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Games like Space Station Defender

Looking for games like Space Station Defender? Here are top shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cleanup Crew, lone.AI or Last Star.

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  1. Overview: In the future, a massive space station suffers a disaster. You play as a scientist whose ship crashes into the station. Once, you were studying alien life, but now those creatures have escaped and turned hostile. The station is crawling with enemies, and your job is to clear it room by room until all the enemies are gone. Each room is a new level, with layouts, enemies, and obstacles th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cleanup Crew.

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  2. Builds Hundreds of different builds possible to suit many playstyles. lone.AI is a space RPG roguelite. With challenging, relentless gameplay, each run has the potential to boost your ship's power, speed, and more. As a lone AI, fight your way through the solar system and uncover the secret behind the ZOSMA, an alien race that holds power over the system. Fight! Be prepared to defend y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to lone.AI.

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  3. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Last Star is a space shooter roguelite with tower defense elements. Pilot a spaceship to protect your solar core from endless waves of alien invaders. Upgrade both your core and spaceship to become unstoppable. Execute tactical counterattacks against alien motherships to slow down the invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Star.

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  4. The year is 2670, humanity has begun its outward colonial expansion into the stars, the HEC (Human-Earth Coalition) began setting up colonies on the Moon, Venus and Mars. upon expanding out into the Exo-Planets they began scouting Jupiter's moon of IO, where they discovered strange readings. This would lead them to discovering another space faring race known as the Pilakarr, a humanoid species tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Defense.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    GUNFIELD - A game that combines genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite and bullet heaven. Destroy hordes of alien ships and giant bosses, unlock and upgrade new weapons and abilities. If you liked the game, you can add it to your wishlist on the Steam page The prototype of the game was developed on jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNFIELD.

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  6. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Pillage and plunder across the galaxy as part of a crew of Space Vikings in this sci-fi roguelite arena shooter. Find exotic weapons, upgrade them with powerful augments, explore mysterious alien planets, and unleash viking vengeance on their inhabitants. Wishlist Space Vikings on Steam now! Space Vikings combines arena shooter and dungeon crawler gameplay elements in a sci-fi rogue-lite package.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Vikings.

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  7. A top-down twin-stick shooter roguelite blending frenetic spaceship combat with deep base-building and tower defense. Fight through hostile territory, scavenge hardware, upgrade your ship, then build up your station to further empower your runs... as long as you can defend it. Godspeed, Commander. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GODSPEED.

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  8. a bullet heaven type game inspired by retro shoot'em up games of the 90s. Survive and defeat waves of enemies in an infinite space arena, acquire power ups and defeat the final boss ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperion Survivor.

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  9. A sci-fi Bullet-Heaven survivors-like in the rich Approaching Infinity universe. Choose which battles to fight, risk vs. reward, in space and on the ground. Level up fast! Unlock new ships, captains, and weapons. Decide the fate of the galaxy! (Made for humans, by humans, but aliens are welcome.) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Approaching Infinity Survivors.

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  10. You are the commander of a newly constructed state of art Dreadnought. You have been heavily damaged in recent battles. Your weapon systems are offline, your engines are non functional, your jump drive is inoperable and the enemy is approaching. Your only option is to scout for resources in the nearby asteroid fields, repair the ship's jump drive and get to the nearest fortress world. Can you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadnought.

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  11. Gamma Burst is an Indie Spaceship Builder top down Action Roguelike, in which you build your spaceship using tiles (Hulls) on a grid and then placing Weapons and Thrusters on it to create all kinds of ships in all shapes and sizes. Using what you built, you fight waves of enemies before coming toe to toe with the Boss of the stage, which is (usually) a large sized Dreadnought that fires its la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamma Burst.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Space Ace is a 2D top-down shooter that focuses on upgrading your ship to fight through levels of Bosses and smaller enemies. Play with keyboard + mouse or Xbox controller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Ace.

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  13. A fast-paced 2D space dogfighting roguelite where bullets fill every corner of the screen. Dodge relentless enemy waves, collect powerful weapons, and turn the tide — from prey to predator. Was this galaxy ever peaceful? The rise of the most ruthless dictator plunged the galaxy into its darkest era. But one day, a hero will emerge to defeat the darkness. Pilot your spaceship through spa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLAXY!!!.

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  14. You fled an empire. You dove through an unstable wormhole into a dimension where physics filed for bankruptcy. Now you harvest crystallized fragments of collapsed spacetime while everything that lives here tries to kill you. This is fine. Okay Panic is a top-down space survival roguelite with auto-targeting weapons, deep build customization, and a lore system that treats dimensional exile, wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okay, Panic.

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  15. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Rightfully, Beary Arms is a bullet hell roguelite that is about more than collecting loot, dying, and then losing everything. Carefully choose enemy upgrades against your own. Plan your dungeon crawl tactfully to gun through unique factions of enemies and strategically preserve loot after death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rightfully, Beary Arms.

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  16. Sci-fi rogue-like mining/tower defense game. Mine through a procedurally generated world to discover artifacts. Defend your spaceship from waves of enemies. Discover and spend resources to improve your mining and spaceships combat ability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surface Breaker.

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  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun! Have fun surviving Spartan! Spartan Survivors includes 10 playable levels 5 difficulty modes 21 weapons for a total of 105 evolutions // 14 perks with 56 upgrades 8 playable characters with their unique weapons, perks & stats Unlock Custom Game to tailor the game th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spartan Survivors.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    95% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    A time-traveling autobattler where you assemble the best mercenaries (with the biggest bosoms) to fight off hordes of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solace Inc..

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  19. 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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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    87% User Score Based on 203 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Scavenger.

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  21. Survive the Nexus Geometry Nexus is a fast action roguelike where you control a neon spaceship and fight waves of geometric enemies. Your weapons fire on their own. Focus on moving, boosting, avoiding attacks, and collecting XP. Create Your Build Choose new weapons and upgrades when you level up. Improve your damage, speed, health, armor, and other stats. Each run lets you create a di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GEOMETRY NEXUS.

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  22. An alien drone horde has launched an airstrike targeting Earth. RushGirl LUCA is an action-shooting roguelike game where you, with a mouse in one hand, aim and dodge on your own as you fight your way back to the enemy’s base in space. Forget about shooters where you just build a setup and let it run. Every bullet is fired from your aim, and every dodge begins at your fingertips. Rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RushGirl LUCA.

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  23. A top-down sci-fi survivors-like with space physics and a devastating arsenal of evolving weaponry. Customize your ship and tear through alien swarms as routine recon missions descend into bullet hellscapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOXFIRE.

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  24. Skirmish Mayhem is an action strategy game where you upgrade your arsenal, construct a base and build an army to defend against waves of enemies. Unlock more maps, commanders, weapons, units and buildings as you conquer the galaxy. Battle as the bio-science obsessed Virid, Conquer as the holy order of Sanctul or sew chaos as the demonic legion of Matulis. Each faction comes with their own uniqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skirmish Mayhem.

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  25. BULGASARI is a multitasking action roguelike where combat and inventory management happen at the same time. After crash-landing on a hostile alien planet, you inject a mysterious ampoule and awaken an insatiable hunger for steel. Devour the scrap left behind by fallen enemies, grow stronger, and survive against endless alien hordes. While your left hand fights enemies, your right hand manages a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulgasari: Consume·Evolve·Survive.

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  26. A casual rogue-lite shooter where you can buy upgrades to improve your run and defeat waves of enemies. Shoot tons of bullets and create different builds while trying to be as accurate as you can to get the best rewards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Bound.

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  27. 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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  28. Space Grunts is a combination of turn-based tactics and fast paced arcade action. Navigate your way through procedurally generated space stations, taking out enemies or using the shockwave of your rockets, grenades and other explosions to simply move those enemies out of the way on your path to the end goal. (Planned) Key features Fast turn-based gameplay (as seen and enjoyed in the original S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Grunts 3.

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  29. Survive 15 minutes of pure neon chaos in this fast-paced top-down shooter. Blast geometric enemy swarms, complete ridiculous space-station quests, and upgrade your ship with absurd weapons like plasma rockets, splitter beams, and ricocheting crystal shards. Drawing inspiration from classic arcade shooters, survivor-style arena games, and a splash of retro sci-fi cartoons, Stardust Escape combi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Escape.

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  30. 61%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Orbital Defense Force is a 1-4 player co-op shoot 'em up roguelike game where mercenaries take on contracts from the O.D.F. (Orbital Defense Force) agency to defend planets from invaders, for a price of course. Mercenaries are compensated in scrap that they can spend in the shop for all kinds of ship upgrades and repairs. After shopping its back to accepting more contracts because you can never h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Defense Force.

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  31. Pilot your ship through 20 waves of alien hordes. Combine auto-firing weapons, evolve their attack patterns through upgrades, and shape your build between waves. Different ships and powerful item synergies open new paths to the final boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrum Vanguard.

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  32. Take back your planet from alien invaders! Guns of Gaia is a game that blends survival and base-building elements. Use biotechnology to alter the landscapes, build defenses, set traps, and deploy bait. Nurture creatures, unlock equipment and weapons. Defeat your enemies and conquer your planet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns of Gaia.

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  33. Comet Force is a Space Arena Shooter Action Roguelite. Build your camp, recruit to compose and grow your troop, collect upgrades and unique effects, fight enemies and bosses, and choose how the threat evolves. Keep your troop strong enough to survive all waves and close off the anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comet Force.

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  34. If the game has piqued your interest, please don't hesitate to try the demo. You can also access the demo on Steam. You can take a look at our game's Steam page below and make me very happy by adding FarmTech to your WISHLIST. Thank you for your support Steam  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361500/FarmTech/ FARMTECH In this world taken over by aliens, you have been given a special mis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FarmTech.

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  35. Atomic Bot is a fast-paced survivor-like action game where you control a combat robot fighting to free planets from evil clones. Destroy waves of enemies, collect energy, upgrade your weapons, unlock powerful synergies, and prepare for intense boss battles. Each run makes your robot stronger, deadlier, and more chaotic.Survive on hostile planets Travel across different planets, each filled with e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ATOMIC BOT: SURVIVOR ON PLANETS.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Click on the image above to join the Discord server. 「Replik Survivors」 is a time survival game with role-playing and roguelite elements. Become a replik(clone girl) to defeat the Lab's enemies. In this game, You can use the enhancement system to freely construct various attack triggers, arrange the order, and make your own skill set. In addition, there are several different characters wai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Replik Survivors.

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  37. Embrace the power of your adaptable fighter, the lone survivor of your once-mighty fleet. In the midst of a relentless pursuit by a shadowy adversary, you'll feed off the energy of vanquished enemy vessels, desperately fighting to escape the ominous clutches of an enigmatic nemesis who hungers for dominion over not just your technology but your very flesh. Conquer formidable boss battles while y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empyrean Swarm.

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  38. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements. The objective is to defeat the enemies and prevent them from hitting the mothership. Along the way you will collect gems that will help you obtain upgrades to beat the game. Compatible with keyboard and gamepad. Three game modes: "Buy and build", "Random construction" and "Inf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    This demo version provides base Features in a universe of infinitely generated Galaxies with Difficulty progression. Elite level of Bosses will increase after every cycle. Features: Fight against waves of aliens in space Upgrade your ship: install weapons, modules, modifications Travel through procedurally generated Galaxies with generated stage conditions and events Node-based destructions, guns… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Rider.

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  40. Bob and weave through hordes of corrupt robots and hold them back with your trusty turrets! Mechabot Defender is a casual sci-fi arcade game with rogue-lite elements. Upgrade your turrets separately in unique ways, use unique character abilities, and create powerful synergies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechabot Defender.

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  41. Stellar Space is a modern take on the shoot’em up genre with a classic arcade flair. Shoot your way through 15 levels filled with alien ships and other hazards. Rogue-like elements include permadeath and randomly selected items to purchase in the store after each level. Do you have what it takes to defeat the evil alien empire? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Space.

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  42. Endurance: Space Action is a pixel-art top-down shooter with old-school retro vibes. It tells the story of a researcher on a spaceship called Endurance, where one day all the crew members got infected and became insane. Your goal is to survive on this spacecraft and find out what happened to the crew, how this disease spread out around this spaceship, and also rescue your friends that get into a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endurance: Space Action.

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  43. Features A simple and casual action shooter: your weapons will automatically aim and shoot! Dash between bullets and kill your way out of numerous enemies! Four selectable characters, tens of unique weapons and upgrades! Non-static builds. You may play as you like on the battlefield! No need to unlock anything. Your knowledge is your best weapon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarmhunters.

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  44. Boom Buddies is a fixed-position bullet hell survival game where animal heroes face endless enemy waves, upgrade weapons through card choices, unlock new characters, and compete on global leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Buddies.

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  45. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Space Bross is a thrilling blend of action 2.5D roguelite, and Tower Defense genres. You’re a retired astronaut. You had one job: chill. But then they came for your chicken. Now it’s personal. Set off on a chaotic journey across deep space in Space Bross, a roguelite tower defense action game where survival means lasers, loot, and a whole lot of clucking vengeance. Explore dangerous, ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Bross.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Blast through chaotic dungeons and unleash powerful weapons as you journey through the multiverse in search of a way home. Dodge, loot, and survive against deadly foes, extracting hard-won treasures to repair your ship and make it back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reality Core.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    89% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    All you need are the arrowkeys on your keyboard to blast away enemies and dodge bullets. Configure your ship's weapons, which will automatically fire at enemies as you fly past them. Can you make it to through three grueling acts in this roguelike space shooter? Submission for the Code for a Cause game jam. Made by Nickonhawk and Zenophobia If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Striker.

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  48. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Play as a member of the Order of the Vortex, a Star Knight tasked with defending the human kingdoms from the terrors that lie within the Vortex. This rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up will test your skill as well as your decision making abilities. Unlockable ships and crew members, combined with a variety of ship attachments and powerful relics, allows for tons of unique builds and synergies. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Knight: Order of the Vortex.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Note: The game currently does not support controller operation.Swarm Sweeper is a rogue-like game where players take on the role of a trooper tasked with defending a base from relentless waves of strange creatures. Players must rely on skill, speed, and smart strategy to survive and eliminate every threat. Fight the swarm, upgrade your weapons and abilities to become even deadlier. Unlock speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm Sweeper.

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  50. Rogue Scum is a sci-fi action-roguelike survivors game with dialogs. Survive wave after wave of enemies until you face the final boss. Create different builds during each run by selecting different level-up rewards from a wide range of weapons and equipment.  Gather minerals in each run and bring them to your base of operations to buy new weapons and upgrades and help yourself in the next ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Scum.

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