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Looking for games like Shift'em Mania? Here are top tactical puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Xmas Craze, Shift Em Mania or Ichi.

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  1. Xmas Craze is a special Christmas-themed edition of the tactical puzzle game Shift'em Mania which features procedural generated levels where you play against AI or another Human via local multiplayer mode. Game graphics and music were completely redesigned in order to create a very bright and festive Christmas mood. Game objective is to get player's color balls to the bottom of a maze. Well, it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xmas Craze.

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  2. Shift'em Mania is an amazing and fun tactical puzzle game with unique procedural generated levels where you play against AI or another Human. Your objective is to get your color balls to the bottom of a maze. Well, it's not quite as simple as it looks like. The level is filled with ramps, walls, black holes and your opponent doesn't give an easy time. Think thoroughly before making each move in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shift Em Mania.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 342 reviews

    Ichi is an easy to play but challenging one button puzzle game. Don't be deceived by the game simplistic look, it’s a braintwister for sure! Collect golden rings by rotating objects, using teleporters, breaking blocks and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ichi.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Straima is a devilishly difficult pulse-pumper platformer for 1-4 players. It includes several game modes, selectable powers and gameplay mutators, as well as a full feature level editor allowing you to design, save and share your inspired creations with chums for immense joy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Straima.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 988 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 4 reviews

    Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach. Innovative controls, physics effects, power-ups, special attacks, and boss battles which combine to provide an experience that is always interactive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shatter.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    It's a vertical scrolling shooting game (Vertical Shmup) with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere! Avoid and shoot and avoid and shoot and avoid! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tawashi.

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  7. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Run To The Stairs - a dungeon racing game with roguelike elements - a turn based racing game Attention: This game needs a browser supporting WebGL 2.0 to run properly! If the game does not run, try the following: Make sure WebGL is activated in your browser.Update your browser. Try another browser: Chrome (works best), Firefox and Opera should also work. MS Edge is not recommended!Play the ASCII-o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run To The Stairs.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 462 reviews

    You are a robot in an office building. You have to eat furniture and not get caught. A mysterious story unfolds. Not The Robots is this year’s most exciting Roguelike Stealth Furniture Eating Simulator. It’s a game with random levels, permadeath, and the goal of eating furniture - which is also your stealth cover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not the Robots.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TeraBlaster.

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  11. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 414 reviews

    The critically acclaimed card game is now available on PC! Dead Man’s Draw is a simple and strategic game of luck and skill that boils down strategy gameplay into a single, tense decision: to play it safe or risk everything in pursuit of killer combos and boundless treasure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Man's Draw.

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  12. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    Travel to the Edo period in Japan and help Satsu and Miyamoto in an epic adventure to preserve ancient Japan. Prove your skills in Challenge mode with limited moves. Experience the excitement of building an ancient Japanese village in this engaging Match 3 game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Orient: The Rising Sun.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    Can you reclaim your ancestors’ land? Evil forces have taken over the once fertile land of Fortiana. You are the only one who can storm the castles and claw it back from the hordes of dragons. Experience a new type of strategy and arcade game. Fence off parts of the battlefield to corner your enemies. Collect catapults and power-ups to besiege the fortresses and take on dragons. But beware! As yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortix.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 878 reviews

    Tikiman the Forest Defender is in trouble. Hordes of monsters are sweeping through his realm, hoping to chow down on his offspring – and it’s up to you to defend them. By placing weapon towers at strategic points around the landscape, you can destroy the invaders and save the little ones. Collect treasure along the way to build up your arsenal and pay for new towers – countless waves of monsters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate.

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  15. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Obstacles is a thoughtful and tactical bullet hell where everything only moves when you move. Pick between one of six different player characters and try for a high score! Three things will increase as you collect gems; your score, your streak, and the number of obstacles in the game! As your streak rises your score will increase more and more rapidly, but be careful! If you get hit by an obstacl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obstacles: Gems of Power.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Grey Cubes is a modern variation on the brick-breaker-type game, based on real-time physics and three-dimensional gameplay (not just 3d look). Minimalist in style, with clean graphics and deep, original soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Cubes.

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  18. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 558 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 3 reviews

    Buy Cursed to Golf on PlayStation Store. Every shot counts in this golf roguelike mash-up. It’s all par for the course in this twisted take on the classic game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed to Golf.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 267 reviews

    Fly’N is a PC platformer in which players control four original characters with their own complementary abilities. They are the guardians of the World-Trees: the Buds. It’s only by combining and by playing with their powers that the Buds will be able to find the right path when the situation seems impossible… Save the World-Trees from Dyer, the loony hair-dryer who intends to destroy their Helys!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fly'N.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based, single screen shooter, with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack! Use the unique risk reward multiplier system to maximise power-ups, build your bomb and destroy EVERYTHING! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Shift.

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    Cat Lady: The Card Game is a fun card-drafting game in which players are Cat Ladies, trying to tempt cats into their cattery using food, toys, costumes and more. Based on the much-loved card game by AEG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Lady: The Card Game.

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  24. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Attention: This game needs a browser supporting WebGL 2.0 to run properly! If the game does not run, try the following: Make sure WebGL is activated in your browser.Update your browser. Try another browser: Chrome (works best), Firefox and Opera should also work. MS Edge is not recommended!Play the ASCII-only-version of RunToTheStairs. Please report in the comments if the game works on your system… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RunToTheStairs.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    12 Orbits is a colorful, friendly, fun, and sometimes a little chaotic game. The rules are simple and there's just one button per player! A new game can always be set up within seconds and the rounds only last for about five minutes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 orbits.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    87% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    The Dreamworld has been infected! It is up to you to explore the Dreamworld as the DreamDasher, discover its secrets, and defeat the Nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreamDasher.

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  27. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 486 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Concrete Jungle is a new take on the city building genre that swaps micro-management for a more strategic and puzzle-orientated style of city planning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Concrete Jungle.

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  29. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    95% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Flipon is a juicy and fun arcade puzzle game full of surprises! Mine flipoblocks by aligning them to make combos, survive the garbages tempest, solve puzzles and defeats the (cute) bad guys! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flipon.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 788 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    You play David, an awfully small abstracted chosen hero tossed into a blissfully simple world overrun by giant culminations of evil physics-beasts. As David, you are given a slingshot-esque gift that you will have to use to conquer your colossus foes. Be there AND be square. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to David.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 2,383 reviews

    Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world. The Circle Empires universe is made of interconnected circles, each containing loot to plunder and foes to defeat. You are the god-like leader of your tiny kingdom, hungry for power. Use your skills to hunt down increasingly powerful enemies and expand your empire. The game world changes ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circle Empires.

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  33. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 3,388 reviews

    Lead the revolution with an army of flamethrowing Boars, mustard gas-lobbing Skunks, and paratrooper-puking Owls. Tooth and Tail is a Real-Time-Strategy game featuring Single Player, Online Competitive Play, Split Screen, Replays, and more. Build a base, lead your army, eat your enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tooth and Tail.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    86% User Score Based on 268 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

    Knight Squad is an insane 1 to 8 players chaotic arena friendship destroyer. Take on current friends and future frenemies in any of the incredibly fun game modes, ranging from Last Man Standing to Medieval soccer. All of that using only weapons from the middle age… and laser guns… and miniguns If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Squad.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skulls of the Shogun.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    65% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Tidalis is a block-based puzzle game with casual appeal, hardcore depth, and an addictive new "streams" mechanic. The game is brimming over with riffs and variants on that core mechanic with 20 game modes, dozens of special blocks and items, and 115 levels in the adventure mode alone. The basic rules of the game are this: blocks fall down into the board and have a color and an arrow direction. If … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tidalis.

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  37. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    66% User Score Based on 191 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    Kill to Collect is a cyberpunk rogue-like for up to four player co-op that is designed for short bursts of intense gameplay sessions, rewarding players for their skilled survival. Featuring procedurally generated levels, Kill to Collect brings a constant challenge. No two experiences are the same and every interaction could be the difference between life and death. Set in Geoshelter Alpha, a dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill to Collect.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,666 reviews

    In Edge players take direct control of the cube and roll their way around the game's dozens of levels. Search for all the prisms and find the shortcuts to improve your times. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EDGE.

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  39. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Dive into a magical world of witches and wizards. Travel through magical lands, relaxing music and help Victoria collect unique items along her journey to become a witch. Learn from the ancient Book of Spells in this engaging Match 3 game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells.

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  40. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Raining Blobs is a fast-paced arcade puzzle game based around matching falling blocks. Matching blocks of the same color will link them together while matching blocks with stars in them will destroy the linked blocks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raining Blobs.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A fast-paced, competitive multiplayer curve game where up to 8 players battle in local matches. Customize your gameplay with dozens of power-ups and game modes, from classic no-powerup duels to chaotic arcade challenges. Master your curve and outlast your opponents! Gamepad supported. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curvelicious.

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  42. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Reborn as a Demon Lord, seek revenge on the heroes! This fantasy roguelite game features grid-based combat controlled using four directional inputs. The world only moves when you do: you attack when you collide with enemies. Plan your moves step by step or play swiftly with dodges and parries! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 卡片魔王:只剩个头!.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    POOOOL is a small, pool-inspired physics-based puzzler where you combine pool balls of matching size and color to create bigger ones! Combining balls increases your score, but if the table gets too full and you run out of room, it's game over. Use only your mouse to control the angle and power of every shot! ⚪ Create combos and perform bank shots with satisfying physics interactions! Choose … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOOOL.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Welcome to Breakpoint, a twin-stick slasher that provides all the hectic action of a bullet hell with the crunchy satisfaction of melee combat. Unlike other twin stick games, there are zero ranged attacks in Breakpoint. You have to control the battlefield with a variety of physical attacks. Slice, smash, and crush your way through waves of enemies to defeat the swarm. Move and groove your way thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakpoint.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    A Roguelike Bubble Puzzler! Choose your school of magic and reach the top of the tower! Chill pick up and play feel and nostalgic pixel art and music. Get your staff and prepare to shoot orbastical spells ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orb Tower.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 476 reviews

    Push monster balls into holes or traps in randomly generated levels. Stack up countless game-changing items to create broken builds. Find combos to create your own synergies and customize your playstyle. Rack and Slay! UNIQUE GAMEPLAY: Face physics-based billiards combat challenges tied together by a rogue-like run structure in a dungeon setting! LONG-TERM REPLAYABILITY: Procedural dungeon layou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rack and Slay.

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  47. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    1990s-style puzzle gameplay inspired by the DOS classics Block-man and Loader Larry, Super Retro BoxBot is sure to entertain and challenge you through its hand-crafted levels! You can also create your very own challenges with the included level editor! Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Retro BoxBot.

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  49. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Discord Server About the GameHexteria is a casual but challenging Turn-Based Strategy and Puzzle game. The concept is simple: each turn you rotate one hexagonal tile on the board to take over your opponents' tiles. Online and Offline Multiplayer for up to 6 players Single Player Campaign with 42 levels Use the Level Editor to create, share and play your own levels AI controlled players with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexteria.

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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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