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Looking for games like Helo Storm? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mission 1985, Cell Wars or Papilio.

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  1. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

    This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission 1985.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Cell Wars is a classic arcade shooter where your goal is to consume all enemy cells by shooting and eating them. Inspired by NES graphics, gameplay from arcade 80s cabinets, and early 2000s skill tree systems. Unlock abilities and skills to survive waves of regular, elite and boss cells. Gameplay Upgrade your cell by unlocking new skills in the tech tree. Steal cells and consume your en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cell Wars.

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  3. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    PAPILIO is a classic arcade style 2D shoot 'em up that takes you into a magical world being threatened by a mysterious entity with godlike powers. Take to the skies as a Naajira, a mystic warden with the power of magic-augmented flight and impressively devastating spells at your disposal, and engage in combat with fearsome creatures and mighty bosses as you pursue an opponent who seeks to unearth … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Papilio.

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  4. 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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  5. Broken Sky is a fast paced dogfighting shooter featuring unlockable planes, explosive weapons, special abilities and Shoot 'em up madness. Responsive controls combined with super fast air combat will have you coming back for more in your bullet hell quest to defeat the alien takeover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sky.

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  6. Star One Defence - A Retro Indie Game Like No Other Star One Defence follows the flight of Star One, as it navigates through a treacherous asteroid field. Players will find themselves in high intensity moments as the clock slowly ticks down, all the while ducking and weaving through endless waves of projectiles. Three Unique Modes  This game features three unique modes, endless, classic, and time… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star One Defence.

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  7. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    79% User Score Based on 35 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 13 reviews

    Butcher is a fast-paced 2D shooter game and a blood-soaked love letter to the early 90s. As a cyborg programmed to eradicate the last remains of humanity, your sole purpose is to well... annihilate anything that moves. So grab your weapon of choice (from chainsaw, through shotgun, to grenade launcher) and kill your way through underground hideouts, post-apocalyptic cities, jungles and more. And i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUTCHER.

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  8. Bring the battle to the mysterious terrorist organization dubbed The Zone, and race against the clock to stop their plans on unleashing a devastating biological weapon upon the world. Pilot your unique dual-ducted fan combat helicopter to seek and destroy The Zone’s factories, air defenses and land forces while providing protection to your own aircraft carrier from brutal retaliatory attacks. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raid on the Zone.

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  9. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    90 seconds: Aim, shoot chickens from the sky and reload If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moorhuhn Remake.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Gunners.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    GET THE FULL VERSION ON STEAM! PLEASE NOTE: The web demo does not have all the features of the Steam version (e.g. online leaderboards, configurable options) and is provided as a convenient way for players to try it in a browser. It "should" work on most machines. A gamepad (recommended) or keyboard is required. Keyboard Controls (QWERTY): Movement Shot Elevation Bomb Start P1 WASD J … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heli-Cats.

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  12. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    84% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Silent Sector is a crazy sci-fi action rpg from a new distant Wild West dominated by powerful corporations locked in a fight for a rare mineral called Eldorite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Sector.

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  13. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 2 reviews

    Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with unique rendering pipeline for a consistent retro feel while still using modern lightning. Complete several rescue missions in which you will have to lead companion NPCs to the closest base station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moons Of Darsalon.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Icewall is a game that combines retro shoot'em up and modern roguelite game design. It features intense, colorful and fast-paced gameplay, the roguelite run-based structure enhances the game with strategy and replay-value as you draft new strategies and combos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICEwall.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 10,045 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth of an action RPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Drift.

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  16. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O'Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a challenging, squad-based shoot-em-up/bullet hell rogueli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Descend into dark caverns, fly and blast your way past waves of enemies, retrieve the reactor core and make your escape, all while fighting the deadly embrace of crushing gravity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Ace.

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  18. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    SHOOT 'EM UP! Just keep shooting! Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a retro 2D Arcade bullet hell vertical shooter. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons, get better ones! Danger can come from any direction, including 3D objects in the background. The Full Release shall comprise of the following modes you can play: Campaign Mode - A storytelling modular mission-based play style where y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight: Eye of the Storm.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 400 reviews

    Thunder Wolves is a third-person shoot-'em-up game. Support the Thunder Wolves in their global battle against terrorism. Take part in varied operations and do whatever it takes to thwart the diabolical plans of your enemies! Defeat them once and for all, and save the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunder Wolves.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 3,363 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The skies will be set aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer's stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Select from over 125 combinations of weapons, bodies, and propulsion systems and take to the skies to battle enemy fighter planes, battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUFTRAUSERS.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    ASTRO ACE is a retro-style addictive arcade space shooter. From the distant universe, an evil alien fleet is invading the solar system. You will have to ride a powerful spaceship and fight against endless waves of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTRO ACE.

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  22. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

    A retro mix of a shoot 'em up gameplay with RPG elements, DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge is inspired by the likes of Tyrian, Raiden and Donpachi. Fast-paced with a primary focus on gunplay rather than bullet hell, DreadStar gives you incremental ways of not only pushing through content, but also improving your ship and its loadout (such as experience, leveling and skill points). If you’re strug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge.

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  23. Ploid is a new platform adventure game for old or modern hardware, play and explore the lost temples, gain sacred disc files and become the ultimate Ploid X of the galaxy! + V.O.I.D. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLOID SAGA.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    89% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 2 reviews

    Wings Of Bluestar is a 2D horizontal shmup (shoot'em up) that offers singe and local multiplayer. It's sci-fi themed and has an anime art style. The game offers a lot of features to unlock using ingame earned points, these features are like more credits, boss challenge, gallery etc. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings Of Bluestar.

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  25. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incandescent.

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  26. SCORCHED PIXEL - Artillery Warfare Genre: Turn-Based Strategy / Artillery / Arcade Style: Retro 16-bit Pixel Art / Neon Game Overview: SCORCHED PIXEL is a modern tribute to classic tank warfare games like Scorched Earth and Worms. Set against a dark, neon-lit backdrop, the game challenges players to eliminate enemy tanks using ballistic physics. It’s not just about shooting; you must calculate th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCORCHED PIXEL.

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  27. 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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  28. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Archrebel is a sci-fi turn-based strategy war game, strongly inspired by the classic Rebelstar released in 1986. In Archrebel, players control a few dozen units on a grid-based map, performing actions limited by a classic action-point system similar to the one found in UFO: Enemy Unknown. Below is the description of features that contrast with the classic Rebelstar. Classic features: Turn-based… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archrebel Tactics.

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  29. VISEGUNNE is a non-bullet-hell shoot 'em up where explosive action unfolds around you: cities are leveled, space colonies collapse, and orbital structures crumble catastrophically. Between missions, interact with your squad to uncover secrets about a post-apocalyptic Earth, visit shops to upgrade your arsenal, or customize your machine’s look in the garage. Each mission offers intuitive controls a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VISEGUNNE.

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  30. Dive into The Variant Void, an arcade-inspired roguelike bullet hell where precision, reflexes, and strategy are your keys to survival. Designed for fans of strategic, fast-paced gameplay, The Variant Void offers randomized challenges, tons of upgrades and endless replayability. A Dynamic Arcade ExperienceIn The Variant Void, you’ll face an unyielding storm of bullets and enemies based on your pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Variant Void.

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  31. Burning Skies About the Game Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay! Blast through waves of enemies, improving your jet and equiping it with on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Skies Arcade.

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  32. 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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  33. Planetary Wars is a classic-style top-down shooter with simple controls and challenging gameplay. You are the last defender of your planet. Waves of enemy ships and creatures descend endlessly, and your only mission is to survive and destroy as many as possible. Arcade action: jump straight into combat, no waiting. Endless waves: the longer you survive, the harder it gets. Simple… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Wars.

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  34. Astro Flame Starfighter is a classic scrolling shooter with modern 3D graphics. Upgrade the systems of your spaceship, upgrade your weapons and sweep away hordes of enemies on your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Flame Starfighter.

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  35. An arcade top-down shooter where you play as a genocidal paper clip armed with heavy weaponry fighting hordes of office supplies to the death. Save the Clipenberg Empire from the threat of the Rulerian Alliance in Story Mode, or go for a high score in Infinite Mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clippy Commando.

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  36. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You are the last line of defense against an airborne invasion of a strong enemy nation! Shoot down helicopters and planes before they drop the paratroopers. If a certain number of soldiers manage to land on the ground they will assault the base, you can shoot the ground troops with you mortar.  You get score for shooting enemies, the score varies depending on the enemy type. You lose score for ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airborne Invasion.

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  37. Shoot up the horde invading your world in this CGA colored high score game! Beta 1.3.0, the final beta build, is out! Welcome to the frantic arcade pink/blue  space shooter: PULSE! Mysterious groups of enemies in an army called "The Horde" have begun attacking your homeland. As part of the national guard, it's your job to shoot down every last one of The Horde until they surrender! Aim for high… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PULSE (Beta 1.3.0).

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  38. Welcome to Operation Thunderstrike game page! What is the game all about? It is basically a 2D shmup game based on older arcade titles like Silkworm, Metal Slug, Moon Patrol and Heavy Weapon. It's a level based game where you play as tank or as helicopter.  The story behind it is that you are part of the rebellion forces fighting against the overpowering dictature... You have to shoot your wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Thunderstrike.

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  39. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    In the 21st century, a group of military pilots responding to a distress signal discover an abandoned space station and a mysterious object orbiting it. Fight off these unusual invaders and discover what happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zytron II.

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  40. Welcome to Operation Thunderstrike game page! What is the game all about? It is basically a 2D shmup game based on older arcade titles like Silkworm, Metal Slug, Moon Patrol and Heavy Weapon. It's a level based game where you play as tank or as helicopter.  The story behind it is that you are part of the rebellion forces fighting against the overpowering dictature... You have to shoot your way thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Thunderstrike.

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  41. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Invaders of a different kind These invaders aren't from space, they're from right in your backyard! Try your hand at a new challenge that combines several arcade classics. Use smoke to freeze honeycombs and then destroy them with your blaster. But be careful, laying on the trigger will reduce your power and slow you down. Collect power-ups for quick boosts to battle back the endless army of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BuzzKill.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, funny
    82% User Score Based on 875 reviews

    John Mambo is an action-packed shooting game where you fight, shoot, and survive in an explosive pixelated world. Dive into a wild adventure full of epic battles and over-the-top action. This arcade-style game brings back the excitement of classic 90s shooters with modern gameplay mechanics and beautifully detailed 2D pixel art. Play as John Mambo, a fearless hero who takes on armies of soldiers, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to John Mambo.

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  43. In the not-so-distant past, littered with scars from the recent world wars and the obscurities of the tropes of war, you are a fighter pilot, on a conquest to achieve victory. In this thrilling, surreal game named “Aviators conquest”, it is an endless runner designed in the Py Game Zero library where you are invited to go on a mission against enemies to break the stalemate of war and help avenge y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aviators Conquest.

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  44. 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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  45. Shoot up the horde invading your world in this CGA colored high score game! Beta 1.3.0, the final beta build, is out! Welcome to the frantic arcade pink/blue  space shooter: PULSE! Mysterious groups of enemies in an army called "The Horde" have begun attacking your homeland. As part of the national guard, it's your job to shoot down every last one of The Horde until they surrender! Aim for high sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PULSE (Beta 1.3.0).

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  46. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Gunnihilation is chaotic 2D platform shooter inspired by the classic arcade titles like Contra and Smash TV. It combines side-scrolling action gameplay with dual stick bullet-hell mayhem and supports up to four player local co-op. You control one of four elite soldiers tasked to engage the forces of a shadowy cabal hatching nefarious schemes across the globe. Combine deft maneuvering with accurate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunnihilation Alpha.

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  47. ChronoVenture is a momentum-based Gameboy-style platformer shooter where the player controls a cat named Lizzy as she runs, jumps, claws and shoots her way to the end of the level where she'll encounter against a boss to unlock a new weapon or upgrade before she finds herself warping into the future.The outcome of Act 2, the future, changes depending on whether or not you completed an optional obj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChronoVenture.

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  48. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    One of the most addictive and entertaining physics-based driving games ever made! And it's free! Do you want to be an aspiring uphill racer? With the respect to the laws of physics, you will not rest until you conquer the hills, off-road challenges, face any climbing environments. This hill climb racing game is for professional hill climb race game lovers.  Gain bonuses and collect coins to conti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drive Jump.

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  49. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Combining the best of old school shoot-'em-up classics with sleek modern day visuals and mechanics, FallenGrid challenges players with a difficult-but-fair attitude straight out of an 80's arcade. Hop in your starfighter and blast through wave after wave of increasingly challenging alien invaders in your quest to restore peace to the galaxy! ----- Alpha Features: - Wave-based campaign mode - Multi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FallenGrid.

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  50. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ _ ___ _ __ |_| | \|_|_)/ \\_/ | /\ |_)/ \|_) /\ |/ \|_) | |_(_ |_|_|_/|_| \\_/ | |_/--\|_)\_/| \/--\|\_/| \_|_|___) PRESENTS __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (_ |_)/\ / |_ |_)|_|_)|_)| |_(_ __)| /--\\_|_ | |_|_)|_)|_|___) /… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pebbles.

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