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Looking for games like SpaceWar Top Down? Here are top survival shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Omniblast, Are You A Pilot or Metori.

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  1. Blast off through space, dodge asteroids, and beat bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omniblast.

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  2. Are You A Pilot is a fast neon arcade runner about reflexes, focus, and one more run. Pilot through glowing space lanes, dodge incoming obstacles, collect plasma energy, fire limited lasers, and push your distance higher while the speed keeps climbing. Start with classic lane-based survival in Level 1, unlock the tighter ring course in Level 2, and chase mastery through score, distance, movement,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Are You A Pilot.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Strategize, build, and upgrade your fleet to defeat your enemies. All filtered through the design of classic arcade games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metori.

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  4. Circus Interstellar is a brutal arcade shooter featuring high-octane action, and killer music! Earth voyagers encounter a sadistic alien race with a terrifying clownish appearance and a nasty appetite. Will the survivors escape the gory circus? Or will they be assimilated like all the rest? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus Interstellar.

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  5. Asteroid Forward is a spin-off video game from the Asteroid series, and it’s a vertical-scrolling action arcade game for PC and mobile devices. FIGHT FEARSOME ENEMIESThe Z9 Galaxy is home to many planets under attack. Power yourself up with the many POWER-UPS scattered throughout the environment and fight your way to victory! Free all the planets in the available levels and replay them to col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Forward.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Space Elite Force II is a classic side scrolling gaming experience with many enemies, explosions and upgrades for your ship. Have fun defeating bosses, upgrading your ship and blowing up enemies, alone or with a friend in local co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force 2.

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  7. After an exhausting day… You return home with your new shmup in hand. Black out! You wake up in the midst of a space battle! Choose to be one of the four pilots and hold the fate of this world in your hands! Game Features Playable for 1 to 4 players: Invite your friends for an intense cooperative experience! Play Story Mode to experience the game's adventure through dialogue and comic-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Got Isekai'd Into a Shmup.

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  8. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Join KAOTIX Fury, his brother Slade, and their two bow-wow companions on a thrilling mission to save the Fennyverse! Dive into a heart-pounding arcade shooter solo or couch co-op, packed with intense battles and unforgettable moments. A faithful arcade style game with 16 bit graphics and gameplay. Steam Deck support. XINPUT Support up to two control pads. Keyboard controls. (One player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peraglees - The Ooloufian Resistance.

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  9. 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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  10. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    81% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Experience shoot'em up like you have never before. 'Beekyr Reloaded' is a 2D Arcade Shmup that alternates vertical and horizontal gameplay through enjoyable 28 stages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beekyr Reloaded.

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  11. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot 1UP.

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  13. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O'Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a challenging, squad-based shoot-em-up/bullet hell roguelite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    60% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Brother Wings is a shoot up jet fighter game with vertical scrolling. In this game the player can choose between controlling Marko or Guida, brothers and pilots. The game has two forms, infinity and time attack, both with several ships and types of villains to face. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brother Wings.

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  15. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 249 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Includes: Base Game Desert Child - Soundtrack Play Desert Child and groove to your favorite lo-fi hip-hop sounds on the go. Download the Desert Child game and soundtrack now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Child.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Collect the broken pieces, Bring them together. And create a new space ship If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shp Space.

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  17. Never Immortal Never Immortal is a 2D multiplayer topdown shooter featuring two different exciting gamemodes: Wave Survival and Zombie Mystery Wave Survival (PvE) Can be played alone or with friends In the Wave Survival gamemode, you need to survive waves of zombies to avoid being eaten alive. You can try to survive as many waves as you can or you can also try to beat the map. You can also bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Immortal.

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    -- Please note this game is no longer in development, sorry :( An action-RPG where you control a squad of gun-wielding cats! Complete quests, aid kitizens, and blast your way through the robot army! ------------------------------------------- Join our Discord server ------------------------------------------- Controls MoveWASDShootLeft Click or Space Alt ShootRight Click or CSlide … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kittens with Cannons.

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  19. Step into the neon-lit world of King of the Arcade, where the 80s never died. Take on the role of Mac McCormick, a former arcade champion who has fallen on hard times, as he fights to save Castle's Arcade from a hostile takeover by the ruthless landlord Jimmy Joysticks and the seven members of his arcade gang. With over 40 games and multiple genres, including classic-inspired games like Retro Inv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of the Arcade.

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  20. Infiltrate and destroy in side-scrolling shooter style! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Fall.

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  21. Геймплей В этой игре вы должны проходить подземелья. Но естественно в этом вам будет что-то мешать. В данной игре мешать вам будут монстры, живущие в этих подземельях длительное время. Что-бы их убивать вы должны в них стрелять из своего могущественного пистолета. Но не стоит забывать что и они в вас должны стрелять, а иногда они это делают уж очень больно и быстро. Прокачка Вот мы и подошли к те… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Altars&Dungeon.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Blast off into space! Help Monica and her team explore the galaxy, fight off hordes of enemies, and clean up the mysterious cosmic gel in this retro-arcade inspired action shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmogelica.

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  23. Introduction Connection: Currently you can connect via Steam or LAN. Combat: Including melee weapons, long-range weapons, staff summons, and other weapons. Currently, it contains 30 common monsters and 5 bosses. Planting: Plant various crops. Currently there are more than 10 plants that can be planted. Exploration: Currently includes villages, forests, dungeons, ocean… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fakeway.

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  24. ZZZZZAAAAAAPPPPPPP!!!!!! You've found a retro style, 2D top-down action/adventure game in the vein of select retro-gaming archetypes!! Designed as a Couch style local co-op or solo campaign. NOTE: Two (2) controllers are required to play a local multiplayer game. Weapons & Power-ups Chose to upgrade your Systems with either Shields or faster engine AND range of fire!! Upgrade your Weapon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Lightning.

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  25. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    X-Force Under Attack is the sequel to the X-Force Genesis game. In this game, the X-Force squad will fight to prevent General Lava and his troops from invading and dominating the planet Genesi If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Force Under Attack.

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  26. If there are feel-good games, well Dissolved is a feel-bad game. You play as a girl whose weird psychosis is to turn every ordeal in her life into a video game. It's a mix of completely new gameplays, fun and very challenging, parodying old arcade games. Each control scheme is very simple, often one or two buttons, but unsettling at first. How to fight space gopniks shooting from the sky if you c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dissolved: Chapter One.

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  27. It is the dawn of World War 2 and you just joined the Royal Air Force! Fly over Europe and Northern Africa fighting against the enemy forces from above. Can you defeat the enemy and win the war? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone Wolf: World War 2.

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  28. Rescue exotic space animals from a corrupt AI in Dr. Spacezoo, a chaotic twin-stick precision shoot-em-up for 1-4 players. Or reduce them to gibs. Your call, monster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Spacezoo.

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  29. THE YEAR IS 21XX CORPORATIONS GAINED POWER WITH THEIR TECHNOLOGIES AND TOOK CONTROL OVER THE WORLD GOVERNMENTS FORCED TO SURVIVE AGAINST MILITIRIZED CORPORATIONS BY ACCUMULATING ARMORED FORCES AND RESEARCHES WITH MARK-I – NEW PROTOTYPE OF INTELLIGENT COMBAT UNIT...ARCADE SHOOTERCasual top-down shoot 'em up inspired by classic titles of 80s-90s. Repeat short but high-paced Mission Pilot for unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MARK-I: Mission Pilot.

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  30. 2D shooter about robots for one and two players, made in stylish hand-drawn graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CUBE-e 2.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Here's a quick, safe, guide to your first orbit:  Throttle up to 100%At about the 90 second mark (altitude: 2500), cut the throttle to 50%At the 120 second mark (altitude: 5770), cut the throttle to 10%At the 175 second mark (altitude: 8825), throttle back up to 100%Once your speed reaches 300, throttle down to 0% From here, we're in a very safe orbit.  If the ships nose goes up, you're going too … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space race.

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  32. Revive the golden era of 90s arcade shooters with crisp high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS smoothness, and relentless bullet-hell action. Battle waves of alien invading forces in a thrilling single-player campaign or grab a friend for intense online co-op multiplayer. Classic 90s shmup gameplay with modern polish High-resolution graphics and buttery-smooth 60+ FPS Single-player cam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INNBC STARFIGHTER.

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  33. Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.PLOT 2050 AD Earth's natural resources are depleted and corporations are forced to expand their mining operations to neighbour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where is Earth?.

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  34. JOIN THE GALAXIA ONLINE FLEET! / WISH-LIST NOW!Galaksia Online is officially in development! We are building a living, breathing multiplayer space MMORPG where your choices, your custom ship builds, and your clan dynamics will continuously shape the universe. Continuous Evolution: Our network architecture is built for dynamic server-side updates, meaning new stellar sectors, high-tech weaponry… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to galaksia online.

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  35. Welcome to All the Stars, a retro-inspired space shooter where thrilling combat meets a cosmic narrative. Face waves of enemies, alien horrors, and a galaxy-changing choice. It’s an amateur passion project but it just might surprise you, no load screens, no microtransactions, just pure arcade action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All The Stars.

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

    Zombies Attack is a retro pixel action game. Pick up your weapons and fight your way through the terrifying zombies! ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombies Attack.

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  37. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Burning Skies About the Game Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay! Blast through waves of enemies, improving your jet and equiping it with on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Skies Arcade.

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  38. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Take control of a sassy space-cat pilot and her over-chatty robot companion on a high-stakes journey back to Earth. Armed to the whiskers with powerful weapons and power-ups, you’ll blast through waves of enemies in a bullet-hell, action-packed shoot ’em up overflowing with cattitude! In this mini demo of Astro Burn, you play as Astro — a fearless feline space pilot with her robot companion - AL,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Burn.

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Darkzan Adventure is a Medieval Arcade RPG full of humor, fast-paced action, and unusual characters. Explore mysterious lands, face the cult of Darkzan, and uncover bizarre events while playing solo, in co-op, or even in idle mode. Game Modes Solo Campaign — You and 3 allies controlled by AI. Online Co-op — Form teams and combine skills with your friends. Idle Adventure — Let your hero… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkzan Adventure.

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  40. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

    Ra Ra BOOM is a 4-player local co-op brawler. Perfect to play solo on a weekend, but even better with friends (Remote Play Together supported). Choose your hero, bash some robots, and upgrade to increase the chaos. Who needs perfect grades when rogue AI is trashing Earth? The planet’s in pieces, robots are running wild, and only four high schoolers from outer space have the moves to save it. Cho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ra Ra BOOM.

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  41. Blood & MoneyBlood & Money delivers relentless Gauntlet-style co-op carnage, powered by a raw punk rock soundtrack and retro 256-color art. Join a friend to blast through monster-filled dungeons with fireballs and explosives, grabbing loot in a kingdom torn by a traitor’s pact. Retro action awaits! StoryEons ago, a traitor king’s unholy pact with a dark sorceress unleashed a monstrous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood & Money.

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  42. 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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  43. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Evil forces have invaded Goobstar! Join Goobert and his friends on their quest to save the denizens of planet Goobstar from the invading balloon menace in this wacky hand-drawn shoot em' up, and watch the world grow around you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GoobnBalloonsDX.

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  44. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Spellbearers is a top-down, 2D, twin stick shooter inspired by "Super Smash TV". Battle against hordes of magical enemies to liberate the rulers of three kingdoms that have been overtaken by dark forces. With staff in hand, do you have what it takes to uphold the title of The Spellbearer? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellbearers.

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Outer Terror is a horde shooter where you hold out against massive quantities of otherworldly cosmic creatures. Assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and blast apart seemingly endless waves of horrific creatures in this stylish roguelike that pays homage to the B-movies and Golden Age horror comics of the 80s and 90s. Don’t Die and stay alive for as long as you can while exploring overrun cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Terror.

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  46. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Knights & Guns: Premium Edition is a digital bundle that contains the base game and Expansion Pack #2 which adds 10 new levels, five new armors and some new enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights & Guns.

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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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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    G Warrior is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun in your hand and destroy all the robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! ! feature: – Takes you back to the nostalgic retro pixel style of the 1990s. – Pick up weapons and rush, jump, exciting adventures are waiting for you! – A variety of weapons an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to G WARRIOR.

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

    A run and gun that mixes old-school mechanics from games like Contra, Gunstar Heroes and Metal Slug; with more modern features and a large dose of violence. A total arcade experience for all lovers of retro gaming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biomech Hell.

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