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Looking for games like Max Effect? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Nadine's Fleet: Updated, Fun 2 or Valkyrie Champions.

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  1. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Introduction In the distant future, humanity took to the stars. It is at this time they faced a crisis of their own making. A supercomputer AI named Nadine went rogue after going online, taking control over much of our space forces. War had broken out, pitting human against controlled machines for Nadine's calculated plans against us. We require a solution to deal with Nadine, quickly, before it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadine's Fleet: Updated.

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  2. I've come a long way since Fun1... Time to reflect that! Here is the link to Fun1, for comparison: https://mysteriousdeveloper.itch.io/fun-1 Regardless, Fun2 is, to quote one of its NEW characters, "much, much better" than Fun1. Here are its features: 1. 2 Maps(Twice as many as Fun1!) 2. 5 Types of Enemies(+1 type which is less common), already more than Fun1! 3. 4 Kinds of Weapons(1 of them parti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fun 2.

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  3. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Team up with up to 4 online players and defeat hoards of monsters in this action based looter-shooter! Unlock powerful tiers of weapons and equipment to develop your character into an unstoppable champion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valkyrie Champions.

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  4. Gloomvex is a dark sci-fi arena roguelite about surviving relentless enemy waves on a hostile alien world. Fight your way through increasingly dangerous runs, collect gold and experience, unlock upgrades, and shape your build with weapons, stats, and powerful augments. Each run pushes you to adapt quickly, improve your damage output, manage movement, and survive against growing swarms of enemies … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomvex.

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  5. A game from the creators of the "hit" "Stone Thrower"!Zeroed One - is a video game about a mech pilot who lost big in a shady casino. You take control of a combat mech and must pay off your debt by fighting in a gladiator arena against the casino’s crew and other debtors (the latter are not yet in this game jam version). Using a slot machine, you can alter reality—changing your or your enemies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeroed One.

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  6. Description: This game is a bullet-hell survival game all about sacrifice. Use your health wisely to purchase upgrades while conserving your most important stats. Most importantly, reach the goal to escape the demon. Note: Using the exit button on WebGL closes the application, but since it is an html, it will simply look like it is frozen. Detailed Instructions: Note: There is an in-game tutorial … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't make deals with the Devil..

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  7. I made this short game for the Big Game Jam #5 by GDevelop (the other link is https://gd.games/cardvark61/focus-). It follows the theme "Unstable" because each weapon has a unique mechanic that makes it less accurate (or more unstable) under certain conditions. I hope you enjoy playing it. -Controls- WASD or Arrow Keys to move LMB to shoot (when you have a gun) RMB to use a melee attack (enemi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Focus.

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  8. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 650 reviews

    Fast. Fluid. Fun. Free. An online cooperative Shooter/Looter/RPG. Gather up to 4 friends, gear up, and save the Galaxy from a terrible villain who has stolen the past! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relic Hunters Legend.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    A Galaxy of LootVenture deep into the Astroloot Sector, a vast and enigmatic sci-fi expanse filled with dark secrets, lost treasures and relentless foes. Every step forward uncovers new dangers and greater rewards. Obliterate anything in your path, level up, and claim every piece of loot you can carry. All in a cozy, stress-free walking simulator infused with deep ARPG mechanics. Infinite Build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astroloot.

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  10. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    84% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    In Shard Squad, join elemental creatures to save their lands in intense battles against challenging hordes and bosses. Strengthen yourself with unique allies, gather valuable items, face epic calamities, and unlock new members to create unique strategies on your path to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shard Squad.

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  11. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    57% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Desperate Place is a strategy tower defense game in which you need to play as the crew that was suddenly awakened early, and in the case of a colonial starship that suffered damage, come to an unknown planet to collect resources, repair the starship and defeat the alien monsters that suddenly appeared to escape from this desperate Place. On this unknown planet, you will need to use your limited s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desperate Place.

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  12. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Survivors but fast. Unrelaxing Quacks is not a waiting simulator, it's a fast paced game where you're thrown into the action from the first few seconds. If you kill enemies fast they will spawn faster. Once you get past the tutorial and holy duck and play on real difficulty with corruption enabled, every levelup makes the game more difficult. Every weapon and upgrade you choose scales things furth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unrelaxing Quacks.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Embark on a epic journey through a range of different environments and arenas. Upgrade, personalize and finetune your characters, overcome different challenges and bossfights to prove the single most important thing: your worth as a gladiator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valor.

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  14. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    As tiny scoutcraft, alone in deep space, you encounter a massive mothership. Upon destroying it, you learn that it will respawn, having learned your fighting style and weapon tactics, and will have evolved to defeat you. Unable to run and unable to win, you must survive until the Alliance Fleet arrives. Featuring 8 varied weapons and an infinite number of strategies, Mothership Forever will challe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mothership Forever.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    In StarPrey you play as the deadly Red Starfighter hunting and killing spacecraft around the universe. Gameplay is brutal, extremely fast-paced, and tactical; you accelerate and drift around, bouncing off barriers to avoid asteroids and enemy fire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarPrey.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    HellEscape is a 2D bullet hell with auto-fire and roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HellEscape.

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    34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Leviathan Starblade is a vertical scrolling shmups (shoot’em up), but along with the standard forward facing guns each player ship also comes equipped with a turret. This turret can fire or swing your Starblade in any direction. The Starblade can be used to cut down most enemy projectiles. Switch between guns and blades to combat your enemies, but you can’t activate both at once. Use your weapons … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leviathan Starblade.

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  18. Chaos Factory is a 2D top-down action game where you control Toxin, a skunk equipped with toxic tanks on his back that he uses to face endless waves of enemies.Your mission is simple but deadly: survive by managing your resources and unleashing special powers. Features (so far) Three enemy types: Beetles → chase Toxin relentlessly. Bees → chase Toxin and leave yellow toxic puddles th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Factory.

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  19. Blast through waves of quirky enemies in this fast-paced 2D lane shooter! Dodge, level up, and upgrade your gear as you fight to stay alive. Mix and match weapons, boost your stats, and see how long you can last! Controls: Move the character with WASD or the Arrow Keys.Navigate the Level Up menu to select an option.Toggle healthbars on enemies with H.The healthbars are off by default.Shoot wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doki Dash.

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  20. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Step into the dark, twisted dungeons of Benjamin’s Quest — a high-intensity top-down shooter filled with creepy creatures, evolving powers, and secrets lurking in every shadow. Battle through chaos, master your abilities, and survive long enough to escape the nightmare. Controls: Move: WASD or Arrow KeysDash: Spacebar or Right Mouse ButtonShoot: Left Mouse ButtonPower Shot: Q or CtrlGhost Walk: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benjamin's Quest (Demo).

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  21. This is a game I made for the final project for my C# class at my university, and I felt this was a perfect submission for #ProcJam! It features 6 difficulties, with the last difficulty "Mega Dungeon" being a true endurance run of an extremely huge procedural maze. (This game does not feature ads of any kind, and is completely free to play). Find the exit to an endless number of increasingly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TK's Survival.

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  22. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Enter the chilling world of Benjamin's Quest, a top-down shooter by Cryptic Games. Trapped in an eerie dungeon, face off against mysterious creatures to survive. Unearth secrets and strive for safety as you navigate through this nightmare from which you must awaken. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benjamin's Quest.

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  23. Birds TowerDefend Against Invaders, and they are 2hu birbs against 2hu invaders. Use any kind of defence like Danmaku bullets, Shell Oil or tripods. Now Browser version available. wow, it just works (mostly(with fullscreen(in 1920x1080))) CONTROLS: Ingame: -Escape - menu -G - Speed up game -Q - Money Cheat (i forgor to remove) -RMB Over Birb - open a stats screen to choose targeting mode Inside G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feathered Defence Force.

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

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  25. Dummy is an  Arena FPS developed by xTeens Game Studios. Fight various unique enemies, customise your Dummy, manoeuvre around the arenas, beat the campaign and defeat your friends in the various gamemodes. The Arena is a testing-ground for your tools: Hammer: When swung, this creates a concussive blast around you, throwing you and all you enemies into the air, draining the energy from your oppo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dummy.

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  26. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Shoot, drive, upgrade, puzzle and explore on your spacebike, the Dragonfly, as you uncover what mysteries lie behind the vast dunes and canyons of the arid desert planet of Yar in the Centauri system.What's the worst that can happen? But in case you run into more trouble than just sand-filled socks, your iron horse, the "Drake Dragonfly", will carry you the extra mile. Upgrade, customize, color an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonflying.

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  27. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/QrF3YV4CRd Astral Hunters is a game in early alpha where you equip your character with two weapons, then jump in an endless space shooter. When you kill enemies they might drop gems. Put these gems into a basket, and try to fill the quota each round! There will be updates further down the line Controls:WASD = MoveLMB = Shoot (left cannon)RMB = Shoot (right… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Hunters (OLD).

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  28. Game overviewYour bullet is my bullet! It's up to you to avoid it, such as being hit. A unique rule-reversing Shmup "Return Ace" that hits the enemy's army and boss with a barrage from the front. By the time he woke up, the situation had already been decided. He was given neither more power nor a sturdy body. It is the "power to return" everything. The battle began, guided … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return Ace.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Craft magical weapons. Uncover synergies. Unleash your creativity. A top-down weapon-building roguelite dungeon crawler. Jump into the Magic Well, gather powerful scrolls, build your magical weapon and fight unique ink monsters your way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wish Me Well.

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  30. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Sky Realm Idle is a Xianxia RPG that blends deep strategic theory-crafting with laid-back idle progression. Cultivation here is more than just leveling up; it's about mastering the "Spirit Array" and the laws of the Five Elements. Gather resources, manage your estate, forge artifacts, and refine pills. Ascend from a mere mortal to an immortal legend. Strategic Idle Combat: Switch Freely Between Au… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Realm Idle.

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  31. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 52 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Get ready to mosh in Devil Jam, a survivor-like roguelite where music meets mayhem in the fiery depths of Hell. After signing a cursed contract with the Devil, you're dragged to the underworld and forced to perform the gig of your afterlife. Armed with possessed instruments and a soul full of riffs, fight off endless waves of deranged fans, vicious mobs, and hellish rivals. Every run is a new jam … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Jam.

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  32. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In the fractured continent of Aetheria, an abyssal corruption from the depths of the earth is silently spreading. This ancient dark energy twists all life, transforming living beings into bloodthirsty monsters. The only things capable of resisting the corruption are the magical gems scattered across the world – relics of antiquity containing pure, uncontaminated magic power. These gems not only gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Gems.

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  34. A war chess game that you build random characters, skills and weapon combinations, and raid random levels! Characters: More than a dozen heroes with very different combat performance and fighting styles, each with their own strengths, waiting for you to choose and unlock! Weapons: Hundreds of weapons are waiting to be unlocked and collected. With different weapons in hand, character’s attack r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberHoney.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    81% User Score Based on 478 reviews

    Your mission is not just to survive, but to face yourself, your past and prepare for "a world full of darkness and monsters". A stylized pixel painted FPS roguelike game, that combines the feel of early action-adventure games, with innovative mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moros Protocol.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Duncrush is a clicker RPG where you attack monsters by clicking and conquer challenging dungeons!Click on monsters to defeat waves of enemies, collect gold, and find powerful weapons, shields, and accessories.Strengthen your character through a deep skill tree and customize your build with unique equipment. Explore a variety of dungeons, each with different challenges and rewards.With simple contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duncrush.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    52% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Welcome to 2045. The long struggle between people and corporations left the megacorps as overlords, ruling over the broken remnants of humanity huddled together in vast urban sprawls. But with no law or government beyond corporate boards, the underworld thrives. You are a Shell Runner using lifelike Shells to carry out wet work for anyone willing to pay. Shell Runner is a top-down tactical sho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shell Runner.

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  38. In this age of a global viral outbreak, you are the next generation human of the “Alpha” Project, the hope for humanity's future. You are deployed to the frontlines of the zombie tide to reignite the hope of human survival. No lengthy storylines, no repetitive cutscenes. Step into this adventurous post-apocalyptic world. Choose your favorite character and pick up your preferred weapon! This is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse Survivors.

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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    In this action rogue-like game, survive evil robot attacks, gain XP by killing them and upgrade your weapons and character for the next room. It's all about strategy, reflexes, and smart choices. Exciting Action-Packed Roguelike Gameplay! Buy and upgrade your weapons and equipment! Gain XP by killing evil robots and upgrade your character! Careful choice of weapons and character abilities wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats, Guns & Robots.

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  40. "Protean fox" is a bullet-hell shooting game that combines relaxation and challenge. In the game, players take on the role of an adorable spirit fox, using firearms, magical artifacts, and spells to battle various monsters across diverse worlds. Along the way, they can meet more pet companions and search for the lost Spirit Fox Fire!Welcome all spirit foxes to join the official game Disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protean Fox.

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  41. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Witchcraft Survivors is an action roguelite rpg where you slay hordes of monsters while enhancing your characters with more and better spells and upgrades to kill even more foes! Instead of dodging bullets of your enemies, you play as the powerful bullet hell that fills the screen with your spectacular witchcraft! Unique Heroes - Play different heroes, each with their own spells, builds, upgra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchcraft Survivors.

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  42. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 471 reviews

    Run-based roguelike bullet heaven where you create strategic weapon and item synergies to survive the ceaseless hordes. Remember, every step back is a step towards a whole new strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivors of the Dawn.

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  43. 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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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    55% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Nongunz is a nihilistic action platformer roguelike. Nongunz is obscure in both gameplay and theme. Nongunz is a riddle that demands sacrifice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nongünz.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.I. Invasion.

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  46. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    Sector Six is under attack, the Machines, massive automatic spaceships are destroying everything! No weapon can stop the Machines, the only hope is the Elder Mechanism, an ancient device of the mighty Almadi civilization, who colonized Sector Six a long time ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Six.

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  47. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Void Raiders is sci-fi top down shooter focused on character progression and shooting both humans & aliens that stands in your way to become most feared raider on Neptune planet. Blast your way through many exotic locations, collect mysterious artifacts, powerful relics and shards of power to upgrade your characters, their equipment and even Lone Invader tavern which serves as a base of your marau… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Raiders.

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  49. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Defend against the alien invasion and take down the mother ship! Utilise branching upgrade trees, unlock new ships, and equip permanent upgrades to create your own unique build and defeat the growing hordes of invaders in this sci-fi action roguelike! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Mercenary Defense Force.

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  50. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 43%Based on 5 reviews

    Why should war be hell when it could be fun? Enter InkSplosion, a single screen twin-stick shooter, where the only real enemy is beating your previous high-score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InkSplosion.

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