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Games like Space Shoot em Up

Looking for games like Space Shoot em Up? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with NanoScape, CometStriker or BipBipBoy.

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    12%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    20% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    NanoScape is a first person, action, space shooter inspired by Galaga and other classic wave based arcade games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NanoScape.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    CometStriker is an arcade action shooter featuring dodging, strategic power-ups and intense boss fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CometStriker.

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  3. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You are BIPBIPBOY! A little robot on a mission to defend the galaxy from a terrifying invasion of weirdly smiling, spinning, and... boxing, alien forces. Fight 8 waves of deadly enemies with your powerful projectiles! Defeat enemies who drop pickups that allow you to switch weapons, from a simple bullet, to a wide reaching spread shot, or to a direct and powerful laser beam. Can you reach the fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BipBipBoy.

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  4. /!\ Please make sure to read the following description before playing as I didn't have enough time to add an in-game tutorial T_T /!\ Controls Arrow Keys: Turn Left / Turn Right Spacebar: Activate Nitro R Key: Respawn if you get stuck B Key: Brake to drift!!!!! Thanks to the GMTK Jam staff for the incredible work! TAXI LOOPER Developed for the 2025 GMTK Game Jam! Welco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taxi Looper.

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  5. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    The Angel Cats are back and better than ever before in this complete remaster. Twin Shot Deluxe is an arcade platform shooter where players defend their homeland from invaders using bows and arrows. Take aim at over 200+ brand new levels set across four worlds, each with unique challenges, bosses and enemies. Play solo or team up with friends in local co-op (1-4 players) or play competitively to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twin Shot Deluxe.

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  6. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    68% User Score Based on 399 reviews

    This is an open-world zombie survival sandbox game set in a city quarantined due to an unknown virus. You will play as a student in the city who failed to catch the evacuation convoy to escape the disaster and was forced to stay. As a modern metropolis, the city is fully equipped with public facilities including hospitals, subway stations, prisons, and schools, Etc。 The game will feature a large n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Dawn.

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  7. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Introduction In the distant future, humanity took to the stars. It is at this time they faced a crisis of their own making. A supercomputer AI named Nadine went rogue after going online, taking control over much of our space forces. War had broken out, pitting human against controlled machines for Nadine's calculated plans against us. We require a solution to deal with Nadine, quickly, before it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadine's Fleet: Updated.

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

    About Galaxy Bricks Galaxy Bricks is a mashup of two very well known games Galaga and Arkanoid. A Arcade Fixed shooter type game. The gameplay mechanics and rules are simple. Destroy the bricks on each level to progress to the next one. However enemies might spawn from these bricks, and attack you! The player will have powerups to help them deal with every obstacle of each level as they… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Bricks.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Play a space cowboy as he travels to an alien-filled arena, traversing the various game rooms to achieve the highest possible score and challenge the ultimate Dust and Aliens enemy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust and Aliens.

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  10. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    // Overdrive is an addictive arcade fast-paced procedural shooter rogue lite. Clear each procedurally generated rooms, loot some precious upgrades, fight bosses and defeat the final boss! Enter your name in the glorious leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to // OVERDRIVE.

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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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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    26% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Mars is under attack! An unknown enemy is dropping bombs on the peaceful red planet. It is up to you to fight off the onslaught so the innocent can escape in this stylized shooter from Linclo Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Martian Law.

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  13. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A college football captain's fight to defend his rival's home-world from the rogue villain in his Professor's favorite arcade game. Slow time using Retro-Dash as you pilot Super G Machine through waves of scaling enemy's, defeat huge bosses, and explore Celestro with Captain Flerp and his copycat Nova! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExtraGalactica.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 505 reviews

    Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy. To help you available additional weapons, which can be picked up from the enemies you k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Space 2.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    64% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    Diesel Guns is a mix of two absolutely different genres shooter and racing that are magically harmonised inside online car-shooter with a very dynamic fast-paced gameplay, intuitive controls designed to let player focus on gameplay and tons of features that players can use in battle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diesel Guns.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 524 reviews

    64.0 is a minimal rhythmic arcade game, where you shoot the bad guys at the rhythm of the music. The bad guys are the ones that have the same color as the background, but since the background is constantly changing, everyone can be a bad guy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 64.0.

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  17. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Deadly Escape is a Survival Horror game made with pixel art graphics, inspired by survival horror games of the '90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Escape.

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  18. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Introduction In the distant future, humanity took to the stars. It is at this time they faced a crisis of their own making. A supercomputer AI named Nadine went rogue after going online, taking control over much of our space forces. War had broken out, pitting human against controlled machines for Nadine's calculated plans against us. We require a solution to deal with Nadine, quickly, before it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadine's Fleet.

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  19. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Space Dragons is a classic "shoot em up" horizontal shooting game, in which you can choose different ships with unique characteristics and abilities to destroy tons of invading aliens. During the adventure you will run into powerful bosses and explosive enemies. Get upgrades for your ship, weapons and much more to make your way through the meaty and bloody path that awaits you in Space Dragons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Dragons.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 2,947 reviews

    Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Citadel.

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  21. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 275 reviews

    Even without experience in shooting games, you can easily enjoy the unique danmaku art and experience the thrill of bullet-hell battles! "Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III" is a bullet hell shooting game with a distinctive, glamorous presentation style. It is the third game in the Touhou Makuka Sai series. The strange moon seems to hide a new conspiracy. Charge in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III.

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  22. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 451 reviews

    Three limbs ripped off, infected with a deadly parasite, you must survive. Drag yourself through the hallways of an infested arcship, fight off twisted eldritch creatures, craft vaccines and ammunition, and escape to civilization. Endoparasitic 2 is the continuation of the tactical survival horror game Endoparasitic. You must manually do every action from reloading to moving. Juggle movement and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endoparasitic 2.

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  23. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Imprisoned deep within the Succubus dungeon for eons, an opportunity to break free of your shackles presents itself. Rise to power once more, and enact your revenge! Elewder is an erotic top-down, twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements, can you escape??? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elewder.

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  24. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    57% User Score Based on 424 reviews

    GAME EDITIONS Visit to see the detailed Premium and Founder Editions item list *** Please note that Premium and Founder expansion packs are not refundable About the GameThis is your story of survival, trust, and renown in the wild and unforgiving world of 1899 America. Embrace the challenge, make your choices, and see where your twisted path leads. Survival in the wild is a true test of s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Twisted Path to Renown.

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  25. Controls: Move: Arrow Keys,  Run: Space Bar (if you have enough stamina),  Pause: Escape ** Unfortunately there is a bug with FMOD Audio in WebGL, so the volume control won't work in the web version ** Treasure Gobblin' Dev Blog Overview of Game and Motivation Behind Development Treasure Gobblin' is an endless arcade-style game developed by three people. I (Kyle Welfare) did the programming in Un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Gobblin'.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 47 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    As a lowly captain on a dead-end planet, you must build a ship, complete a mission and wave it goodbye when your crew defects to the other side. Then design a new ship to hunt down those mutinous traitors in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge. Don't make your designs too good, because odds are you'll be fighting them pretty soon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defect.

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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Gryphon Knight Epic is a 2D Medieval Shoot’em up that mixes elements from classical shoot’em ups, exploration and duel-like boss battles, it tells the story of Sir Oliver and Aquila, an accomplished knight and his loyal gryphon that are forced back to adventure once again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gryphon Knight Epic.

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  29. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    An intense, arcade-style, 'bullet hell' SHMUP/STG in which you must master a vast array of ridiculous weaponry in order to defeat a race of evil aliens who are intent on abducting innocent civilians and turning them into mutants. Jetboard Joust blends the spirit and intensity of 1980s arcade coin-op SMHUPs with the replayability and tactical elements of hardcore modern roguelikes. Don't expect a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jetboard Joust.

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  30. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    62% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Gunman Tales is an old-school action adventure game for 1-4 players set in the wild west and inspired by the legendary game from Amiga Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight and Cabal If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunman Tales.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    76% User Score Based on 584 reviews

    First-person shooters and roguelikes have finally tied the knot! Their offspring, Rogue Shooter, tasks you with navigating a space station run amok. Blast aliens and kick robots in the face as you traverse each level; collecting weapons and gaining experience along the way. How far will you go when death lurks around every corner? Will you reach the 100th level and destroy the source of the statio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Shooter Redux.

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  32. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    38% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Collect power up that help you reach all placed in order to collect mushrooms. Avoid dinosaurs that will steal them from you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost with Dinosaurs.

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  33. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    66% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runic Survivor.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 481 reviews

    Oldschool FPS. Hardcore classic gameplay. Huge hordes of monsters. Blood. Fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monument.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Commander Cool 2 is a four player local coop retro-styled adventure that is destined to be one of coolest game in 2015! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Cool 2.

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  36. 10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    17% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    An old school survival horror in First Person with limited Ammo and multiple weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venal Soul: Chapter One.

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  37. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 408 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. This is an officially-licensed re-imagining of the indie classic Captain Forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Forever Remix.

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  38. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    36% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Crazy Steam Bros is a classical horizontal shoot'em up inspired by the gameplay of old arcades. Anton and Dupont are brothers, inventors, and a little mad also! With the help of their landlady, Miss Lily, they must defeat the evil Baron and their hordes of moustached soldiers. Fly the "SteaMobile" trough five levels of steampunk action. Traverse cities, jungles, caves and more. Collect Power-Ups f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crazy Steam Bros 2.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satellite Rush.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Icewall is a game that combines retro shoot'em up and modern roguelite game design. It features intense, colorful and fast-paced gameplay, the roguelite run-based structure enhances the game with strategy and replay-value as you draft new strategies and combos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICEwall.

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  41. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    Sector Six is under attack, the Machines, massive automatic spaceships are destroying everything! No weapon can stop the Machines, the only hope is the Elder Mechanism, an ancient device of the mighty Almadi civilization, who colonized Sector Six a long time ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Six.

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  42. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    67% User Score Based on 1,004 reviews

    Build anything. Fight anyone. In space. What used to be a prosperous universe is now a post-apocalyptic rusty dump full of galactic junk. Savage arenas became the only amusement we have. To fight and destroy, we use all necessary means from super advanced beam weapons to makeshift torpedoes made from a rusty fridge to fight our way through the arenas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Junk League.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    You play the psychotic A.I. of a warship lost in space which tries to come back to Earth. Build your spaceship from scratch. Load it with weapons. And use your creation to destroy waves of innocent aliens throughout numerous levels. Loot their carcasses, extend your ship and jump to the next sector for more action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psycho Starship Rampage.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    47% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Z: Escape is a dark themed runner-shooter platformer game. Z awakens with no memory of who he was, or what he is. Destroying the bio pod in which he was trapped, Z notices the laboratory equipment all around the room. Something horrific has been done to him in this laboratory space station. As the stations alarm goes off, he has no choice but to escape it. Mission: - Escape from the station usin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z: Escape.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    In the American Southwest, a lone witch hunter travels across the desert, seeking to wipe out cultists of all sorts. Fight a variety of goons and ghouls, through small towns to dimension-spanning motels. Blast your way through a neon-dripped, pixelated nightmare in this high-speed, high-thrills FPS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MIDNIGHT ULTRA.

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  47. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 864 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    It's the Holiday Season, and you don't get your Christmas Bonus. The only logical solution is to start a killing spree at a corporate party. Welcome to Party Hard 2, the sequel to 2015's stealth strategy hit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Party Hard 2.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 3,453 reviews

    A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit Blaster XL.

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