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Games like Hotline84 - Animation and Synthwave Music

Games like Hotline84 - Animation and Synthwave Music

Games like Hotline84 - Animation and Synthwave Music

Looking for games like Hotline84 - Animation and Synthwave Music? Here are top action recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Tachyon Dreams Anthology, Super Mutant Alien Assault or HUNTDOWN.

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  1. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Time itself is breaking up, and Dodger, the dishwashing dude onboard Penrose Space Station, is the unlikely fixer. Join the chaos in this 80s-style comedy, sci-fi text-parser adventure as Dodger tackles a cosmic crisis like no other! Experience all three episodes seamlessly combined into one complete adventure, now with NEW EXTRA CONTENT! Explore prehistoric jungles from 300 million years ago, na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tachyon Dreams Anthology.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    "Taking up arms solo or with a friend, you must dance with death in a brutal and addictive arcade platformer shooter inspired by Super Crate Box and stuffed to the brim with unlockables. Fight through rapid fire single screen levels each with a random combination of platform layout, objective, vending machines and enemies. Dodge and weave amongst the aliens to stay alive but don’t leave them stan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mutant Alien Assault.

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  4. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    In the puzzle platformer Portal Dogs, a horde of dogs are following their king through the portal world. The catch: you play with all dogs simultaneously. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portal Dogs.

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  5. InuNaki Abracadabra. 2D pixel art animation in html5 and psytrance music. Youtube version :  InuNaki Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-978597624 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InuNaki Abracadabra.

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  6. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Space Dragons is a classic "shoot em up" horizontal shooting game, in which you can choose different ships with unique characteristics and abilities to destroy tons of invading aliens. During the adventure you will run into powerful bosses and explosive enemies. Get upgrades for your ship, weapons and much more to make your way through the meaty and bloody path that awaits you in Space Dragons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Dragons.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A flourishing civilization had sunk into the sea. The night never dawns...... and a sense of apocalypse hangs over the world. You'll land on an island in such a world, and as you explore the town and ruins, you'll come into contact with fragments of the world's mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dusk City.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Clocker is a time themed puzzle game. The game narrates the story by using dual protagonists. Players can advance the story in the perspectives of both the Father and the Daughter and the mystery will be unfolded step by step. Unique time-based puzzle solving mechanics, fancy hand drawn art style and innumerable interesting puzzles with a gripping story. All these elements are waiting for you in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clocker.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Virtue’s Heaven is an expressive, 2D action adventure. Explore a world that has been stuck in an endless day for as long as anyone can remember, free your friends from prison and gain enough Zeal to end the Age of Reason. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtue's Heaven.

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  10. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    An ironic adventure with cyberpunk aesthetics set in a world where humans have been replaced by dinosaurs. Become a top-notch repair shop mechanic: fix gadgets, have heart-to-heart talks, and offer drinks to your customers — everything to fulfill your ultimate dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynopunk: Welcome to Synth-City.

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  11. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Website: http://www.cyberpunk3776.com/ Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/343170 Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberpunk 3776.

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  13. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    As Margaret Dale enters her second year at the academy, she begins to suspect that one of her classmates might possess some unusual abilities. Meanwhile, Gail and Sabina undertake an investigation into suspicious activities at Union Station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2.

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  14. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    56% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    The Empire of the Machines is threatening the entire universe. The League of Aliens and the U.N.E. (United Nations of Earth) have banded together to defend the galaxy from the invader. Battles are raging everywhere, but it is inside the twisting corridors of the Machines underground production facilities, that the tactical upper hand is taken. And the war is won. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legions of Steel.

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  15. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as they solve intricate puzzles and begin unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Machina: Nucleonics.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 355 reviews

    Beneath a Steel Sky is a cyberpunk, point and click, adventure game. You assume the role of Robert Foster and embark on a quest to make the world a better place, along with your robot companion Joey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath a Steel Sky.

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  17. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    93% User Score Based on 274 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn. Adventure through five weird, spooky worlds in search of your destiny. Face ten challenging bosses! Unlock hidden playable characters! 30+ Steam Achievements! Meet chainsaw mani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween Forever.

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  18. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 1,497 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 16 reviews

    Welcome to Suburbia, just outside the City, sometime in 198X. This is the journey of Kid, a teenager stuck between the limitations of innocent youth and the obligations of inevitable adulthood. The story unfolds when Kid discovers the local arcade – finding new worlds, and new meaning, in video games. For every visit to the arcade – every game uncovered, every move mastered, every demon defeated –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 198X.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Deep 8 is an indie game, mostly inspired by 90s classical RPGs like Final Fantasy. Explore vast worlds, a deep and thrilling story with mildly erotic themes and a Skillbased Roundbased Fighting system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEEP 8.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Star Shift Origins tells the story of the first Crew of the Dauntless. Trapped in an alternate reality and on the run, the crew desperately searches for answers while being hunted by the relentless Earth Systems Alliance (ESA). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Shift Origins.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    83% User Score Based on 1,020 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    VirtuaVerse is a cyberpunk point & click adventure set in the future not so far away; one where Artificial Intelligence prevailed above all other AI's and their governments and society has migrated to a permanently integrated reality. In your quest around the world, you will have to walk across hardware graveyards, deal with digital archeology, tribes of cryptoshamans, and virtual reality debauche… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VirtuaVerse.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,602 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 1 reviews

    Get blown into another dimension as you experience the gutbusting fun with the Kung Fury game. Beat the Nazis to stop Kung Führer and uphold the law! Become the action!Be. Kung. Fury!!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kung Fury: Street Rage.

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  23. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Build your deck, glitch through enemies, translate unknown languages and decipher the mysteries of this universe, in this grid-based real-time combat indie game. Endlanders features two main characters with diverging storylines in the same universe, fighting and exploring their way through vastly different planes with anachronistic themes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endlanders: First Encounter.

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  24. Welcome to the world of the artcore narrative rhythm game Morpho Reverie. The demo is planned to launch in fall 2026—stay tuned for more information! •A Music-Driven Story, Woven Together by Artcore Players step into the story through the eyes of the composer Rein (CV: Male Version – Aoi Ichikawa, Female Version – Shion Wakayama), searching for their kindred soul Keeva (CV: Madoka Yonezawa),… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morpho Reverie.

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  25. X-RL7: Programmatic brings the cyberpunk pixel art world of the X-RL7 animated series to interactive life for the first time. Play as Program — musician, morally ambiguous secret agent and self-proclaimed bad-ass. We join Program on tour with the band X-RL7, quietly keeping tabs on his musical counterparts when he receives new orders. And the clock is ticking. Can he complete his task without blo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-RL7: Programmatic.

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  26. Little Voyagers: Study Sessions lets you build and decorate your own cozy starship to be your perfect pixel-art place to relax, focus, and connect. Play solo for quiet productivity, or invite friends over for hangout sessions, mini-games, and shared study breaks among the stars. Study to Stellar AmbienceLofi-inspired ambient mix blends mechanical hums, distant radar pings, and crackling radi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Voyagers: Study Sessions.

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  27. DEVELOPMENT IS PAUSED UNTIL THE LAUNCH OF MY OTHER GAME: SCARSEEKER Colonizer is an action-platforming game with a hand-drawn and classic animated style, set deep in space. The first of your kind to reach this galaxy, you must traverse dangerous planets filled with hostile aliens as you clear the way for colonization. Find and interact with landing pods that contain your much-needed weapons and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colonizer.

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  28. Welcome to The Adventures of Caine McDowell:Step into the shoes of the ruggedly handsome, morally questionable space pilot, Caine McDowell, in his quest to escape from a planet full of alien monsters and Space Raiders, all while being endlessly pursued by the unstoppable bounty hunter, Porksley! Tap into your pilot intuition and strap yourself in, this is gonna be a bumpy ride! "Adventures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures of Caine McDowell: The Porkian Encounter.

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

    A turn based Sci-fi Roguelike where players explore the deep mines on a distant planet, find/trade equipment, battle monsters and try to survive. Right now you can only download the Demo version of the game. It is not done yet and we are still adding content and features to the game. But we are looking for your feedback! Do the game mechanics work? Does the game have a good flow? Are the control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theralite.

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  30. Escape Code is a studio based in Wrexham, Wales. The studio strives to provide a high level of indie game that often calls back to a simpler time within gaming.  The studios first title "Safe Hayven" is in development and tells the story of Aya which is set in 2089.  The world is being dominated by the Z-54 A.I and Aya leads the "Rezistance" in fighting back against it. Controls can be found i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Safe Hayven.

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  31. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Rampancy is a retro-inspired sci-fi boomer shooter and a love letter to the classics that defined the genre. Inspired by Marathon, Wolfenstein 3D, DOOM, & System Shock, it blends fast-paced shooting, eerie sci-fi atmosphere, and a twisting narrative. You awaken as a cybernetic soldier from the Phoenix Program, tasked with stopping a rogue AI—but nothing is as it seems. Blast through aliens, ra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rampancy.

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  32. Who doesn't know the classic game Breakout? Using a paddle, you have to hit a ball across the playing field. The goal is to clear colorful stones from the sky without letting the ball fall out of play. Tekkout 2 follows the same path, but with even more BOOM. In this game, you clear a variety of obstacles underwater, in the steamy jungle, in worlds of snow, fire, lava, and even underground. Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tekkout2 - Balls Of Rust.

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  33. A psychotic AI rules the land. Explore towns, brave dungeons, and travel to distant worlds in this authentic late-80s style CRPG. Uncover clues, gather strength, and find a way to end the Maniac Mind’s reign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maniac Mind.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The first installment of the Lloyd the Monkey trilogy has arrived on Steam in a remastered form, rebuilt from the ground up to create the ideal version of the classic platformer! Centuries have passed since the new millennium, and not only has humanity taken to the stars, but our closest relatives have evolved to match us and have created a society all their own in the Amazon jungle, a paradise w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lloyd the Monkey: Remastered.

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  35. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Master Lander is a hard-to-beat 2d physics driven landing game with a centric gravity. You take on a role of remote lander pilot. Your task is to bring the lander from the orbit down to the surface of each of 27 different exoplanets. In order to achieve high score award you need to hover close to alien artifacts scattered on the planets before landing precisely in designated zone. By controlling t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Lander.

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  36. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Welcome to FLORIDA INTERSTATE '86, a light-weight driving game where the goal is to cruise into the sunset for as long as possible while earning points by collecting cassette tapes and driving dangerously. A dynamic noon-sunset lighting system, a selection of colorful retro-styled sports cars and a synthwave/chillwave soundtrack ensure that every single one of your trips into this '80s fantasy Sun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Florida Interstate '86.

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  37. Project Fleet is a 2D Sci-Fi real-time strategy, puzzler, fleet managment, autobattler in a roguelite style. Trade with NPCs, expand your base and hangar. Launch expeditions to the 12 available planets or compete with other players worldwide in Highscore-Mode If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Fleet.

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  38. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Credits and authorshipTakara Cards was developed through a partnership between three developers, who share authorship: Filipe Dilly, Daniel Pinheiro Lima, and Patricia Keiko Kawati. Credits for the contributions made by these (and other artists) during development can be found within the game itself and on the Post Mortem Pixels website. About the GameWelcome to the Academy, Cadet!In this … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Takara Cards: Academy.

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  39. Beautiful oni-girls battle hordes of yokai in this side-view bullet hell SHMUP. Every year yokai takes to the streets to celebrate at Hyakki Yagyou, the night parade of the hundred yokai. But this year they didn't invite the oni twins, so they're going to ruin the party! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke.

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  40. THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF SAKA TOWN --------------------------- Version 0.9.1 (Still not complete!) --------------------------- You take control of a young student obsessed with finding out what happened to the town of Saka, Japan.  A mysterious place with a long history of misfortunate event. The location of the town is shrouded in mystery. Auspiciously the student happens upon the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mysterious Disappearance of Saka Town.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Rei-Bo was playing happily on the outskirts of Plutobell when suddenly a gigantic spaceship crashed into the island! A retro-classic action platformer game with ROBOT GALS! DEMO DETAILS The first DEMO of our first game. A Classic Megaman inspired jump 'n shooting game. Control a friendly G∆L* by shooting and dodging various obstacles. The demo contains TWO of the 6 initial stages, the spac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoboGAL.

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    Her name is Gloria, and the pleasure is all yours. GZLNA is a short arcade / cinematic experience, with fast paced combat and tight controls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GZLNA.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    "In the aftermath of a global war between humans and machines, you are the only hope of destroying an A.I. keeping what's left of mankind enslaved in a virtual world called Veris" Veriscape is a 2D side-scroller/rhythm game where the stages are generated using music. Players will have to react fast as the music gets more intense The main key to play the game is timing your jumps while keeping … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veriscape.

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  44. Atrion project is a science-fiction action platformer game !  You'll take on the role of Atrion, a hybrid being with cybernetic weapons, and your mission is to recover the parts of your crashed ship in order to complete your mission. Bad luck for you, though, as you'll be in hostile territory, with horrible, merciless creatures standing in your way... You won't have many allies, but their help wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atrion Project.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Myth Landers is a tactical role-playing game about the ruthless confrontation between heroes and terrifying monsters. It all takes place in a dark fantasy cyber world, where ancient cultures' wisdom and futuristic technological power combine. Manage a party of warriors from bygone times. Use reliable armor and advanced weapons. Choose and develop unique skills to strengthen your heroes. And start … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myth Landers.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Tameshi is a vertical scrolling retro-style 2D shoot 'em up with colorful pixel-art graphics and an emphasis on manic action. Engage single-player mode and take on the enemy hoards. Avoid taking fire to build your chain bonus! Features: Dozens of enemy types 7 stages to conquer 5 difficulty modes Shot, laser and bomb weapons Play with keyboard or gamepad Unique Mini bosses Formidable mul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tameshi.

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  47. Important note: Made With Houdini Screenshots and HIP downloads included in download section! Added a 4 minute youtube montage of the made with Houdini elements here:  -- XenOVERrun (Xeno Overrun) A game made solo by Fatal Exit for Houdini GameJam 2020 using Houdini and Construct 3. -- Controls: WSAD to move, Left click to shoot, Right click for stun shield, 1-4 to change weapon (weapons 2-4 requi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XenOVERrun - For Houdini GameJam 2020.

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  48. Classic-Arcade Styled Space Shooter, Fast Paced, Simple Gameplay. The game is intended for short sessions, as it's more of an infinite shooter rather than a complex experience. The game is available for Microsoft Windows and Android in it's complete state with updates from time to time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Space Brigade: Space Raiders - Refueled.

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  49. Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feeble Light.

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  50. PLOT The flagship "CloudBuster" must be destroyed. Using the Travelers Network; Model Eight sets out to end it. GAMEPLAY This is an STG, or shoot em' up. You shoot enemies, and in turn they will shoot at you in an effort to eliminate you. A gameplay mechanic featured here revolves around the player destroying enemies, and collecting the scrap that is released by them. Accumulated… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Model Eight.

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