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Games like orbital defence unit

Looking for games like orbital defence unit? Here are top casual shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Angles of Death, Gunlocked or Pewt 'em Up!.

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  1. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    "Angles of Death" is a top-down 2D pixel art action RPG that thrusts players into a dark and challenging world filled with unique bosses and relentless enemies. Players must battle a variety of foes and overcoming intricate boss mechanics to survive. The game features a rich upgrade system, allowing players to enhance their abilities and unlock new attacks. With a focus on strategic comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angles of Death.

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  2. 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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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

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

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    W.A.S.P. - Warrior And Scout ProtocolDescription:W.A.S.P. is an intense rogue-lite where the fast-paced, enemy-swarming chaos of games like Vampire Survivors meets the precision and action-packed shooting of classic SHMUPs like Raiden. Set in a dark, dystopian world overrun by monstrous entities, players take control of powerful airborne ships to fend off waves of increasingly difficult enemies wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WASP.

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  6. Gladiator's Arena is a top-down arena shooter rogue-lite where you play as a gladiator wielding up to 7 different medieval weapons to fight off hordes of enemies. Choose from a variety of upgrades and abilities to create unique builds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gladiator's Arena.

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  7. Choose your jet, suit up & get into the thick of it. Doomsday Jetlag follows lone heroes as they dogfight the hounds of hell coming to bring nuclear armageddon to the lands below. Along the way, skill up your pilot to attain radical upgrades to make the fight a little more even, bolster the defenses of the lands you are protecting & find cards to equip powerful abilities in your next runs!After a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Jetlag.

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

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  9. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Retaliate is a retro inspired scrolling shooter with a twist, you start with no ammo! Unlike those in the golden era of space shooters you are not so fortunate as to have infinite ammo. Instead use your shield to both destroy your enemies and absorb their weapons, then use your enemies' weapons to retaliate! • Story: Discover who has seized control of all the weapons in the galaxy and bring thei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retaliate.

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  10. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 513 reviews

    INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pizza Hero, the exciting new shoot 'em up roguelite that puts a delicious twist on the genre! In this game, you'll play as a brave pizza who must defend the world from an invasion of enemies. As you battle your way through the game, you'll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of different toppings that will grant you special abilities. For example, selecting p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pizza Hero.

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  11. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 834 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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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Join The Discord About the Game Battle endless waves of alien spaceships. Fight against a variety of enemies with different behaviours and attack patterns Collect EXP to level up and upgrade your ship to help you survive the onslaught. 80+ upgrades available making each run unique and interesting With a roguelite progression system, no run is ever a fail. Gather more points and unlock new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Carnage: Prologue.

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 578 reviews

    Fend off hordes of enemies in this arcade tower defense roguelite with autobattler elements. Build up a team of powerful synergies and become unstoppable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLERP.

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  17. 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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  18. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Star Rescue.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:funny
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to "Super Smash Asteroids", a high-octane, top-down, dual-stick, rogue-like space shooter set in a futuristic universe. Choose from six unique ships, each with their own starting statistics and special abilities, and blast your way through hordes of enemies and epic bosses. As you play, level up and choose from a pool of over 70+ items to upgrade your ship and modify your base stats, unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Smash Asteroids.

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  20. The castle walls are your only sanctuary, and they will not hold forever. You are the last Crusader, the final bastion against a tide of goblins, ghosts, ghouls, and grotesque abominations bent on extinguishing the last light of the kingdom—Princess Plum. Crusader is a high-octane, survival-based FPS that blends arcade action with deep roguelike progression. The gameplay is simple, but the challe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crusader.

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  21. VISEGUNNE is a story-driven shoot 'em up where explosive action unfolds around you: cities are leveled, space colonies collapse, and orbital structures crumble catastrophically. Between missions, engage with characters who react to the memories you've accumulated, even passing gossip around as they attempt to make sense of the conflict. Set in an era where the human soul is harnessed as a power so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VISEGUNNE.

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

    what's upg! upg (pronounced up-gee) is a fast-paced bullet heaven auto-shooting action platformer where you focus on movement while your weapons do the shooting. dash through procedurally generated levels, collecting upgrades and taking down waves of enemies. features: - automatic weapon systems - focus on dodging and positioning - fluid movement system with wall-sliding, dashing, and precise … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to upg.

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  23. Astrum Vanguard - Demo Version Welcome, Pilot! In this early demo of Astrum Vanguard, you’ll face ten waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced space battles. Pilot your ship, collect powerful upgrades, and survive against an ever-growing onslaught of hostile forces. What to Expect in the Demo: Survive up to Round 10 – Battle against increasing enemy waves and push your limits.  Face two … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrum Vanguard.

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  24. Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they break through your shields and damage your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. Endless levels provide an ever increasing challenge. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian: Planet Defense.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Set on a distant mining facility under alien attack, DEFENDOR makes you the last ship to stand up to the alien hordes! One pilot against impossible odds taking on the entire enemy fleet. Just like if we were back in the '80s. Defendor is a arcade, one screen, shoot-em-up, based on Asteroids with the emphasis on "steroids" part! Control a ship that keeps on shooting and gather stars to upgrade you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defendor.

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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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  27. Action-packed adventure awaits you, Commander! Hop in your space craft and defend against blazing meteors and aliens in this retro-style arcade shooter! You are the pilot of a small spaceship just outside Earth's orbit. Your mission is to defend Earth from incoming waves of burning meteors that will decimate our planet if you don't act quickly! Using your ship's tools - primary cannon, Übercanno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METEOR COMMANDER.

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  28. ​Nuke Survivors is a simple-to-learn, but fairly deep, action / strategy game. It's Missile Command™ ​but with a serious twist: like ​FTL ​and ​Vampire Survivors​, players get to make meaningful strategic decisions based on Roguelike mechanics as they play.​​ Each run is unique and random, but skill matters! The setting: World War 3 has started. The Enemy is attempting to destroy the player's cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuke Survivors.

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  29. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Survive enemies attack as long as possible in the world of Echo Storm! Use possibility to combine characters, weapons and abilities to become more powerful. Death resets the progress, but the longer you survive, the more abilities your character gets. Onslaught of enemies is growing too and the intensity of the battle is increasing. Find best abilities combination and try to destroy all enemies! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo Storm.

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  30. 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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  31. The Dark Lord has awakened and attacked the kingdom. The King has sent you to defeat the evil enemy and free your people! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EmberStride.

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  32. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 313 reviews

    ~ In a distant galaxy beyond our reach a super-massive blackened star was discovered now known as The Void. Numerous autonomous space stations orbit the celestial anomaly manned entirely by mechanicalised robots. Their purpose remains unknown... ~ GameplayBlast and dodge your way through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Make use of auto-firing weapons and dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voids Vigil.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    "BLOODSAINT is not a remaster of a 94's retro-hardcore minigame about a cleric performing a ritual for a ruthless synthetic deity, but pretty close." Fueled by saturated guitars in a punchy soundtrack, BLOODSAINT was created following a decade of players feedback on Walter Machado's topdown arcade titles, mainly UBERMOSH, and it happens 10.000 years after the events of the classic ser… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOODSAINT.

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  34. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Grind, die, upgrade, repeat in this auto-attacking roguelite/RPG! Transform into an enemy-blender with your fave attacks made devastating with equipment, party members, and elemental boosts. Survive to earn gems to unlock areas, permanent upgrades, characters, magical mounts, and god-like summons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elemental Survivors.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 2,230 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Roguelike Deckbuilder where you use your cards to construct a hellish tower capable of keeping the endless hordes of the underworld from escaping their torment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heretic's Fork.

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  36. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 2,570 reviews

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wasters.

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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Inspired by classic Arcade games, Space Smash is a fast, addictive and retro shoot 'em up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Smash.

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  40. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    The last ship against the endless. Exterminate as many as you can, and gather points to upgrade your ship from a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you? Survive the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids mashup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Survivor.

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  41. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Swarmrider Omega is an "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. Based on Swarmrider(2016), Omega is a darker and faster version, featuring the Saint from Ubermosh Vol.5. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMRIDER OMEGA.

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  42. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 135 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    "Grab loot and gobble up all manner of foods to build up your XP. Choose your path wisely and UPGRADE your abilities to help you face the challenges of the lower floors! UNLOCK new weapons and magical items as you progress. Collect magical gauntlets to power your explosive ATOMIC FIST! Seek out the cat merchant to buy extra enhancements. Discover the crypt arcades and try to win extra coins and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Crypticle.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    RedEx is a 2D shooter with Tower Defence mechanics, with a minimalist pixel art stile. You are to fight against mercenaries of underground smuggling organization which pretends to be a logistic corporation called RedExpress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RedEx.

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  44. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scrappers.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Tri-Star is a an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast your way through waves of tricky enemies to face off against arduous boss battles. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and kit them out with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival. Defeat bosses and achieve high scores to unlock a large pool of new enhan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tri-Star.

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  47. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 9,682 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    Downwell is a curious game about a young man with guns for boots venturing down a well in search of untold treasures. Make your way further and further down into a darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterious secrets and collect the spectacular red gems scattered about the rocks. Step into an oddly placed shop to buy some helpful items or level up between caverns to battle well dwelling mon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Downwell.

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  48. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Players of Ultimate Protector need to protect a goddess statue from a large number of monsters which attempt to destroy it. At the meantime, in return of the protection, the goddess will offer “gift” which is able to upgrade the skill and weapon of the avatar. There is no complicated control on this game, use WSAD to move and doge the monsters, all weapons are used automatically. Sword … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Protector.

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  49. What it isPOLLUX – SPACE RUNNER is a 2D-Plattformer set in uniquely designed space biomes — jump, dash, boost, shoot, and survive long enough to make it to the next portal… before the universe strikes back. Core gameplay loop Jump & run precision platforming with snappy and dynamic controls Boost fuel management (longer jumps, faster flying) Shoot to survive when enemies and hazards cross… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POLLUX - Space Runner.

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  50.                                                                        The Game:      Rescuing a princess... old fashioned maybe, but that’s been Billy’s obsession ever since he was a kid, spending endless hours binge watching old Dinkey films. Years passed. Billy grew up. No job. No studies. No friends. Nothing but his craving for a princess-rescue adventure. Risky? Dangerous? Sure. But also… … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horrible Princess: Surbibor.

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