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Looking for games like StarHaulers? Here are top casual platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Numina: Construct, ROBOCRACY or Gravity Assist: Initiative.

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  1. Numina:Construct is a fast-paced 3D Shoot 'Em Up that combines intense action with strategic mechanics. With dynamic camera changes, stylized environments, and challenging boss fights, each level offers an immersive experience. Customize your ship and select from a diverse arsenal to face waves of enemies in battles where every decision counts. Mechanics Defend: Face your enemies intelligently us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numina: Construct.

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  2. Fight against a rogue artificial intelligence and save humanity from becoming slaves to machines! Put on your VR headset, become a Galactic Ranger, and journey into deep space. Blast through waves of robots with powerful blasters, shotguns, and other crazy weapons, just like in the classic arcade games! Always stay prepared! Hordes of robots are relentlessly advancing, and their attacks grow mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROBOCRACY.

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  3. In Gravity Assist: Initiative you are a surviving Ai warship. You wake up with no recollection of who created you and why. You face a corrupt Ai network and attempt to establish a resistance by aligning with other stable Ai warships and uncover the answers to your past.  Tactical Space CombatEvery action matters. Position your ship carefully, manage your energy, coordinate your shots and use g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Assist: Initiative.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    In this classic inspired Tower Defense Bullet Hell Shooter, security bots have revolted and you, the sole surviving pilot, are all that stands between the colonies and defeat. Upgrade your ship, weapons and turrets whilst facing a plethora of enemies and colossal bosses. Why did the drones turn? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Excubitor.

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  5. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The year is 2130. Sedvan’s spheres, advanced teleportation devices, have activated themselves after decades of remaining dormant. Tactical Troops, a unit of interplanetary mercenaries, are called for what seems like a routine mission on planet Anthracite. This excluded world turns out to hold dangers nobody expected. Top-down, turn-based game that mixes tactical skills and the feeling of 80's sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Troops: Anthracite Shift.

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  6. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

    Get those blades spinning and load up on guns and ammo, the time has come to rebuild humanity! Dustoff Z is a game about maneuvering combat-helicopters in one of the harshest weather conditions possible – A Zombie Apocalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dustoff Z.

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  7. Mauled Horde is a Free-To-Play, Indie, Third-Person Shooter developed by a solo developer, featuring both Single Player and online Co-op gameplay. Fight your way through a variety of maps filled with relentless hordes of ferocious creatures. Collect weapons, activate traps, purchase upgrades, and push your limits as the difficulty rises round after round. Game Features Survive endless waves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mauled Horde.

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  8. Wrenched from your world, you face a hostile arena. Your only defense? A mysterious, ever-evolving shield. Shield Hero is an action-packed, strategic arena combat game that flips the script on traditional shooters. Here, your shield is not just for defense—it's your ultimate weapon. Trapped in a strange, unforgiving world with no memory of your past, you must survive relentless waves of enemies, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shield Hero.

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  9. Action-packed adventure awaits you, Commander! Hop in your space craft and defend against blazing meteors and aliens in this retro-style arcade shooter! You are the pilot of a small spaceship just outside Earth's orbit. Your mission is to defend Earth from incoming waves of burning meteors that will decimate our planet if you don't act quickly! Using your ship's tools - primary cannon, Übercanno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METEOR COMMANDER.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Aim in Space is a space simulator for training eSports skills. Here you will be able to develop the speed of your reaction, the ability to aim accurately, and also to think quickly.Immerse yourself in the exciting atmosphere of the game Here you will travel through space locations that must be protected from alien attacks. At each subsequent space base, there will be more and more new enemies. D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aim in Space.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Dead Metal is a 1-4 player co op roguelike where you take control of a squad filled with humanity's only hope, Dead Metal Suits. Robotics melded with psionic power capable of mass destruction as well as the ability to organically learn. Proceed through randomly generated levels filled with enemies secrets and most importantly loot. Build up your squad and build more prototype suits to replace th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Metal.

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  12. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Xenoraid is an exciting vertically scrolling shoot'em up rooted in the classic action gameplay of the genre with added modern features. Xenoraid upgrades the basic shmup gameplay with advanced shooting mechanics. Fighters tilt left and right when moving horizontally and weapons heat up when firing. Master the mechanics and line up devastating bursts of fire! Missions in Xenoraid a procedurall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenoraid: The First Space War.

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  13. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Hardcore.

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  14. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Moo Lander is a 2.5D platformer with lots of environmental puzzles and resource management. You take control of the Lander and your mission is to locate and obtain enough milk – the most important resource in the universe. The milk itself is found only on the ancient planet of the mighty alien Cows. You progress through the game levels by going through many hostile creatures – both flora and fauna… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moo Lander.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 777 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

    Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capsized.

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  16. The Heart of Gold is a Bullet Heaven game with RPG mechanics that offer a deep and highly replayable experience. Each character has their own combat style thanks to a unique stat scaling system, two active skills, one passive skill, and one ultimate skill, allowing you to develop varied strategies in each game. Face thousands of enemies as you traverse maps infested with creatures. Collect weapon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heart of Gold.

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  17. Embark on a journey through the cosmos with PolyDestroyer, a riveting 2D space shooter that combines classic arcade action with modern design. As the universe's last hope, you'll pilot the formidable PolyDestroyer, a spacecraft equipped with devastating weaponry and advanced technology, to fend off an onslaught of alien adversaries determined to conquer every corner of the galaxy.Key Features Com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyDestroyer.

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  18. Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges. Features 120 Waves. 4 game modes: Story, Arcade, Classic and YOLO. 10 Challenges. Fight against 12 bosses in 12 stages. Get the best score… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spinner Invaders.

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  19. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Steamdeck Verified New FREE DLC : The Creators' Ruins!Get ready for a massive, free lifetime updateBeing the chaotic gremlins we are, we're thrilled to unveil this lifetime-free Biome DLC for your enjoyment! Gather your friends and prepare for mayhem: the Creators' Ruins are waiting to be explored (and most likely wrecked) by you! The Creators' Ruins seamlessly extends the base game of Mother… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Machine.

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  20. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 639 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Traverse the universe and fight strategic, real-time battles alongside your friends in This Means Warp - an intense cooperative roguelike game. Upgrade your ship, take down individual enemy subsystems, and adapt your strategies in a constantly changing fight for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Means Warp.

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  21. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 161 reviews

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

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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 12,918 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Helldivers is a topdown shooter set in a satirical dystopian future where mankind is ruled by a managed democracy. You are part of the Helldivers – the spearhead of humanity’s defense against the perpetual alien threat on Super Earth. With up to four player co-op missions, working together as a team is vital, whether calling in strikes or placing weapons, each action must be totally synchronized … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helldivers.

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  23. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 473 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Space.

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  24. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    Team B.ARK is reporting for duty! Pugs, cats, bears, and bunnies are saving the solar system in a space-exploring adventure that you and your pals won’t forget! Pilot powerful yet adorable ships as you team up against waves of revenge-seeking underwater animal life. Navigate the galaxy, create unique attack strategies with your crew, upgrade your ships, and explore the solar system to find challe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BARK.

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  25. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    SHOOT 'EM UP! Just keep shooting! Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a retro 2D Arcade bullet hell vertical shooter. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons, get better ones! Danger can come from any direction, including 3D objects in the background. The Full Release shall comprise of the following modes you can play: Campaign Mode - A storytelling modular mission-based play style where y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight: Eye of the Storm.

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  27. Lead humanity into a new era. Beaten down by an alien invasion. Risen from victory. Travel to different planets, conquer new worlds or join forces with alien allies. Brutal tactical turn-based combat challenging your commander skills. Unforgiving strategic decision making only true generals can withstand. A bagillion of items for you to loot and micro-manage. Exo Chumps  takes place in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exo Chumps.

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  28. In System Status: SuperCritical, you must defend your base by placing towers strategically, forming interconnected systems that depend on one another. Resources are scarce and the threat level is ever-increasing. The defense is only as strong as its weakest linkAcross distinctive planets, each enemy wave grows stronger and stronger, stressing your structures to their very limits and beyond. Each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to System Status: SuperCritical.

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  29. EON Survivor is a survivors-like action game set in space, where you must fight your way through massive waves of alien enemies while collecting critical minerals before time runs out. Humanity is locked in an unprecedented intergalactic war. To keep the war machine running, a special unit is created to carry out resource-gathering missions in hostile territories. You are one of these elite soldi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EON Survivor.

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  30. Humanity's Last HopeEarth has fallen. The surviving remnants of humanity have escaped to a distant world, hoping to rebuild and start again. But peace was short-lived. A relentless alien armada has launched a devastating attack, threatening to wipe out humanity once and for all. Take control of an advanced Astro Fighter and become humanity's final line of defense. The future of mankind rests … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters 2178.

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  31. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    OBLITACRATER is a twin stick shooter where you fight endless alien monsters in increasingly difficult waves on a cute little planet! There is only one goal in OBLITACRATER, increase your score. Each DROP to the planet adds to a single running score. You can end the drop at any time by pressing the BIG RED BUTTON at the top of of the planet which also locks in your score and adds it to your total.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OBLITACRATER.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 820 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    Lock and load into the Starship Troopers universe and join the Mobile Infantry in the most realistic depiction of war ever made! Experience an original story in this action-packed, first-person retro shooter. Would you like to know more? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!.

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  33. 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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  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES.

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  35. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 896 reviews

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

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  36. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo.

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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

    X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

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    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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  39. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to M.A.C.E..

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    As a threat from beyond looms over the solar system, Project Aether is ready to deploy! Take control of the Aether prototype in a variety of environments to combat this alien threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project AETHER: First Contact.

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  41. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Tactical adventure inspired by XCOM and legendary sci-fi novels. Lead team of space rangers, outsmart alien monsters and discover secrets of uncharted planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceland: Sci-Fi Indie Tactics.

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

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

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  43. Unfortunately due to geopolitical reason, production is postponed until further announcement. Welcome to AirFlow, where the vast expanse of the sky becomes your battleground! Prepare to embark on adrenaline-fueled adventures in epic aerial combat like never before. In AirFlow, you'll pilot powerful airplanes in intense battles for sky, land and sea, mastering the art of dodging enemy fire, while s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirFlow: Sky Is The Limit.

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  44. In a nutshell, Intersecta is an intense and intuitive tactical top-down shooter with a distinct arcade feel. It blends fast, twitch-based gameplay with the intelligent use of tactics. The game has a unique audio-visual style, utilising the power of Unreal Engine 5 for a stunning 2.5D experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intersecta.

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  45. Early Access Roadmap About the GameNative Isekai Defense takes place in a world called Lumina. Hundreds of years ago, those who called themselves the Progenitors introduced themselves on the world stage. With armies of monsters under their command, the world of Lumina was plunged into an endless great war. Centuries passed, the Progenitors and their monster armies managed to conquer and co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Native Isekai Defense.

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  46. Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges. Features 120 Waves. 4 game modes: Story, Arcade, Classic and YOLO. 10 Challenges. Fight against 12 bosses in 12 stages + Mini Boss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge.

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  47. Star Wrath is a multiplayer space extraction-action where you design your own ship and fight other players for resources in intense PvP and PvE battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wrath.

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  48. Guerilla Cubes is a 1-4 player co-op arcade shooter that has you(and your friends) going on a high stakes campaign infiltrating terrorist hideouts! Its “run and gun” gameplay is filled with a bunch of weapons, perks, explosions and of course, CUBES. Gather up an elite squad or go in solo and choose from a variety of Cubes specialists all with their own quirks and talents. Be careful, though, becau… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guerilla Cubes.

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  49. 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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  50. ★ A New Evolution of Transformable Sci-Fi Action ShootingUnified Calendar year 3005, the gene-mutated beasts from space—known as "Gene Beasts"—have evolved through a prolonged battle with humanity into highly advanced mechanical lifeforms called "Termination Bots". To face this new threat, the Earth Allied Forces deploy the transformable and combinable combat mecha EX-PELL to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Formation.

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