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Looking for games like SHYFT? Here are top survival shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Blob Quest, Bounce your Bullets! or Sector Survival (gmtkjam-07-17).

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  • Welcome to Blob Quest, the fish-flinging roguelite! Fling and float your way to the top of the ocean to finally show this determined Blobfish what life on the surface is all about! This game is a submission for FishFest 2024, a game jam centering around the theme of Fish. To move the Blobfish, click and drag in the opposite direction that you'd like to travel in. When you let go, the Blobfish …

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  • - I tried to build this in 2 weeks. It might or might not have taken 2 months instead. Please expect it to be what it is and no more. You shoot bullets. Your bullets bounce and get stronger. (Full details of the content below). - If you have any feedback, or find some bug or find anything misleading on the store page, please come say hi on Twitter or in the forums. (links in the sidebar). 1- y…

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  • Description: Sector Survival is a bullet hell type game that is played exclusively with the mouse. The only way to move out of harms way is to propell yourself forward by shooting in the opposite direction. It was created during a 48 hour period for the Game Maker's Toolkit Jam. Development Time ~10 hours. "I like that you can play this game one-handed. Be sure to stick around for the Boss Fight a…

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  • Snap Pals! My submission for the 1st Lost Relic Games Game Jam (Theme: Connection)! Play as Blue and Pink and work together to defend yourself from the incoming horde of squares! Version 1.1.0 released! Light yellow squares will now appear, which can swoop down towards the ground. Be wary of putting Pink on top for too long...Variable jump height: each player now jumps depending on how long they h…

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  • 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Fight off the Void invasion by guiding cats with your rifle's laser sight in this unique action roguelite! Your upgrades carry over between retries so if you're having trouble, keep trying! This game is intended to be played with a mouse or trackpad. Gameplay Efficiently eliminate foes by guiding cats to attack with your rifle's laser sight, then blasting enemies when they're open! Juggle on-the-f…

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  • 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 …

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  • Submission for "The Escape 2024 Game Jam" Best played in full screen. How to Play: Welcome to the dungeon, where survival is your only goal. But there’s a twist—once an enemy is defeated, its soul is released, flowing into you and granting you an extra health point. This isn’t just your lifeline; it’s your currency. Combat Mechanics: Basic Attacks: Melee: Aim with your mouse and Left-cli…

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  • Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.

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  • Controls wasd or arrow keys movementq/e or mouse thumb buttons turn 90 degrees (you move _much_ faster in the direction your ship is facing, you can only shoot forward)shift or right mouse buttonboost (has a cooldown when canceled or run out, has a maximum duration, auto cancels if you stop moving while using it). The boost can be a very important _offensive_ tool in this game, not only used for …

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  • 89%Game Brain Score
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    story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    "Xenoraid: The First Space War" is a challenging vertically scrolling shoot'em up game with advanced shooting mechanics and AI-driven enemies for dynamic combat. You control a squadron of four fighters, each with unique weapons, and must switch between them strategically to survive. The game features over 40 missions, including intense boss fights, with procedurally generated elements for replayability. Fight against alien threats in mankind's first space war.

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