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Looking for games like Project 1996? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Void Miner – Asteroids Roguelite, Impaler or A Fistful of Gun.

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  1. 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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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 621 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    Impaler is a minimalist arena shooter with spikes. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and reach higher ground. Impaler's rogue-like elements ensure each run is a unique challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impaler.

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  3. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 333 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 5 reviews

    When the evil railroad baron Clayton Boon decided to build a track to Hell, he didn’t reckon on a crazed shaman raising a posse of embittered psychopaths from the dead to stop him. Now they’ll pursue him across the whole Wild West, fighting their way through hordes of bandits, bears, braves and boogeymen just to find Boon and repay their debt with… A FISTFUL OF GUN!Select one of eleven unique play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Fistful of Gun.

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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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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    The universe wants you dead. Take on the ten great spirits of the universe in this intense boss fighting shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 1,282 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Waves is a twin stick shooter that can be played by anyone, but with a high enough skill threshold to keep even the most hardened shooter fan entertained. Clear the arena of enemies while racking up a big fat Combo with swift kills and well timed Bombs. If it all gets a bit too much you can use your Time Buffer to slow down the action and turn defeat into victory. Players can compete across seven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waves.

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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Against Great Darkness Prologue is a brick-breaker, bullet hell, roguelite. Choose your pagan deity and break free from the clutches of Lucifer. Juggle your disks to defeat your enemies as you progress through the waves of minions and confront relentless demonic bosses. In each run, acquire powerful relics that will assist you in your escape. Juggle the disks to unleash the power they hold and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Against Great Darkness.

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  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 481 reviews

    The ultimate stealth battle adventure where everyone’s invisible.Risk versus reward guides your journey through the full-length single player campaign and local/online multiplayer. Vigilance is key as environmental tells such as footprints and other disturbances will point out careless cadets. A massive amount of lovingly-made environments, maps, modes, and abilities – all obsessively balanced – c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invisigun Reloaded.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 131 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    You wake up with no memory. Your day is starting off great! Nepenthe is a hand-drawn RPG with a terrible sense of humor. Set in the strange world of Carithia, you play as a mysterious bald dude who lost his memory. Yes, you read that right. Meet some very polite monsters, and battle both them and your sense of self-dignity in epic bullet-hell fight scenes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nepenthe.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    83% User Score Based on 590 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Over 9000 Zombies! is top-down arcade action blown out of all reasonable proportions. An endless horde of zombies is coming your way, how long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Over 9000 Zombies!.

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  11. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 855 reviews

    You are the final boss in this brutal synergy arena roguelike. Select a character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noobs Are Coming.

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  12. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    98% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    A fast-paced paint 'em up roguelike where each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antipaint.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 3,206 reviews

    Adrift across the void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherworldly creatures. You're never at rest, as you weave between horde survival and bullet hell gameplay. Test new builds, and improve through roguelite meta progression. And don't forget. You mu [Transmission Interrupted...] If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Picayune Dreams.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    98% User Score Based on 4,462 reviews

    Wishlist the full game on Steam! Short 10-minute introduction to the full game Disfigure. In this rogue-like, pay keen attention to your surroundings where monsters could be lurking. Switch between circle and cone vision: one allows you to see all around but not far, while the latter allows you to see far in one direction. Variety of Builds Choose from over 80 upgrades to create a unique build fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disfigure.

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  15. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    An arcade shoot 'em up with just one button... Whenever you shoot, you also flip direction. Save the world with a single button! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Switch 'N' Shoot.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 895 reviews

    Orbital Gear is a sidescroller shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give your mech momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of twelve different weapons and destroy your enemies. Orbital Gear features classic multiplayer gameplay with new mechanics and 3D graphics. Orbital Gear has classic deathmatch as the basis for multiplayer pandemonium but it also have a spe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Gear.

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  17. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 1 reviews

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Come.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Icewall is a game that combines retro shoot'em up and modern roguelite game design. It features intense, colorful and fast-paced gameplay, the roguelite run-based structure enhances the game with strategy and replay-value as you draft new strategies and combos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICEwall.

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  19. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    73% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    NEXT JUMP is a turn-based, tactics Shoot 'em up for people who are bad at SHMUPs, but love them. Do space-jumps and chase the vicious Dragons who stole all the stock of Beverage from the Galaxy and now are running away! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics.

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  20. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    92% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Strikes.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    The Colony is expanding, the Saints of New Ultakaar in their path to Ascension (and to bring us Enlightenment) can call a... UUUBERMOSHH!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH Vol.7.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    87% User Score Based on 240 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    Plunder Panic is a swashbuckling, up to 12-person local multiplayer arcade game where two rival crews battle for supremacy on the high seas. Defeat the enemy captain, scuttle their ship, plunder enough booty or end up shark bait in Davy Jones’ Locker! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plunder Panic.

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  23. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    The full game of  Bugs Must Die will be released on Steam Store.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/816720/Bugs_Must_Die/ If it's the game that you're interested in, please add it to your wishlist on Steam. We here at DG Games Workshop are working on our first PC game titled “Bugs Must Die”. It is a fast-paced modern retro top-down shooter where you fight against alien bugs and bosses by contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugs Must Die.

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  24. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 4,142 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 5 reviews

    A physics-based spider murder simulator. Multiple spiders enter only one spider leaves. Fight through a rapid progression of levels using various deadly weapons and environmental hazards to murder your friends and loved ones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpiderHeck.

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  25. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 462 reviews

    Zombie Kill of the Week: Reborn is a challenging, fast paced, 2D survival shooter! And when we say fast, we mean breakneck, flat-out, adrenaline fuelled fast! What’s different from the other shooters is your goal isn’t to run through levels and finish the game, but to survive for as long as possible under increasingly frantic conditions (we say as long as possible because ultimately you will die!)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Kill of the Week: Reborn.

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  26. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 256 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    An updated version of Inversus released for the Nintendo Switch. The updated content is included as a free expansion for the original game, which has had it's title updated to match. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INVERSUS Deluxe.

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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    96% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Operation Steel is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in beautiful hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation STEEL.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 692 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD! About the GameExpect a fast-paced FPS experience wrapped in a retro, liminal vibe. EARLY ACCESS FEATURES 13 unique weapons + 10 specialized gadgets 70+ BRAND NEW stackable items 50+ arenas that we call "variants" 25+ enemy types and boss battles Hub world and arcade with classic minigames to win even more prizes Sandbox editor for custom levels (experim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ODDCORE.

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  30. 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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  31. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 507 reviews

    Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Rats.

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  32. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Breakout: Epilepsia This Game May Trigger Epilepsy: The game is called Epilepsia for a reason. It contains rapidly flashing lights, repeated patterns, and intense visual effects that may affect people with photosensitivity or epilepsy. If you are prone to seizures, or if you believe this game could cause you harm, we strongly advise against playing it. Play responsibly and take care of your hea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakout Epilepsia.

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  33. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    88% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Wishlist on steam now! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2317880/ Survive 500 seconds! Hi, I'm Penusbmic. Decided to make a little game. Inspired by games like 20 Mins till Dawn & Vampire Survivors. My goal was to focus on the game design instead of the art (Mostly only do art/animations). Used my Own Assets (The Tiny Alchemist Series), some sounds from Shapeforms & music from alkakrab.  T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Bunny.

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  34. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    KICKSTARTER Finished!  Thanks so much for all the amazing support you've given us! We couldn't have raised $17.5k without your help. Be sure to stick around for future updates here and on our other social media platforms! GET UPDATES Join our active Discord to get fast updates and behind-the-scenes progress! https://discord.gg/ypRHY8uyRy Keep updated to date by following our very act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idol Hell.

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  35. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shoot’em up with heavy roguelike elements. Careful, though... the vastness of space contains many formidable enemies. If you fall along the way, you have to start over — the only thing you’ll bring with you are the upgrade modules you collected in your past runs, in the form of research points that augment your ship. Will they be enough to get you through hordes of un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BroodStar.

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  36. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 684 reviews

    Dive into a microscopic alien world, radiating with bioluminescent life and unspeakable horrors. Genome Guardian is a deeply-complex shooter that's easy to pick up but hard to master. Research permanent upgrades to survive 8 game modes, each with multiple ascension levels ("depths"). Pair DNA nucleotides Adenine (rapidfire), Cytosine (precision), Guanine (spread), Thymine (explosive) to dis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genome Guardian.

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  37. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    A spin-off minigame collection of "Needy Streamer Overload". Meet your internet angel in this retro-style game world! In Volume 1, we are featuring 3 mini-games that receive inspiration from good old retro bishōjo games! A retro-style visual novel where you get to experience a rare date scene that can't be seen in the main game. Take Ame to a nice place and give her the time of her life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petit Game Collection Vol.1.

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  38. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Iron Meat is a run-and-gun shooter with an onslaught of mechanics ripped from arcade and console classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Meat.

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  39. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 1,273 reviews

    Third person survival horror game based on the anime movie and book series of the same name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Hunters.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 2,796 reviews

    Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goobies.

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  41. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Youkai have overrun Gensokyo! There's no resolving this incident, just try to survive! Touhou: Gensokyo Survivors is the latest take on the survivor genre, this time with the unique twist of a grid-based inventory system. Hoard as many items as possible if you want to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou: Gensokyo Survivors.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the Game This is the free prelude version of Mega City Police, Retrowave Skill-Based Action Roguelike inspired by truly old-school action movies. Prelude version Includes first 2 levels and 4 playable police officers of the full version. Hello, Officer. Mega City needs your services. Are you ready to uphold the law? The crime is out of control, the streets are not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Action Agents.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Heck Deck is a bullet hell card game where all the bullets are cards and time only progresses as you move. Explore 5 stages full of unique enemies and bosses, discover dozens of cards, and visit shops to buy and sell cards for health! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heck Deck.

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  44. 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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  45. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 580 reviews

    Maiden & Spell is a one-on-one magical girl aerial projectile battler, featuring a colorful cast of ladies fighting with fantastic spells. [Media 2151127] [Media 2151128] Battling with magic is... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAIDEN & SPELL.

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  46. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    78% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Get your friends and bust out the controllers, STARDUST VANGUARDS is a local four-player dueling game inspired by old-school anime space operas, combining arcade-style battling with the ability to summon your own NPC army as support! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Vanguards.

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  47. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 261 reviews

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunvein.

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  48. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Heaven 2.

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  49. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Vacant Kingdom is a synthesis of bullet hell and story-driven action-RPG. Explore a whimsical yet desolate land and uncover the mystery of why everyone disappeared. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vacant Kingdom.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 531 reviews

    A top-down shooter with tanks that have various assorted abilities, with support for multiplayer and a level editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanks: The Crusades.

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