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Games like Hex Before Christmas

Games like Hex Before Christmas

Games like Hex Before Christmas

Looking for games like Hex Before Christmas? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Lost Son, Strato-Scruffy or SAAN: Lunar Flares.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Story Sean and Belle are on their way to visit their son for his birthday but suddenly they wake up in a mysterious world. Lost and confused, the couple ventures out into the unknown to find out where they are and where their son is. Gameplay In The Lost Son is a puzzle platformer where you play as two characters that you can switch between. Each character has a unique interaction with color. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Son.

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  2. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Now playable on Web Browsers! Please scroll down for controls. KNOWN ISSUES: Scrolling down will stop current music track, clicking outside of game window disables input until you click on the window again. Strato-Scruffy can also be found in the Super Freaks Classic Pack. Give it a download and get caught up on your freak mythology!Try out the upcoming remake, Strato Freaks DX! Don't forget to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strato-Scruffy.

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  3. SAAN: Lunar Flares SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with a time-based combat system. It was developed for Game Off 2020. It is also our first attempt at developing a game, and also our first time using the Godot engine. Game Details SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with an extremely light story. It has three major gameplay aspects: the Overworld, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAAN: Lunar Flares.

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  4. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    [Warning]: This is a mature game and you must be of legal adult age within your current location to be playing it. Game Trailer on DropBox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5dqtdt4xaci53xslrxfbz/The-Escape-Game-Trailer.web... The game has been updated! As it contains: Swearing, Blood, Violence, & Gore! Language: English Genre: Horror/FPS Engine: Fps Creator V1.16 (no-mod) by TheGameCreators. There… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Escape (Updated).

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  5. Shoot'em up game based around nature that has upgrades and focuses on progression more so than speed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kestrel.

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  6. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Foxy Misfortunes A simple top-down shooter game made in Castle Game Engine for Lewdie Jam, 2021. Content warning This game contains material suitable only for mature audience (cartoon nudity, mild suggestive themes). You can play this game only if you are a legal adult. Optional censored mode (off by default) removes the unnecessary detail from the graphics but doesn't change the mature nature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foxy Misfortunes.

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  7. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A demo version of Darkera Studio's first independent video game, Jolt: Fully Charged.  Preface Made in the image of 16-bit era platformers, Jolt: Fully Charged puts you in control of the titular automaton Jolt and his sparky companion, Cycle, each with a similar, but distinct playstyle. In this demo, you'll dash through 1 stage each from the first 3 levels of the game; Acropolis Assault, Lost Lago… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jolt: Fully Charged.

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  8. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Silver Bullet is a gothic arcade shooter: blast your way through creepy environments and macabre mini-games as Van Helsing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Bullet.

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  9. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Stop time and project yourself through space with "Time-stop warp" magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WITCH-BOT MEGLILO.

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

    By Bait or By Bullet is a bombastic 2D fishing rogue-lite adventure with both story-rich top-down exploration and action-packed platforming combat, made with Unity and available on Windows and through WebGL! The Rock Beyond Reality - Converse with the curious collection of characters who have been dragged beyond reality as you gear up for your next tentacular tussle. These odd bedfellows have … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to By Bait or By Bullet.

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  11. Dodge enemies and upgrade yourself in Cyber Sentinel: Bullet Hell Breach, a retro-inspired 2d shooter that keeps unfolding. Unlock new abilities and patterns and keep upgrading yourself to survive. DODGE AND DESTROYEnemies are approaching you must dodge and take them down. COLLECT AND UPGRADECollect data packets and upgrade your abilities in the shop. REPEAT Unlock game-changing abi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Sentinel: Bullet Hell Breach.

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  12. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Post-jam update! Thank you to everyone who played our game during Doki Jam! Now that the jam is officially over, we've got a big update to flesh out the game a little as well as add a bit of bonus content to unlock. We've completely overhauled the aiming system with a new UI, better sensitivity response, and a smoother laser at extreme sensitivities. It should now be much easier to get some real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Bullet Dokibird.

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  13. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    *Game is about 25-30 minutes of gameplay* v17 is uploaded. 05-05-2025- 4:00pm PST (GMT-8): Added Recommended Controller screen. Added option to toggle full screen in-game in the options menu. Added the option to toggle CRT Filter on and off in-game in the options menu. Fixed various larger issues, such as the duplicated player, poison not taking when hit by the slime boss, removed the lift in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bone Warrior's Oath.

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  14. Blast through random levels of enemies with or against up to 3 of your friends in this action roguelike top-down shooter! Travel from the desert to the enemy base and...into space!? Upgrade with quicker firing, bouncing bullets, and more. Defeat huge bosses to unlock more tank classes! Co-op Campaign Defeat every enemy in 20 randomly selected rooms from a list of 54 hand-crafted levels. After de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Tanks.

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  15. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Strato-Scruffy can also be found in the Super Freaks Classic Pack. Give it a download and get caught up on your freak mythology! Don't forget to try the WIP and much better sequel, Strato Freaks 2! The Super Freaks have had many games over the years, a lot of which weren't finished at the time. None were more emblematic about this than Strato-Scruffy, the Super Freaks' long awaited take on Fanta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strato-Scruffy.

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  16. The beginning of the game story ... Jo Yeon-seul, a female student living an ordinary life. Her daily life was ordinary, but her abilities were somewhat extraordinary. That is the ability to control [lucid dreaming]. Yeon-seul was living with extraordinary joy in ordinary daily life by making full use of her [lucid dreaming] ability. In the lucid dream of Yeon-seul, a female student who was livin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Story in the Dream World 1 -Volcano And Possession- Remake.

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  17. Story: You, in a spaceship has got lost in the deep depths of space. You have to defeat the asteroids and earn points to survive. An endless game. This Month's Update releases: Changed Collison Groups Added Mute Button. Added drag movement with mouse for player (Note, you need to use the A,D or left and right keys to move the angle). Added little push feature so when angle is switched "pushes" pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Shooter.

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  18. Stat Swap Showdown: Castle of Challenges Swap your stats to try different combinations in order to achieve victory against the 3 different bosses! Earn three stat cubes each time you defeat a boss. Earn money in battle to upgrade your weapons! The bosses are intended to be fought in order 1-3. but... being a game jam, all the doors are open so you can see all the bosses without having to beat the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stat Swap Showdown: Castle of Challenges.

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  19. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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    In the far future, humanity has witnessed the rise of corporations. You as the player are in control of a government bot sent to take down the biggest and most evil corporation of them all. In this top-down bullet-hell game, infiltrate the HQ and kill corrupted businessmen and uncover the secrets of the corporation.  "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TROY.

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  21. == SDL2 Shooter 3 == SDL2 Shooter 3 is a small game that was built as part of the SDL2 tutorial series from Parallel Realities. For more information see the tutorial series at: https://www.parallelrealities.co.uk/tutorials This is a mission and objective based 2D shooter, where the player flies their starfighter to battle various enemies and fulfil a number of tasks. There are 5 main missions in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SDL2 Shooter 3.

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  22. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dungeons & Guns is a pixel art visual, dungeon crawler style game, where the player aims to advance as far as possible through the enemy crowded dungeons, until reaching the final challenge. After this, new challenges will arise. The project first phase is now available and as the development continues, you will be constantly updated about the game expansion process, until its final release. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Guns.

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  23. Bullet hell meets auto-shooter in this roguelike color-matcher where RGB itself is your weapon! Wield the might of the light spectrum as you alternate between different hues in order to exploit your foes' weaknesses. In a plane of existence beyond our comprehension, the Maiden of Light controls, creates, and regulates the entire visible spectrum as we know it. The diabolical forces of entropy h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chromatic::/Resonance.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Galaxy Pilot is a game inspired by various arcade classics from the 1980s, serving as a personal tribute to the 1984 arcade game "StarForce"  The game features 25 main levels spread across 8 galaxies, each with 5 challenging stages and 3 difficulty modes. Players can acquire multiple weapons and uncover hidden bonuses, all while navigating through the levels using either a top-down or an isometri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Pilot.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    70% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Welcome to helm! Steam and Metal — scroll shooter in the steampunk world. Hordes of steam enemies and huge bosses are waiting to be destroyed. Spectacular levels of handcrafted pixels waiting for someone to pass through them. When there are too many enemies — just shoot 'em all up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steam and Metal.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    49% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    In a fantasy world of Victorian architecture, war is raging between the industrial superpowers. As Commander of a Naval Super-Destroyer, it is your duty to destroy the enemy's mighty Boss Units in a military campaign of epic proportions in, under and above the surface. If you are to emerge victorious from a variety of challenging scenarios, you must lead your troops against wave after wave of mass… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Naval Warfare.

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  29. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You were a space explorer employed by the emperor to research uncharted regions of the empire. Sadly, while orbiting a seemingly barren planet, you were ambushed. You soon find yourself landed and trapped on this planet. In order to escape, you must defend yourself and extract, explore, and build your way out. Be careful, as there may be both friends and foes around you, as well as anomalies to ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Barren Objective.

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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 482 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A roguelite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Dodge gorgeous waves of bullets, claim weapons and upgrades, defeat The Warden, and rescue... Rodney? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starward Rogue.

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  31. Beta Three is here!Hello! I'm pleased to announce the released of the third beta of Trapped in the Sky. Just like the last beta, this one is pretty full of new things to play with.Here's the trailer:So What's new?In short there are: 9 new hacks (including 4 new weapons), 2 new enemies, 2 new playable crimes, a completely new level and the introduction of the crafting mechanic.CraftingAnother new m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapped in the Sky.

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  32. RING SHOOTER Overview Ring Shooter is a top-down arcade shooter with a 20-level campaign, cinematic story, and multiple game modes. Fight through waves of enemies, defeat unique bosses, and unlock powerful weapons. Key Features Story mode 20 levels with cinematic story scenes 33 story images that progress the narrative Dynamic backgrounds that change every 3–4 levels (Park → City → Of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ring Shooter.

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  33. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Reclaim human lands from mutant plants! Eminent Domain is a 2D scrolling shoot 'em up where you pilot a mech on a mission to deliver former human lands from mutating plants that hijacked other mechs. This game was made for MechJam III, a mech-themed game jam. How to play Download and run the executable for your platform. For the original jam version, download the zip suffixed with "jam-version" (… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eminent Domain (prototype).

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  34. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Slide, jump, and float over the ocean in this arcade-style fangame by LucasPucas. With over a dozen unique areas, rip-roaring rival battles, and a brand-new New Game Plus mode, the world of Shy Guy Surfing is packed with content like never before! Travel across the wild seascape and face off against bosses in Journey Mode, or shoot for a high score in Endurance Mode. Jam to classic music from the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shy Guy Surfing.

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  35. What is War of Roses? The War of Roses: Acts of Ambition is an isometric tactical RPG that takes inspiration from 16 and 32 bit rpgs FireEmblem and Advanced Wars. The game will be a short 1h experience were players will be able to participate in tactical combat based on unit and resource management.  The game toys with the concept of the 4th wall as it is a representation of a representation … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of Roses.

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  36. A twin-stick shooter where your music is your weapon. Whichever track you choose will power your engines and your lasers, but beware: your enemies are also driven by the music. Soundsaber fully supports all mainstream audio file formats: MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC, WMA, WAV, OGG, AIFF, MOD, IT, S3M and XM are all fully compatible. Soundsaber comes with a dozen sample tracks by artists like 0edi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soundsaber.

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  37. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC CONTROLS Trench Warfare is a WW1 era-style top-down shooter which aims to cover multiple famous battles from the notorious great war! Movement = WASD and ARROW KEYS Change Inventory = E Forward, Q Backward Shoot / Attack = Mouse 0 (Left Click) (Firearms and Knife only) Dash = Space Bar (Can also hold to run) Reload… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trench Warfare.

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  38. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Details: Illusion is a challenging platformer game that is story driven. The game is still at  it's early development stage. The version that you will be downloading is the first playable version of the game consisting of 3 levels; a tutorial, a jump puzzle challenge and finally a boss level. The story aspect of the game is not available yet. I have uploaded this version of the game to get feedbac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Illusion.

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  39. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Your name is Photon, and you belong to a race of beings capable of generating free energy. When humanity found out, they decided to enslave you and your people. What does the future hold for Photon? Controls: Move: WASD or Left Click Pulse: E or Right Click Wait: Q or Middle Mouse Pass Dialogue: Space, Enter or Left Click Pause: Esc Skip Cutscene: Tab FAQ: Q: The puzzles are too hard, is there an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Photon's Journey.

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  40. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Last Strike, a retro-style 2d side scrolling space-shooter. You gain credits by shooting down enemies and can buy upgrades after each stage. Features: - 6 Missions with 3 Stages each - 6 Bosses - Multiple upgrades for main weapon - 3 upgradable secondary weapons - Infinite Lives (no frustrating forced startover) - Upgrades are not lost after dying (promised) This game combines the flai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Strike - Attack of the Drones.

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  41. It is a shooting game for a single player, in which you will have to go through the game field in search of a briefcase, which you must find before the enemy and protect it for a certain time, when it passes through the door of your faction. it will open and you will have to go through it to escape and win the game. Briefcase War features a first-person survival style of gameplay in which the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Of The Briefcase.

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    Other shmup games About the GameFlesh : Dive into a surreal journey as you devour a ship and battle peculiar creatures in this 2D side-scrolling bullet hell shmup. Unleash your skills, dodge relentless barrages, and uncover hidden mysteries in a hand-drawn world of flesh and gore. Story: In a quiet room, a man's eyes fall upon an intriguing weight loss program advertisement. Promising s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh.

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  43. Sequel to the hugely popular and critically acclaimed SDL2 Shooter! [citation needed] This is 2D vertical shoot-em-up created as part of the Parallel Realities SDL2 game tutorials. You can find out more at: https://www.parallelrealities.co.uk/tutorials The goal of the game is to blast through an unlimited number of alien attack waves. Power-ups are available from time to time. Bosses are encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SDL2 Shooter 2.

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  44. A dark story about a short but tragic journey. Classic point&click adventure with a rich storyline and multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Memories.

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  45. This is not a game, its intended only to show some mechanics in Unreal Engine 5. A Factory Game with machines and belts 100% in Blueprints. Some comments, very straightforward and easy to tweak. Third person or TopDown Views. To create new machines/item/researchs you just copy from one asset already created, or create a child actor. Create new items, new machines, add it in one Research to see it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starter Factory Game for Unreal Engine.

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  46. Controls Player movement: [W][A][S][D]. Jump: [Space] Roll: [E] Walk: [Ctrl] to toggle Run: hold [Shift] Camera movement: Mouse to look around and scroll to zoom in and out. Melee basic attacks: [Right Mouse Button] Ranged basic attacks: Hold [Right Mouse Button] and press [Left Mouse Button] to shoot. Interaction: [F] Abilities: [Q][E][R] work in progress Inventory and skills:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pursue.

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  47. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Enoch Never Dies is a horror game by Dylan Cassidy. It has a complex story that unfolds as you play as four different characters. This game explores themes of communication with the dead, haunted technology, and more.This game is best played at night, in dim but comfortable lighting. The Story A group of teens begin holding séances with a ouija board. They contact the spirit of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enoch Never Dies.

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  48. A ~1.5 hour long action-adventure game with emphasis on story and dialogue. The Legend of Quintavius is a story about a wizard tasked with a journey to the mountain dungeon to vanquish its overlord Theroth. Lead a party of brave warriors and adventurers on a quest across the north, battling legions of monsters and discovering secrets untold. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 4 GB RAM This game requires a mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Quintavius.

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  49. GamePlay Keys: - WSAD or Arrow Keys for movement- Mouse to rotate aim- Left-click to fire normal projectiles- Right-click to fire special, limited projectiles- Spacebar to toggle shield ON or OFF Game Flow:- Blast enemy ships and NPC asteroids before they blast you.- Scoring is based on: (1) the number of number of enemy ships you take down, and (2) how many coins you have.- You are given 60 secon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade Shooter.

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

    It's a vertical scrolling shooting game (Vertical Shmup) with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere! Avoid and shoot and avoid and shoot and avoid! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tawashi.

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