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Looking for games like Shoot 'Em Down? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Switch 'N' Shoot, Super Chain Crusher Horizon or Omni Growth.

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  1. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    An arcade shoot 'em up with just one button... Whenever you shoot, you also flip direction. Save the world with a single button! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Switch 'N' Shoot.

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  2. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    55% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Eclipses the normal Windows game with 3200x800 pixelsfor ultra widescreen shooting! Let loose a series of chained chained explosions on this massive screen, the likes og which have never been seen before! Completely fill a long 2000 pixel ultra-charge-shot gauge to unleash a massive explosion 2000 pixels wide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Chain Crusher Horizon.

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  3. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Humans invaded a massive galactic ship and nearly wiped out an ancient arachnid species. But one hatchling survived... Now you are the last hope of your kind. Explore the abandoned sections of the colossal spacecraft, hunt space insects and invaders, consume your prey, and evolve from a helpless creature into a deadly predator. Each level takes you to a new part of the ship, featuring unique en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omni Growth.

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  4. TRUE GALACTIC MISSION: There are 5 pilots in training, each with peculiar characteristics. It's the day of the final test and everyone will face a obstacle to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be one of the pilots chosen for this mission and embark on infinite space in search of the unknown, in order to discover what is altering the flow of the univers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Galactic Mission.

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  5. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    36% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    The Great Escape is an action-adventure stealth video game based on the 1963 movie of the same name. It was developed by UK-based developer Pivotal Games. The game was released on Xbox, Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 2. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Escape.

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  6. ABOUT THE GAMEAn invasion of androids from outer space has reached Earth. Zion and Eerie find themselves surrounded by these strange androids who relentlessly capture humans. Faced with this situation, Zion is forced to use his martial arts skills to fight the enemies. With the help of cosmic armor obtained from one of the invading androids, he will embark on a crusade to save Eerie and the other … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Knight Zion.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The Rush is a horizontal shoot 'em up with an MSX inspired art style and plenty of that arcade excitement (without a hunger for quarters)! Features: 8+ Unique stages Many enemies and boss fights that (I severely hope) are fun and challenging 13 different weapons that can be mixed and matched with one another 2 Playable ships with unique weapon variations Some surprising exploits I decid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rush.

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  8. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Galaxy Pilot is a game inspired by various arcade classics from the 1980s, serving as a personal tribute to the 1984 arcade game "StarForce"  The game features 25 main levels spread across 8 galaxies, each with 5 challenging stages and 3 difficulty modes. Players can acquire multiple weapons and uncover hidden bonuses, all while navigating through the levels using either a top-down or an isometri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Pilot.

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  9. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    62% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Ah... love, Love... How beautifully in one word. My mind is racing, my stomach flutter butterflies, heart racing. Are you willing to do anything to give a million cherries, collect all the jewels and even save your favorite? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FoxyLand.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed videogame "Suguri" - one of the most unique side-scrolling shooter titles ever created by doujin game developer Orange_Juice. Showcasing beautifully rendered designs and backgrounds, innovative weaponry, captivating gameplay action, and a cool techno-trance soundtrack, "SUGURI" is a must-have, must-play doujin game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUGURI.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Hexa is a puzzle game with a unique concept. Use the different side types of a hex to get the beams to their destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexa.

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  12. Introduction The world is in peril. Cheesecake, a once prized and celebrated food, can no longer be created. Monster have ransacked the world and stolen all the ingredients needed to make it. This has left the locals without their most important food. Goudan, a man who can no longer tolerate its absence, has taken matters into his own hands. Armed with his sword, shield and wits, he sets out t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cheesecake Hero.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    30% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    The stick figure days are back! Ballistick combines tactical combat, over-the-top gore, and realistic gun mechanics to create an experience like no other. Lock, load, and get ready to relive the glory days of stick figure combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballistick.

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  14. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Onion Force is a hybrid Tower Defense/Action Adventure game with 30 levels of butt-puckering mayhem! Use cunning and strategy to strengthen your team chosen from a diverse cast of characters, and hang on to your seat as you try to save the last king from his doom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onion Force.

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  15. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    Constant fun and excitement! Bloody fighting from the start. Epic battles within 5 seconds! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tap Tap Legions.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Come.

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  17. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    40% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Shoot your way through intense levels with a swiftly increasing difficulty, in a world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades, or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all. Use your greed wisely to beat your friends and climb up the score table. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blue Flamingo.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Legacy of the Elder Star is a mouse-driven shoot 'em up for the rest of us. You are the Cosmonaut, an eternal cosmic hero who must shatter the robotic Infinite Legion and rekindle a dying star! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of the Elder Star.

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  19. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 544 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Jump into the frenzied action and the whacky humor of a pure 2.5D side-scroller! While they were going to their old high school for what was supposed to be the party of their life, four long-time friends end up in a ghost town full of monstrous creatures. Alone or in cooperative mode (4 players online and 2 in local play), survive hordes of monsters ready to skin you alive and achieve unique and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Exam.

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  20. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    It’s Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastleStorm.

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  21. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    FOX n FORESTS is a 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by the glorious days of 16-bit! Switch between various seasons on the fly, shoot and slash with your magic melee crossbow and snatch valuable loot to unveil the mystery of the 5th seasons. A thrilling pixel art fable with rewarding super secrets, screen filling bosses and thriving exploration. This is 16-bit how you remember it! Fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOX n FORESTS.

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  22. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    25% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Sleeping Valley - a new arcade platformer game In Sleeping Valley you only have one life to live and it's your job to see how far you can take this cute character on his brutally hard journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleeping Valley.

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  23. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 747 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Crush hundreds of minions as the powerful giant troll! Tiny Goblins call on you to protect their fort, in exchange for armor, money and new moves to smash and loot minions! Goblins build towers, barracks and catapults over each wave to help you fight back bigger minions and bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Troll Army.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HellSinker.

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  25. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    BossConstructor is a game about building and flying your own spaceship!Building your Ship. The core feature of the game is its ship editor which allows you to freely assemble your own spaceships using a vast variety of modules (currently more than 60). The way you build your ships determines how they behave and what they are capable of doing. Since every module costs money, weight and energy, desi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BossConstructor.

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  26. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 517 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Planets under Attack offers a surprising depth of gameplay, while its intuitive controls allow even casual gamers to pick it up and feel comfortable immediately. In addition to the addicting gameplay, Planets under Attack is an obvious labor of love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planets Under Attack.

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  27. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    47% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    In 30 days, help is coming... A mysterious radio transmission claims that help is inbound. You are Jacob Solomon: leader of a makeshift team trying to survive the aftermath of a devastating asteroid collision. The world you once knew is no more – buried deep beneath the constant snowfall. Your goal: keep your companions alive until rescue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impact Winter.

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  29. Enter the heart of an intergalactic war where survival depends on your reflexes and firepower. In this action-packed space shooter, you pilot a high-tech starfighter through asteroid fields, alien armadas, and massive boss battles across stunning cosmic environments. Upgrade your ship with powerful lasers, plasma cannons, energy shields, and special abilities as waves of enemy fighters and coloss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Invaders - Eclipse Squadron.

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  30. JOIN OUR STEAM PAGE TOO!!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Steam Curator: Naked and Funny RPG (steampowered.com) SUMMARY (1 purchase, 1 Steam Key also included!) Prince Nikolai and the Vampires is a SRPG in the classic style of Shining Force, Fire Emblem, Bahamut Lagoon, Feda the Emblem of Justice and from the same developer team, Princess Daphne and the Orcs. Play as Prince Nikolai, a powerful prie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince Nikolai and the Vampires.

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  31. Calling all Fans of classic action-puzzle games such as ChuChu Rocket! Super Puzzle Blasters is the game you have been waiting for! B3RN1 (Bernie) is a patrol bot with the Intergalactic Federation, tasked with keeping the galaxy safe from would-be villains. After defeating the nefarious King Tyrantadon in the dinosaur-filled world of Super DinoBlasters, its time for B3RN1 to help return all the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Puzzle Blasters.

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  32. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    PURGATION SWORDSTORM is a single-stage bullet hell game about playing dangerously. You are BONE ACE, pilot of the B1000 BONE, an experimental fighter that SHOOTS SWORDS. Your mission is to ERADICATE GHOULS and RESCUE LOST SOULS. This project was developed in 6 days for the TWG Discord's 3rd game jam. The prompt was “hold your ghouls close”, which inspired a slightly spooky shmup with an emphasis … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgation Swordstorm.

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  33. 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.

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  34. Overview As with most tower games available, towers with various weapon types are placed on the terrain to destroy the targets that creep along a select path before they reach the goal. There are only 5 turret types currently available: Laser - shoots at both ground and air targets Flak - shoots at only air targets Flame - shoots at only ground targetsMissile - shoots air and ground, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Defender.

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  35. Controls Player movement: [W][A][S][D]. Jump: [Space] Roll: [E] Walk: [Ctrl] to toggle Run: hold [Shift] Camera movement: Mouse to look around and scroll to zoom in and out. Melee basic attacks: [Right Mouse Button] Ranged basic attacks: Hold [Right Mouse Button] and press [Left Mouse Button] to shoot. Interaction: [F] Abilities: [Q][E][R] work in progress Inventory and skills:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pursue.

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  36. Amazing graphics. Countless different units. An addictive Battle Pass. We have none of those things, but we are very, very cheap! Take command of a lone Carrier as you attempt to cross the solar system in a retro arcade swarm shooter set among the planets and moons of our own corner of space. With a minimalist design aesthetic like it was a refugee from the 90s, Scramble All Fighters! takes secon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scramble All Fighters.

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  37. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Bat Egg is a small, cute avoid-the-obstacles game, with several game modes and unlockable skins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bat Egg.

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  38. Features: Astral Space Journey: Take on epic bosses and creatures from the unknown as you embark on a mind bending trek into deep space. Original Heavy Metal Soundtrack: Blast enemies by shredding and wailing your astral guitar against a rolling backing track. Butt-loads of unique riffs and jams to destroy your enemies with during your voyage. Features a full original soundtrack from Dante Mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Voyager.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Also Announced at ONL About the GameCongratulations, Operator #8 You have been randomly selected for the ITER Corporation’s exciting vertical ventures department. Drill the pillars that encircle our homeworld, extract essential resources, and try not to get obliterated in the process. If you fail, don’t worry,  your replacement will be along shortly - probably with a better attitude. > … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ITER-8.

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  40. Welcome to "Air Combat: Overheat"! Get ready for exciting air battles! "Air Combat: Overheat" is a 2D Roguelike game full of challenges and fun. Become a brave pilot, fly your favorite plane, and show your skills against endless enemies and powerful bosses. Welcome to my telegram:  Game Features: Exciting Air Battles: Fight various enemies and enjoy the thrilling combat! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ACE Overheat.

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  41. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    "Echidna Wars Mini" was an HTML game demo constructed by Asimofu and D-Gate prior to the release of "Echidna Wars DX", and was taken down in the wake of the full-game release. The gameplay is reminiscent of NES classics, especially the Megaman series, which ultimately led to this "Revitalization". NOTE: I can't believe I forgot to say this anywhere. Press "K" to toggle 60fps mode. All the footag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echidna Wars Mini: Revitalized.

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  43. In a distant future, mankind has landed on the asteroid X-474 to mine extremely rare minerals, but after many mysterious accidents the communications with the asteroid crew members has been lost. You play as Luna, member of the investigation team sent to survey the activities on the asteroid, unfortunately you will find alien creatures has attacked the facilities and, you sole mission is to sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmotroid.

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  44. VERSION: "December 24, 2024 June 21, 2025" aka V.2.0 This is an demo version of Reginangel: Blooms Reborn in Night. Many content here is subject to change. It is unlikely that content here will be final. ⚠ WARNING ⚠ This game may not run smoothly on high resolutions and could start bugging or slowing down due to this. Make sure your device has a proper graphic card before playing as well, or er… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reginangel: Blooms Reborn in Night (DEMO 2.0).

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  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 261 reviews

    Build a hive, make some honey! Hive Time is a small, bee themed management/base building sim. Harvest resources, grow your hive, and produce a new Queen before the current one dies. Manage different bee roles in a totally scientifically inaccurate depiction of hive dynamics. Send Foragers out to find pollen and nectar, have Builders research new cell types, and ensure you have enough Beesitters t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive Time.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    78% User Score Based on 691 reviews

    Dodge! Shoot! Go faster! Break the sound barrier in this unbelievably fast game and go straight for the first place in the leaderboard of Barrier X! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BARRIER X.

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  47. You do not remember how this happened or who you are. All of a sudden you found yourself in Hell and you want to get out. The only way seems to lead through the 14 levels of Hell. Each level except for the first one is ruled by a boss holding the exit portal key. Since you are in Hell, the level bosses happen to be the Hell's most important fallen angels such as Lucifer, Mammon, Dantalion, Furcas,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baalzebub.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    52% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    CHECK OUT MORE GAMES FROM US About the Game You are a well trained elite member of special weapons and tactics teams. Equipped with sub-machine guns, sniper rifles and stun grenades, you will navigate secret missions across the globe to eradicate the evil syndicate that stands in the way of a peaceful world. Let the bullets fly now! - Provides full realistic battlefield environment. - The p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elite Commander.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Aeon Command is a tug of war strategy game, where you play as one of three unique factions to help gain dominance over the Aeon Nebula! Take control of your mother ship to gather resources, produce ships and fight off the enemy mother ship. Grow stronger as you progress through the 24 mission campaign and unlock new upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon Command.

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  50. 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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