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Games like Ms. Paymer's Code Defender

Games like Ms. Paymer's Code Defender

Games like Ms. Paymer's Code Defender

Looking for games like Ms. Paymer's Code Defender? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with BLAST! – Tiny Retro Space Shooter, Bad Caterpillar or POLYBOIDS.

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  1. About the Game BLAST! is a small HTML5 space shooter I made as a portfolio project. You control a tiny ship in an endless starfield, dodging asteroids and enemy fire while upgrading your weapons and shield. It’s meant to feel like a little arcade cabinet: simple controls, readable patterns, a couple of bosses, and a persistent high score you can chase. Runs in the browser (desktop ) – no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLAST! – Tiny Retro Space Shooter.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Caterpillar.

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  3. POLYBOIDS is an arcade-style action space shooter made for the Pygame Community Summer Jam 2024. The post-jam bugfix version only updates the loot tables, as they were configured wrong and made certain upgrades too rare and lasers were unobtainable. I would recommend playing the bugfix version for more fun. The game is open source: https://github.com/Binary-Ninja/pygame-summer-jam-2024 Discord … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POLYBOIDS.

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  4. Made for the #KenneyJam 2018 https://itch.io/jam/kenney-jam-2018 Synopsis In Time Wingman, you are the last line of defence against an impossibly large armada of Alien Invaders in very round UFOs. Your secret weapon is Earth's recent mastery of time travel: every time you fly by the entire armada, a rift in space and time takes you back to when and where the epic battle began. This makes time a bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wingman.

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  5. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Concept Meet ControlU, the sweetest office manager in CPU office~ You will assign tasks to four coworker-processors in ControlU's stead. Processors will execute the tasks they are assigned to, but each time they execute an instruction, their heat meter goes up!  Pay attention to each processor's heat meter and prevent them from overheating. You can lower the processor's heat levels by giving them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Processors at Work!!.

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  6. Your skill shapes the soundtrack. Your combo controls the music. Every run is a unique concert of chaos! Project Music is a top-down, bullet-hell roguelike where music isn't just background noise—it's a living reward system that evolves with your performance. Start with a simple beat. Build combos to unlock new instrument layers. By the end of a perfect run, you're conducting a full band whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encore.

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  7. Description: Trade Loop is a Game Jam Game Made For the GMTK Game Jam 2025. In this game you will be fighting off hordes of enemies enemies while you hurtle to the next destination on your trade loop This game fits the Game Jam Theme because you are on a trade loop and your turrets are looping around your ship as you travel to your next trade loop destination. How to Play: To fire the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Loop.

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  8. Story Step into the Wild West City "Pistolsummit" and take the "Kingpin Challenge". Shot your way through Pistolsummit and defeat the current Kingpin to become the new one.  This will be no easy task because this city is filled with scoundrels and ne'erdowell, who for one reason or another have pledged loyalty to the Kingpin and are hellbent on stopping you. A challenging task but one you wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One In The Chamber.

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  9. Snap Pals! My submission for the 1st Lost Relic Games Game Jam (Theme: Connection)! Play as Blue and Pink and work together to defend yourself from the incoming horde of squares! Version 1.1.0 released! Light yellow squares will now appear, which can swoop down towards the ground. Be wary of putting Pink on top for too long...Variable jump height: each player now jumps depending on how long they h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snap Pals.

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  10. Description You wake up and find yourself trapped in a room inside a ruined structure.  The ceiling is closing, and you have no way to climb out.  You're a slime after all, how can you climb.  Once the ceiling has closed in, it will fall, squishing you like it has done to so may before.  You're only hope is to find some way to stop the ceiling from completely closing in on you.  Are you only goin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 469 reviews

    1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1982.

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  12. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising.

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  13. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 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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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    36% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    Space Beret is a top down sci-fi shooter set in a "Starship Troopers" and "Crimsonland" inspired setting. In it, mankind is forced to fight hordes of horrible monstrosities in a desperate struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Beret.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    36% User Score Based on 362 reviews

    $1 Ride is a casual game with a fast paced, timing and reflex testing game-play style. Travel through space at warp speed! Collect power ups to increase your speed or risk your fuel to collect money, missiles and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to $1 Ride.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 290 reviews

    GET THE FULL GAME ON STEAM HERE. Please note that this is an older beta version of the game. We will not be fixing any potential issues it may have. This version includes Game Jolt highscores... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Invaders.

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  17. - I tried to build this in 2 weeks. It might or might not have taken 2 months instead. Please expect it to be what it is and no more. You shoot bullets. Your bullets bounce and get stronger. (Full details of the content below). - If you have any feedback, or find some bug or find anything misleading on the store page, please come say hi on Twitter or in the forums. (links in the sidebar). 1- y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bounce your Bullets!.

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  18. Blast through waves of bugs in this retro-inspired arcade shooter! Step into the shoes of the Bug Blaster and defend your garden from an endless swarm of creepy crawlies. Mushroom Menace brings classic fixed-screen action into a modern package with tight controls, smarter enemy patterns, an energy-driven blaster, and score-chasing mayhem. Gameplay Survive as long as you can and push your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Menace.

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  19. 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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  20. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Violet-RS Violet Raystorm is a Gradius-Inspired game by The Great Metaphor, Facade, and Delta. But mostly Meta. Violet Raystorm was made in 2023 and is protected under Creative Commons 4.0. See LICANCE file included in the game for more details. Violet Raystorm is open-source, and its source code can be found here: https://codeberg.org/TGMGames/Violet-RS As of writing, Violet Raystorm's was made … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violet Raystorm.

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  21. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    A simple shmup reminiscent of the arcade era. Your mission is to fly into enemy space and destroy the aliens that pose a threat to all life on Earth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxis.

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  22. 61%Game Brain Score
    61% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Here's a quick little game I made! Just survive and gain points! Rise to the top of the leaderboard! Dodge asteroids and collect coins to unlock upgrades and new ships to help boost your score!... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Dodge.

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  23. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE TOP PICKS OF THE LOST RELIC GAMES- GAME JAM. Check the results here. This game was made as part of  Lost Relic Games - GAME JAM. The theme is "Connection".  In this game, clones' movement is connected to the player.  They move exactly as the player does. (I recommend watching the tutorial) About: Control the little glowing rocket and help it collect stars.  Avoid clones hit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rockets.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Procedurally Generated StagesVariety of ObjectivesIncreasing DifficultyDifferent BiomesMany Dangerous EncountersMany Ships to Unlock Average Session : 10 - 15+ minutes *Game footage not final; graphics and features subject to change. *This game uses procedural generation to build levels, errors may occurred. If so, please pause the game and click "restart" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Use Turbo To.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chroma Blast.

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  26. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Bounce Blast.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 772 reviews

    SAMOLIOTIK is a stylish shoot-em-up with different enemies, bosses, colour palettes, power-ups, set in different eras. In this game you will fight Adolf Gutler,The Illuminati, and other creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMOLIOTIK.

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  28. View Game
    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    35% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Star Drifter is a super hard and hectic space shooter, inspired by classics such as R Type, Xenon, Galaxian, Moon Cresta and Gradius. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Drifter.

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  29. 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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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    26% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Mars is under attack! An unknown enemy is dropping bombs on the peaceful red planet. It is up to you to fight off the onslaught so the innocent can escape in this stylized shooter from Linclo Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Martian Law.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    46% User Score Based on 186 reviews

    Protect the universe from the evil Alien robots terror-bent on eliminating the Earth and all of Humanity! Take control of the ship and blast the hell out of anything that moves and if it doesn’t move – blast it anyway to be sure.Collect coins to get points and use those points to get power-ups. Choose wisely, the wrong power-up at the wrong time is the difference between a high-score and having to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Em!.

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  32. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 3,453 reviews

    A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit Blaster XL.

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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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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    75% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode. A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century. WARNING: Highly addictive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vortex Attack.

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  35. Galaxy Annihilation is a shoot'em up where we need to protect the planet earth from an impending alien attack. Game features: - 3 difficulties (easy, normal, hard) - 31 missions. - 4 worlds. - 15 ships. - 12 weapons. - 13 powerups. - many permanent upgrades to unlock. - 26 different enemies. - 8 boss. - 14 achievements to unlock. and much more... Controls: WASD or arrow key… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Annihilation.

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  36. Just load the game from the ADF for now.  Maybe it works if you drag everything to a HDD? Background This was a side project I started for a mini-game idea for King Arthur's Campaign. The project started off as ASCII Invaders, but I added a Bill skin. Sadly, I had to break off the development because my mum passed away, and I made my Death and Funeral tool instead. In May, it was announced th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASCII Bill Invaders (Amiga).

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  37. A random thought occurred to me. What if Tetris used turns? I was compelled to implement a prototype, and here it is. WASD or arrow keys to control the piece. Up/W rotates, Down/S moves down. SFX/Music should be pretty self explanatory. Start a game by clicking one of the three game buttons. TAB switches between selected pieces when in turn based mode. SPACEBAR allows you to end a turn whenever.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turn Based Tetris.

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  38. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game is best played full screen to save your eyes  Bonus content: Suggested soundtrack  Run the game in the Octo interpreter, to prove it's still just a regular XO-CHIP game   (reduced colours) How to play Alien Inv8sion Controls Arrow keys or WASD to control your ship (or keys 5, 7, 8 and 9 on mobile / Cosmac VIP) E or spacebar to fire lasers (or key 6 on mobile / Cosmac VIP) Gameplay You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Inv8sion.

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  39. Colour Blast: 2.0!!! Game Download ( Windows, Apple, Linux )  + Comment Section at the bottom of the page!!! About... Colour Blast is Space, Action Shooter where you shoot all the incoming SpaceShips heading your way. But these are'nt just normal SpaceShips, these SpaceShips are Red and Blue ones. To destroy these SpaceShips you must shoot the right colour bullet at them. After a while the speed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colour Blast.

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  40. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Fight off the Void invasion by guiding cats with your rifle's laser sight in this unique action roguelite! Your upgrades carry over between retries so if you're having trouble, keep trying! This game is intended to be played with a mouse or trackpad. Gameplay Efficiently eliminate foes by guiding cats to attack with your rifle's laser sight, then blasting enemies when they're open! Juggle on-the-f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FeLine of Sight.

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  41. Defend your city from alien invaders in this colorful virtual reality game! Aim, shoot, and protect your planet for as long as you can in a variety of game modes & special missions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Protector VR.

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  42. A Revolution in the Shoot 'em Up GenreThis game lets you rotate your ship and shoot diagonally at enemies, adding modern controls to retro gameplay. This small change in controls creates a huge difference in gameplay. You'll find this game to be more realistic, more immersive, and more challenging than your typical shoot 'em up game. Hybrid Horizontal / Vertical ShooterThe enemies enter from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders from the Third Dimension.

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  43. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Gastrocove is a game about scheduling robots to harvest, combine, and deliver food to ports before the food expires. It was created in 10 days for the JamCraft 5 game jam. Installing You can either download the Windows build below (standard Unity package) or you can run the WebGL build by clicking the Play button above. WebGL build has been tested all the way through but YMMV. Gameplay Each level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gastrocove.

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  44.  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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  45. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    An intense, arcade-style, 'bullet hell' SHMUP/STG in which you must master a vast array of ridiculous weaponry in order to defeat a race of evil aliens who are intent on abducting innocent civilians and turning them into mutants. Jetboard Joust blends the spirit and intensity of 1980s arcade coin-op SMHUPs with the replayability and tactical elements of hardcore modern roguelikes. Don't expect a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jetboard Joust.

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  46. View Game
    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    You are a space trooper. Somehow you got to the enemy territory, and you should wait for your squad to get out of here! But only God knows when will they arrive to you! They will send you bonuses for killed enemies to longer your life till they arrive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Attack.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zolg.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    Point Perfect puts your mouse hand to the ultimate test. Navigate your mouse through a procedurally generated gauntlet. Use your reflexes to avoid aliens, saucers, meteors, and all manner of retro arcade enemies. Draw boxes around enemies to target for the mothership to shoot down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Point Perfect.

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  49. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 63 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The Wolf of Wall Street... with lasers. You’re the newly appointed CEO of Vostok Inc. As a greedy, space-capitalist your ultimate goal is to get filthy stinking rich! Pilot your own ship and blast your way through the solar system and collect moolah to help profit your company! With your pockets overflowing, you can indulge in extra mini games, ship and weapon upgrades - all whilst fighting evil b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vostok Inc.

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  50. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    72% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    “We thought they were our friends and benefactors, but instead they are our masters. The Chronicles didn’t liberate us from our primitive ways – they conquered and destroyed us. The others don’t know, their heads are still full of the melodious voices of our alien masters. But that will change. I will change it!” – Sasaki Survive in Space is a skill-based space shooter with a hardcore focus on ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive in Space.

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