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Games like Shoot'em & Scoot'em

Games like Shoot'em & Scoot'em

Games like Shoot'em & Scoot'em

Looking for games like Shoot'em & Scoot'em? Here are top casual platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Bits That Saved the Galaxy, Kickback Slug: Cosmic Courier or Blast Off Far Away.

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

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  2. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    Kickback Slug: Cosmic Courier is a fun, fast-paced physics game where you must exploit the kickback of your guns to navigate a series of increasingly difficult obstacles across a organic planet floating through space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kickback Slug: Cosmic Courier.

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  3. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Off Far Away.

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  4. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Prepare for an intergalactic adventure in Flappy Alien! Navigate your UFO through space, dodge obstacles, and aim for the highest score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flappy Alien.

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  5. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A precision puzzle platformer, with no legs. Propel Wizard Jiji by setting off bombs along with loads of powerups and mechanics. Help Jiji collect enough money to pay off his debt and break his curse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jiji the Bajillionaire.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A relaxing 1bit puzzle game set in a world where all the light is liquid. There are all sorts of creatures in the darkness, waiting for the light to bring them form, but no need to worry, they are quite tame. This puzzle game revolves around utilizing the liquid light and liquid dark to gain the curiosity and cooperation of the other creatures in the world. The Lightposts and Darkposts will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liquid Light.

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  7. Pogo sticks and Rockets, how could it go wrong? In this space-themed 2D platformer, you control an experimental rocket ship and must stop aliens from taking the Earth's resources. Play through a variety of levels with dangerous obstacles and save the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pogo Rocket.

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  8. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Rescue cats! Collect hearts! Defy the laws of physics! Q.P.I.D. is part platformer, part physics puzzler, part race against the clock. Did we mention the cats? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digital Eclipse Arcade: Q.P.I.D..

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  9. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Baseless is a challenging planet-jumping shooter where SHOOTING = MOVEMENT! Blast from planet to planet with 360° gravity, creatively demolishing every enemy in your path. Fire powerful weapons, rescue cute friends, and discover a galaxy worth fighting for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baseless.

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  10. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Earth's Greatest Defender puts you in control of a pixelated action game, tasking you with eliminating enemies and protecting civilians. Use shotguns, grenades, and strategic moves across destructible terrains. Play hero, save the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth's Greatest Defender.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    On a distant planet, rifts in space are opening — threatening to release planet-devouring monsters into the galaxy. Close the rifts and save the galaxy in this modern Metroidvanian quest with tight platforming, fast-paced combat, and deep RPG progression. COMBAT: Engage in fast, fluid battles against a wide variety of enemies and bosses across multiple distinct biomes. Use precision platfo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Rift Saga.

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  12. Outpost Delta is a single player, 2-D side-scrolling sci-fi shooter for PC. Take on the role of Delta, the outpost’s emergency defense, who along with her AI companion must defend the space station against alien intruders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpost Delta.

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  13. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    55% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Tinboy is a puzzle-platformer, with a massive difficulty level. The game-play style is a mix between Angry Birds and Ninja roping in the 'Worms' games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tinboy.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Agent, we have an emergency. The enemy has activated the launch codes for a massive EMP weapon. Your orders are to gather the abort codes that are scattered throughout each of the enemy’s bases. This will be a solo infiltration mission. Good luck. Battle it out as a special agent disguised as a high school girl in this top-down shooter. A variety of terrain types and enemies await you in each sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Physical Layer.

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

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

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Space Bubbles Must Die! is a tiny, highly-addictive bubble-shooter where you eliminate evil space bubbles to save the planet. Inspired by the classic titles like Peggle, Arkanoid and Space Invaders. GAMEPLAY:Destroy all Space bubbles and save the World!Don't let the Bubbles cross the bottom line, or the game will end!CONTROLS:AIM - Use Left & Right arrow  or hold down the Left mouse button.SHOOT … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Bubbles Must Die!.

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  17. A space-western mobile puzzle platformer starring the Sheriff and his trusty steed Scooty. Use your revolver, and other weapons, to fly and scoot your way around space exterminating the invading aliens and rescuing Scooty.  Over 40 different levels! 2 unique environments!3 planned environmentsMany different mechanics including:Extra bullets to pickup Sound sensitive lasers Moving platformsPortalsO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot'em & Scoot'em.

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  18. Cat Dungeon Escape is a challenging casual puzzle game with some precision platform elements where you can invert the gravity and rotate the scene. Beat the traps and grab the key to open the door and escape. Are you ready for this Challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Dungeon Escape.

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  19. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Crazy Gravity is a challenging Platform / Puzzle game about a little Astronaut lost in space, where your main objective is to energize your rocket and go home. Good luck! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crazy Gravity.

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  20. Pink Guy was kidnapped by a giant bat, now the Color Guys need your help to rescue her. Get ready to embark on an epic rescue mission full of challenges and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Color Guys.

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  21. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Simulation World - This is a puzzle, story and open world. Feel the vanilla atmosphere as you progress through the puzzles. Rescue the simulation from a virus that wants to destroy the computer world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simulation world.

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  22. A brave little sun has found himself in endless neon dungeons! Help him jump across platforms, collect coins, dodge devious enemies, and destroy blocks in search of hidden treasures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Sunset.

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  23. Embark on a thrilling space adventure on a mysterious planet where you'll become a master marksman with a powerful space cannon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rubble Rampage.

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  24. The space-eyed couple is back! This time they will use the ability to change color to fight color wars. The galaxy is immersed in a great conflict and enemies of various colors and attacks circulate freely. Be skillful when directing your gaze and making the right choice of color. An arcade genre game that pays tribute to the first titles of the 80s. 1 or 2 players. * 15 Stages. * 15 achiev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XEYYEX 2: Colour Wars.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    You are a space traveler. Your spaceship crashes on a hostile planet and you have to embark on a difficult journey to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fastro Dude.

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  26. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Break the laws of physics, dash and shoot your way through levels full of hazards and machines gone rogue. In this retro game, you control Project Gravity Storm an advance machine able to control gravity itself; however, the mother computer will not make things easy for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Storm: First Mission.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    A 90-s inspired lo-fi adventure puzzle platformer about a piglet astronaut and his intelligent ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Pig.

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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,218 reviews

    An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Over Magnet.

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  29. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    99% User Score Based on 200 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    Unidentified Falling Objects is a unique mashup of platforming and puzzle destroying gameplay. Players are dropped into the puzzle where they must dodge the falling obstacles and destroy blocks to make big combos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unidentified Falling Objects.

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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 411 reviews

    Iron Meat is a run-and-gun shooter with an onslaught of mechanics ripped from arcade and console classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Meat.

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  32. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    With the power of gravity manipulation and bubblegum, the Bubblegum Bandit wreaks havoc and takes revenge! Steal from evil robots and blow up their ships! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubblegum Bandit.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    43% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    The story of Mace, a young scavenger recently promoted to the Resource Collection Department for the Narvas Colonies. He is ordered to infiltrate and discover resources on distant planets in search of materials to ensure the survival of his people. Supplies are hemorrhaging, scarce, and unaccounted for. Times are bleak for Narvas. The scavenger feels the weight of an entire population on his s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narvas.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 3,682 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    "Haydee" is a hardcore old-style metroidvania mixed with modern-day third person shooter and platformer mechanics. As well as a sexy character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haydee.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 492 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Splasher is the new project of Romain Claude former Game Designer and Level Designer at Ubisoft (Rayman Origins, Rayman Legends). He gathered a small but talented team including Richard Vatinel aka Gromy as Art Director and Aymeric Schwartz, composer and sound designer on projects like Absolver, Rayman Origins or Valiant Hearts. The game was also developped through a strong partnership with famous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Splasher.

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  38. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    The legendary game is now on Itch.io! Can you prove that you are a good player, go through a difficult path and save your brother? This challenge is not for wimps!     BROTHER!!! - this is a hardcore 2D-platformer in retro style (pixel). You are the magician Ben, your brother Jarl got into trouble. Evil has invaded! He can't win alone!   Key Features: interesting, addictive and fun gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer.

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  39. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 390 reviews

    A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceport Hope.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Biota is a 2D metroidvania inspired shooter set on a wild and dangerous sci-fi, pixel-art planet. Get ready to face hostile alien life forms and investigate a mysterious mining colony as a group of ragtag heroes from the future, all in glorious 4-color palettes and detailed 8-bit visuals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biota.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 2,926 reviews

    Hidden Deep is 2D action & exploration sci-fi thriller game (for PC) where you command group of explorers deep under the ocean floor to find out what happened to previous expedition to which contact has been lost. As they go deeper and deeper, they discover strange structures and deadly unknown organisms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Deep.

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  42. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    The year is 20XX, the earth has been ravaged by nuclear wars and our only hope is the research shuttle Nostrami. Unfortunately the ship has been incommunicado for 48 hours now. That's were you... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Scumbags.

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  43. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Lead the Chaos Brigade, a team of fearless space exterminators, in their quest to cleanse the galaxy from the filth of evil alien races. In this retro-arcade-platform-shooter you will assault drifting spaceships, wipe out the invaders and claim your reward. But be careful! Your weapons can damage the spaceship you are meant to save and can ultimately cause its destruction! Kill the aliens, sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Brigade.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Super Shooter is an all-new FPS game where players use an experimental tool to activate unique stage elements, solve puzzles, and propel themselves through the air ("rocket jumping"). In other words, it's a game where you solve all your problems by shooting at them! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Shooter.

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  45. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 216 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Super Magbot is a precision platformer with no jumping! Players will have to traverse four distinct worlds with new mechanics and challenges unlocking along the way. Learn how to use Super Magbot's magnetic powers and use the different magnets to beat more than 150 levels. Enjoy unique challenging mechanics with classic 16-bit gaming vibes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Magbot.

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  46. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    51% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    Step into the space suit of valiant gravity badger Captain T Bayback as he ventures into the deadly depths of deep space to save his friends, family and the universe itself from the threat of the deadly Evil Honey Badgers, aka the Hellsett. For the first time EVER a game unites the thrilling elements of Badgers and Gravity to create a stunningly presented physics-based puzzle game that will take y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Badgers.

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  47. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    An inferno roars over a destroyed secret military base. Then, from the flaming rubble...an invincible super robot is reborn! Mechs born of advanced science and modern weaponry battle in heavy weight Run 'n Gun mech shooter!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MECHBLAZE.

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  48. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 86 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.

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  49. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 397 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    Our submission to #gbjam3 Story: You're a T-rex with rocket boots. Gameplay: While avoiding obstacles, navigate jumpjet rex through the various rings throughout the level, fly through them all... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JumpJet Rex.

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  50. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Joon Shining is a golf-like platformer with a fantasy twist. Combining traditional golf & mini-golf with elements of puzzle platforming, it evolves the hit-and-wait formula of golf by adding magic! You play as Joon - a young wizard travelling across the multiverse. As you advance through 8 unique worlds, learn to master your arcane powers to solve weird & mind-bending challenges. Harness your abi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joon Shining.

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