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Looking for games like Invaders? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Galaxian Remake, ORBITAL or Circanoid.

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  1. Blast back to the golden age of arcade shooters with Galaxian Remake! This isn't just a port; it's a lovingly crafted reimagining of the beloved 1979 classic, supercharged with modern features and exhilarating, non-stop action. Take control of your agile starfighter and defend humanity against waves of relentless, diving alien invaders. Experience the timeless thrill of Galaxian with e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxian Remake.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    THE AIM OF THE GAME IS SIMPLE, COMPLETE A LEVEL BY COMPLETING 6 LAPS. SOUNDS EASY, BUT EACH LAP NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN A REQUIRED AMOUNT OF TIME, AND EACH LAP GETS PROGRESSIVELY QUICKER WITH MORE HAZARDS.  TO HELP COMBAT THESE HAZARDS, YOUR ORB IS EQUIPPED WITH BOTH A GUN AND A BRAKE. THESE CAN THEN BE USED TO DESTROY CERTAIN HAZARDS AND AVOID OTHER HAZARDS. LAP TIMES AS MENTIONED, YOU NEED … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ORBITAL.

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  3. Lost at sea on a strange alien planet called Earth, your goal is to return to your home planet Circanoid in a galaxy far, far away. Fight your way through a number of challenging levels and ultimately defeat the ancient Guardian lurking in the depths of space. Unlike traditional games in the Breakout genre, your paddle moves in a circle rather than left and right, making for an interesting challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circanoid.

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  4. The kingdom needs your help!An evil wizard is attacking and only you can stop him!   In this action-packed and fast-paced 2D platformer, you are playing as a simple farmer with magical powers and your goal is to kill the evil wizard. But your enemy is no ordinary wizard. As a master alchemist he was able to create a potion that made him immortal. So now your only way of saving your kingdom i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bizarre Showdown.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Hello, this is my submission for the LOVEJam 2022. I present to you a vertical shoot-'em-up named "Seismic Afterburner". Based on the Theme "Earthquake", this game features a lot of screen shakes. Story You are a jet pilot defending against the invader. Your mission is to defeat the enemy bomber flying toward the frontline. Controls W/A/S/D: Move the plane Left Shift: AFTERBURNER!!! Space… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Jam 2022 Seismic Afterburner.

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  6. A cross-platform twin-stick shooter and bullet hellish game. It's designed as a pickup game you can play in 3-5 minutes when you just wanna shoot a lot of bullets and dodge just as many. Survive as many waves as possible and pickup a few power-ups along the way (.. ahem... you'll need them). Enemies increase in number and difficulty as waves progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Storm.

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  8. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Notice: Web build is outdated at the moment, it is the 1.1 version, it still plays fine but I made a few bug fixes in version 1.2. If the web build did not work for you, try using firefox. If all fails you can download the files and play locally. I highly suggest downloading the 1.2 version of the game as I fixed some annoying bugs. Controls: - press left and right to move in that direction, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Sky.

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  9. Exam Game Project Golf!KIT109 Exam game project; Student ID: 584774. Basic Controls: Click and hold to shoot.Turbo for (limited) speed boost with Space bar (Cooldown Added).Press Q to return to main menu/title screen at any time.Press R to retry/reset the level at any time.Use 1-9 keys to auto-switch between levels: Normal ControlsBlack HolesMaze and CinemachineBreakable DoorCheckpointsTripwire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Game Project Golf!.

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  10.                                                          Drak is a Shoot 'em up, Scrolling Shooter (inspired by Dragon Spirit), in which your objective is to achieve the highest score possible while dodging and destroying traps in an underground prison.  Clecio Gamedev JAM #02 Submission Controls Movement: A and D / Left and Right Arrow  StartButton: Spacebar / Enter  Pause / Unpause: Esc Asset… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drak.

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  11. 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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  12. Game engine: Gdevelop - http://compilgames.net/main-it.html Graphics: Author: scofanogd - https://opengameart.org/ Graphics: Author: Kenney - https://kenney.nl/ Font: Author: Kenney - https://kenney.nl/ Graphics: Explosion :Author Cuzco - https://opengameart.org/ Sounds artist: SubspaceAudio - https://opengameart.org/ Graphics: Author: ToxSickProductions.com - https://opengameart.org/ Graphics: Au… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Space Retro I.

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  13. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to While you are Downloading.

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  14. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    PURGATION SWORDSTORM is a single-stage bullet hell game about playing dangerously. You are BONE ACE, pilot of the B1000 BONE, an experimental fighter that SHOOTS SWORDS. Your mission is to ERADICATE GHOULS and RESCUE LOST SOULS. This project was developed in 6 days for the TWG Discord's 3rd game jam. The prompt was “hold your ghouls close”, which inspired a slightly spooky shmup with an emphasis … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgation Swordstorm.

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  15. Join our community discord to chat to us and get the latest progress on our games and assets. http://carter.games/discord C.W.I.S is a tatical survival game where you fend off endless waves of missiles heading right for you. How do you stop these missiles? with a C.W.I.S ofcourse! Your ship has two of these, one at the bow and another at the stern. While these can shoot missiles out of the sky wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.W.I.S (Score Space #9 Game Jam).

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  16. Laservasion is a retro arcade inspired shoot 'em up with addictive combat propelled by the music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laservasion.

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  17. The Last Strand is randomly generated twin stick shooter. You will play a pirate trying to escape a boat and seek vengeance, fighting enemies, helping NPC and discovering secrets Key Features: each run is unique there is no going back the longer you explore, the harder it gets synergy between items spice up your run by giving items to the enemies ! help different NPC to discove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Strand.

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  18. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,107 reviews

    Utopia Must Fall is a vector-flavored base-defending arcade shooter with rapid progression, procedurally generated attack waves and enough upgrade variety to suit both the defensive or aggressive player. It incorporates elements from tower defense, roguelites and beyond, all neatly packaged into a laser-sharp bullet-purgatory arcade frenzy! Easy To Learn : firing happens automatically, just st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Utopia Must Fall.

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  19. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 213 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

    Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drifting Lands.

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  20. 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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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through vast enemy fleets and against overwhelming odds! Liberate planets, build colonies, research lethal tech and skills, craft unique items, or even play 2p co-op with a friend in this unique new indie game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Rain.

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  22. 23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    28% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Fly for a spaceship and destroy enemy alien ships to return to your homeplanet – Nibiru If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Space Battles.

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    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    32% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Battles.

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  24. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The star-devouring swarm GREEN DYNAMO is approaching the ZERO POINT. Pilot the last remaining GIGADYNE FIGHTER , armed with the homing-lightning superweapon VOLTRAID , to repel the enemy force and protect the NAMELESS FACILITY GIGADYNE VOLTRAID is a single-stage vertical shoot 'em up about destroying enemies with an extremely powerful homing weapon. It was developed in a week for the TWG discord'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGADYNE VOLTRAID.

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  25. CALM  BEFORE THE BOMBS This is our submission for the Brackeys Game Jam 2024.2Here is our submission page: https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-12/rate/2960456 CALM BEFORE THE BOMBS is a flight fighter simulation to defeat the forces lurking within enemy buildings, clear the buildings by marking targets for the battleship to destroy! Crashing during the CALM reconnaissance phase results in a mis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Calm before the Bombs.

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

    ***Update***Post Jam Version is Live!! New Additions + Changes: Added 5th level with new weapon + music!Added new Enemy!Added a full tutorial!Added Audio Settings in the game menuAdded Escape Key as secondary way to pause gameAdded a pause menu closing animationBalanced Rewind ability by adding short cooldown periodLess downtime in all levels (Adjusting difficulty stars accordingly)Level completed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaset.

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  27. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Hello, World! BLACKVOID is roguelike shooter tower-defense-like Arcade game where you defend your ship and shoot asteroids with challenging difficulty. The game is made for DragonRuby Classics Jam: Gauntlet Edition, And it takes concepts of shooting and difficulty from Gauntlet, With tower-defense-like Arcade inspired mechanics. GAMEPLAY You play as ship and as the game goal is to protect the shi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKVOID.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Beach City is infested.Swarming with flying scum. Flying taxis... flying racecars... flying fire trucks...Your flying cop car's on its last flying leg, but that doesn't mean you'll go down easy. You're going to ground hell, eventually, but sure as shootin' you're gonna take as many of these flying degenerates with you as you can! Air Traffic Cop is a horizontal shoot 'em up where vertical movement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air Traffic Cop.

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  29. 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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  30. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rangok Skies.

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  31. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    85% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

    What does a Shoot’Em Up look like if you remove the shooting? It looks like Swordship: an intense dodging game where placement is everything. Sharpen your skills because this is the Dodge'em Up you are looking for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordship.

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  32. 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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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    58% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Fight your way to the top in this action-packed permanent death dungeon crawler! Challenge minibosses, complete puzzles, and shoot everything on your path to the skies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyflower.

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

    Nebula Invasion was designed for those who enjoy the classic type arcade games, a spaceship shooter with great gameplay. Aliens attack many different ways from marching to dive bombing. But you have the tools to fight back with a ship that can power-up with double, triple, rapid fire, or plasma cannon. This newer ship was also installed with a thruster to get close and personal with the raiders. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula Invasion.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    81% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    A modern twist on arcade shooters realized in VR. SHOOT. DESTROY. EQUIP. REPEAT. Command a heavily armed battlecruiser as you forge a fleet capable of stopping the enemy A.I. that has decimated mankind. Only with this alliance can you hope to bring humanity back from the brink. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIGHTSTAR: Alliance.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based, single screen shooter, with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack! Use the unique risk reward multiplier system to maximise power-ups, build your bomb and destroy EVERYTHING! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Shift.

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

    To be rewarded with the forbidden secret, one must first defeat a powerful being known as the Guardian of the Cube. You are the Guardian. The secret of the Cube is under your protection ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuboid Keeper.

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  38. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    99 Waves to Die is a twin stick arcade shooter, inspired by the arcade games, and 8-bit home consoles & computers of the 1980's. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99 Waves to Die.

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About It's the blood moon! Time to take over the world... or it would be if every other half baked necromancer and vampire wasn't trying the same thing. Capture buildings and locations full of bits and bobs you can use to build your army, and conquer all! Made in 1 month for the "Games for Blind Gamers" game jam! So should be fully blind accessible. There is a tutorial in game, and instruction… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necromancer Nonsense.

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  40. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    About:  Your entire fleet was wiped out by a seemingly endless army of aliens. You are the only remaining ship, fighting against thousands of enemies. Can you defeat swarms of aliens to gain the upgrades you'll need to return home? There are currently 10 levels, including one endless, one boss fight, and a tutorial with many more on the way, 3 unique enemies, and 5 unlockable weapons. Earn coins … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Evolution.

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  41. About:  Your entire fleet was wiped out by a seemingly endless army of aliens. You are the only remaining ship, fighting against thousands of enemies. Can you defeat swarms of aliens to gain the upgrades you'll need to return home? There are currently 10 levels, including one endless, one boss fight, and a tutorial with many more on the way, 3 unique enemies, and 5 unlockable weapons. Earn coins … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Evolution.

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  42. About:  Your entire fleet was wiped out by a seemingly endless army of aliens. You are the only remaining ship, fighting against thousands of enemies. Can you defeat swarms of aliens to gain the upgrades you'll need to return home? There are currently 10 levels, including one endless, one boss fight, and a tutorial with many more on the way, 3 unique enemies, and 5 unlockable weapons. Earn coins … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Evolution.

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  43. Introduction Game Summary: Zufo is an endless hoard of enemies you must destroy, each kill increasing your score. The objective is to get the highest score you can. The first health pack will be released 60 seconds into the hoard, after this they become less and less frequent. The smaller fighter ships are killed in one shot and send their shots on a fixed trajectory. The large battle cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zufo.

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  44. About:  Your entire fleet was wiped out by a seemingly endless army of aliens. You are the only remaining ship, fighting against thousands of enemies. Can you defeat swarms of aliens to gain the upgrades you'll need to return home? There are currently 10 levels, including one endless, one boss fight, and a tutorial with many more on the way, 3 unique enemies, and 5 unlockable weapons. Earn coins … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Evolution.

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  45. Soviet Shoot the Space and Controllers is a fast paced arcade shooter based on the early 90's Mega Drive era. This is the early access version 1 build.In 1983 a Soviet Galaxy Fighter IV Space ship launched from Kazakhstan to begin a 4000 year journey across the Milky Way Galaxy. Waking from their cryogenic sleep the brave crew of the Feoktistov Fighter find themselves surrounding by enemy space bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soviet Shoot the Space and Controllers!.

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  46. 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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  47. In the distant future, humanity has taken to the stars, and a golden age of peace and prosperity has begun. One man, known only as g0l1ath, despises the rest of humanity for their perceived weakness. He has taken it upon himself to return mankind to the old ways of blood and steel. Using his advanced technology, g0l1ath has captured the greatest warriors from across history and transported them th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Skies.

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  48. Even though the factory has been out of service for years - if not decades - a small robot is still doing his job maintaining the machines. The dungeoun is regenerated each time. If you like the principle of the game, it might be worth playing through it more than once. This is our contribution to Godot WIld Jam # 35 (Lost Tech). Good luck, have fun! We appreciate any kind of criticism, good or ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Pointless Existence.

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  49. 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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  50. My entry for the OpenGameArt Winter Game Jam 2022. The graphics and audio in this game are almost entirely from OGA with a few exceptions which I drew myself. I went down the modify route updating my entry for LowRezJam2021 Asteroid Storm. Feel free to leave suggestions :) STORY You play as the maintenance tech on a space station built on the surface of an asteroid. One day the auto defense syste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Storm 2.

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