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Games like Starling Ascent

Games like Starling Ascent

Looking for games like Starling Ascent? Here are top tactical platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Galaxy Pilgrim, Thrust: The Hunt or Frogshot Adventure.

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  1. No walking. Only flight. Only chaos.Boost a reluctant engineer through hundreds of physics-driven, pinball-like levels where momentum is everything - dodge traps, gather ore, survive space itself. The Year is 2486. Mankind is Screwed.The stars used to be a dream. Now? They're a battlefield! The Union of Freedom is fading, the Brotherhood of Man is closing in, and the Union's last hope is a man wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Pilgrim.

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  2. Master physics-driven flight as you explore hostile alien territory. Gather resources, upgrade your ship, build and defend your base, destroy enemy strongholds, and recover mysterious Orbs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrust: The Hunt.

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  3. FrogShot is a platformer game that introduces a new way of moving around - with your tongue! Get freaky and use it as: - a grappling hook to gain momentum to get anywhere you want! - to slingshot yourself across the map! - to control mechanisms: lick a button or two! - move around by sticking your tongue into the ground, walls and many other crevices! - leap by launching yourself off the gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frogshot Adventure.

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  4. Embark on a daring adventure across 100 perilous caverns on distant planets! In this challenging 2D side-scroller, you’ll pilot a lunar lander to rescue stranded astronauts, collect vital crates, and fend off lurking alien creatures. Master precision controls as you navigate deadly obstacles like falling stalactites and hostile aliens—from meatball-launching worms to high-jumping beasts. Each c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrustme Too.

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  5. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    98% User Score Based on 287 reviews

      Drill Bird is a cozy-yet-tense digging platformer where every trip underground counts. You play as a Bird, fallen from the sky, working to hatch your egg. With a drill for a beak you dig deep for precious ores, and bring them back to to empower your Egg and upgrade your abilities. Outsmart monsters, upgrade your drill, and don’t let night catch you too far from home. DIG DEEPExplore underground… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drill Bird.

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  6. Start at level entry → Avoid hazards with jumps/jetpack → Collect Datacores → Reach the exit alive → Unlock next level ️ No Saves. No Checkpoints. Just Pure, Fast-Paced Fun. FailFactory isn’t about grinding hours for progress — it’s about skill, rhythm, and the thrill of the run. Designed for short, intense sessions, the game features: Quick-to-restart levels — die once, restart instantly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FailFactory.

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  7. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Welcome to the thrilling space arcade adventure "Space Killer" This game combines all your favorite elements: SURVIVORS, LOOTING, RPG-ARCADE, and ROGUELIKE ELEMENTS Choose your space ship and enter the battle for the universe against the unknown threat of the "Xenarians." The fate of the entire cosmos depends on you. Now when you buy the game, you'll have 2 games in 1 Fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Killer.

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  8. ⚠️ Warning, Pilot: Space Tournament is hard. It’s built on realistic space physics: no drag, no brakes, no forgiveness. Every drift, every micro-adjustment counts. If you love mastering deep mechanics, precision control, and that perfect moment when everything clicks, this game is for you. Two Engines. No Brakes. Perfect Momentum. Space Tournament is a zero-gravity arcade racing game. You stee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Tournament.

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  9. New Terra is a challenging and addictive multi-directional gravity-based space shooter. Fuel goes fast and is hard to come by. Hauling cargo makes your ship very heavy and mobility becomes limited. Strategy and resource conservation is key to completing your missions or you won't survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Terra.

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  10. When a huge alien spacecraft enters low Earth orbit many nations send their teams to investigate it. Your crew is the only one who managed to get inside the colossal vessel. Now the exploration and research rests on your shoulders. Defeat levels to learn more about the spaceship and it’s members. Your piloting skills will be tested as this is not a friendly environment to stay. Even considering al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colossus Mission.

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  11. [b]Planet Fatta[/b] is a fast-paced 2D action-platformer set on a distant world invaded by mysterious forces from deep space. The planet Fatta was once home to the Ari, a peaceful human civilization that mastered advanced technology and the power of light. When armies of darkness attacked their cities and seized the planet’s energy, the Ari created one final weapon: a powerful combat robot infuse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Fatta.

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  12. Mine. Build. Survive. Arrive with empty hands. Leave commanding a fleet. MineEngineer is a 2D space survival sandbox where engineering is the gameplay. You begin adrift and alone. Chip ore from an asteroid, build your first small ship, bolt on a drill, and set out for richer rock. Everything you build is made from real, functional blocks. Ships, stations and factories have physics, mass and ine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MineEngineer.

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    Jaime falls into a mysterious cave while chasing a red bird. Now, he must solve puzzles, explore hidden paths, and aid trapped spirits using magic to create light blocks and collect sacred fruits. Uncover ancient secrets and guide Jaime on his journey back home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perimbó.

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  14. Gravity Force puts you into the seat of a drone pilot. Steer your spaceship through narrow caves (2.5D) to fulfill your job: locate and retrieve cargo crates without wrecking the ship. The minimalistic controls and realistic physics are easy to learn, but hard to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Force.

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  15. A retro style space sim where you mine, trade, bounty hunt, pillage, and explore. In this game you choose you own path as you navigate the galaxy while balancing faction alligence and legality of your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Traveler.

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  16. ABOUT Explore an infinite universe of diverse planets and star systems! Warp across the universe, discover the remnants of a previous civilization, and build machines and structures to help you not only survive, but thrive. EXPLORE You are all on your own, left to discover the properties of both planet and machine and use them to the best of your ability. There are infinite star systems accessi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super-Spatial.

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  17. TEXTORIO You crash-land on Kepler-442b — a planet that wants you dead. 50,000 colonists sleep in cryo-pods deep below the surface. Wake them, or die trying. In Textorio, you build a factory in pure ASCII. Raw ore becomes circuits. Circuits become machines. Machines become a self-sustaining production empire — and that empire is the only thing standing between humanity and extinction on an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Textorio.

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  18. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    99% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    In the distant future, mankind has discovered volatile sources of near-infinite energy, known as Nullstars. These mysterious anomalies can power entire planets, but are ticking time bombs that can wipe out entire worlds if they go critical. To this end, mega-corporations hire teams of archivists to find traces of lost worlds, to scavenge for the valuable remains of their nullstar. You are a scav d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nullstar: Solus.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Dig deep, die often, come back stronger. Mine, fight, and gamble your way through roguelite runs to build the ship that blasts you off a dying Earth to richer worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Texplore.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    DESTRUCTION IS UPON USWORLD EATER is a bossfight game about an underpaid astronaut fighting a giant worm in space. You are a regular crystal mining employee for the company, who has tasked you with a seamingly easy endeavor. One of their worms has discovered a magical resource called space dust, which has some interesting side effects.  Set out on a mission that is most definitely not stated in y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORLD EATER.

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  21. THE LAST EARTH FIGHTER AN ATMOSPHERIC CINEMATIC SHOOT 'EM UP GAME... "The last defender of Earth… but sometimes, hiding is wiser than shooting." Key Features: Six unique environments, each with its own gameplay twist — from deep space and scorching deserts to underwater worlds and humanity's shattered remains. Reflexes meet strategy — dodge, hide, time your movements, solve environmenta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Earth Fighter.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Hexalith is a sci-fi city-builder where you're tasked to build a space colony and survive harsh world conditions by placing tiles, optimizing your blueprint deck, and managing your resources. Relax endlessly in a casual sandbox, or refine your strategy to outscore players and climb the leaderboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexalith.

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  23. 2.5D helicopter sim and arcade with no shooting—pure navigation skill. Manage fuel, land softly, and rescue survivors. Rebuild the Supercomputer to unlock new maps. Retro PS1 style meets brutal physics in a 407-min countdown. Easy to learn, hard to master. Reclaim the base, if the system lets you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rescue Heli RH407.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Explore the space and go for new adventures with this physics based space game! Discover steampunk themed planets, solve puzzles, gather resources, craft machines & systems and have fun with gravity in an open-world galaxy. Refuel, repair and upgrade your ship to find your way back to mother earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceKraft!.

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  25. Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0! On a lonely planet at the edge of known space, a late-night diner hidden deep in abandoned mines awaits your arrival. This pixel-art RPG combines management simulation with side-scrolling dungeon exploration. Hunt exotic ingredients in underground expeditions by day, serve customers and unlock storylines by night - all while earning your survival and uncovering the myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0!.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Mix It! is a space adventure where players will learn about the physical properties of light as they complete the Autopilot training program to explore the universe.  Mix It! was developed thanks to Programa Impulsarte, and won international awards including Game Jam Plus' Best Sound Design, Best Game about Color (sponsored by Anjo Tintas), and Best Game of Costa Rica.  Mix It! was designed as an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mix It!.

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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    Hell Division is a game from the 3rd person, which is a battle of combat drones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Division.

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  28. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Trek through a dangerous world filled with mystery in solitude. Overcome the numerous obstacles and uncover the buried secrets. Can you break the infinite cycle, and find your true self?... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MONOBOT.

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  29. Zack Y is a 2D Old School Scifi themed platform action game based on the story of the Alien called Zack Y whose mission is to rule over the Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zack Y.

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  30. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    In Save The Astronaut you take on the role of Bill, career space-man. You're marooned on an uncharted world in a far off star system. Covered in jagged rock and freezing ice. Before impact your ship jettisoned a disaster beacon. You must traverse this chilling world and activate the beacon to receive rescue. Your mission: Navigate the 20 ever-more challenging levels and reach the exit before you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save The Astronaut.

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  31. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 350 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 9 reviews

    Detached is a suspenseful interstellar duel that demands tactics and skill to survive. Separated from your unit you must make smart decisions and race to safety in this visceral exploration of deep space. Strap yourself into your spacesuit for thrilling gameplay designed for VR headsets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detached.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    From the creative minds that brought you Metal as Phuk, The Chronicles of Quiver Dick, and Quiver Dick's Terrible Tale For Terrible Parents To Read To Their Equally Terrible Children, Crankage Games brings you another hilarious tale full of satire and parody! Play as Ronald J. Grump, a secret agent hellbent on deporting illegal extraterrestrials from outer-space off of his home-planet! Follow Agen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deported: Drain the Swamp.

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  33. Electronic World Z is a 2D Challenging Platform game based on the story of a Robot called DGIN TV whose mission is to collect all of the Electronic components required to reinstate the Giant Power Generator device in "Z" Power Station. It all started when the Giant Power Generator suddenly stopped working because of the damaged electronic components. It resulted in a power outage in some parts of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electronic World Z.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 942 reviews

    Waking Mars is a one-of-a-kind adventure in which you jetpack through subterranean Mars encountering a host of extraordinary alien lifeforms that operate as a living, breathing ecosystem. Learn and master the behaviors of these creatures to create ecosystems of your own design if you are to survive and discover the secrets of Mars' past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waking Mars.

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  35. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 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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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Rebuild - The main goal of the game is to rebuild your station to its former glory. Explore - Explore the procedural generated wormhole network. MIne - Mine the asteroid to get various minerals needed for crafting. Combat - Defeat the hostile ships, in turn based combat, and take their loot. Craft - Craft items and ship modules. Customize - Customize your ship to your playstyle, will you be a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wormhole Adventurer.

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  37. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Explore the peculiar universe of ADIOS Amigos. A game with serious astrophysics in a comic setting for 1-4 players. Explore solar systems and discover planets, space stations, aliens, and artifacts. Improvise fuel efficient trajectories to keep your rusty ship running (and you might see your home planet once again). Toy with accurate and delightful space physics. Break into a space station with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ADIOS Amigos: Galactic Explorers.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Adorable characters? Check! Makeshift weapons? Check! Otter dressed in a foam shark suit. Umm. Check? Join Charlie and his ragtag team of sea mammals as they jump, float, and rocket through Otter Space in this Zero-G Puzzle Platformer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Otter Charlie.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:humor
    84% User Score Based on 218 reviews

    A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Horizon.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Trianguluv is an old-shool arcade game placed in universe where even triangles can have feelings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trianguluv.

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  42. Command fleets, build your colony, manage resources, and master six elemental forces in a sci-fi strategy game set across a galaxy of rival worlds. Choose diplomacy, defense, or expansion as your decisions shape the future of Exelcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Kingdoms.

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  43. Build your own crazy vehicles, dive into an endless procedurally generated pit, and explore mysterious underground worlds! Collect valuable resources, upgrade your creations, and push deeper into the unknown. Extract your loot before it's too late — or risk losing everything! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Endless Pit.

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    Welcome to the deep crust. Your shift has begun. You are a remote biological operator assigned to an automated mining facility deep underground. The world’s oxygen is depleting, and your only directive is to excavate Trioxirane—a volatile, newly discovered form of cyclic ozone. It’s humanity's only hope, but the highly unstable magnetic field of the ozone destroys advanced electronics. That’s why… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Triox.

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  45. It is a parkour game to avoid the rain. The main character is a rabbit. You wake up in an abandoned cave, get a strange core, and then you will start your own adventure. Mr. Black Rabbit is a robot, which means he cannot touch the water, but a mystery man gives the Black Rabbit the ability to avoid water through the core. However, the mystery man needs the Black Rabbit to deliver this core to hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 避雨2.

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  46. Your planet: Air so polluted you can cut it with a knife. The solution: A new catalyst material, discovered far away in space. Your job: Find it. Catch it. Bring it home. How Do I Do That?Fly Your Spaceboat You are a professional spaceboat pilot: Small ship, big ambitions. The job is to collect every catalyst on the map and deposit it safely. Your boss made it sound so simple and you believed it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trabacolo.

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  47. A unique journey following a lone space commander who ventures into the silence of the Solar System, exploring the dark surfaces of distant planets and moons to gather scientific data, establish small outposts, and search for new worlds and potential habitats for humanity. In the cold, dark, and isolated void of space, every step becomes a fight for survival. Each planet offers a distinct atmosph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Commanders: Solar System.

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  48. Asili Forest Gold is a game about exploration and mining in multiple environments. Pick a mission or contract. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asili Forest Gold.

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  49. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Use just two buttons to climb a colossal pinball table spanning the history of western philosophy. Fallosophy is a minimalist game that turns pinball into a quiet struggle against gravity. No score. No tilts. No savers. Falling down means climbing back up again. Why climb? What does it all mean? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallosophy.

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  50. 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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