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Looking for games like Space Shooter? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Space Force Bargain Bin, IceCream Exorcist or Defender of the Stars.

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  1. Charming retro action arcade shooter with roguelite elements (and a pet space worm!).     The dastardly humans have achieved interstellar spaceflight once more and are spreading throughout the galaxy like a virus. The call has gone out: it is time to send them back to the Stone Age once again, for the good of all alienkind. Regrettably, the council has ignored the human threat and left the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Force Bargain Bin.

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  2. It wasn't supposed to be like this. It's been quite a few years since these IceCream Men have had to do the exorcist part of their job, but when horrible monsters, and evil forces have been unleashed upon the world, it's up to them to serve up salvation one, two, or three scoop at a time. They are the ICECREAM EXORCISTS, feeding the innocent, and slaying the wicked! In this fusion of a shmup a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IceCream Exorcist.

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  3. DEFENDER OF THE STARS Survive the Xenarthran Onslaught!   THE STORY At humanity's starfaring dawn, scout pilot Elena Rostova ventures into uncharted space aboard the Astra Vanguard. Without warning, the ruthless Xenarthran Collective attacks! Now hunted through fields of derelict starships, Elena fights for survival. Seize alien technology from fallen en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defender of the Stars.

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  4. As the name suggests, this is an indie game collection. I worked on some of these games alone and made some with the help of some friends/classmates. These games were made over the course of around 2-3 years. Most of the time, these projects were being worked on while I had 3-4 other computer science or math courses. It's also worth mentioning that the games were not taken nearly as far as th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bryan's Indie Collection.

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  5. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Notice: Web build is outdated at the moment, it is the 1.1 version, it still plays fine but I made a few bug fixes in version 1.2. If the web build did not work for you, try using firefox. If all fails you can download the files and play locally. I highly suggest downloading the 1.2 version of the game as I fixed some annoying bugs. Controls: - press left and right to move in that direction, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Sky.

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  6. VERSION FRANÇAISE EN DESSOUS English In the middle of the 23rd century, most of humanity left Earth to explore other planets and moons of the solar system and established colonies on some them. Among those settlements was BreathVale, a huge town located on Encelade, one of Saturn's moons, that could prosper due to many resources found on this natural satellite. But, after some years, on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BreathVale VS.

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  7. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Humanity is being pushed to the brink of annihilation by invading forces. As one of the few remaining combat pilots, you must fight the enemies of humanity. Rebuild your ship, salvage ancient technology, and turn the enemy's weapons against them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Vortex.

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  8. video trailer It's one of the most dangerous journeys you can make. Most spacers end up as asteroid dust or in an Imperial Gulag. But for those with the right skills, and just enough crazy, glory awaits! Strap in Captain and try your luck at making the KESSEL RUN! Notes on the game: This game will play in the browser(at least for me), but it stutters at times and can chug when loading new conten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kessel Run.

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

    VIVO is a Top Down Shoot em up where you play as a Vampire that has to be very careful with his own abilities, since almost EVERYTHING he does, drains his own power at the cost of defeating his enemies. Defeat your flying enemies while managing your own health in order to not perish. *Reccoomend putting the game in fullscreen for a better experience CONTROLS - Movement => W A S D or Arrow Keys … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIVO.

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  10. THIS GAME IS 100% FREE, BUT, IF YOU LIKE IT, PLEASE OFFER SOME SUPPORT TO SOMEBODY WHO IS A VICTIM OF ANY KIND OF VIOLENCE. CATCH, DODGE AND SHOOT! SkillGrid is an endless score-attack vertical shoot 'em up featuring frenetic, tactical gameplay and comprising of a variety of different sub-games, boss battles and sophisticated scoring mechanics. FEATURES Original gameplay based on shooting at en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkillGrid.

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  11. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The year is 2263, humanity has reached an unprecedented technological level. This however also means that they are no longer on the Intergalactic Alliance protected civilizations list.  Now a threat rises the Lumini Collective is sending all it's forces trying to be the first ones to subjugate our world! You are Max a hot shot talented pilot for the UNSD. You are on the front lines trying to take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max Rocket.

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  12. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    English Story In the year 2342, an alien race colonized all the planets in the solar system. As humanity races to its doom, a brave human has stolen a triangular-shaped alien spatialship. You are that human and your goal is to annihilate the aliens in order to save all of humanity. But the aliens noticed the theft of the ship and sent hundreds of warships to stop you ! Are you going to succeed and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aliens Revenge.

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  13. 63%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Invasion From Space is a 2D little game inspired by Space Invaders with a more dynamic gameplay and some physics for fun. In Invasion From Space You control a plasma canon and try to stop alien invaders from reaching the earth. Survive as long as you can The goal is to get the highest possible score by surviving as many waves as possible. To defeat a wave you have to shoot all the enemies. The d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion From Space.

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  14. On a far, far future, the humanity has spread itself trough the galaxy, creating various groups, you are a ship fighter named Trampoline. Your group has managed to create a functioning ecossystem around a eletron star, using a Dyson Sphere, it took hundreds of years to build that. Now, your dyson sphere is trying to be stolen from other groups because of its absolute power, enter the battlefield … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dyson Blitz ALPHA 0.1.4.

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  15. C.D.U.L.O: Beyond The Outer Rim  © cre8tive Media Vault (Kickstarter Game) - A game by:  cre8tive Media Vault based on the novel "WildFIRE: Legend of the Ryukage Clans" and "The Ryukage" Online Comic series! With Music Beats from Starflash Studios * Visit the Official Game Page Here! OVERVIEW:  Based on the novel "WildFIRE: Legend Of The Ryukage",  join the otherworldly adventures of Zinjin and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.D.U.L.O.: Beyond The Outer Rim.

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  16. Developed in 36 hours for Shell Hacks 2022! Astro-Pirates is a 2D, space-themed, arcade-style game which involves combat against alien minions and their bosses. The player must navigate from area to area, battling alien minions. Every three areas cleared, the player will face a boss. The difficulty increases with progression. "You are a space peacekeeper tasked with clearing out the aggressive lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro-Pirates.

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  17. Star Hunter is a 2D space combat game that I (design and programming) and two other teammates (music and planet/background art) developed as a part of my uni studies in a span of about a month of semi-active work.  It's a pretty small project and was developed as a learning experience more than an actual product, but it seemed a bit of a waste to just throw it away after showing it at my uni, so h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Hunter.

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  18. The year 2179. Humankind had successfully conquered space and started a few colonies, some of which have become fairly large cities. The planet, which specializes in scientific studies, lost connection with the outer world, and an inspection group was sent to them. The group has everything that might be needed to repair, including tools and equipment. By exploring the planet’s and city’s ecosyst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Way in the stars.

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

    This is a project I worked on in my first year of university for my Games Programming module. The assets from this game are taken from Zelda: A Link to the Past and The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. This was made with SFML, a programming library for C++, to develop object-oriented programming skills needed for game development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ignition.

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  20. 50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    2D platformer with a gray morality, where there is no clear division into good and evil... Destroy hordes of enemies in the name of freedom, participate in a democratic crusade, fighting for the freedom and independence of Vietnam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Valakas: Vietnam.

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  21. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    MetalHell is a clockworkpunk themed Bullet hell, "danmaku", game. Fight against mechanical insects from hell - in space! This is a very old project, the first game I made in fact. Uploaded here as a time capsule with all its flaws and shortcomings. Gameplay The player dies of one hit. Enemies drop tech-powerups (increases canon strength), more bombs. Timebombs slow downs time for everything in ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MetalHell.

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  22. 36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A Zzap 64! Micro Action C64 community-based covermount title (Issue #11 - November/December 2022). (Free download and web player version now available from this page).The New Dimension, in collaboration with Saul Cross, is very proud to present Cruiser-X 79. A fast paced vertical scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by many top down 8-bit vertical scrolling classics. If you like classic 8-bit vertical … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cruiser-X 79 [Commodore 64].

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 99 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 12 reviews

    Gridrunner. Revenge of the Mutant Camels. Tempest 2000. Llamatron. In the British gaming universe of the 80s and 90s, nobody made games like Jeff Minter. Now, in a new interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, you can play the history of one of the weirdest, wildest game developers to ever exist – a man who loved shooters and sheep, lasers and llamas. LLAMASOFT Journey back in time to an era… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story.

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  24. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    41% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The Mystery of Devil's House is a 2D Horror Action Platformer based on the story of the Haunted house called William's House located in Massachusetts investigated by The Ghostbuster Crew: International. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Devils House.

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  25. 19%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    27% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightmareZ.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    COSMOS is a difficult platformer shooter where you fight through fast-paced vertical levels with the use of wall running and precise gunplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COSMOS.

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  27. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 4,318 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 13 reviews

    The Fall is a side-scrolling adventure game with platforming and combat elements. Your character is an AI controlling a combat suit whose occupant is unresponsive and presumably dead or seriously injured. You have crash landed on an unknown planet for unknown reasons and must seek medical attention for your 'pilot'. The bulk of the gameplay resolves around completing a series of object-matching p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall.

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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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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Vulture is a vertical shooter inspired by classic vertical scrolling arcade shoot em ups. It introduces a block-based construction mechanic, allowing player to collect blocks to build bigger and better ships, as well as a destruction mechanic that allows ships to have blocks blown off but keep flying. Vulture is 10 levels of fast-paced fun, pitting the player against waves of tough enemies. A comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vulture.

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  31. In this world, in the year 1,100 A.D resides a continent called Iliria, controlled by three Districts, each holding equal power, with the goal to maintain peace… The 1st District has open plains and fields of open space and grass, in a warm climate suitable for the best crops and food production in all of Iliria. The 2nd District has a much hotter, more deserted climate, with rich mines full… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories Of Iliria.

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  32. That day, all the green beans turned into monsters, plunging the world into crisis! Hakimi, a warrior who has trained for two and a half years, takes up arms to save the world! Hakimi! Go defeat the green beans and save the world! This is an incremental bullet hell/survival game where players will automatically attack nearby enemies during battle, striving to survive against hordes of monsters!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 哈基米打败绿豆.

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  33. Velocide Overdrive is a brutal, fast-paced game with 70+ power-ups. Invite your friends to play for free: one copy is all it takes to ruin friendships and dominate the chaos. Only one rule matters: don't finish last! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Velocide Overdrive.

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  34. READ THIS BEFORE PLAYING: STORY: oh no! a student lost their notebooks at school yesterday! they'll need to come back to school and get them! however, this student has a very unusual fear. the fear of math. for years, this student has feared math. the number he hates the most is the number three. so while he's searching for his notebooks, little does he know, his nightmare will come back to get… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THREE.

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  35. Sphere Shootout is an online PvP tactical shooter. The visuals are 2D, but the system has 3D height. There is half-height cover in the game. Players can crouch behind cover and shoot. Bullets can fly over the cover and hit the enemy on the other side, but the enemy on the other side cannot hit a player crouching behind cover. If a player wants to gain a longer view distance, they need to stand … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sphere Shootout.

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  36. In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition.

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  37. Cocoa was the last plush left on the shelf after the big blow-out sale. When the new stock of plushies begins to fill the displays, she finds herself having to fight to be at the very front of the display to increase her chances of finding a home after all this time. With all of the other plushies in the store also fighting for a better chance to find a home, can Cocoa navigate the toy store and f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cocoa's Plush Rush.

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  38. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    84% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Set your own pace :Play as Maestro, a conductor and his traveling troupe who must perform in a mysterious mansion. Explore these places filled with melodious rhythms in search of your musicians who have been captured by the mansion's owner, MONSTRO. Prepare to battle various ghostly monsters that inhabit these grounds and unravel the curse that hangs over this mansion. Monstro Maestro is a 2D ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monstro Maestro.

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  39. Save the Universe Code Alpha THE SPACE MISSION is a shoot 'em up that lets you enjoy the retro atmosphere of the 1980s and 1990s. We believe you'll find its unique charm enjoyable. Features ・Shoot 'em up ・Retro pixel graphics ・Challenging difficulty ・Modern controls Control Keys Use W/A/S/D or arrow keys to move Spacebar to shoot N to dodge Z to Pause *Key bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Alpha the speace mission ver1.1.

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  40. Enter the neon-soaked cybersphere and blast your way through waves of alien ships in cyber circular, a retro-styled 2D arcade shooter with a glowing 80s Synthwave aesthetic! You’re a lone ship orbiting the central data core: dodge incoming ships, collect upgrade credits and annihilate anything in your path. Any hit leads to shutdown. Every kill counts! Gameplay Features Fast combat — Move aro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Circular.

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  41. A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination. FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE IN THE DISTANT YEAR OF 20XX The MASTER PROGRAM, which controls all machines, has gone insane and now coordinates attacks against cities around the world. Faced with this metallic threat, the cyber… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Automatic Eltron.

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  42. Pro Strike Winter 2008 - A match with no outcomes:You find an old computer with a forgotten program installed: Phantom Strike. A single server is still online, frozen in time and waiting for someone to finish the match. When you join, you discover a scoreboard already in progress, silent teammates who never spawn, and a server that has been running for years. What begins as nostalgic curiosity bec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAME.exe 2 - Phantom Strike.

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  43. Inspired by the admired Dead Space Series, Discover the massive horrifying world of The Red Selene, Survive through the connected worlds of Colony EC-21 Janus, and travel to the Red Selene itself and back to uncover the story of yourself and the horrors that happened in the colony. Enjoy the technical and artistic achievements of indie classic gaming! Jump into the new genre of the ultimate sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Selene.

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    Join our Discord to access our Beta! About the Game We are Aetherion Corporation, the world’s greatest chance, its salvation. Earth is running out of time: no more gas, no more fuel, nothing but wastelands and starving children left in complete darkness. For years, we’ve been working on an infinite source of energy, project ‘Red Sun’, and now we’re closer than ever. And we need you. Wel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FALLENSTAR.

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  45. Playtest LavaLoop If you want to playtest LavaLoop, join the Discord server. KickStarter The Kickstarter pre-launch page is here! Follow it to be notified when the campaign launches About the Gamea shot of shoot'em up, a note of rhythm game and a touch of platformer: the explosive cocktail of LavaLoop! - - - - - Three musician-fighters with their own unique skills. Will you choose… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LavaLoop.

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  46. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The Planetologist is a top down shooter game in which you are a scientist who has to travel with your spaceship through different planets and with a portable scanner laboratory to collect all the information that your sensors can collect. Survives the dangers of different alien environments and finds in the confines of the galaxy a crew to help you survive your adventures. UPGRADE YOUR SHIP Expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Planetologist.

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  47. Gemaboy Zero X is an action, exploration, and platform Cyberpunk Ploidmania videogame. It is the latest installment in the PLOIDS saga in which Omega will have to travel through time to preserve it and rescue his beloved Alpha. Gemaboy Zero X is inspired by classic games, while additionally, mixing run and gun mechanics with metroidvania for main gameplay, and various mini-games with shoot’em up s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gemaboy Zero X.

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  48. Lusófona Games Collection 2025 is a curated bundle showcasing the best projects developed at Lusófona University. Step into the world of indie creativity with this exciting collection of six games developed by students and staff in the Videogames bachelor’s degree program! Born from game jams and project-based classes, each title offers a unique experience—paired with exclusive developer commen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lusófona Games Collection 2025.

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  49. The year is 1993. First day of summer. You ride on your BMX with your best friend to the new arcade downtown. Your pockets full of quarters. Life... is good.Super Duper Arcade is a compilation of reimagined timeless arcade classics. A passionate love letter to 1980s and 1990s arcades. Chase high scores in single-player mode or go head to head with a friend to see who's worthy to call themself th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Duper Arcade.

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

    The Story  You are the guy who take part in an cryo experiment and go to sleep for 100 years. Little did you know that your life will change so dramatically. 10  Years after the start of the experiment  Aliens visits the Earth and  the humans start  trading with  Intergalactical  intelligences. Your cryo tank and espacially you become part of the Trade as a interessting artifact.  Little did they… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Stranded.

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