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Games like STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES

Games like STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES

Looking for games like STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with UNIT-5000, Stahldrache or Suit Up.

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  1. UNIT-5000 is a top-down extraction roguelite bullet hell where you build a combat mech and fight alien invaders. Experiment with weapons and modules, face hordes and multi-phase bosses, extract resources before a run goes wrong, and use them to unlock deadlier builds for the next fight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNIT-5000.

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  2. Stahldrache is a top-down shooter, putting you in an aerospace fighter in the skies of distant planets. The AI controlling the planetary terraforming systems has gone rogue, and someone needs to neutralize it before the colonists arrive. That someone is you! It is 2375. Seven years ago, news of the disaster at Arachne Quintus arrived at Earth; a colony ship lost with all hands in a vicious attack… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stahldrache.

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  3. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The flagship title from Awkward Wolf Studios! Suit Up is an exciting combination of RPG, rogue-like and twin stick shooters! Immersive yourself into fun filled combat and explore handcrafted interactive environments set in a Sci-Fi futuristic universe! BATTLE THE CRAWLER INVASION! The planet is under attack! “Crawlers” ™ have begun a galactic invasion and have opened up strange portals … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suit Up.

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  4. Inspired by games like Asteroids or early Zelda games, Hello Space is a 2D action game where you control a spaceship, defeat enemies and overcome deadly traps. Extend your arsenal by collecting new weapons and technologies for your ship that are required to conquer four different dungeon-like worlds that are all connected by a more open space that comes with its own surprises. The Enemy: the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Space.

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  5. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uragun.

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  6. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    In 2593, the Russian Federation united all the planets of the solar system and nearby galaxies, discovering new worlds. The colonization of several hundred planets was only the beginning of a grandiose process. Based on the principles of interplanetary solidarity, the Union of Colonies was named the RFUP (Russian Federation of United Planets). Thanks to the unique technologies developed on the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Try to survive Today.

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  7. FLY SMART. SALVAGE EVERYTHING. SURVIVE THE DAWN.Descendants: The Last Dawn is a tactical top-down sci-fi action game where trigger-happy shooting will get you killed. Instead of mindlessly blasting everything on screen, every sector run demands strategic resource management, precision movement, and precise targeting. ⚙️ TACTICAL SECTOR RUNS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENTSpace is unforgiving, and your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descendants: The Last Dawn.

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  8. Save Earth. Survive the invasion. Rewrite humanity’s fate. Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol is our modern take on classic arcade shooters — fast, intense, and built for pure fun. You’ll pilot a high-speed recon ship through alien swarms in fully 3D environments, switching between dynamic chase and top-down views for the perfect mix of nostalgia and action. The year is 2157. Humanity’s first deep-spac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol.

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  9. Void SwarmEnter the Void. Survive the Swarm. Evolve with every defeat. Void Swarm is a fast-paced arcade space shooter that blends classic aerial combat with survivor-style progression. Pilot your fighter from a behind-the-ship perspective, tear through massive enemy swarms, and collect energy to upgrade your weapons while fighting to stay alive. Death is not the end. Every run earns resources t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Swarm.

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  10. Exiled Ark is a top-down sci-fi survival crafting shooter set against the grand backdrop of the rise and fall of humanity’s interstellar civilization. It constructs a profound interstellar worldview that stretches from the outbreak of Earth’s apocalyptic crisis in 2032, through the Interstellar Age of Exploration in 2174, to the Solar System War in 2377, which reduced humanity’s homeworld to compl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exiled Ark.

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  11. What the HELL is an action rogue-lite game where you battle demons in different hell-themed levels and destroy bosses. In each mission, you'll choose unique active abilities and create your own distinct skill set, utilize interactive environmental objects, develop your characters, complete various tasks, and show the hellish overlords who's boss! The story takes place in a modern world dominated … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What The HELL.

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  12. Continuum - become a combat MECH pilot in a brutal environment of the galactic post-apocalypse. In order to survive you'd have to collect resources, search for lost technologies and improve your combat vehicle. Defeat powerful adversaries, survive and become stronger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Continuum.

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  13. FIRST STRIKE  - Firestrom (DEMO VERSION) Inspired by the vertically scrolling dojin shooter CHO REN SHA by Koichi (Fambine No Yosshin), this fast-paced shooter was created in which the player flies his spaceship through a variety of enemies in a top-down view.  The development of this game dates back to 2007 to test a 2D engine developed in-house based on DirecX7. Later, also based on DirectX7, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FirstStrike - (Arcade Shoot'em Up).

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  14. Discord Community About the GameBecome the Starborn Survivor! The galaxy is under attack. You are the Starborn Survivor, an ancient robotic warrior, previously known as a Nova Sentinel, armed with forgotten technology, tasked with defending worlds from an alien invasion. In this debut game from our indie team, you’ll face relentless waves of enemies, uncover your mysterious origins, and upgrade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starborn Survivor.

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  15. KLICK AND PLAY  -> https://oyname.itch.io/fs-demo (Browser Version) FIRST STRIKE - Firestrom  (DEMO VERSION) Inspired by the vertically scrolling dojin shooter CHO REN SHA by Koichi (Fambine No Yosshin), this fast-paced shooter was created in which the player flies his spaceship through a variety of enemies in a top-down view.  The development of this game dates back to 2007 to test a 2D engine d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FirstStrike - Firestorm (Arcade Shoot'em Up).

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  16. Hyper Tanks is an arcade-style arena shooter where shots bounce off walls! Choose from a variety of tank classes, conquer challenging solo & co-op campaigns and battle your friends or bots in chaotic multiplayer modes! Dodge incoming fire, collect powerups and deploy special weapons to survive this action-packed mayhem! Destroy hordes of enemies in epic campaigns, either solo or in co-op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Tanks.

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  17. Work in Progress We're creating a Prototype Rogue-Like, Rogue-Lite Auto Shooting Survivor Game with the Player as a Mech fighting against Hordes of Kaijus. Game Jam: MechJam IV - itch.io Implemented Optional Themes: Map and Difficult Settings: Dragons - Dragon Spawn within the Game with a Powerful Attack Those Who Control the Machine - Your Mech get out of control, or controlled by someone? Frosty… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaiju Survivor.

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  18. REVENGE OF ILCOIN combines heart-pounding action, immersive storytelling, and strategic gameplay elements. Players will experience intense combat scenarios, epic boss battles, and exploration of breathtaking alien worlds, each with its own secrets and mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Along the way, they will collect powerful upgrades, and make choices that will shape the destiny of the galaxy it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge of ILCOIN.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 763 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

    As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Attacks!.

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  20. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    63% User Score Based on 222 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Get ready for a lot of destruction, action and real-time strategy as you control a fully armed Mech through cyberpunk cities, military and industrial areas, capturing and defending territories. Build turrets and structures, collect resources and advance the attack against powerful enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armed to the Gears.

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  21. The peaceful takeover protocol is now active. The official report calls this a low-risk operation. The core device is charging, counterattack forces are closing in from every entrance, and the budget office still wants to know why you need another turret. Loop Defense is a single-player sci-fi tower defense game. Choose operations across a star map, build a defense for each site, and keep the co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Defense: Acquisition Protocol.

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  22. The world is dying in agony. Days grow darker, nights stretch into endless voids, and humanity’s time is running out. Our only chance for survival is migration to the Taurus Constellation. Welcome to the absolute bullet hell. You are a lone pilot fighting through relentless enemy armadas to secure our tomorrow. RIDE THE HYPE, UNLEASH HELL A dark threat looms on the surface. A fanatical cult kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Taurus.

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  23. HUMANITY WANTS YOU   The Corporate Consulate has started recruitment process of pilots for the Exploration Corps: a multicorporate program tasked with researching the world and technologies beyond the Primal Portal.    Using neural interface, one does not pass through the gate in person. Instead, you pilot disposable drone frames from the safety of the research facility on Earth and send them int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.V.E.N.A..

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    WHAT'S IN THIS DEMO Experience GAZAR's core gameplay in two specially designed demo modes that showcase the game's mechanics and how elite enemies create unique threats when working together. Story Mode: Play through the first two planets and unlock the third planet featuring a semi-boss encounter. Get an early taste of the campaign direction with a preview of the cutscene system that introduces… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAZAR.

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

    A genetic experiment gone wrong, insectoid replication and containment breached.  Your mission is simple:  Secure the base, retake the laboratory and eliminate the insectoid menace.   ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insectoid Descent.

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  26. Astrum Vanguard - Demo Version Welcome, Pilot! In this early demo of Astrum Vanguard, you’ll face ten waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced space battles. Pilot your ship, collect powerful upgrades, and survive against an ever-growing onslaught of hostile forces. What to Expect in the Demo: Survive up to Round 10 – Battle against increasing enemy waves and push your limits.  Face two … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrum Vanguard.

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  27. The Odyssey of Commander Cookie unfolds across three unlockable chapters, each with its own distinct gameplay mode. Complete one, and you'll unlock the next, building toward a full-scale cat fight on the mice empire. Guardian KillerFace relentless waves of increasingly powerful mice ships as you battle your way toward one of the three Planetary Guardians. Create unique builds using a variety of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Odyssey of Commander Cookie.

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  28. You are Fubuki GORO. You have been trained since your childhood in order to become a deadly kunoichi of the GORO clan.You are employed by the government in the Special Action Agency SAA. They send you anywhere they need to elimainate a threat to the government.Today, you have a new mission:Eliminate Elon DUSK, the CEO of EXE company. He is leading some dangerous experimentation on humans, modifyin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Action Fubuki.

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  29. 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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  30. The War for Tomorrow Begins in Your Hangar. Earth has fallen silent. The once-great colonies are now tombs of steel, overrun by a merciless steel legion. As a veteran combat specialist, you are thrust into the heart of the conflict—the last spark of resistance against the cold, calculating darkness. An Arsenal of Retribution. Unleash a devastating array of sci-fi weaponry. Incinerate waves … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Hail.

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  31. Enter The LoopErebos Loop is a challenging retro sci-fi roguelite shooter with fast-paced, top-down combat and progression across 50,000 procedurally generated levels. In Erebos, progress and survival depend solely on your skill and your ability to observe, adapt, and uncover the hidden rules of the Loop. Once a thriving network connecting star systems and galaxies, Erebos was devastated by the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erebos Loop.

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  32. Cleanse worlds. Survive the swarm. Upgrade your mech.Mecha Survivors is a Survivors-like action roguelite where you take control of an advanced combat mech sent to purge hostile planets overrun by alien machines. Dropped into endless warzones, you must face overwhelming waves of enemies, collect powerful upgrades, and adapt your build in real time. Choose from multiple mech classes, each with uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mecha Survivors.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    96% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    ‘Oh, Bugger!’ is a first-person shooter set in a luxury space hotel overrun by alien hordes. As a professional alien exterminator, pilot your mech to blast aliens and destroy their eggs, ending the infestation for good! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh, Bugger!.

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  34. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    The legendary vertical scrolling shooter "Raiden" is reborn as a thrilling twin-stick 2D shooter! Freely aim and shoot with dual sticks, dodging bullets from every direction. Level up to unlock a variety of weapons and enhancements, and upgrade your ship to fight your way through epic battles. Features: Navigate your ship with the left analog stick and aim your shots with the right a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raiden NOVA | 雷電NOVA | 雷電新星.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 588 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game The rogue AI HIVE has seized control of the planet. Now it's up to you to WREAK HAVOC! Take command of a deadly fleet of war machines. From nimble weaponized delivery trucks to towering heavy Mechs. Complete missions, upgrade your arsenal, and equip your machine with powerful weapons. When firepower isn't enough, unleash artillery strikes and crush waves of killer ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Havoc.

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  36. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    81% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Combat Complex is a fast-paced ARPG / roguelike hybrid with lasers, alien bugs, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally-generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies' attacks against them. Try the free demo! ARPG / ROGUELIKE HYBRIDLoot is permanent (as soon as you bring it home) but power-ups are lost on d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Complex.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    84% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Silent Sector is a crazy sci-fi action rpg from a new distant Wild West dominated by powerful corporations locked in a fight for a rare mineral called Eldorite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Sector.

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  38. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 298 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Alien Breed 3: Descent is the final explosive chapter in the Alien Breed series, and is a science fiction arcade-shooter with an epic story, swarms of highly intelligent alien enemies, high-impact weapons and stunning environments, developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3. Descend into hell and once again take control of the hero, Conrad, the ship’s Chief Engineer, in his last stand against the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Breed 3 Descent.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 114 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Your town is on fire! Anarchy reigns the streets! Aliens rampage in the sky! Somebody must stop this madness… It’s gonna be YOU! Fight your way through the burning streets, chase the aliens and hit their homeworld. YOU GOTTA TEACH’EM A LESSON!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem.

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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 485 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

    Livelock is a cooperative top-down shooter where you and up to two others must work together to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of "The Few" remaining Capital Intellects, you will need quick reactions and decision-making to overcome the chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Livelock.

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  41. ⚠ CONTAINMENT FAILURE IMMINENT A Tactical Sci-Fi Horde Survival Roguelike where every strategic choice matters. Suppress a rapidly evolving biological outbreak consuming a fallen military research complex. Fight alongside HELIOS, a damaged tactical AI whose forecasts grow less reliable with every passing Dawn. Deploy orbital defenses, fuse experimental technologies, engineer devastating weapon b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Breach.

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  42. Astravek is a premium online space MMO set in a persistent galaxy under siege. Pay once, play forever — no subscription, no pay-to-win. Command your own ship, carve out a fortune among the stars, and defend the frontier of civilization against two existential threats: the machine collective known as the Omniphage and the ravenous alien hive-mind of the Morvian Brood.A Galaxy at War The year is 248… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astravek.

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  43. River Escape is a fast-paced 3D arcade combat game inspired by classic action shooters and reimagined with modern gameplay, progression and visuals. Take control of a powerful combat aircraft and fly through hostile territory packed with enemy planes, ground forces, naval units and dangerous bosses. Use machine guns, bombs, torpedoes and homing missiles to clear your path while collecting upgrade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Escape.

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  44. The stars were divided by design. The Ancients scattered humanity. One crew can reunite it. Find the home world. End the Ancient threat. Broken Orbits is a fast-paced top-down space-combat campaign for one to four players. Boost through dense fleet battles, evade missile swarms, tear apart capital ships, and breach massive rotating fortresses as the screen fills with weapons, enemies, and envir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Orbits.

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  45. Welcome to the Upper Echelons.Nova Impact is an adrenaline-fueled 2D Space Shooter RPG (SSRPG) where survival is your only path to glory. You are a Zenith, an elite licensed pilot taking part in humanity’s ultimate combat simulation. But in this arena, you are the ultimate prize. Relentless waves of unlicensed challengers, known as the Trackers, will hunt you down like a pack to steal your licens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Impact.

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  46. Become the galaxy’s deadliest hunter! Wield 7 weapons at once, unleash ricochet chaos, and conquer alien worlds in this fast-paced roguelite. Survive 10 minutes of madness, trigger your Rage, and slay the boss. Master unique Signature Weapons and craft your ultimate build! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capy Chaos.

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  47. A dark sci-fi roguelike Humanity destroyed Earth. The survivors found refuge in orbit — and created technologies that proved stronger than themselves. You are a combat pilot sent on a routine mission to clear a sector of pirates. The mission goes wrong: the hypergates collapse, trapping you inside a space-time loop. Days pass for you. Decades pass for the universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overvoid.

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  48. 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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  49. Fight. Convert. Die. Go back stronger. Project AionIX is a top-down roguelike space shooter built around a time travel loop. Every run you push through alien-infested sectors, build your ship mid-battle, and collect what you can before the timeline resets. Death is not the end. It is the reset point. Wave Survival Already live and ready to play. Wave Survival is a pure arcade mode built around … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project AionIX.

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  50. VISEGUNNE is a story-driven shoot 'em up where explosive action unfolds around you: cities are leveled, space colonies collapse, and orbital structures crumble catastrophically. Between missions, engage with characters who react to the memories you've accumulated, even passing gossip around as they attempt to make sense of the conflict. Set in an era where the human soul is harnessed as a power so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VISEGUNNE.

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