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  1. Ten years have passed since the war ended. Due to many treacherous acts and greedy minds, your side - though superior at the start - eventually lost. Now, a few wealthy and extremely vicious individuals are left to control what remains of the world. Even so, the leaders are in constant struggle amongst themselves, each trying to prove his own superiority. One of these individuals is Aamon. He was … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Act.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 278 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    In 2031, humans could no longer survive on the Earth’s surface. PyroCorp saved the world by building massive underground cities with their army of intelligent robots. Everything was fine – until one day, when the robots lost their minds and killed all humans. As the only remaining Good Robot, you must save PyroCorp from any lawsuits that might occur. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Robot.

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  4. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    -- Retrograde Arena is Released F2P on Steam -- [Media 2223476] [Media 2029836] Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Website About the Game Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick brawler with a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrograde Arena.

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

    Version 1.01 09.02.2021 The whole team of CHICHI wants to thank you for firing up our first game Space 'n Vaders. It is s a semester project produced by 7 students from the Games Academy in 28 days. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Story  The premise is simple, you become ChiChi the flying squirrel and pilot a deadly space ship ("The Wasp") t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space 'N Vaders.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Without fear, you signed the contract which would forever sever your ties to the world above, and now it is your sworn duty to brave the abyss and uncover the secrets of the old world. Your death is guaranteed, but so is your status as a legend.Gameplay The ever-shifting abyss provides an adequate challenge to fearless dungeoneers, but don't get too reckless as you only have one life to prove you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Descent.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    74% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    In Ion Assault players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, Ion Assault adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!Utilizing its dynamic level intensity, Ion Assault is both accessible for the beginner as well as challenging for the skilled gamer. The faster you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ion Assault.

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  8. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 385 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Everything in Tormentor X Punisher can be killed in one hit, from bosses to yourself. Bosses conjure traps to make the arena hellish. Demons adjust to your play style and punish you. Perform combos on enemies and gain cool upgrades. Reload your machine gun by firing your shotgun. Let's do this! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentor❌Punisher.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 2,341 reviews

    Ubermosh is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH.

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  10. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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

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  11. Fight against the odds for your survival against a combat ready machine! Dark Circuits is a third person shooter where you play as a robot fighting for its survival against a superior machine equipped with a wider arsenal of weapons in a 1-on-1 battle. Dodge bullets, missiles, and other attacks as you rely on limited firepower to emerge victorious in this battle. This was a final year project crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Circuits.

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  12. Beacon Games Studio presents a university project for BCI304, semester 1 work. Dead Pine Village is a farming sim with third person shooting combat. The player is tasked with planting monster seeds to grow monsters that they will need to fight to gather materials, which will be used to upgrade the village and help the mayor fight off the polluting power plant that caused all of this in the first p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Pine Village.

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  13. Description: Sector Survival is a bullet hell type game that is played exclusively with the mouse. The only way to move out of harms way is to propell yourself forward by shooting in the opposite direction. It was created during a 48 hour period for the Game Maker's Toolkit Jam. Development Time ~10 hours. "I like that you can play this game one-handed. Be sure to stick around for the Boss Fight a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Survival (gmtkjam-07-17).

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    A psychedelic trial-by-fire journey to sever the knot of suffering. Mastery in movement and combat will be needed on this path to inner peace. Bounce, dodge, fly, and fight the illusions of material and immaterial reality in this new kind of bullet hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Changa.

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  15. Dragon's Treasure is a Roguelike action game. It mainly uses the game mechanism of single person running, group climbing and tower climbing, and generates different event results with 20 dice to have multiple effects on the character. The game's fighting method is to constantly defeat the boss to obtain the corresponding transformation ability. Then, it continues to pass through the dungeons by co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon's Treasure.

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  16. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Yuki is an epic adventure where you become a space ranger, in VR and MR! You’ll face perils in deep space and your only companions throughout this journey are POD, your sidekick, and your own skill while playing. Dodge and defeat countless waves of projectiles and enemies while you get better and better with power-ups and charms to help you out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YUKI Space Ranger.

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    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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  19. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    42% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to B.A.D Battle Armor Division.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    ENTER THE PARADOX Navigate the infinite domains of the multiverse as savvy scientist Dr. Paraducks in search of her pet duck, lost in the throes of space-time thanks to a malfunctioning time machine. Trapped in a world of endless possibilities, Dr. Paraducks continues to battle corrupted versions of her beloved pet despite the unrelenting reality and her declining sanity. But who knows what is re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Paradox.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    92% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever: The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shmup / shooting game communities, both in Japan and overseas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RefleX.

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  22. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 416 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 27 reviews

    The game mixes pure shooting arcade with the use of different bullets to solve all the situations Rise will find on his path. Think of a more arcadey Another World, also with a very tight relationship between gameplay and story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise & Shine.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    77% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    DubWars is a music game that combines the mechanics of a top-down shooter with the power of Dubstep and Electronic music. Your weapons are synced to the music creating times of intense weapon load outs and calm moments where your survival skills are tested. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DubWars.

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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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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Mido is an alien kid having nightmares about zombie aliens. One night he draws a creature, Di, and it comes alive to teach Mido how to fight zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mido and Di.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    94% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    Santicide is the latest volume of the arcade series Ubermosh. A must buy for arcade and top-down enthusiasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH:SANTICIDE.

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  28. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    89% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 2 reviews

    Wings Of Bluestar is a 2D horizontal shmup (shoot'em up) that offers singe and local multiplayer. It's sci-fi themed and has an anime art style. The game offers a lot of features to unlock using ingame earned points, these features are like more credits, boss challenge, gallery etc. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings Of Bluestar.

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  29. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 151 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Developed by lone designer Rich Edwards with music created by legendary chiptune artist Syphus, Pineapple Smash Crew is a fast paced tactical blast-em-up! PSC features tight squad formation shooting, aliens, robots, zombies and grenades- loads and loads of grenades! Level up and choose wisely from an assortment of devastating grenade-launched weaponry... PSC's unique modern-retro flavour will take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineapple Smash Crew.

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  30. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    Hot Shot Burn is the hilariously violent arena party brawler that lets you compete in the universe's ultimate televised blood sport. It's fast-paced, competitive local or online slaughter for 2-4 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Shot Burn.

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  31. Blast Attack is a short and abstract top-down shooter about destroying enemies while avoiding damage. Use shooting, dashing, and a charged attack, the 'blast attack', to destroy 6 different types of enemies who can make use of 2 different types of shields and can dash themselves. Blast Attack has 10 levels each with a unique boss at the end and is built to reward rapidly destroying enemies and com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Attack.

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  32. Toad Turf is a thrilling party shooter supporting up to 16 players in free-for-all or team-based modes! You play as the Ultimate Toads! Engage in fast-paced combat, wielding unique weapons, collecting wacky power-ups that shift the dynamics of each match, and dodging shots to stay alive. With platform-hopping action and intense firefights, Toad Turf offers an accessible yet exhilarating experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toad Turf.

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  33. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    100% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Mushroom meadow is being devastated by robots trying to build an Amazon warehouse! It’s time for the fungi to fight back with wild auto-firing abilities like spinning embroidery hoops and mason jar molotov cocktails! Choose a mushroom, play solo or co-cop, survive the horde and win back your turf! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardcore Cottagecore.

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  34. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2091840/ A 2D Space shooter and turret defense using orbiting turrets!  featuring the epic dark synth music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more epic music check out https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/album/vengeancePlay the full game on Steam! Intro Welcome to the Planetary Defense Agency! You are in charge of the planet's defense from space rocks and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Defense: An Orbital Turret Defense System.

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  35. Two teams. One goal: survive. **Wasteland Outpost** throws you into the epicenter of a post-apocalyptic war where strategy, sharp shooting, and teamwork mean everything. This is more than just a shooter. It's a battle for resources, territory, and your life, where your base is your ultimate weapon. You and your allies must build and defend your Base Core while simultaneously trying to destroy the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Outpost.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Sometime in the mid-1980s development began on a technology that, had it gone to market, would have changed video gaming as we know it.  A complete virtual-reality system meant for arcades, utilizing twin head-mounted vector monitors of the type used in games such as Battlezone, Tempest and Star Wars. Sadly, funding for the project dried up before it reached completion, and the first game for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VekWars.

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  37. Wake up to a call from the depths of darkness! "God Of Death" invites you to a breathtaking roguelike adventure that will test your speed and reflexes. You'll face waves of enemies arriving in a set amount of time and try to survive. As you pass each wave, you must collect the loot that falls from the enemies and use this loot to strengthen your inventory. Be careful when upgrading your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Of Death.

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  38. Castle Guardian is a tower defense game set in a fantastical medieval world. Only you can protect your castle from armies consisting of skeleton soldiers and monsters. Strengthen your character and your companion, the Centaur, to wage war and repel the armies!Tower Defense Warfare Experience a unique Tower Defense Warfare. Defend your castle from Skeleton and Monster armies using traps, special ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Guardian.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    EXCHANGE, is a Low Poly multiplayer first person shooter madness. Includes 4 different class, 7 different map and 3 different game mode with weapon and character customization. Join the war! Current Features 7 Different Maps 4 Different Character Class 10+ Weapons 3 Different Game Modes Weapon Customization Character Customization Character Classes Make a difference to your ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXCHANGE.

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  40. "Break Through The Illusion" is a dungeon barrage shooting game. The protagonist Mick enters a dungeon full of monsters. He needs to try to pass one room after another, make full use of the specific weapons and limited bullets in his hand to kill the monsters in these rooms, in order to reach the boss room for the final battle. You can use the right mouse button to activate the protec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Break Through The Illusion.

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  41. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    84% User Score Based on 550 reviews

    Orbital Invaders is a 3D shooter-defense action game in which you control a spaceship to defend the orbit from asteroids attacks. Release Date June 2019 (iOS) July 2019 (Android) October 2020 (Steam) July 2021 (WebGL) Developer Orbital Invaders was made by Shaggy Dwarf. Platforms Web browser Android Steam iOS If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Invaders.

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  42. An all-new adventure in the world of Mecho Wars! Run and shoot through chaotic platforming levels filled with spikes, bottomless pits and an army of deadly robots. Go it alone or team up with your friends in 4-player local multiplayer. Directed by Luc Bernard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mecho Tales.

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  43. The world has fallen to the zombies, one munch at a time. Reduced to a mere handful of hardened survivors, the war is not over until the last human soldier stops breathing and starts shambling. Cursed Dawn is a blend of first person shooters and wave survival games, where every second brings you closer to death at the hands of the zombie hordes. Your job is to kill as many of them as possible befo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Dawn.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Just War Trains is an online shooter where players control heavily armored trains, engaging in intense battles against an opponent. The game is set on tracks winding through various landscapes, and players must strategically maneuver their trains while aiming to take down their opponent's train. There are four different trains with different types of abilities. The primary objective is to outmaneu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just War Trains.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 800 reviews

    Sentry is an action-defense first person shooter where you defend your spaceship against a relentless alien threat. Use traps, turrets and environmental destruction to repel invading hordes and engage the enemy in fast-paced FPS action across a dynamic singleplayer or co-op campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SENTRY.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    NIDUS is a CHALLENGING Split-Stick Arcade ExperienceDesigned for those who enjoy mastery of stimulating and highly demanding gameplay. Control a Symbiotic Flower and Wasp in Unison, as you struggle to survive a surreal and threatening ecosystem. Immerse yourself in full throttle simulation with Single Player, or try to survive together with a friend in hectic Local Co-Op. KEY FEATURES Single Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIDUS.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    WOWOWOW KORONE BOX is a fangame based off of Cover Corporation’s hololive property. It features Inugami Korone, member of hololive GAMERS. The game is a top-down shooter with the objective of collecting as many Korone Boxes as possible without getting hit even once. Korone must contend with many enemies and boss battles, but is given a variety of weapons to help her survive. The game is inspired b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WOWOWOW KORONE BOX.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Battle Ram is a thrilling and action-packed game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment for players of all skill levels. With its unique concept of a powerful lamb battling robots, the game offers a refreshing change from typical shooter or RPG games. The game's setting in a secret laboratory and military training ground provides an interesting backstory that adds to the overall excitemen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Ram.

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  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 119 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 8 reviews

    Godstrike is a time based twin-stick shooter where you must face ruthless bosses in intense 1v1’s. Play as Talaal, the last Herald, hunted by her sibling. Time is your currency and health, use it to create ability combos and fight for glory on the highscores! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godstrike.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,158 reviews

    Chippy is a twin-stick bullet-hell shooter. Chip apart destructible bosses pixel-by-pixel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chippy.

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