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Looking for games like Project AionIX? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Aetheris Core, Uragun or Psycho Starship Rampage.

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  1. A fast-paced sci-fi action roguelite where you battle escalating enemy waves, combine powerful abilities, and take on challenging boss encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aetheris Core.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uragun.

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  3. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    You play the psychotic A.I. of a warship lost in space which tries to come back to Earth. Build your spaceship from scratch. Load it with weapons. And use your creation to destroy waves of innocent aliens throughout numerous levels. Loot their carcasses, extend your ship and jump to the next sector for more action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psycho Starship Rampage.

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  4. Something out in deep space is eating the stars. It's heading for Earth. You are the one ship sent to stop it.Vanisha is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter with a linear campaign and a story to uncover. Around the year 2132, Earth's telescopes catch an anomaly hundreds of light-years out: a thing that everything around it simply disappears into, closing the distance year by year. You fly out alone to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanisha.

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  5. Missile Man is a bullet-hell boss rush where every fight is a test of pure skill. Learn the boss's attack pattern, dodge everything it throws at you, then strike during the vulnerability window. 28 bosses. 15 attack types. A combo system that rewards you for getting dangerously close to bullets. Good luck. 28 Boss Fights, Zero FillerEvery boss brings something new to the table. Early fights tea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missile Man.

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  6. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Bug Alliance is a top-down Action Roguelite where every run is a new experiment—and every level-up is a real decision. Fight through escalating waves, shape your build through upgrades and Synergies, and earn your progress across a story-driven campaign that rewards mastery. Earth didn’t just fall—it turned desperate. As forests vanished and survival collapsed, humans engineered bugs to last longe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Alliance.

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  7. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    54% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Setup your battle ship with guns, install faster engine, reactor that is more powerful and throw a barrage of rockets on hordes of enemy ships, burning everything in your path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STELLATUM.

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  8. Dive into the Void.The Void waits for no one. Pilot your ship through minimal arenas, dodge waves of dynamically generated enemies, and shape — run after run — the build that takes you further. VOID RUNNER is a precision-tuned arcade roguelite: every death teaches you something, every score on the global Top 10 dares you to surpass it. Inspired by bullet hells, twin-stick shooters, and modern rog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Runner.

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  9. Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound is a high-octane, top-down action roguelike where every run is a desperate struggle for survival against the legions of hell. Dive into a dark, pixel-art world where your skill, your weapons, and your luck are the only things standing between you and eternal oblivion. Master the Bullet HellFace overwhelming waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced combat. Navigate t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound.

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  10. 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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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 337 reviews

    In Castle of Alchemists, a tower defense/top-down action hybrid game with amazing pixel art graphics, play as the Bellator, alchemically enhanced defender, to fight against invaders from other worlds. Delve into the castle, set your traps, equip powerful weapons and gears, and reclaim the castle piece by piece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Of Alchemists.

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  13. About This GameASHES OF THE BELT is a top-down space shooter built around fast runs, heavy firepower, and satisfying progression—without the usual friction. There’s no inventory management, and you don’t lose your run rewards if you die or decide to end a run early. Jump in, fight, collect, upgrade, and push further each time. You’ll battle across space and planet surfaces, harvesting resources f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of the Belt.

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  14. FLOPPY SURVIVORS is a bullet-heaven action roguelike starring a tiny disk that only wants to survive—and has no idea why the network wants it erased. Grow auto-firing antivirus programs, finish recovery jobs inside a storm of malware, and fuse pairs into DUAL weapons. Delete the first boss and a missing signal returns. Someone hid this little disk for a reason, and now the network wants DISK #4… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floppy Survivors.

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  15. Neon Armada: Solar Storm is a top-down arena roguelite you can learn in a single wave and spend a hundred hours failing to master. ONE WAVE TO LEARN ITLeft stick to move, right trigger for you special ability. Your guns track the nearest target on their own — so you are fighting from the first second, not reading a tutorial. Prefer to aim yourself? Twin-stick aiming is in the settings, off by de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Armada - Solar Storm.

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  16. Save Earth. Survive the invasion. Rewrite humanity’s fate. Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol is our modern take on classic arcade shooters — fast, intense, and built for pure fun. You’ll pilot a high-speed recon ship through alien swarms in fully 3D environments, switching between dynamic chase and top-down views for the perfect mix of nostalgia and action. The year is 2157. Humanity’s first deep-spac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol.

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  17. 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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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 4,618 reviews

    A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reassembly.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Space Battlecruiser is an arcade style, top down space shooter where you control a heavily armed capital ship. Battle against squadrons of fighters, fleets of warships, heavily defended space stations, and powerful command ships. Learn to master weaponry and special abilities like the Energy Shield. Upgrade your ship with salvaged material from your victories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Battlecruiser.

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  20. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    A single star fighter trying to save as many civilians as possible before they are overrun by a marauder armada. You'll need to gather new weapons, upgrade your ship, find resources, trade with other ships and more to overcome the challenge before you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power of Ten.

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  21.                                                  WELCOME TO SKYFIRE LEGENDS                                                   Arcade thrills, speedrunning madness, and maybe even a hole in your desk — welcome to Skyfire Legends! Choose your fighter and battle your way through four action-packed levels, each ending with an epic boss fight. But be warned: one mistake and it’s back to the start! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyfire Legends.

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  22. Collect ’Em, Train ’Em, Let ’Em Battle  Tiny Monsters. Big Numbers. Zero Downtime.Catch Minimon, kit them out with loot, pick your upgrades, and let them brawl through wave after wave of enemies, all in a window small enough to live beside your spreadsheet, your browser, or that other game you're supposedly playing. Let them cook, or lock in and play hands-on. And when your squad finally hits a w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minimon: Tiny Idle Tactics.

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  23. Lunaris is a fast, stylish sci-fi top-down roguelite shooter where every run escalates into a high-intensity battle of movement, firepower, and build strategy. Pilot your ship through deadly wave-based combat, dodge incoming threats, and adapt on the fly as the arena fills with enemies, projectiles, and explosive effects. Early waves test precision and survival, while later stages reward smart sca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunaris.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art living warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability set against the infinity of outer space. What's New in the Sequel?Unlock 36 pilots and face off against 9 unique bosses tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunlocked 2.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    PERMUTER is a game inspired by the Pacifism Mode in Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions, but with a roguelike-y, Vampire Suvivors-y twist. Control your ship with agile movement and a dash to smash through gates, destroying enemies and collecting points. Spend points at the shop where you can buy upgrades for your ship which can improve your movement, defense, or give you game-changing weapons which autom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PERMUTER.

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  26. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    A relaxing bullet heaven, farming adventure. Play as a powerful Warlock with a side hustle harvesting plants in space. Build the ultimate space farm as you explore the galaxy and stumble onto the mystery of a dead planet. Cultivate exotic plant life, trade your harvests for credits, and customize your runs with unique powers in this roguelite adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Farmer: Warlock of the Universe.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 85,966 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 4 reviews

    In FTL you experience the atmosphere of running a spaceship trying to save the galaxy. It's a dangerous mission, with every encounter presenting a unique challenge with multiple solutions. What will you do if a heavy missile barrage shuts down your shields? Reroute all power to the engines in an attempt to escape, power up additional weapons to blow your enemy out of the sky, or take the fight to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FTL: Faster Than Light.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 403 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    Mech Armada provides a fresh combination of turn-based tactics, deckbuilding and rogue-likes. You are in command of a team of custom-built Mechs. Push your strategic skills to the limit as you save what's left of the Earth from the Swarm. You'll need to plan carefully if you want to overpower the invading Swarm in a series of small tactical battles. Upgrade and build your deck of available Mechs,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Armada.

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  29. Nova Star: Void Survival is a fast-paced roguelite space survivor where every run becomes a battle against overwhelming enemy fleets, impossible odds, and your own ship limits. Fight across dangerous sectors, evolve devastating builds, unlock permanent Protocol upgrades, and survive the chaos of deep space combat. CREATE POWERFUL BUILDS Combine weapons, upgrades, Protocols, and ship abilities t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Star: Void Survival.

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  30. Surviving is not enough. Fight to stay alive as relentless alien swarms take over a hostile world. Lost Galaxy: Survivors is a fast-paced sci-fi top-down survival shooter where every run is about adapting, building your power, and pushing as far as you can before being overwhelmed. Level up in real time and choose upgrades that shape your build—boost your weapons, enhance your mobility, unlock … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Galaxy: Survivors.

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  31. [h1]NINJA SURVIVOR[/h1] [b]Survive the impossible. Forge your legend.[/b] A fast-paced roguelike survival action game where you fight endless waves of enemies with an ever-growing arsenal of mystical ninja weapons. Master the way of the blade across 5 brutal stages, each filled with demons, dragons, and shadow beasts. [h2]⚔ FEATURES ⚔[/h2] [list] [*][b]6 Unique Weapons[/b] — Shuriken, Kunai, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Survivor.

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  32. JACK IN You are a runner loose in hostile cyberspace. Black ICE is closing from every direction. Your trace meter is climbing. The only way out is through. Dead Sector is a cyberpunk roguelike arcade shooter rendered in a 1980's vector aesthetic. Navigate branching node maps across three hostile sectors, each faster and more dangerous than the last. HOW IT WORKSAt the end of each node, choose y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Sector.

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  33. Aliens are attacking Earth. You pilot a ship built from nanobots — an adaptive machine that can evolve to match anything the invaders throw at you. Fight through waves of alien ships and push the war all the way back to their home world. Features Manage your shields carefully — take too many hits and you'll be left exposed, scrambling for cover while they recharge Real momentum, real control … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nano Squadron.

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  34. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    65% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    HOW LONG CAN YOU SURVIVE THE STOLEN REALM? Stolen Realm Survivors is an online co-op survivors-like auto-shooter set in the world of Stolen Realm. Battle relentless hordes, collect powerful artifacts, modify unique skills, and unleash devastating combos as the chaos escalates. Play solo or with friends and push your build as far as it can go before the onslaught overwhelms you. REVERSE BULLET HELL… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stolen Realm Survivors.

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  35. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameForge a single starcraft into a fleet-leveling warship through the combination of salvaged weaponry and strategy-defining augmentations in this sci-fi survivors game! Weave through asteroid fields, aid galactic denizens, and use collected resources from each failed expedition to become permanently stronger! Your goal is survival; your legacy is inevitable. Features Inten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starforged Legacy.

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  36. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Rush LS.

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  37. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun! Have fun surviving Spartan! Spartan Survivors includes 10 playable levels 5 difficulty modes 21 weapons for a total of 105 evolutions // 14 perks with 56 upgrades 8 playable characters with their unique weapons, perks & stats Unlock Custom Game to tailor the game th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spartan Survivors.

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  38. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters 2.

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  39. 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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  40. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Wishlist on Steam to be notified when the full version is released. Annihilate endless swarms of enemies with devastating weaponry, survive this Kinetic Storm by unlocking powerful skills and upgrades. This sci-fi action roguelike will test your skills like no other, with responsive twin-stick controls and unique enemy design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinetic Storm.

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  41. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 29,890 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome, Survivor! DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes! REVERSE BULLET HELL, WITH MINING Kill bugs, upgrade your gear, and delve ever deeper into the lethal caves of Hoxxes. C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

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  42. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 432 reviews

    An uncompromising turn-based survival RPG set on Titan. After discovering your stasis pod, a doomed mining camp needs your help to survive the evolving horrors that lurk below. Research and craft equipment, fight against odds, and discover your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subterrain: Mines of Titan.

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  43. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Hunter DX.

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  44. 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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  45. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    A Note from the DeveloperHello everyone! Geometry Arena 2 is the second game in my indie dev journey. Built upon the foundation of its predecessor, this sequel aims to make up for past imperfections and deliver a fully evolved experience. As a solo developer with limited resources, I may not be able to create a flawless game, but I will do my absolute best to grow alongside my players. Feel fre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Arena 2.

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  46. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Battle your way through hordes of enemy creatures, collecting upgrades and fighting terrifying bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BroodStar.

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  47. 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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  48.  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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  49. Enter the Arena. Can you survive?Overclocked Arena: Instability Protocol is a fast-paced sci-fi action roguelike where escalating instability turns every run into controlled chaos. Enter the Arena. Eliminate hostile waves. Push your build beyond safe limits. The more powerful upgrades you choose, the more unstable the system becomes. Escalating InstabilityEvery run increases global instability.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overclocked Arena: Instability Protocol.

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  50. Melee Spaceship is a top-down shooter roguelite where you control a spaceship with no guns! Instead, you’ll need to rely on skillful ramming, smashing enemies, and strategically dodging danger as you fight through waves of foes. Earn cash from defeated enemies to unlock powerful upgrades, which let you tailor your ship to your unique playstyle across a variety of builds. Key Features: Rammi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melee Spaceship.

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