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  1. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Survive the neon chaos of a digital arena. Upgrade, unleash, and outlast the overload. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Overload.

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  2. Glass Monsters is a single-player first-person 3D survival shooter where you fight off waves of monsters on beautiful and varied procedural glass arenas, using different weapons, destructible environments, and constant repositioning to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glass Monsters.

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  3. Void Runner is a fast-paced arcade game where your reflexes are essential for survival. You control a character using the arrow keys and must avoid red obstacles that deal instant damage. With only three lives represented by hearts, every mistake can be fatal. To help you, different power-ups appear: Yellow items make you temporarily invincible, allowing you to touch red obstacles without losing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Runner.

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  4. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    If the game doesn't load, try to disable third-party cookies. Also, we recommend you play the game in fullscreen mode. Story:  You just got yourself a brand new ship and now you have figured out how to get away with an insurance scam with no risk whatsoever: simply run out of fuel in enemy territory! Although you're smart enough to find loopholes in legal codes, unfortunately, you're not wise eno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Order.

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  5. Heart: Future Whispers is a top-down shooter set in a dystopian future. Face hordes of enemies, manage resources to acquire powerful weapons, and uncover the dark secrets behind the chaos. Test your skills in infinite mode and fight for the highest score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart: Future Whispers.

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  6. The game is divided into two processes, 10 minutes before the development stage, 10 minutes after the challenge stage, only the hunter who survived the challenge stage can take away the treasure A wide variety of weapons Weapons in the game are divided into basic/melee/range/missiles/projectiles and other weapon types, and the difference between physical and magic properties, is also divided int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Explorer.

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  7. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,744 reviews

    "Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western era. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Crows.

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  8. Mitosis Mercenary - Cell Wars Jam Game Jam Entry for Trijam #354 You are a white blood cell warrior. Defend the body against an endless onslaught of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Grow stronger through mitosis, collect powerful upgrades, and survive the final wave to achieve victory! Can you grow strong enough to survive the final wave? About the Game Mitosis Mercenary is a top-dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mitosis Mercenary.

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  9. Dive into the Void. Dodge, fire, restart. Sharpen your build run after run and claim a spot on the global Top 10. A pure, demanding arcade roguelite: 28 evolving skills, 5 hand-crafted worlds or endless survival. Your skill, your ladder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Runner.

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  10. 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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  11. The Enemy Is Evolving. So Must You. Invaders Evolutions transforms the classic fixed-screen alien shooter into a run-based, 100-level arcade survival war with no permanent power creep. You are humanity's last defensive line, fighting through a dark retro-industrial invasion toward the final Mothership encounter. Moment to moment, it is fast, readable arcade action: slide the turret through incom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders Evolutions.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    While I am a loyal RTS gamer, I feel that the genre’s complexity puts many players off. That's why I've always wanted to create my own grand battlefield in a simplified manner, making it more accessible to potential players and RTS fans. In this stylistic pixel game, players will have access to a variety of buildings that synergize with each other and face an array of twisted insectoids. This game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontline Crisis.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    NIDUS is a CHALLENGING Split-Stick Arcade ExperienceDesigned for those who enjoy mastery of stimulating and highly demanding gameplay. Control a Symbiotic Flower and Wasp in Unison, as you struggle to survive a surreal and threatening ecosystem. Immerse yourself in full throttle simulation with Single Player, or try to survive together with a friend in hectic Local Co-Op. KEY FEATURES Single Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIDUS.

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  14. 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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  15. Pilot through relentless waves of hostile forces in this fast-paced space-themed, bullet hell, survival shooter. Build your own UFO in the Ship Creator, Survive through a 100-wave campaign, or test your limits in Endless Mode. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFO Survival.

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    W.A.S.P. is an intense rogue-lite with fast-paced, enemy-swarming chaos with the action-packed shooting of classic SHMUPs. Players take control of powerful airborne ships to fend off waves of increasingly difficult enemies while navigating levels from outer space to desert planets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WASP.

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  17. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Space Fight is a 2D top-down space themed shooter game where you and your spaceship must fight and survive against oncoming waves of enemy ships that are trying to destroy you. Your ship is surrounded by asteroids so you are unable to flee and have no other choice but to fight to survive. - Gameplay - You can fight back against the attacking enemy ships by shooting at them with your ship's laser-b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Fight.

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  18. Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Wars.

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  19. Features A simple and casual action shooter: your weapons will automatically aim and shoot! Dash between bullets and kill your way out of numerous enemies! Four selectable characters, tens of unique weapons and upgrades! Non-static builds. You may play as you like on the battlefield! No need to unlock anything. Your knowledge is your best weapon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarmhunters.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    GRID RANGER is a short, 3D shmuplike with laser sharp aesthetics and a retro-futuristic soundtrack. Dodge and blast your way through 3 super-intense levels and see what lies beyond the grid... Featuring: Mouse-oriented controls for extra precision (The CNTRL option adjusts sensitivity), with controller support offered but not recommendedUses the V99 vector engine (like its sister game UTOPIA MUS… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grid Ranger.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 747 reviews

    A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Arena.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    80% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Eternal Blood is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an arena to face legions of demons. Armed with dark magic and a fluid movement system, fight to survive alone or with a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ETERNAL BLOOD.

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  23. The network is on the brink of failure, but don't worry. We've implemented fail-safes. Initialize a Protocol to destroy the compromised data packets. Protocol Delta is a fast paced arcade game that demands constant movement and quick reflexes. Explore various characters, each with unique abilities, to find one that suits your playstyle. Compete on global leaderboards and climb the ranks as you su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protocol Delta.

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  24. RING SHOOTER Overview Ring Shooter is a top-down arcade shooter with a 20-level campaign, cinematic story, and multiple game modes. Fight through waves of enemies, defeat unique bosses, and unlock powerful weapons. Key Features Story mode 20 levels with cinematic story scenes 33 story images that progress the narrative Dynamic backgrounds that change every 3–4 levels (Park → City → Of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ring Shooter.

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    WHAT'S IN THIS DEMO Experience GAZAR's core gameplay in two specially designed demo modes that showcase the game's mechanics and how elite enemies create unique threats when working together. Story Mode: Play through the first two planets and unlock the third planet featuring a semi-boss encounter. Get an early taste of the campaign direction with a preview of the cutscene system that introduces… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAZAR.

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  26. Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numina: Construct.

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  27. Wave Function is a retro-styled, high-tempo FPS Bullet Hell game. Players step into the role of Player Zero, facing a 100-level gauntlet inside a tight, claustrophobic simulation chamber. Each level introduces new enemy wave patterns that test reflexes, intuition, and fast decision-making skills. The minimalist yet threatening atmosphere, supported by neon grid patterns, creates a striking digital… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wave Function 1.0.

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  28. The Horde has consumed humanity’s last line of defense. An unknown virus has swept across the globe. Cities have fallen, and civilization has collapsed. As a newly deployed operative, you are sent to the front lines of the infected zones, armed with weapons, tactical equipment, and defensive structures to protect humanity’s final hope against endless waves of the undead. Survive the Horde … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Horde.

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  29. Souls Arena: 100 Trials is a compact, skill-focused combat challenge. No open world. No story filler. Just escalating arena fights designed to test your mastery, reflexes, and endurance. This game offers 100 achievements designed for players who enjoy mastering every aspect of combat. Souls Arena: 100 TrialsOne arena. 100 escalating trials. No mercy.Souls Arena: 100 Trials is a compact, ski… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Souls Arena 100 Trials.

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  30. About the Game BLAST! is a small HTML5 space shooter I made as a portfolio project. You control a tiny ship in an endless starfield, dodging asteroids and enemy fire while upgrading your weapons and shield. It’s meant to feel like a little arcade cabinet: simple controls, readable patterns, a couple of bosses, and a persistent high score you can chase. Runs in the browser (desktop ) – no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLAST! – Tiny Retro Space Shooter.

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  31. Blast through waves of bugs in this retro-inspired arcade shooter! Step into the shoes of the Bug Blaster and defend your garden from an endless swarm of creepy crawlies. Mushroom Menace brings classic fixed-screen action into a modern package with tight controls, smarter enemy patterns, an energy-driven blaster, and score-chasing mayhem. Gameplay Survive as long as you can and push your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Menace.

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  32. A physics-based roguelike where you control different guns in a post-apocalyptic wasteland full of zombies, mutants, and rogue robots. Blast, bounce, and ricochet your way through waves of enemies and build ridiculous weapon synergies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to P.A.G. Post Apocalypse Guns.

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

    Skycliffs is an action shooter roguelike dungeon crawler with fast-paced top-down platforming. Jump and dash across sky islands, fight loads of monsters, and get upgrades to survive the many dangers of your journey. Will you be strong enough to reach and defeat the keeper of this floating world? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skycliffs.

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  34. Two independent ways to face the abyss: choose a hero, build skills and gear, and fight deeper through enemy waves; or fortify a sanctuary against day-night assaults, disasters, strange rules, bosses, and branching endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion of the Abyss.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    68% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Build up a fantasy city and fill it with hand-drawn characters, each with their own unique personalities and skills. Send them on quests to expand your influence and clear out nearby monster dens that threaten your city. Help them grow and evolve, all in the pursuit of gold! Create a thriving city around monster-filled dungeons. Bring in wealth from exploring and dungeon delving, then use it to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gold Gold Adventure Gold.

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  36. "EggsNeverHurt" is a light rogue survival game that features single-player control with dual joysticks operating two characters simultaneously. Within a limited battlefield space, your primary focus is to ensure that the non-attacking character (Little Egg) does not die, while controlling the attacking character (Big Egg) to kill enemies as much as possible. This allows Little Egg to obt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EggsNeverHurt.

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  37. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Cubed and Dangerous is a challenging twin-stick action roguelike shooter that seamlessly merges elements of Action RPG build-crafting with the thrill of perma-death roguelike gameplay. Recruit new procedurally generated heroes by completing campaign runs, all based off of the 14 unlockable character classes in the game. Grow your collection, cultivate massive power, and take on the cumulative chal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubed and Dangerous.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    TinyShot is a 2D arcade shooting game where you play as this little creature who signed a deal with the devil to get him his lost horn and earn love and fame in return. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TinyShot.

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  39. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Outbreak: Deluxe Edition it's a specific version of the Outbreak game series for Nintendo Switch console. Includes additional content, weapons, to the core game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 450 reviews

    The swarm is a swarm of thousands of alien zerg, and you, as the only survivor of this wasteland, you need to face them and fight with blood, good luck! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insect Swarm.

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  41. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Crossbow: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROSSBOW: Bloodnight.

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  42. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    59% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Ready for Overdrive? Upgrade your steambuggy and pump up the Pressure, while you boost’n’blast your way through vibrant settings and countless enemies. Enhanced arcade action awaits in this new version! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pressure Overdrive.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 688 reviews

    One universe, three titles Strike Suit Infinity is an arcade spin-off of Strike Suit Zero, that focuses solely on combo combat. Its single-player alternative, Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut, provides a 10 hour story-driven, mission based experience with all the same incredible combat. In the Director's Cut, players battle across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills will decide Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Suit Infinity.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xentron Attack.

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  46. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocking Pilot.

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    Dead Keys is a fast-paced typing action roguelite set in a pixel-art zombie apocalypse. Type to shoot, survive escalating hordes, build powerful chaotic runs, chase WPM records in Endless, and fight alongside, or against your friends online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Keys.

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  48. Fight against the odds for your survival against a combat ready machine! Dark Circuits is a third person shooter where you play as a robot fighting for its survival against a superior machine equipped with a wider arsenal of weapons in a 1-on-1 battle. Dodge bullets, missiles, and other attacks as you rely on limited firepower to emerge victorious in this battle. This was a final year project crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Circuits.

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  49. Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERWIRED.

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  50. Try the free playtest demo today! Vision Quest: A New Ascent takes the player on a journey through treacherous mountain landscapes with one goal: uncover your true potential in this dark, twisted world.  Equipped with only a sawblade and some inner resolve, will you take the path less traveled, or fall by the wayside? Responsive, high-stakes, twin-stick combat "If you're going through hell, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vision Quest: A New Ascent.

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