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Games like Laika's Space Defence

Games like Laika's Space Defence

Games like Laika's Space Defence

Looking for games like Laika's Space Defence? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Boom Buddies, Void Prison or Core Remnants.

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  1. Boom Buddies is a fast-paced, fixed-position bullet hell survival game focused on pure action and replayability. You have an animal hero locked at the center of the arena while enemies rush in from all directions. Survival depends on smart choices and right upgrades. After clearing waves, you select upgrade cards that modify and enhance your weapon in powerful and sometimes unexpected ways. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Buddies.

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  2. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    84% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Prison.

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  3. Command. Survive. Evolve.You are the last Biocore Pilot — a survivor stranded on a dying alien world. Your only hope lies within the Biocore system, an ancient technology capable of creating life, weapons, and power beyond human understanding. But every pulse of energy draws swarms of hostile creatures closer. Survive long enough to rebuild, upgrade, and uncover what remains of humanity’s final ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Remnants.

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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 872 reviews
    Critic Score 0%Based on 5 reviews

    A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marfusha.

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  5. Space Escape is a rogue-like arcade shoot-'em-up game where survival is the only mission. Forget peaceful space exploration—you're dodging obstacles and blasting alien ships coming at you from every direction. Level up, stack power-ups, and upgrade to take on tougher enemies. Got what it takes to survive the chaos of space? Prove it. Features: Endless Survival: Fight through infinite waves of ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Escape.

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  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A space Roguelike straight out of a dark 90's alien movie. Radio Silent is a Top Down Survival Roguelike Auto-Shooter with WASD movement and mouse aiming. (Twin-stick Shooter Style) You're a marine that just latched onto a ship that went radio silent for 20 years after entering a wormhole in space. Battle hordes of aliens, upgrade your arsenal, and collect audio logs to discover the chilling his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Silent.

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  7. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    DAR is an arcade-style single-screen shoot-em-up inspired by the classics, with some modern rogue-like twists! Pick your character, plot a course through the galaxy, grab upgrades and destroy the enemy! The ultimate goal? Saving the galaxy! Or just getting a really, really high score - your call. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.A.R: Deadly Alien Rogues.

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  8. 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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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    Beat Invaders is a cool space Shoot-Em-Up. Blast your way through enemy fleets! Upgrade your ship with rockets & armor! Defeat the final boss! All to flashy neon musically charged visuals! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Invaders.

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  11. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Start off as a weak ship with a simple attack and fight through waves of enemies, earning currency in order to purchase upgrades for your ship. The never ending waves of enemies grow in number, power, and variety as you progress. Purchase upgrades to keep pace with them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroids... But Roguelite.

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  12. After a spectacular escape from a maximum-security space prison, you're now the galaxy's most wanted fugitive. The bad news? The lawless hunting you are pretty persistent and don't have much of a sense of humor. Maneuver through dangerous asteroid fields, turn your angry pursuers into space dust, and transform your stolen ship into a proper war machine. The road to freedom is a bit bumpy, but at l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterobits.

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  13. Behemoths have invaded and flattened cities all over the world. Humanity is on the brink of extinction. You are the pilot of Crimson Slayer, the world’s largest and most powerful mech, and the last mech standing. Explore different fight styles, from pistols to melee, and unleash awesome firepower to become the ultimate defender against the monstrous threat. FEATURES: Destroy enemies using a co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Mech Standing.

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  14. 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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  15. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    One day you are living your happy toaster life, then corruption takes over and transforms the entire household into Hell! Your only option - equip a variety of weapons and defeat hordes of enemies while escaping from home. Defeat wave after wave and equip weapons and items along the way. Collect experience and choose upgrades carefully to create powerful builds. Features Quick and casual runs … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chores of Corruption.

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  16. Take command of the ultimate weapon and defend mankind in AEGIS 2186. Protect Earth from an overwhelming alien assault in this intense retro arcade survival-shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AEGIS 2186.

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  17. This is a rough indev build for my game Broadside Renegades. This version should be reasonably stable with an in-game tutorial provided. Currently only on Windows. The game was first inspired by Vampire Survivors with active abilities, as is evident by the UI. In the process of building things out it has evolved in the direction of being a pirate raiding game, and you are rewarded more quickly wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broadside Renegades.

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  18. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can choose between 5 different classes, and use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive as long as you can. Build out unique comps with up to 3 other players in online co-op.1-4 PLAYER CO-OP Play solo or choose up to 3 additional friend… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Survivors.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 609 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival. Steredenn is at the crossroads between a shmup and a rogue-like. Enjoy the infinite replayability of the game with its unforgiving gameplay, intense boss fights, (almost) ran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steredenn.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 10,045 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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

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  21. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    The full game of  Bugs Must Die will be released on Steam Store.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/816720/Bugs_Must_Die/ If it's the game that you're interested in, please add it to your wishlist on Steam. We here at DG Games Workshop are working on our first PC game titled “Bugs Must Die”. It is a fast-paced modern retro top-down shooter where you fight against alien bugs and bosses by contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugs Must Die.

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  22. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    An inferno roars over a destroyed secret military base. Then, from the flaming rubble...an invincible super robot is reborn! Mechs born of advanced science and modern weaponry battle in heavy weight Run 'n Gun mech shooter!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MECHBLAZE.

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  23. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    COMING SOON TO ITCH.IO! Defend Earth from an immeasurable alien invasion in GunSuit Guardians, an action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival. Take to the skies in an advanced aerial combat suit, wield enormous weapons, and upgrade your gear to become an unstoppable force of destruction. GunSuit Guardians condenses arcade shooter combat with roguelike elements to create a deep, action-packed experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GunSuit Guardians.

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  24. ``` Star owes a million credits to the wrong people. The only way out is taking contracts nobody else will touch - and the only backup is Scrap, a salvage drone with a mouth bigger than its thrusters. Star Scrap is a twin stick space combat roguelite. Take on contracts across 7 zones, fight through up to 100 waves of enemies, collect upgrade cards to build devastating combos, and claw your wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Scrap.

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  25. Zed Hunters is a fast paced, top-down horde shooter with roguelite elements and a simple art style. Grow stronger as you level up and choose weapon upgrades, and collect coins to permanently unlock new gear and characters for future runs! Features: 16 Playable Characters with unique benefits 12 unlockable and upgradeable Weapons 16 Equipment with upgrades 3 Different Stages with 4 &quo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zed Hunters.

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  26. StoryYou play as Lupus, an unemployed man who became wealthy after investing in cryptocurrency back in 2011. Spending the rest of his life immersed in games and pornography, he is suddenly summoned by an otherworldly entity from another dimension with a mission. However, Lupus is not immediately granted permission to carry out this sacred task. To prove himself worthy, Lupus must defeat all the d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everybody Loves Cake.

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  27. Your civilization has discovered interstellar travel, now others wish to steal the technology from you. As part of a team of elite pilots you must embark on a highly classified mission to hunt down those that pose the greatest threat. Survive the danger, prove your might, protect your world. Aluna Rift is a challenging arcade space shooter for 1-2 players with solo, co-op and PvP game modes. The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aluna Rift.

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  28. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    This is a demo of Blastermancer, the full game will be out later this yearPlease check it out and wishlist on steam it would be super appreciated! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3811020/Blastermancer/ Blastermancer is a crunchy, lo-fi platform arena shooter. You are a robot that must turn space monsters into stardust. Beginning as a mix of 80s arcade and rogue-like, the game transforms int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blastermancer.

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  29. Blast rocks. Dodge chaos. Unlock ships.Rocks In Space is a fast-paced retro arcade shooter built to deliver pure fun — no ads, no paywalls, no grind walls. Just you, your ship, and endless waves of destruction. Key Features Classic arcade action – Tight controls and fast reflex gameplay inspired by golden-era shooters. Endless survival mode – Face wave after wave of asteroids and enemy craft. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocks In Space.

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  30. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Defense of the Dauntless is an endless horde mode tower defense game with roguelite progression. Build your Defenses, your Way Let your creativity and ingenuity guide where you place your towers and walls. Anything goes! Defend and Reinforce your Stronghold As you defeat the hordes you'll earn reinforcements. These timely bonuses could give you some much needed gold, stun enemies, unlock new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense of the Dauntless.

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    Galandrix Galandrix is a rogue like arcade game played from a top-down view and features both fast-paced action and real time strategic choices. Select your ship and blast off into the unknown against countless hordes of enemies. Collect components from destroyed ships or asteroids and barter with traders to improve your ships load-out. Add crew members after leveling up or upgrade your ship to ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galandrix.

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  32. Claw your way through 5 action-packed worlds in this fast-paced 2D platformer-shooter! Upgrade your feline hero, battle bosses, and unlock minigames like Coconut Catch and Ice Climb. Master every level and top the leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Gunner.

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  33. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Interstellar Plunderer is a single-player indie arcade-style 3D roguelike space shooter game made with the Godot engine aiming to capture the feel of a retro game with modern mechanics. Select one of the multiple unique spaceships, each with its own special skill and playstyle as you blast your way through deadly settings across the galaxy. Level up each run to choose from a roster of impactf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Plunderer.

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  34. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Cosmic Gunslinger: Alien Outlaws Welcome to a galactic showdown like no other in "Cosmic Gunslinger: Alien Outlaws," a thrilling single-player video game that is an action-packed adventure, you'll step into the worn boots of Cosmo, a rugged space cowboy with nerves of steel and a trusty canine companion, as you take on relentless waves of extraterrestrial outlaws hell-bent on your d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Gunslinger: Alien Outlaws.

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  35. Thunderday A twin stick shooter, and for some also a bullet hell, following a group of friends and family traveling to strange worlds and locations fighting their way through hordes of enemies to find and destroy the one responsible for all this destruction. Choose your hero and start your journey.You and your friends, a couple of middle aged game and fantasy nerds are playing the new board game D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunderday.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Slime Killer is a top-down TDS action game where you have to destroy a huge number of slugs with a variety of weapons. From itself the game is an arena shooter, where every minute the number of enemies becomes more and more, and it becomes harder and harder to survive. Also, slugs are becoming more and more dangerous, so having accumulated a certain amount, you can upgrade your weapon to defeat a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Killer.

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  37. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I.F.O.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Cosmic Carnage has a total of 3.68 QUINTILLION unique builds. Yes you read that right. 10 Astronauts with unique abilities and stats 10 different ships each with unique stats and starting weapon 15 ship modifications 100+ run upgrades  Battle endless waves of alien spaceships. Fight against a variety of enemies with different behaviours and attack patterns. Collect EXP to level up an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Carnage.

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  39. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 447 reviews

    While the web version is playable on most systems, download the game on steam for the best performance and graphics.VOID MINER PROLOUGE- INCREMENTAL ASTEROIDS ROGUELITE WISHLIST ON STEAMJOIN THE DISCORD Void Miner Prologue is a incremental roguelite bullet hell that is about mining asteroids, collecting resources and upgrading your ship to blast through waves of asteroid belts. Im looking for fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Miner – Asteroids Roguelite.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    99% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Join Our Discord About the GameFeatures: · Simplified RTS + Tribute to Classics · Deep Strategy and Independent Controls · Unique Boss Fights ❤️Local Co-op As a die-hard RTS fan, I know the complex controls can be daunting for some players. That's why I aimed to create an RTS game that's easy to control yet rich in strategy and action. Here, you control just one mech. It can walk, shoo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontline Crisis.

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  41. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 895 reviews

    Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karate Survivor.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    PERMUTER is a game inspired by the Pacifism Mode in Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions, but with a roguelike-y, Vampire Suvivors-y twist. Control your ship with agile movement and a dash to smash through gates, destroying enemies and collecting points. Spend points at the shop where you can buy upgrades for your ship which can improve your movement, defense, or give you game-changing weapons which autom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PERMUTER.

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  43. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 580 reviews

    [Game Overview] Play as Snezhinka, a fixed-term contract employee at a private military company, and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs in a 2.5D dystopian world. In order to survive against increasingly powerful enemies, you’ll need to use what remains of your meager salary after taxes and other expenses are deducted to purchase cards and develop your combat capabilities. This fast-pac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snezhinka:Sentinel Girls2.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 1 reviews

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Come.

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  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 747 reviews

    A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Arena.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    94% User Score Based on 125 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

    A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Razerwire:Nanowars.

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  47. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    The Colony is expanding, the Saints of New Ultakaar in their path to Ascension (and to bring us Enlightenment) can call a... UUUBERMOSHH!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH Vol.7.

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  48. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Horde Hunters is a challenging horde survival rogue-lite that plays like a twin stick shooter. Explore procedurally generated maps to collect resources and use weapons, abilities, and items to slay thousands of monsters all in about 15 minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horde Hunters.

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  49. 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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  50. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ogre Chambers DX.

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