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``` Star owes a million credits to the wrong people. The only way out is taking contracts nobody else will touch - and the only backup is Scrap, a salvage drone with a mouth bigger than its thrusters. Star Scrap is a twin stick space combat roguelite. Take on contracts across 7 zones, fight through up to 100 waves of enemies, collect upgrade cards to build devastating combos, and claw your wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Scrap.

Charming retro action arcade shooter with roguelite elements (and a pet space worm!).     The dastardly humans have achieved interstellar spaceflight once more and are spreading throughout the galaxy like a virus. The call has gone out: it is time to send them back to the Stone Age once again, for the good of all alienkind. Regrettably, the council has ignored the human threat and left the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Force Bargain Bin.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Hyperslice is fast paced action arena roguelite where you defeat waves of enemies, hazards and dangerous threats using only your dash as a weapon.  You slice through enemies to kill them, and push anything you want to turn it into a deadly projectile. Upgrade your ship and buy abilities throughout your run to turn your ship into a killing machine. Try to survive through all the waves or seek t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperslice.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Witch Dance: the bewitching click 'em up minigame from Luna Flora! Use your mouse to take on the Trial of Witches and defeat enemy familiars. Right click to dance around and collect magic fragments. Left click to teleport and attack! The more enemies you hit in a single spell, the more damage you'll do, so line up your shots carefully! Dance in the power spots to wipe out your foes! Fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Dance.

A fast paced bullet hell where your ship doesn't shoot — you dash through enemies to destroy them.  The game has a variety of power-ups, enemy types, and bosses that create interesting and distinct challenges when surviving through waves. Though the minimalistic gameplay is easy to learn, it's also hard to master. This is a demo version and contains just a few enemies and power u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dash.

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.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

✦ PILOT A STARSHIP INTO THE VOID ✦ You are the pilot of a starship venturing into a newly discovered dimension filled with vibrant energy and mysterious matter. As you navigate this neon wilderness, you'll encounter distress signals and opportunities to complete side missions that reward you with valuable resources and upgrades.    ⚔️ ✦ BULLET-HELL COMBAT ✦ ⚔️Battle against swarms of alien enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Resurgence.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Survive the swarm in spaceFight against endless enemies while piloting your ship.Collect resources and grow stronger each run. Build your module loadoutExperiment with countless module combinations.Every run feels different with roguelike upgrades. Ascend and grow even strongerEarn prisms when you ascend based on your highest cleared sector.Spend them to unlock permanent upgrades in the ascensio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Nova.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Note: The game currently does not support controller operation.Swarm Sweeper is a rogue-like game where players take on the role of a trooper tasked with defending a base from relentless waves of strange creatures. Players must rely on skill, speed, and smart strategy to survive and eliminate every threat. Fight the swarm, upgrade your weapons and abilities to become even deadlier. Unlock speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm Sweeper.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Redneck Brawl Turbo is a fast-paced auto-shooter inspired by the wild martial-arts comedies of the 1980s. Smash ridiculous enemies, train under eccentric masters, and turn a simple villager into a legendary brawler. BECOME A LEGENDYou are Pal — the strongest guy in the village and the only one crazy enough to chase down the ninjas who stole the sacred statue. Travel through dangerous jungles, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redneck Brawl Turbo.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Earth's last remaining scientists have reverse engineered several ships from their technology. Time to bring the fight back into space! You are humanity's last hope! Gamma Zero is an old school arcade vertical shmup. Be aggressive and rack up massive multipliers by collecting pickups as fast as possible. Features: 3 stages of intense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamma Zero.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

100% User Score Based on 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.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

82% User Score Based on 45 reviews

When the tough time comes, the true heroes cannot stay still. Visit our camp to ask for help from one of the fantasy fighters and delve into the brick-breaking, fight-style adventure.  --- Chose a Hero and start your adventure! --- --- Collect all falling goodies --- Collected gems and coins can be used in a game, pages and star can trigger special bonuses during battle. --- Destroy obstac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Breakers Camp.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

84% User Score Based on 1,275 reviews

Be My Horde is a roguelite survivor where your minions fight for you. Become a formidable necromancer and turn your enemies into a resource! Raise fallen foes, build massive undead hordes, enhance your skills with devoured souls, and conquer the world – you’re the villain in this story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Be My Horde.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Mechanophagia is a visceral Twin-Stick Shooter set in a dark, gritty sci-fi world where you are a lone robot warrior fighting against an overwhelming tide of flesh and metal. You have exactly 10 minutes to slaughter the swarm, evolve your unit, and prepare for the final boss. It’s a race against extinction where precision is your only means of survival. KEY FEATURES Full Combat Control: Maste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanophagia.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Main gameplay Dodge: Slide the mouse to control the protagonist’s movement and dodge increasingly dense barrages. Counterattack: Click the mouse at the right moment to bounce back the enemy’s bullets, and use the rebounded bullets to eliminate the enemy. Stamina: Attacks consume stamina, which is restored when enemies are eliminated. Stamina also slowly recovers on its own. Pick power-ups S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ball-it Hell.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Strike.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

84% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Prison.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

90% User Score Based on 60 reviews

A Singleplayer Rougelite Bullethell where you kill 10s of thousands of insects/bugs. including mini-boss/boss fights every 5-10 minutes. Slay Bugs, Get Upgrades, Kill more. Unlock Characters and weapons by completing achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entomophobia.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

43% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Survival.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

74% User Score Based on 102 reviews

The Hurricane of the Varstray is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the villain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hurricane of the Varstray: Collateral hazard.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

86% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Swarmrider Omega is an "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. Based on Swarmrider(2016), Omega is a darker and faster version, featuring the Saint from Ubermosh Vol.5. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMRIDER OMEGA.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

How would you react when facing a near-death experience? Despair? Perseverance? ... Maybe sorrow? Face your inner demons while trying to gather resources and keep your body alive in this run survival game as hard as life itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Give Up: Not Ready to Die.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devileader.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

91% User Score Based on 77 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Cross Renovation.

Earth Marines - a dynamic top down shooter in which you need to save the planet from dangerous zombie - brain eaters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Marines.

Game OverviewLittle Warrior is a top-down action roguelite built around the fun of creating your own build. Choose from a staff, greatsword, bow, sword & shield, or dual blades, then shape your combat style through a six-slot upgrade grid, class growth, equipment, and cards. There is no single correct answer. Every choice can change the way you fight. Twin-Stick Manual Combat The game uses… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Warrior.

A Galaxy on the BrinkSomething old has come back, and it's hunting the Wardens. They're the ones who carry the keys to ancient knowledge and lost technology, and right now they're locked inside the factories of a techno-tyrant who's slowly losing his mind. He wants to turn what they know into a weapon. You're Bodzin. History forgot your name a long time ago. You tried to stop this once and got it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bodzin.

Shin Sophstar pushes the Sophstar experience further. Far beyond a reimagining, it’s a high-octane remix built from the ground up for speed, precision, and scoring. Inspired by the golden era of 90s arcade shooters, it delivers an experience that feels instantly familiar, yet entirely new. Designed with a stronger focus on speed and scoring, Shin Sophstar features shorter, more intense stages and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shin Sophstar.

Death is not the end. Not if the score was high enough. Kill Source: Neon Hemorrhage is a score-attack bullet hell built around greed, pressure, and precision. Survival alone is not enough. The highest scores come from pushing into danger, grazing bullets, keeping kill chains alive, and stacking multipliers while the screen fills with enemy fire. Graze bullets to build Overcharge and push … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill Source: Neon Hemorrhage.

TIME IS YOUR ONLY CURRENCY.Protocol: Chrono is a fast-paced action roguelike with bullet heaven DNA. There’s no health bar — your lifeline is Time, constantly draining away. Every second matters, every kill buys survival, and every mistake brings your end closer. A Universe in CollapseYou are the Chronal Agent — a security process deployed into a simulation suffering Terminal Entropy. The s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protocol:Chrono.

Runeweaver is a spell-crafting roguelike arena survivor where the magic you wield is the magic you build. Collect elemental runes, combine them at the crafting table, and discover devastating spells that are uniquely yours. No two runs play the same way. Craft Your Arsenal Six primal elements combine in unexpected ways: Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth, Arcane, and Shadow. Mix runes between waves to d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuneWeaver.

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.

Imperfections is a 2D space shooter, where you build your own battleship, manage energy and heat to fight off enemies and bosses. You can use various parts to build your spaceship including thrusters, turrets, shockwaves and more!  You also need to be careful and build your ship wisely as it can overheat or parts may function differently depending on where you place them. For example… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperfections.

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.

Build. Dodge. Loop. Something’s coming. About This GameTenvader is a roguelike arcade shooter where you merge strange blocks to power up your ship and face waves of evolving enemies. Survive long enough, and the universe starts to break — time loops, enemies mutate, and a cosmic force begins to interfere. Every block you place changes the way you play. Build smart. Fight hard. Try to remember w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenvader.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Your spaceship may be busted, but that’s not stopping you! Travel through bizarre alien planets, each with its own dangers, weird creatures, and strange landscapes. Who knows what secrets (or trouble) you’ll find? Lost in space? Bring a buddy along! Play solo or with a friend in 2-player co-op and work together to solve challenges, escape enemies, and (hopefully) not get lost in space forever. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACESHEEP.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Voidbound is a mining adventure with roguelite elements. You play as a lonely Void Spirit who has wandered too far from home. Use your camp as a hub to prepare for each descent into ever-changing caves filled with rare loot and dangerous foes. Each dive brings you closer to your home at bottom of the cave... EXPLORE RANDOMLY GENERATED CAVES COLLECT RARE MATERIALS KILL DANGEROUS FOES UPGRADE S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidbound.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Seconds Till Destruction is a lightning-fast, randomized top-down shooter played in six-second bursts. Warp onto different floors, kill them all, then do it again! Pick up and play for instant action, or try to clear as many floors as you can! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seconds Till Destruction.

Play as a vampire-skuf who lives in a castle, loves collecting figurines, and spends his days at the computer. But it’s not all chill — adventurers constantly try to raid the castle in search of treasure. You’ll need to summon collectible monsters, build new rooms, and defend your lair... but hey, the match won’t play itself, and the world can wait. ;) Features: Vampire vibes Collect creatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Skuf.

Kill all enemies, Upgrade, Repeat!KILL ALL ENEMIES on the map and acquire impactful upgrades after each run. The game is divided into different Upgrade Chapters each focusing on different mechanics. There will be some new upgrades in each chapter and some recurring, making previously unlocked mechanics even stronger. After unlocking all mechanics you can progress further into Endgame Chapters, whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KILL ALL ENEMIES.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Narcissus is an adrenaline-pumping, top down, action-horror game that puts you in the shoes of the last survivor on a doomed spaceship. The clock is ticking, and danger lurks around every corner If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcissus.

Enter a neon-charged battleground where survival meets explosive energy in this retro, space-themed twin-stick shooter! As you dance through waves of geometric adversaries, each defeated enemy leaves behind a deadly debris field—lure other enemies into these hazard zones to trigger devastating chain reactions and score multipliers. Snag powerful upgrades that temporarily boost your ship's offens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electro Havoc.

Kill them all is a linear narrative game where you play a mercenary who will be deployed on Serenity Island. The island is facing a serious epidemic and does not have the military capabilities to manage the situation properly. You will be mandated to carry out various missions. The title says it all  Kill infected, escape from runners, empty the rest of your magazine on r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill Them All.

PongVenture You control DESTEA, a magical monk looking to free the land of CILIREN from a plague of monsters.  Using your staff you must deflect the magical blue orbs into the enemy, avoid the dangerous red orbs, and battle your way through hordes of foes on your quest to defeat SORROW, the Dark Sorceror who conquered CILIREN, unleashed the plague of monsters, imprisoned you, and enslaved your p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PongVenture.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

You, an avid gamer living in your 80's dreams, suddenly sucked into the game. But where everybody has guns, you only have your shield! Can you survive waves of enemies while deflecting barrage of bullets coming at you? Face the barrages of enemies using only your shield in Deflect Boy. Imbue your shield with skills and attributes as you navigate more in order to survive until the end. Will you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deflect Boy.

Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RedRaptor.

Choose your ship and command it against an army pitted against you in this co-op wave-based arcade-style bullet hell space shooter. Fight for as long as you can with powerups acquired through the catalog, and blast through everything in your path.Progress The WavesDefeat waves of enemies that will grow in both numbers and strength as you advance through the armada. While playing, you might encount… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Generic Space Shooter.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

In Warp Glider you pilot a glider craft at blazing speeds pulling off aerial acrobats while surviving the Bandits swarming through the warp horizon. Classic arcade action and feel with a modern touch! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warp Glider.

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.