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Games like Protect the Planet

Games like Protect the Planet

Looking for games like Protect the Planet? Here are top casual shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Alien Attack, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet or Xenoraid: The First Space War.

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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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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 646 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures as you make your way toward the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet! Solve complex puzzles and upgrade your ship with alien technology as you fight to save your home world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Xenoraid is an exciting vertically scrolling shoot'em up rooted in the classic action gameplay of the genre with added modern features. Xenoraid upgrades the basic shmup gameplay with advanced shooting mechanics. Fighters tilt left and right when moving horizontally and weapons heat up when firing. Master the mechanics and line up devastating bursts of fire! Missions in Xenoraid a procedurall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenoraid: The First Space War.

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  4. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 896 reviews

    Chicken Invaders puts you at the forefront of a battle against invading intergalactic chickens, bent on revenge for our oppression of Earth chickens. This time, the chickens have hatched a devious plan to block out sunlight and freeze Earth to death! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Invaders 5.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 381 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    In PixelJunk Shooter, you must pilot your spacecraft through a range of cavernous environments in a bid to save the scientists trapped underground. Making your way through the game will rely on your keen sense of observation and the ability to manipulate your surroundings. Add in a swarm of dangerous enemies, hazardous substances and stranded survivors in need of your help and your mission objecti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelJunk Shooter.

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  6. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side scrolling adventure! Zap, beam and fly your way through 5 unique worlds and save your friends along the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flewfies Adventure.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Blast off into space! Help Monica and her team explore the galaxy, fight off hordes of enemies, and clean up the mysterious cosmic gel in this retro-arcade inspired action shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmogelica.

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  8. Earth’s last hope against an invasion is a band of military rebels Zombies! Aliens! Guns! Enough said. Aliens have attacked the planet, and they’re turning innocent people into mindless zombies. It won’t be long before the invaders have destroyed the planet unless somebody with guns stands in their way. That’s where you come in! Lead a cadre of militarized rebels who are ready to take down every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombies, Aliens and Guns.

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  9. A fresh, exciting take on the old retro space shooter, born from the love for arcade gaming. Destroiders will keep you on your toes in this fast-paced, space drifter. There is no rest when deciding whether to destroy your mate and steal his resources or mine your own before facing bloodthirsty space monsters and alien ships waiting to crush your puny little dreams. Game PlayDestroiders is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroiders.

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  10. Aniquilation is a Twin stick action-shooter game where your objective is to destroy all the buildings and enemies that are destroying the planets of your galaxy. Play in multiplayer player split-screen couch-coop mode through story mode, or compete with your friends in the 4 PVP VS modes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aniquilation.

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  11. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 526 reviews

    Free movement ship control while the screen advances automatically. Single fire button. Collect stars to obtain temporary special shots. Collected fruits award points that can be converted into extra lives. Modes: practice, score attack (single life), adjustable difficulty If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platypus Reclayed.

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  12. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The BasicsThey Do Not Die is just a simple little top down 2D indie zombie shooter. In a sorta similar vein as classics like Crimsonland or Alien Shooter.The OriginsThis is like a remastered/remade version of a Wii homebrew game that I made a decade ago. Shout out to all three of you who remember playing it on your Wii! Along with just porting it to love2d (which meant rewriting everything from C+… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Do Not Die: Call of Crimson Tgirl Apex Land Zombie Shooter Duty 2D Keywords.

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  13. You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Wing II.

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  14. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 335 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    Due to a sudden shortage of milk, cats around the world are forced to seek out new sources to get their fix. You and your team of milk mining kittens have overcome a fear of water to drill down under the ocean seabed and begin extracting vast reserves of what seems to be naturally forming full-fat milk. Get ready for fast paced submarine action, defending the kittens from disruptive mechanical sea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender.

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  15. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    54% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 5 reviews

    Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FullBlast.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    CMYW is a four player survival co-op inspired by classic space shooters. The objective is to work as a team in order to survive the longest and score the highest. Find a balance between gathering resources and defending your portal if you hope to succeed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CMYW.

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  17. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    99% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RagingBlasters.

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  18. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Schar: Blue Shield Alliance is a cooperative twin-stick shooter that features a variety of complementing ship classes to choose from. Upgrade your ships, defeat hundreds of enemies, save the galaxy all with some friends from the comfort of your couch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    Hellfront: Honeymoon is an intense twin stick action strategy game, to be enjoyed with friends over a six-pack of fruit juice. One screen, one winner. Welcome to the Hellfront. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON.

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  20. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    45% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Yargis is a fast paced, top down spaceship shooter. Customize your ship to join a battle online or offline. Yargis is focused on team based, close combat action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yargis: Space Melee.

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  21. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    83% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Space Elite Force is a frenetic side-scrolling, full of explosions and epic battles against bosses. With its large amount of upgrades and its high level of difficulty, Space Elite Force is the ideal game for anyone who wants frenzied action, quick plays and a few hours of fun. Embark on this battle and help defeat the awful Klyvu race! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force.

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  23. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    WWIII has ended in total annihilation but the battle continues in outer space. Challenge 1-3 friends in the fast-paced & frantic arenas of Zero-G Gunfight. Pickup different guns that change how you move & fight. Dodge enemy bullets & avoid unique hazards as you strive to be the last one standing! Decades of a fragile peace are gone, the weapons of war are being mobilized as even the vastness of sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero-G Gunfight.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through vast enemy fleets and against overwhelming odds! Liberate planets, build colonies, research lethal tech and skills, craft unique items, or even play 2p co-op with a friend in this unique new indie game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Rain.

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  26. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Super Intergalactic Gang is a classic arcade shoot-em-up with a new twist. Slow time to dodge waves of bullets, charge up shots into super attacks, and even punch your enemies to death! The game is a fresh new take on a genre that is an oldie but a goodie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Intergalactic Gang.

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  27. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DELTAZEAL.

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  28. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Chronicle: Unit Eight is a high-action arcade bullethell roguelike where you can destroy the enemies' bullets. Become a mercenary hired to take down a gluttonous space pirate and his fleet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle: Unit Eight.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 777 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

    Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capsized.

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  30. In a world where humanity has united to form the new Concordia, aliens and intelligent beings from other planets have come to see humanity as a threat. The Custodian, Concordia's governing body, has made a decision: "The universe will cease to be called the universe and will instead be called Concordia." A special team has been formed: the Star Haulers, unsung heroes who fight for the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarHaulers.

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  31. In a nutshell, Intersecta is an intense and intuitive tactical top-down shooter with a distinct arcade feel. It blends fast, twitch-based gameplay with the intelligent use of tactics. The game has a unique audio-visual style, utilising the power of Unreal Engine 5 for a stunning 2.5D experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intersecta.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Blue Cell.

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  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Ultra Mega Planet Battles is an intense arcade-style, space-based, twin-stick shooter. Players can play by themselves, or with up to 3 friends local co-op. Select your character, select and modify your ship, then get shooting! 8 campaign missions across the solar system Over 30 unique enemies and bosses Up to 4 players local co-op3 difficulty settings Select from 4 different characters Select… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultra Mega Planet Battles.

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  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A modern take on the retro arcade shooter. Super Mega Space Blaster Special is a fast-paced frantic blast of a shoot 'em up (shmup). Played alone or in local coop the game is addictive and will keep you coming back to unlock the next ship or beat your high-score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mega Space Blaster Special.

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    The year is 3055. For decades, mining the solar system’s main asteroid belt from the orbit of mars has produced enormous rare mineral reserves and brought closer the dream of interstellar travel. Now however, something has altered the planetoids’ orbit and as mining units are lost, foul play is suspected... Take on the role of an interceptor shuttle and blast asteroids, UFOs and rogue agents in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roidrekt.

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  36. Grab up to three friends for a lo-fi, bit blasting adventure! Fight your way through unique worlds and play styles to save the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bits That Saved the Galaxy.

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  37. GeminiArms is a side scrolling 2D shoot'em up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GeminiArms.

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  38. Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.PLOT 2050 AD Earth's natural resources are depleted and corporations are forced to expand their mining operations to neighbour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where is Earth?.

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  39. Co-op mayhem for up to 4 players Try to keep your multikill combo going and trigger special attacks! Blast through 8 different planets and over 1000 randomly generated increasingly challenging levels until you pack enough firepower to take on the real evil Level up, and customize your weapon with thousands of different ammo types with different effects 4 ultimate skills that help you work toge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blaster Squad.

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  40. Only you can save the Earth from invading alien hordes – so put on your PlayStation VR headset, assemble your team of 11 super-powered animals and get ready for action-packed tower defence in immersive 3D. Skill and strategy are your weapons across seven stages packed with enemies, puzzles and boss fights. Travel the globe across over 35 levels, place the Animal Force squad members in tactical po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Force.

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  41. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    You play a young adolescent who is on a journey to find his father. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, fight aliens, visit cities to do quests, all while being bound by gravity to the small worlds that you walk on. Our protagonist is of Afro-Caribbean lineage. Adorning his father's jacket, that is inscribed with their family crest (an Adinkra symbol), the adventure entails discovering all that is o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity's Edge.

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  42. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,665 reviews

    CELULLAR COMBAT EVOLVED In Pathogenic, you are the disease. Experience a visceral 2D roguelike twin-stick shooter where you play as a lone parasite fighting a desperate war against the immune system. Your goal is simple: infect and conquer your human host. To survive, you must adapt. Hunt down enemy cells, rip out their organelles, and graft them onto your own body. Evolve from a simple cell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathogenic.

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  43. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Space Dragons is a classic "shoot em up" horizontal shooting game, in which you can choose different ships with unique characteristics and abilities to destroy tons of invading aliens. During the adventure you will run into powerful bosses and explosive enemies. Get upgrades for your ship, weapons and much more to make your way through the meaty and bloody path that awaits you in Space Dragons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Dragons.

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  44. "It's like Bop-It mixed with those OG space shooter game" Travel through space alone or with a friend as you escape the alien threat with scrambling controls. To help, your ship slows everything around you at the expense of energy. If your energy ever runs out before you complete a level, it’s game over! Each level contains multiple grids that you need to complete in order to complet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Scramble.

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  45. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Face off against your classmates in a duel in The Amazing Crackpots Club! Use spells, potions and magical artifacts to destroy your opponents' giant potion flask, while protecting your own! Test your skills in either 1v1 or 2v2 matches in this frantic Dueling Sport, in both local and online game modes! A unique STORY MODE where you can truly meet each member of the club! Create profiles to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amazing Crackpots Club!.

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  46. After the Second World War, a large amount of ex-combatants without a place to return were recruited by a mercenary army under the command of former General Albert Hessler, a man without a nation and with only one objective … war. In response to this, the United Nations through the SDU(Special Defense Unit), creates a group under the name of VALKYRIAS. This squad, made up of elite pilots, will ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Sun - Iron Aces.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Sometime in the near future, Earth is invaded by chickens from another galaxy, bent on revenge against the human race for oppressing earth chickens! Take the world's fate in your hands as you repel the poultry invasion. The Saga BeginsThis is where it all started, way back in 1999. The humble beginnings of the most successful chicken game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Invaders 1.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Space Elite Force II is a classic side scrolling gaming experience with many enemies, explosions and upgrades for your ship. Have fun defeating bosses, upgrading your ship and blowing up enemies, alone or with a friend in local co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force 2.

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  49. BeefarenaAliens have invaded the planet, and they seem to have taken special interest in earth's livestock!  Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help MeggaCorps rid the planet of this mutant menace by venturing out into the world and defending its people from the deadly herd. While on tour, you'll meet new people, find weapons, and face the most fearsome boss cows on the ranch.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BeefArena.

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  50. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Spellbearers is a top-down, 2D, twin stick shooter inspired by "Super Smash TV". Battle against hordes of magical enemies to liberate the rulers of three kingdoms that have been overtaken by dark forces. With staff in hand, do you have what it takes to uphold the title of The Spellbearer? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellbearers.

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