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Games like IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender

Games like IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender

Games like IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender

Looking for games like IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender? Here are top casual shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Red Siren: Space Defense, Starlight Squad or Astro Fighters 2178.

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  1. We are in the future, raw material resources on the Earth have been depleted. With the support of civil society and modern robotics, the private companies have colonized the surrounding planets and utilizing their natural sources worldwide. Since the new mining technology is not achievable for everybody, lots of people are organized in groups, building robots and looting the planets. War is inevit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Siren: Space Defense.

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  2. The Merlian Empire has seized control of the Five Worlds. With the galaxy under threat, hope lies in the hands of the Starlight Squad—a fearless team of heroines ready to fight back. Starlight Squad is a fast-paced vertical shoot 'em up featuring handcrafted pixel art, epic boss battles, and explosive arcade action. Choose one of three playable pilots—each with a unique ship, playstyle, and speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight Squad.

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  3. Humanity's Last HopeEarth has fallen. The surviving remnants of humanity have escaped to a distant world, hoping to rebuild and start again. But peace was short-lived. A relentless alien armada has launched a devastating attack, threatening to wipe out humanity once and for all. Take control of an advanced Astro Fighter and become humanity's final line of defense. The future of mankind rests … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters 2178.

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  4. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    88% User Score Based on 653 reviews

    Starbase Gunship is a base defense game to repel the invasion of the enemy's fleet. You are the weapons officer on board the AC-130 gunship of the future. Your quick reflexes and a bunch of hot lead are all that stand between thousands of civilian lives and an Alien invasion fleet. Tip Arm your Gunship with Lasers, Missiles, and a Vulcan Cannon Upgrade your weapons to increase t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starbase Gunship.

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  5. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 763 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

    As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Attacks!.

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  6.  A retro arcade space shooter brings about the new age of color and mayhem!  Protect the Planetary Defense Shield (PDS) from the onslaught of the alien Klaxxack invasion.  Kill enemies to generate points to power your PDS and your power ups! Decide second by second what needs more points, your offense or defense in this bullet tactical mayhem experience!  Recharge, shoot, win! Defen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quaxum Color Mayhem.

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  7. Answer to No One!Choose your Commander, get your Spaceship, and enter the Battle Arenas to fight for your dream! Add Gravity Blasters to your wishlist, support development, gain access to early versions, and enjoy exclusive benefits! Coming Soon!Still in development, Gravity Blasters is a real-time multiplayer artillery game that reimagines the classic style of aiming and shooting by adjusting a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Blasters.

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  8. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

    Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES.

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  9. Pilot your ship, the &quot;Shapestra,&quot; and swiftly annihilate all invading enemies and their bases on the fortress asteroids! &lt; STRECT &gt; is a vertical scrolling shooter that supports 1-2 players. Destroy enemies quickly. Dodge bullets. It's a simple game at its core. However, you can earn higher scores through specific actions, like uncovering hidden ground enemies or safely transpor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to < STRECT >.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!Introduction In an unknown galaxy in the distant future, many hostile creatures and renegade factions have controlled and steadily expanded their sphere of influence over the past few ce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Strider.

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  11. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Gearbits: Gear Angels is a 2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up. You must defeat the invading alien fleet to save the planet! Your shield will protect you and your weapons can blow away entire squadrons of alien ships. The catch is, your energy depletes fast. You'll be in trouble if it runs out! The shield won't protect you and your attack power is reduced. But at maximum energy, you can fire powerful … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gearbits: Gear Angels.

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  12. Fight, idle, and keep growing. BreakDespair 2D is an all-directional scrolling shooter set in space, built around mining, automatic upgrades, drones, weapons, and explosive number growth. Mine ore, convert it into GOLD, and strengthen your fighter, battleship, weapons, drones, missiles, and support beams. You do not need to manage every upgrade manually. If you have GOLD, your fighter and batt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BreakDespair2D.

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  13. The Enemy Is Evolving. So Must You. Invaders Evolutions transforms the classic fixed-screen alien shooter into a run-based, 100-level arcade survival war with no permanent power creep. You are humanity's last defensive line, fighting through a dark retro-industrial invasion toward the final Mothership encounter. Moment to moment, it is fast, readable arcade action: slide the turret through incom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders Evolutions.

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  14. SFERA - Action platformer. A mix of 3D and retro 2D graphics. You are an assassin for the SFERA corporation. You are tasked with destroying a gang of robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SFERA.

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  15. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIGHT STRIKER GEAR.

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  16. Timeloop TitansTimeloop Titans is a thrilling space arcade shooter that takes you into the heart of an intergalactic war! Dive into a retro-inspired adventure with modern twists as you battle endless waves of enemies determined to annihilate Planet Gaia. Do you have what it takes to save humanity? Key Features Dynamic Space Action Face relentless waves of enemies in fast-paced, adrenaline-fuele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timeloop Titans.

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  17. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    The Battle of Aurinoxia is a retro-inspired fast-paced vertical space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. StoryThe Alliance's mission to exploit precious resources from Aurinoxia IV has erupted in conflict with residents of the system. As the Aurinoxians commence a brutal attack on Alliance ships, they target mining operations and de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Battle of Aurinoxia.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Xenoraid is an exciting vertically scrolling shoot'em up rooted in the classic action gameplay of the genre with added modern features. Xenoraid upgrades the basic shmup gameplay with advanced shooting mechanics. Fighters tilt left and right when moving horizontally and weapons heat up when firing. Master the mechanics and line up devastating bursts of fire! Missions in Xenoraid a procedurall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenoraid: The First Space War.

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  19. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 340 reviews

    You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Build Pew!.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pewt 'em Up!.

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  21. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Test your aim and dodging abilities against elite enemies, unique bosses and environmental hazards, as you uncover the secrets of the Antiprism and its connection to the extinct civilization of Arn. Collect items and credits from your encounters and use them to customize and upgrade parts of your ships - you will need all the firepower you can get in order to reach the end of our pilots' journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antiprism.

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  23. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as shmup veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and seventeen playable ships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo.

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  24. ✅ NGC-404 is for you if you: Enjoy space strategy games with economy, fleets, colonies, and faction conflict Like games where logistics, fuel and supplies matter Want real-time 2D space battles with ship fitting and weapon control Enjoy sandbox campaigns Like managing a small fleet instead of controlling hundreds of units directly Want to explore unknown systems, survey planets, and reco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NGC-404: Fractured Sector.

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  25. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Wave after wave of evil capitalist alien spaceships are trying to destroy the earth because… well..they hate it :( But Laika, the first dog to go to space has come to the rescue! She's here to defend the endless waves of spaceships with her ever growing arsenal of weapons. Defeat spaceships to get XP and level up! The more and bigger enemies you defeat, the more XP you'll get. Every upgrade is ra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laika's Space Defence.

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  26. Numina:Construct is a fast-paced 3D Shoot 'Em Up that combines intense action with strategic mechanics. With dynamic camera changes, stylized environments, and challenging boss fights, each level offers an immersive experience. Customize your ship and select from a diverse arsenal to face waves of enemies in battles where every decision counts. Mechanics Defend: Face your enemies intelligently us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numina: Construct.

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  27. One of the Outer House launches a series of attacks against an Inner House on the 3rd of the 714th galactic year. This is not open warfare, but a covert backstabbing attack to be carried out under cover, because of a past family scandal. The League is hired as the &quot;puppet master of fate&quot;. You must sabotage the mines in the hyperspace-bubbles of the targeted house, and the processing faci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpha Terminus.

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  28. A retro style space sim where you mine, trade, bounty hunt, pillage, and explore. In this game you choose you own path as you navigate the galaxy while balancing faction alligence and legality of your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Traveler.

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  29. Defend Earth From Total DestructionA massive asteroid storm is heading straight for Earth. Humanity's last hope rests in the hands of a handful of brave pilots willing to launch into deep space and stop the incoming threat. Take control of powerful spacecraft, blast apart giant asteroids, and fight for survival in this fast-paced arcade shooter inspired by the golden age of classic space games. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Blasters.

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  30. Drill through hordes of alien creatures, earn credits, upgrade spaceships, unlock new weapons and fight terrifying alien bosses! Clear four planets from aliens, each planet has its own enemy and background style. Fight different enemies with various behaviours and attack types. Upgrade your spaceships to new tools of destruction like flack cannons, gatling guns and rail rifles! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace of Space.

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  31. UfoPilot: The Phadt Menace - Steam Edition again puts you at the controls of a nimble Vector-class starfighter, this time as a mercenary for hire tasked with rescuing captured StarFleet pilots from deep behind enemy lines. A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UfoPilot: The Phadt Menace - Steam Edition.

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  32. Experience the thrill of a shmup game like the arcade classics. With just the right amount of story, lots of action, and many, many bullets. Live a great adventure through the known universe, conquering new planets. The human race is no longer a peaceful race, now we want more... and our fleets are dedicated to subduing the new planets that are still trying to defend themselves. The congregatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Million Conquests.

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  33. You pilot your ship through the dreaded &quot;Maelstrom&quot; asteroid belt -- suddenly your best friend thrusts towards you and fires, directly at your cockpit. You raise your shields just in time, and the battle is joined. The deadliest stretch of space known to mankind has just gotten deadlier. Everywhere massive asteroids jostle for a chance to crush your ship, and deadly Shenobi fighter patr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maelstrom.

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  34. 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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  35. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Galaxy Highways is a sci-fi space shooter where you're doing pirate raids into star systems inhabited by aliens. You destroy enemy ships, space stations, mother ships or bosses and complete all missions as soon as possible before enemy defense system destroys you with its powerful waves of attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Highways.

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  36. In 2357, leaders of the galaxy S-08G signed a peace and cooperation treaty. In order to optimize the management of goods, the control of military forces and the well-being of the population, the computer program EVA was created on the artificial planet HELOS. A few years later, the EVA program’s governance caused social unrest across the galaxy. Military forces, now fully automated, directly attac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LASERPITIUM.

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  37. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunlocked.

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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    91% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Space War: Infinity is a semi-procedural shoot-'em-up with a System of upgrades of the ship and unlocking of items. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space War: Infinity.

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  39. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 49 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sophstar.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Discover this fantastic remake of the classic arcade game Asteroids! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Matter.

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  41. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 248 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    A strategic-to-the-bone, star fleet command game in which deception, smart movement, and choices to battle decide victory or defeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACECOM.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    79% User Score Based on 370 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Star Path.

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  43. Overview: In the future, a massive space station suffers a disaster. You play as a scientist whose ship crashes into the station. Once, you were studying alien life, but now those creatures have escaped and turned hostile. The station is crawling with enemies, and your job is to clear it room by room until all the enemies are gone. Each room is a new level, with layouts, enemies, and obstacles th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cleanup Crew.

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  44. Opalescence is a colorful arcade-style top-down shooter in which you collect points and fight and avoid enemies to get a high score.Goal:play, earn points, get high score, buy upgrades, repeatOpalescence:A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

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  45. You are Kael, a member of the Wayfarers expedition, a group of explorers traveling across the galaxy in search of new star systems where humanity can establish new colonies. The Veylan system, home to a brilliant blue star and several planets orbiting it, appears to be the perfect place to settle. However, the rival faction known as the Vesper Accord shares the same goal—and is willing to use far … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayfarer Colony: Veylan.

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  46. Blast through five cosmic worlds, defeat powerful guardians, and claim the Cosmic Gems in Frutz — a fast, replayable arcade shooter built for skill, score chasing, and perfect runs. The evil Lord Zorkannan rules the cosmos through the power of the five Cosmic Gems. Each gem has been entrusted to one of his strongest guardians, who now command dangerous worlds filled with enemies, hazards, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frutz.

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  47. TRUE GALACTIC MISSION: There are 5 pilots in training, each with peculiar characteristics. It's the day of the final test and everyone will face a obstacle to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be one of the pilots chosen for this mission and embark on infinite space in search of the unknown, in order to discover what is altering the flow of the univers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Galactic Mission.

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    WHAT'S IN THIS DEMO Experience GAZAR's core gameplay in two specially designed demo modes that showcase the game's mechanics and how elite enemies create unique threats when working together. Story Mode: Play through the first two planets and unlock the third planet featuring a semi-boss encounter. Get an early taste of the campaign direction with a preview of the cutscene system that introduces… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAZAR.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Blast off into space! Help Monica and her team explore the galaxy, fight off hordes of enemies, and clean up the mysterious cosmic gel in this retro-arcade inspired action shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmogelica.

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  50. Rude aliens have arrived to sample Earth's legendary all-you-can-eat buffet, and they're sending a smorgasboarding party down to YOUR dining room. Can you assemble and deliver their plates of food before the aliens wreck the restaurant? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digital Eclipse Arcade: Invasion of the Buffet Snatchers.

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