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simple 1500 Series Vol. 75: The Double Shooting - Raystorm & Raycrisis.

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  5. Team up with friends to fight hordes of zombies and mutants that roam post-apocalyptic earth. Need extra lives and allies to help you fight? Just clone yourself and your weapons! Protect your fabricator to become an unstoppable force, able to take on any mutant in your sights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Clone Left.

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  6. Only you can save the Earth from invading alien hordes – so put on your PlayStation VR headset, assemble your team of 11 super-powered animals and get ready for action-packed tower defence in immersive 3D. Skill and strategy are your weapons across seven stages packed with enemies, puzzles and boss fights. Travel the globe across over 35 levels, place the Animal Force squad members in tactical po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Force.

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  8. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    Critic Score 71%Based on 33 reviews

    Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force. Red Faction: Guerrilla still defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Faction Guerrilla: Re-Mars-tered Edition.

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  9. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    Beach Invasion 1945: Pacific is a WWII FPS game where you defend the fortified Pacific island beaches against invading forces who will attack you with troops, tanks, planes and more! Use the iconic Japanese and American WWII weaponry, and prepare your defenses with mines, explosives and bonuses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beach Invasion 1945: Pacific.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups: Vasara and Vasara 2 are made available to the whole world via this package: Vasara Collection! Science Fiction meets History in these arcade classics which take place in an alternate timeline Feudal Japan where technologically advanced weaponry and equipment are a reality, and heroes use flying motorcycles with amazing firepo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VASARA Collection.

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  11. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 401 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Unlike the original "EDF" series, which are drawn in a photo-realistic world, this game is boldly drawn in a voxel world! For people who just hate the look of huge real insects, or who are not so good at some brutal in-game expressions, this game can be your first EDF experience which you can exhilaratinglly defeat gigantic enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS.

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  12. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    Earth Defense Force 2025 is the long awaited follow-up in the Earth Defense Force (EDF) series from Japanese developer Sandlot. The insects return from dormancy to end humanity with over-the-top action and massive city-leveling explosions that will entrench the EDF and the citizens of Earth into a state of emergency. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Defense Force 2025.

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  13. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    34% User Score Based on 230 reviews
    Critic Score 44%Based on 6 reviews

    Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is a third-person action game that connects the movie and Cybertron universes through a quest to secure the powerful Dark Spark artifact. Players control over 40 Transformers characters, freely switching between robot and vehicle forms while battling across Earth and Cybertron. The game features a shared progression system between its single-player campaign and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

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  15. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    85% User Score Based on 2,187 reviews

    Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter computer game where you can not only build your base and create armies, but also take control of your units and fight as one of them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Executive Assault.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 665 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 14 reviews

    A loose reboot of the original Blaster Master by Inti Creates, utilizing elements from the original game, the "Worlds of Power" novelization, and the original Japanese version. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blaster Master Zero.

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  17. RTS - Tower Defense - MOBAInspired by the strategic depth of StarCraft, the hero-driven combat of Warcraft 3, and the gritty charm of KKnD 2. Fight across three-lane maps inspired by League of Legends and Dota — with richer detail and interactive environments. Every match demands you manage three layers of action simultaneously: Defend & Expand — Build towers and structures, up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Quest.

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  18. # Zero State Agent A tactical stealth-action game where light and shadow are your greatest weapons. Infiltrate hostile facilities, outsmart adaptive AI, build defensive positions, and craft your loadout in a dynamic open world that shifts between day and night. ## About This Game You are **OniOne** — a seasoned operative deployed behind enemy lines. Guided by your handler Major Leikasis,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero State Agent.

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  19. GRIMGUNS: Hunter Hunted You are a modern-day hunter. While chasing a peculiar deer marked with glowing runes, you follow it into a hidden cave and step through an ancient portal. Emerging on the other side, you find yourself stranded in a brutal fantasy world full of magic, monsters, and danger. Now you must survive — using the modern weapons you brought from Earth against mythical horrors that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIMGUNS.

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  20. The gods of death have woken. Anubis has unleashed his legions upon the living, and the temples of ancient Egypt stand as the last line of defense. Pick up your blade, charge your staff, and lay your traps — they will not pass. Anubis: Wrath of the Jackal is a stylized third-person action tower defense where you defend cursed Egyptian temples against waves of gods, demons, and the undead. Wield a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anubis: Wrath of the Jackal.

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  21. Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted.

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  22. Opening paragraph (the hook)Hawaii, 1996. A rogue military alliance has seized the islands, deploying MOLOT — orbital kinetic strike weapons — and KUPOL, an advanced air defense umbrella that turns the sky into a kill zone. The United States Navy scrambles to respond, but conventional tactics won't work against unconventional weapons. Welcome to Operation MARY. What is Tally4: Operation MARY?Tall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tally4: Operation MARY.

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  23. For ages, the Wall has protected the last remnants of humanity from the horrors beyond. Now, cracks have formed — and through them, the Abyss is spilling into our world. You are a Guardian — one of the few brave enough to venture beyond the Wall, where nightmares roam free. Fight side by side with your allies, slay what lurks in the dark, and push back the endless tide before all is lost. Mast… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardians of the Wall.

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  24. The Nazi war machine has swept across the ocean and reached the very heart of Washington! As the world’s second line of defense, only you have the style and the firepower to halt their advance. Femboy vs Nazis offers a high-stakes, satirical combat experience powered by Unity 6, delivering intense action across Windows, macOS, and Linux. SOLO OR CO-OP MAYHEMWhether you are a lone wolf or a team p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Femboy vs Nazis.

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  25. The WorldThe world of Orbfall takes place on a post-apocalyptic Earth ruled by an alien invasion force. According to reports from active scouts, the aliens have completely devastated Europe. Entire cities and villages have been erased as if they had never existed. Most survivors live hidden underground, hoping for salvation from the resistance fighters operating on the surface. To avoid detection… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbfall Reclaim the Planet.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid 69.

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  27. The Interlayer is a massive, procedurally generated realm that lies between two opposing universes. All the planets in the Interlayer are connected by a portal network of unknown origin, which you are able to use. Each planet is unique and consists of different biomes, fauna, resources, creatures, and more. Stepping through a portal is the only way to find out what dangers await you there! Fortu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interlayer.

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  28. Background story In 1942, the brutal actions of Japanese fascism became increasingly rampant on the Pacific battlefield. They slaughtered civilians, abused prisoners of war, and forced soldiers to carry out kamikaze attacks, causing unprecedented levels of terror on the battlefield. In this extreme situation, you are summoned to go on a mission to end all these atrocities. Game Features Rich w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judgment Day: Pacific Assault.

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  29. Join us on Discord! About the GameAfter crashing on Earth with a space shuttle, you and your friends have to start from scratch. Explore and build a base, then defend it against mutated animals and humans. Find the origin of the defense mechanism that triggered a wave of radiations on Earth, forcing the most privileged part of mankind to go and live on space stations. Key features Chop down tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Derelicts.

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  30. Command your custom-built combat ship in large space battles. Fight alone, bring up to 3 friends in co-op, or face other captains in competitive fleet combat. Tactical Space CombatPilot powerful ships in fast paced top-down battles. Command fighter squadrons, bombers, and support craft Capture objectives and control the battlefield Outmaneuver enemies through positioning and fleet tactics … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmara.

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  31. Hyper Tanks is an arcade-style arena shooter where shots bounce off walls! Choose from a variety of tank classes, conquer challenging solo & co-op campaigns and battle your friends or bots in chaotic multiplayer modes! Dodge incoming fire, collect powerups and deploy special weapons to survive this action-packed mayhem! Destroy hordes of enemies in epic campaigns, either solo or in co-op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Tanks.

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  32. Club Defenders is the ultimate fusion of music, strategy, and action! It's up to you to protect our music from the Xilenz. Arm yourselves with powerful music-based towers, sound weapons and music instruments, sync up with your team and unleash the power of music to fend off the alien invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Club Defenders.

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  33. Red alert. The Martians are here. Suit up and launch into orbit in this fast-paced space shooter where you're Earth's last line of defense. Face overwhelming alien forces, dodge relentless bullet hell and suicidal kamikaze attacks, and unleash devastating firepower to purge the Martian threat from above. Orbital Purge is a linear arcade-style shooter that throws you into intense combat against wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Purge.

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  34. Suddenly, the Lime aliens appeared and started capturing Earthlings everywhere. The special operations team of the Earth Defense Force, played by the players, is entrusted with a mission in this critical moment. They penetrate deep into the occupied areas of the Lime aliens to rescue the wounded, gather intelligence, and seek a turning point for resistance. Use rocket jumps and power hammers to br… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Rush.

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  35. Buckle up buckaroos, space is about to get weird. I'm your host Tom Sennett, Philly's favorite game dev, The Last Real Indie Game Designer on Earth, creator of RunMan, Deepak Fights Robots, and more. I've been a solo game developer for 20 years, and One Million Stars is my freshest. It's a top-down 2D arcade space game with screen wrapping, in the vein of classics like Asteroids. You collect star… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Million Stars.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Step into the role of a Cosmic Guardian in this high-octane 2D classic space shooter, where your mission is to protect Earth from interstellar dangers. Stand as the planet's last line of defense, embarking on a quest to vanquish massive alien bosses and secure the universe's survival. Dive into the adventure solo with A.I. support or join forces with a friend in cooperative mode using a second… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Guardians.

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  37. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 198 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 39 reviews

    Splatoon 2 is a multiplayer third-person shooter in which players control characters known as Inklings and use colored ink to attack opponents and clear goals. Inklings can alternate between humanoid form, during which they can fire ink with their weapons, and squid form, which allows them to swim through ink of their own color in order to move quickly and replenish ink supplies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Splatoon 2.

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  38. Each weapon hit transfers mass from the victim's inflicted limb to the corresponding limb of the wielder of the weapon. As an immediate consequence, skilled players become tall and easy to hit, whereas beginners shrink until they become difficult targets. Highly skilled players may therefore play with casual players in the same match and both can enjoy Game. Your skill will not be expressed by you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morphies Law.

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  39. Lost in the midnight skies, Jupiter colony METIS ONE cries out. Alien invasion on it's shores, a solitary signal escapes into the vastness of space. Towards hope. Towards Earth. Message received! AXIOM STARSONG and LUMIA VESPER, Earth's mightiest pilots, hear the call. Prepare for launch! Help is on the way! In Metis One you and a friend take command of specialized fighters to combat the mysteriou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metis One.

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  40. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    45% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    An arcade style TPS, which in 53 levels, pits you against giant ants, giant spiders, giant robots and UFOs. Luckily for you, the game has an arsenal of over 150 different weapons and 4 different vehicles, all collectible throughout the game. And don't forget, every building is destructible! And how. The Xbox 360 version features 2-player split-screen multiplayer where you can play cooperative or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Defense Force 2017.

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    Once upon a time, the great misfortune happened at an estate. The landowner's only daughter died under mysterious circumstances. People say that she was friendly with evil forces.Before she died, she had expressed a wish that for three days after her death the prayers for the dead should be recited by you... Vyi - is a first-person horror-shooter game. The game takes place on a huge map wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIY.

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  42. In the desolate world of tomorrow, robots commissioned by powerful corporations battle for the galaxy's most valuable resource. Diamonds is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter where your mission is to secure these precious seeds of the future. Race to pick up diamonds as they fall from the sky, shoot enemies to make them drop the diamonds they've gathered, and bring the spoils back to your base to win… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diamonds.

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  43. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 2,521 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

    Daemon X Machina is a third-person action-shooter game in which players; represented by their avatars called Outers, pilot highly customizable mechs known as Arsenals on missions to suppress various mechanized foes. Choose and equip your Arsenal with a multitude of weapons, obtain more from downed enemy Arsenals, and swap them on the fly to suit your strategy in the face of ever-changing threats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAEMON X MACHINA.

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  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 780 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of players. Grab power ups and blast your way through waves of menacing enemies and bosses that will put your reaction skills to the test. Also included is a digital Bonus Book with tons of concept documents and sketches, the official chronology of the franchise, an exclusive i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contra Anniversary Collection.

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 56 reviews

    Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland. Even in this desolate environment, Turf War reigns supreme and battles rage in new stages located in the surrounding wilds. Dynamic new moves help these fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground, along with a new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Splatoon 3.

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  46. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 7,235 reviews

    Sega's collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

    Two PlayStation®1 classics return: Fighting Force and Fighting Force 2! Fighting Force: Originally released in 1997, this beat 'em up classic let players become Hawk Manson, Mace Daniels, Alana McKendricks, or Ben "Smasher" Johnson as they fight to take down the evil Dr. Dex Zeng. FEATURES: Choose from two male or two female characters, each with different skills and strengths. Play alone or i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fighting Force Collection.

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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. You find yourself stranded on an archipelago after suddenly losing all contact with your squad. Cutoff from command, you are left to navigate a hostile world where every resource, every bullet, and every decision determines your survival. Against all odds, one objective remains clear—find your squad, track down paramilitary cultists and investigate an interdimensional force to contain the super… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Below.

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    NEXO is a side-view, 2-player cooperative shooting game where you must defeat a powerful boss within a limited time! Team up with a friend to take down mighty enemies! Each character wields a weapon with both a normal attack and a special attack, and these two types of attacks can interact with each other. Work together to unleash even more powerful combined attacks! Choose your character based… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEXO.

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