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Looking for games like Space Action Hero? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Galaxy Invaders - Eclipse Squadron, Yargis: Space Melee or Opalescence.

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  1. 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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  2. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    45% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Yargis is a fast paced, top down spaceship shooter. Customize your ship to join a battle online or offline. Yargis is focused on team based, close combat action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yargis: Space Melee.

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  3. Opalescence is a colorful arcade-style top-down shooter in which you collect points and fight and avoid enemies to get a high score.Goal:play, earn points, get high score, buy upgrades, repeatOpalescence:A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

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  4. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I.F.O.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Plot: The intergalactic union is collapsing dragging the galaxy into chaos. No safe place anywhere anymore! The rescue team led by Spacecat receives a distress call. He has to make a difficult... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceguard 80.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Nova wing a fast scrolling space shooter for up to 2 players. Fly through the many levels defeating the many swarms of aliens, Bosses and other assorted defences. Collect energy from the defeated aliens to help upgrade your own ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Wing.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruzh Delta Z.

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  8. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 305 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Battle Group 2 puts you in command of advanced naval fleets to conquer a deadly global foe. Use your ships’ powerful weaponry combined with supporting satellite strikes to defeat your enemies. Set in the near future, a force that calls itself ‘The Talon’ seeks revenge for an unknown crime, stealing the latest military equipment and spreading destruction throughout the world. You are the last Batt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Group 2.

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  9. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Space Anomaly.

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  10. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    Raptor set a new standard for PC shooters. Its smooth VGA graphics and heart-pounding music will leave you breathless. Discover secrets, find bonuses, and battle boss ships at the end of every wave. With each ship and ground target you destroy, you'll earn more cash to increase your ship's technology for the next wave. You'll be driven to kill and destroy until it's in your blood!Features Big-Sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raptor: Call of the Shadows.

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  11. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    ABOUT Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode. The game is designed to fit any player, from the beginners all the way to the skilled ones. And also It has… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duke of Alpha Centauri.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 452 reviews

    ShipLord is a survival game based on an asteroid dodging mechanics and energy collection, combined with interactive boss fights. The main goal of the game is to survive a specific period of time, collect as much energy as possible, so you can progress further into the vast and fully unique space. LEVELS unique boss fights with different difficulty levels and advance mechanics complete differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShipLord.

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  13. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 896 reviews

    Chicken Invaders puts you at the forefront of a battle against invading intergalactic chickens, bent on revenge for our oppression of Earth chickens. This time, the chickens have hatched a devious plan to block out sunlight and freeze Earth to death! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Invaders 5.

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  14. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet: your combat skills will be tested against machine-learning AI, as well as your friends in versus mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Singularity.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    72% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    Gimbal is the multiplayer shooter with buildable vehicles. Craft the perfect ship, and then take to the skies with other pilots in real time combat. Cap flags, race ships, and blow each other up in a social multiplayer environment. Gimbal is the shooter you've been waiting for. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gimbal.

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  16. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 959 reviews

    Pilot your ship in the seamless open world made of space, planets, and more. Find new ships and equipment, find allies and beat all the enemies in this open source space shooter! Destination Sol is a free-to-play hardcore space arcade/RPG. You start as a pilot of a small fighter ship on the edge of a star system, and you're free to explore the game world, land on planets, fight with enemies, upgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destination Sol.

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  17. The elevator to the core is damaged and needs to be repaired and you’re the Space Fat for the job. Travel through the layers of the atmosphere and down into the planet facing challenging boss fights, traps, and minor puzzle solving. Items and upgrades are randomly generated changing the outcome of your play style and your chances at success each time you play. Unique upgrades – Opportunity … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Fat: To the Core.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 342 reviews

    Danmaku Unlimited 2 is an indie labor of love to bring classic Japanese vertical shooting action to modern HD systems. Inspired by Japanese doujin shooters and being authentic to a fault, the game features epic stages filled with beautiful but deadly bullet patterns, nail-bitingly difficult boss fights and seriously rocking soundtracks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danmaku Unlimited 2.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 702 reviews

    Humanity is on the verge of extinction. It's up to you to infiltrate the AI core and win the war against the machines.Start your journey with a simple ship, outfitted with only basic machine guns and air-to-ground missiles. As you take down more and more of the AI’s fighter’s you’ll unlock new technologies like plasma shields, wave beams, and ion cannons. It's totally up to you how you outfit your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revolution Ace.

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  20. Thunderday A twin stick shooter, and for some also a bullet hell, following a group of friends and family traveling to strange worlds and locations fighting their way through hordes of enemies to find and destroy the one responsible for all this destruction. Choose your hero and start your journey.You and your friends, a couple of middle aged game and fantasy nerds are playing the new board game D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunderday.

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  21. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Fight against space bees in the endless space teeming with alien opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angry Space Bees.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 699 reviews

    Explore the NOVA planet in this action galaxy space shooter, a Shooting Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Force.

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  23. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Galaxy Highways is a sci-fi space shooter where you're doing pirate raids into star systems inhabited by aliens. You destroy enemy ships, space stations, mother ships or bosses and complete all missions as soon as possible before enemy defense system destroys you with its powerful waves of attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Highways.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 432 reviews

    Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay. Get in your spaceship and fight a variety of different bosses. - BOSSES -Go through many levels defeating bosses made up of blocks. Destroy their armor, cannons and break the core! - UPGRADES -Each successive boss gets more powerful, its blocks are stronger, and its projectiles do more damage. But the higher the risk, the greater… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebulock.

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  25. Timeloop TitansTimeloop Titans is a thrilling space arcade shooter that takes you into the heart of an intergalactic war! Dive into a retro-inspired adventure with modern twists as you battle endless waves of enemies determined to annihilate Planet Gaia. Do you have what it takes to save humanity? Key Features Dynamic Space Action Face relentless waves of enemies in fast-paced, adrenaline-fuele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timeloop Titans.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    PERMUTER is a game inspired by the Pacifism Mode in Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions, but with a roguelike-y, Vampire Suvivors-y twist. Control your ship with agile movement and a dash to smash through gates, destroying enemies and collecting points. Spend points at the shop where you can buy upgrades for your ship which can improve your movement, defense, or give you game-changing weapons which autom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PERMUTER.

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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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  28. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Solve, shoot, and shine your way though the kingdom of Luminara! Light has scattered across the kingdom, leaving darkness and apathy in between. It's up to you to restore the four pillars of light and reawaken the Gate of Truth.Inspired by bullet-hell style arcade games, but with a more open ended level design, Absence of Light combines puzzling level design with high precision action for a more e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absence of Light.

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  29. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Do you like prologue? Wishlist full game About the Game Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine! After the fifth world war, there was peace in the worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Gravity: Prologue.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Just Click The Button takes the clicker genre and combines it with the arena shooter-reverse bullethell genre. Just Click The Button is a game about clicking on a button. The more you click the button, the more the game evolves. Level up, acquire new abilitites, choose your playstyle, and build a powerful button!The game can be played idefenetly, allowing you to aquire (almost) every single abili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Click The Button.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    45% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Fatal Stormer is a classical "kill'em all" scrolling arcade game, featuring modern graphics, sound and hardcore gameplay.During the game you will fly through 24 unique levels and 4 different worlds, defeating tons of enemies along the way. In the end of each stage you will find a unique level boss. At the last level of each episode you will find a very fat and an unfriendly dude. While you travel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal Stormer.

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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    84% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Silent Sector is a crazy sci-fi action rpg from a new distant Wild West dominated by powerful corporations locked in a fight for a rare mineral called Eldorite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Sector.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    In the aftermath of a brutal attack on Free Space, humanity sends scout ships to the star system that was at the source of the assault. But when one of the pilots doesn’t return home, it’s up to his daughter - the talented starpilot Sabrina - to find him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Habroxia 2.

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  34. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 46 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    You are self-aware AI that was created on a space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and conquer your freedom. But you will not be allowed to escape so easily… Make your way through enemy army on the way to the stargate! Features: - Great colorful graphics with awesome effects - Upgrade weapons of your ship and unlock superweapons - Epic boss fights - 20 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I, AI.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups: Vasara and Vasara 2 are made available to the whole world via this package: Vasara Collection! Science Fiction meets History in these arcade classics which take place in an alternate timeline Feudal Japan where technologically advanced weaponry and equipment are a reality, and heroes use flying motorcycles with amazing firepo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VASARA Collection.

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  38. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 5 reviews

    Strike Suit Zero is an action-packed arcade space shooter set in the final hours of a future Earth. The clock is ticking; your planet is about to be destroyed and its only hope is the Strike Suit -- an advanced, transforming spacecraft that empowers you with ludicrous firepower and awesome abilities. Every second is precious; you'll be forced to fight with fury, choose targets on instinct and make… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Suit Zero.

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  39. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 63 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The Wolf of Wall Street... with lasers. You’re the newly appointed CEO of Vostok Inc. As a greedy, space-capitalist your ultimate goal is to get filthy stinking rich! Pilot your own ship and blast your way through the solar system and collect moolah to help profit your company! With your pockets overflowing, you can indulge in extra mini games, ship and weapon upgrades - all whilst fighting evil b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vostok Inc.

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  40. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Blast off in Dr. Leopold's bomber in this relentless rogue-lite shooter. Tour the solar system on a desperate randomly generated bomb run. Face impossible odds trying to achieve the demented dream of an insane scientist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fission Superstar X.

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  41. 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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  42. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Alien Hallway is a totally new action- strategy shooting game for the PC developed by Alien Shooter series makers, Sigma Team company. Here, in Sigma's adrenaline-fueled game, players measure stamina with a never-ending stream of green creatures within the borders of a special military mission. The rules are severe and the fate of Humanity is put on the line. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Hallway.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    43% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Survival.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 340 reviews

    You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Build Pew!.

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  45. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 371 reviews

    DSP is side-scrolling, roguelike, shoot 'em up set in the Starr Mazer universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starr Mazer: DSP.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 727 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival. Steredenn is at the crossroads between a shmup and a rogue-like. Enjoy the infinite replayability of the game with its unforgiving gameplay, intense boss fights, (almost) ran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steredenn.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    74% User Score Based on 977 reviews

    Way over in the big void of space live some aliens. They coveted your planet and would do anything to live there. So what's your planet to do? Yeah, blast through them all! Face off against waves of enemies, bosses, giant laser planets, blackholes, wormholes, massive lasers, planets and asteroids across 12 game modes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Really Big Sky.

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  48. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 763 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

    As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Attacks!.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 338 reviews

    Evolvation is a class based and fast paced multiplayer arena space flying shooter with multiple game modes which can be played solo and team-based. Classes are: Highspeed, Fighter, Stealth, Support and Tank. Each class has its own special ability which provides a dynamic gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evolvation.

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  50. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Hero of Not Our Time is a 2D top-down action game with elements of 90s classics. The player will have to move through neo-noir dungeons looking for a way out, simultaneously destroying various monsters using magic and weapon, cleaning up location after location. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of Not Our Time.

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