Games like Planetary Defense
Looking for games like Planetary Defense? Here are top action recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Virus Defender, Worbital or Infinity Runner.
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Keep the virus from getting your precious cell which is now defended by a light-infused bleach cannon that you must aim and fire! They keep coming faster and faster, and it is up to you to save the day! Controls: Left and right arrows rotate the turret, and the Z key fires the weapon. This is my first Itch, Jam, and fantasy console game. I'm more of a devops production support developer, but I r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virus Defender.
- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding88% User Score 384 reviews
Worbital is a real-time strategic artillery game, peppered with a heavy dose of cosmic chaos. The goal: be the last civilization standing. With the shifting gravity on your side, aim your cannons, blast your enemies and enjoy the fireworks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worbital.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability71% User Score 117 reviewsCritic Score 49%12 reviews
The Infinity is the largest spaceship ever built by mankind; flung into the void of space to secure humanity a new home amongst the stars. However, instead of discovering paradise, the inhabitants of The Infinity unlocked the door to a long forgotten nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Runner.
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✅ NGC-404 is for you if you: Enjoy space strategy games with economy, fleets, colonies, and faction conflict Like games where logistics, fuel and supplies matter Want real-time 2D space battles with ship fitting and weapon control Enjoy sandbox campaigns Like managing a small fleet instead of controlling hundreds of units directly Want to explore unknown systems, survey planets, and reco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NGC-404: Fractured Sector.
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Instructions Controls Arrow keys to moveX to progress dialogZ to shoot cherry bombs Shooting bullets is automatic. Some enemies drop cherries. Press Z to shoot out a cherry bomb using your cherries. The more cherries, the more powerful the bomb. Save up 10 cherries to heal or gain points. Full Gameplay Video Change Log For the basic shmup showcase, I wanted to take the end result from the tutor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cherry Bomb V2.
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Submission to the Brackeys Jam 2020.2 game jam. Theme: REWIND. Attack of the RNG! The galaxy is under attack! The Ratholon Nova army seeks to expand, conquering every star system that stands in their way. All attacks so far have proved useless. An individual Rathalon Nova soldier is relatively powerless, but when they join forces, they are unstoppable. A perfect hive mind, the Ratholon Nova show… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Attack of the RNG!.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability74% User Score 199 reviews
"Run Zeus Run" is an endless runner with modern mechanics of a platformer, dynamic music, incremental challenge needing patience, focus and bit of strategy. Try to get the highest score, the highest amount of coins, the highest monster kills and play until you are the best Zeus in the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Zeus Run.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability86% User Score 10,094 reviewsCritic Score 67%23 reviews
Rebel Galaxy is a game of action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe. You’ll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts. Choose your path as a roguish do-gooder, crafty space-trader or power-hungry privateer in this swashbuckling spac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebel Galaxy.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability66% User Score 280 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviews
Control a swarm of 32,000 drones in this strategy-adventure set in space! Jump from system to system and battle powerful alien fleets. Destroy enemy vessels, slam them into one another, block attacks and outsmart defenses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drone Swarm.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:monetization, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics69% User Score 61 reviewsCritic Score 48%3 reviews
Random Heroes, a free online Action game brought to you by Armor Games. Shoot your way through alien invaders in this action platformer! Collect coins and upgrade your weapons to become stronger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Random Heroes.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability69% User Score 67 reviews
This game has been moved to Steam. Please visit https://store.steampowered.com/app/942510/Scamp_High_Hat_Havoc/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scamp: High Hat Havoc.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability78% User Score 384 reviewsCritic Score 67%3 reviews
A common legend pervades the galaxy-that of a powerful, highly intelligent ancient race that will one day deliver the universe. They are known as Humans. The Advent of Humanity Begins… This game can't be played on Xbox 360 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Advent Rising.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability80% User Score 98 reviews
in Space is a procedural sidescrolling shooter that values precision and strategy over reflex or memorization. Fight through tons of enemies in three different modes, unlock new ships and new weapons. Become the best at shooting two dimensional shapes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in Space.
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- 52%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization85% User Score 13 reviews
Plasma Attack is a top-down side scrolling shooter game where the character is a flying spaceship equipped with a base laser. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plasma Attack.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding76% User Score 82 reviews
In the 26th century, humanity has become utterly and irreversibly stupid… more so. Only a lovable tub of goo by the name of U.H. Wutt demonstrates an acceptable level of intelligence, but the droids and robots who now run the world don’t take kindly to U.H. Wutt’s non-moronitude. Because of it, U.H Wutt has been sentenced to Death by Game Show. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death by Game Show.
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- 41%Game Brain Score41% User Score 2 reviews
--INCOMING TRANSMISSION-- 3249 PC 07 07 0932Z ATTN: PRIORITY ALPHA SUBJ: FW: MOBILIZE ALL FIGHTERS, ASTEROID IMPACT IMMINENT FROM: 193TRNSQ/XO, ORGN: 19FLTCM/CC XXTO: 193STDNT, ORGN: 193TRNSQ/CC, 193TRNSQ/XO ATTM: MISSION_BRIEFING.TXT Greetings pilot, It's your lucky day. I know you've only recently begun your pilot training with the ISC, but it looks like we'll be accelerating your timeline. We'l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perseidai.
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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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- 56%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music92% User Score 12 reviews
Overview Embark on an epic medieval adventure in this fast-paced endless runner. As a valiant knight, leap across perilous towers, skillfully shoot down enemies with your trusty bow, and protect your kingdom while racing against the relentless passage of time. Controls To jump, press the Spacebar. Press the Spacebar again in the air to double jump. Aim using the Mouse Cursor, and while jumping,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Speed.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humorMost mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization81% User Score 21 reviews
Trigonometry is a fun casual game, The rotating triangle in Trigonometry is the pivoting center of this exciting action game! Match colors to go further and try to beat your own score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trigonometry.
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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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Now playable on Web Browsers! Please scroll down for controls. KNOWN ISSUES: Scrolling down will stop current music track, clicking outside of game window disables input until you click on the window again. Strato-Scruffy can also be found in the Super Freaks Classic Pack. Give it a download and get caught up on your freak mythology!Try out the upcoming remake, Strato Freaks DX! Don't forget to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strato-Scruffy.
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[WALL81] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BY LUIS PIERI [COMPO] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CATEGORY : PUR-120 LINK : https://lupoman.itch.io/Wall81 DATE : 04-FEB-2025 TO 21-FEB-2025 COMPO : BASIC 10 LINER CONTEST https://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/rules2025 DEADLIN… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wall81 (Sinclair ZX81] by lupoman.
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Strato-Scruffy can also be found in the Super Freaks Classic Pack. Give it a download and get caught up on your freak mythology! Don't forget to try the WIP and much better sequel, Strato Freaks 2! The Super Freaks have had many games over the years, a lot of which weren't finished at the time. None were more emblematic about this than Strato-Scruffy, the Super Freaks' long awaited take on Fanta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strato-Scruffy.
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Step into the epic world of strategic defense with 'The Sentinel'! Prepare yourself for an exhilarating and challenging gaming experience that will put your tactical skills to the test. At the heart of this tower defense game, you will discover your castle, a sanctuary of glory and fortitude that is under the imminent threat of a horde of voracious invaders. The action kicks off with a simpl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sentinel.
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A solo indie-developed pixelated 2D arcade space shoot-'em-up that captures the nostalgia and high-octane fun of beloved 80s and 90s arcade experiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Siege.
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--= BARCODE BATTLE =-- System Requirements: Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k/+/128k/+2/+3/Next Written by Matthew Begg for the 2025 BASIC 10-Liner Competition (EXTREME-256 category) Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Players: 0, 1 or 2 --= INTRODUCTION =-- The BARCODIANS have arrived! These enigmatic beings, disguised as barcodes on everyday products, possess incredible abilities. Now, it's your turn to harn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcode Battle (ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability100% User Score 36 reviews
an action-packed arcade shooter that takes you deep into the heart of a computer under siege. With vibrant visuals and exhilarating gameplay, it's time to charge into the digital depths and defend against the relentless waves of computer bugs! You're the system's last line of defense. The main Computer Platform is malfunctioning and you are the hope for restoring it and getting rid of the compute… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to District Panic.
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Entry for the PUR-80 category of the 2021 BASIC 10 Liner. (For Mattel Aquarius - MattPilz.com - @MattPilz - YouTube) FOREWARD One of my earliest memories in video gaming history was playing Cosmic Ark for the Atari 2600. The sounds and visuals of that game are still etched in my mind all these decades later. I recently became immersed in the world of Mattel Aquarius, a decidedly underpowered disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Aq.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability64% User Score 189 reviews
Step into the ring and experience the adrenaline-pumping action of our retro arcade boxing game, but with a modern twist! Get ready to throw jabs, hooks, and uppercuts as you face off against a roster of colorful and eccentric opponents. The game features meticulously crafted HD animations, bringing each character to life with stunning detail and fluid movements If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunder Ray.
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- 46%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability75% User Score 12 reviews
Silverwing is an action flight game where you build an array of powerful spaceships to combat enemies across space and a diverse set of planet landscapes. Use your piloting skills and a 6 degrees-of-freedom flight system to defeat enemy fighters, bombers, turrets, and capital ships. Play through a fully voiced 20+ mission campaign with multiple endings based on your mission choices. As you progre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silverwing.
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- 45%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay50% User Score 40 reviews
Starfighter Origins is a 90`s style Indie space combat simulator inspired by games such as wing commander, Freespace and star wars. Combining a focus on single player action and favouring full space combat simulation over dog-fighting, Starfighter Origins looks and plays best using a Gamepad and also supports HOTAS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starfighter Origins.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay89% User Score 54 reviewsCritic Score 67%3 reviews
Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing is a single-player action-strategy roguelike in which you’ll oversee a flying airship in a multi-stage competition being broadcast as a deadly reality TV show. You’ll have to use keep your wits about you, as you manage your ragtag crew to keep your vessel afloat, fend off incoming attackers, gather resources, and search for treasure. Like any good reality show, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story73% User Score 44 reviewsCritic Score 60%2 reviews
Non-stop galactic action awaits you in this arcade style tower defense game. Manage the defenses of the TSF Freedom Strike – humanity’s last hope against the hordes of invading alien spaceships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinium Strike.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story94% User Score 125 reviewsCritic Score 63%1 reviews
A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Razerwire:Nanowars.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding68% User Score 155 reviewsCritic Score 70%5 reviews
Can you deal with unrelenting disaster and hold your ship together long enough to destroy the enemy invaders? Repair systems, extinguish fires, arm the torpedoes, avoid deadly solar flares, destroy your friends and clone them back again; it's all in the life of a Catastronaut! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catastronauts.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization79% User Score 86 reviewsCritic Score 70%2 reviews
Take on the Grimheart Gang as you shoot, dodge, cloak and explode your way across TombStar in this Space Western rogue-like shooter. Grab your guns, buckle your spurs and take back the planet – for justice, for revenge and for the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TombStar.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics95% User Score 19 reviews
A college football captain's fight to defend his rival's home-world from the rogue villain in his Professor's favorite arcade game. Slow time using Retro-Dash as you pilot Super G Machine through waves of scaling enemy's, defeat huge bosses, and explore Celestro with Captain Flerp and his copycat Nova! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExtraGalactica.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:emotional, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics84% User Score 234 reviews
Project Pulsation - a sci-fi first person shooter with elements of horror and stealth. The distant space station 'Complex' located nearby Thanatos Asteroid keeps a valuable Artifact. Fight your way through turrets, unknown creatures and mysterious ghosts, survive and try to get back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Pulsation.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics83% User Score 77 reviews
Mr. Robot is a 3D action-puzzle-adventure-rpg. Inspired by classic filmation games such as Knight Lore and Alien8 and mixed with 'Ghost Hack' — an abstract RPG in which the player hacks into computer terminals and battles defensive computer programs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Robot.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability82% User Score 38 reviews
Foresight is an epic space-based RTS game that throws you, the player, into the thick of the battle as a commander. Lead huge fleets, armed with fighters and bombers across wormholes to fight it out with your enemy. Launch bombing missions, fighter patrols, plant observation posts or fire support base with reconnaissance units. Intelligence is key. Recruit capable commanders as your fleet commande… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foresight.
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- 55%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story80% User Score 20 reviews
Sci-fi Tower Defense real-time strategy with pleasant adaptive music. Play as a commander of a space station which got stuck in a time anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronostation.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability89% User Score 36 reviews
Master the art of six-axis piloting as you blast your way through a mind-bending space labyrinth to a hypnotic synthwave soundtrack and retrofuturistic style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYSTORIA.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding80% User Score 896 reviews
Infinity: Battlescape is a multiplayer space combat sim supporting hundreds of players on a single server. Join one of the corporate factions and fight for domination of a seamless, true-to-scale procedural star system. Participate in massive space and planetary battles involving hundreds of ships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity: Battlescape.
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- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story42% User Score 123 reviewsCritic Score 79%4 reviews
Welcome to the char-grilled world of Burn Zombie Burn, where the best type of undead is barbequed undead. The goals are simple: keep Bruce alive, as he tries to keep Daisy alive, and get the highest score possible. Standing (well, ambling) in your way is a never ending horde of the rotting, stinking and stupid undead. Fortunately our mild-mannered hero Bruce can get hold of some tasty weaponry. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Zombie Burn!.
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- 52%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics52% User Score 163 reviews
Master the magic of Elements. Defend your tower against sneaky goblins using magic attacks. Upgrade the Tower to earn more mana points and Gems! Compare with your friends in versus mode or fight together in coop mode. Try to become the best on the Steam leaderboards and collect all the Achievements! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tower Of Elements.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay100% User Score 52 reviewsCritic Score 84%2 reviews
Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of early 1980s arcade machines, in the style of Williams classics such as Defender and Joust, with the gameplay of the legendary Jetpac, and with puzzle elements If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galacticon.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability88% User Score 1,260 reviews
Get a pixel gun, destroy foes dead ahead, find the lost light in this dark story If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endurance: dead space team.
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- 53%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay72% User Score 25 reviewsCritic Score 50%1 reviews
Captain Kaon is a retro twin-stick gravity shooter inspired by 1980s classics such as Thrust and Gravitar. Captain Kaon brings the vector graphics of old right 'up-to-date’ with vibrant Amiga-style pixel art and a tight twin-stick control mechanic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Kaon.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding79% User Score 370 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Star Path.
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- 38%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability38% User Score 366 reviews
Flight of the Icarus is a game where you play as a privateer who owns an airship that helps ferry goods from town to town in a post-apocalyptic world where the skies are dominated by pirates and danger. Shoot down enemy aeroplanes with a variety of deadly weaponry. Keep the ship from falling out the sky. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flight of the Icarus.
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