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Looking for games like Swarm Hero? Here are top survival shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Alf: Frozen Chaos, AEGIS 2186 or Space Battlecruiser.

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  1. Welcome to ALF: Frozen Chaos, my submission for the 2021.2 Brackey's Game Jam. This is a space shooter that controls very similarly to games like Xevious, but with a twist. In this game, you can freeze time itself! When you're in a pinch or facing a strong enemy, you can freeze them in place and fire away. Can you secure the other gems and claim victory? The way my game fits into the game jam's t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alf: Frozen Chaos.

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  2. Take command of the ultimate weapon and defend mankind in AEGIS 2186. Protect Earth from an overwhelming alien assault in this intense retro arcade survival-shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AEGIS 2186.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Space Battlecruiser is an arcade style, top down space shooter where you control a heavily armed capital ship. Battle against squadrons of fighters, fleets of warships, heavily defended space stations, and powerful command ships. Learn to master weaponry and special abilities like the Energy Shield. Upgrade your ship with salvaged material from your victories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Battlecruiser.

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  4. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Four arcade games that pit the player against swarms of enemies inside a deadly matrix system that is programmed to destroy you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null.

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  5. Blast back to the golden age of arcade shooters with Galaxian Remake! This isn't just a port; it's a lovingly crafted reimagining of the beloved 1979 classic, supercharged with modern features and exhilarating, non-stop action. Take control of your agile starfighter and defend humanity against waves of relentless, diving alien invaders. Experience the timeless thrill of Galaxian with e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxian Remake.

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  6. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aerial-raider/id6745239973https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.HappyBastardsStudios.AerialRaider Dive into the chaos of the cosmos with Aerial Raider, a thrilling space shooter inspired by classic arcade games and powered by modern gameplay. Take flight in your powerful spaceship, maneuver through asteroid fields, battle alien ships, and survive deep i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aerial Raider.

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  7. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Inspired by the classic arcade game "Asteroids" Aliens & Asteroids active and fast space shoot 'em up with a lot of different enemies and bosses. Abilities, active Items and Upgrades guarantee a different experience every time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aliens&Asteroids.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    56% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    AST-Hero is a top-down space-shooter, with unique graphics and sounds. It is inspired by the 1979 hit Asteroids. It comes with a lot of new and interesting features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AST-Hero.

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  10. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Story driven shmup where every 10 seconds the player is changed between Firing Bullets and Absorbing Enemy Bullets. Play as Starship GAMMA escaping from hostile Alien Territory and survive the encounter with the BOSS. Arcade mode is also included. Firing bullets and taking hits uses the energy reserves of the ship that can be recharged by absorbing enemy bullets or collecting debris from the destr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship GAMMA.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "It is the year 3255, Humanity has conquered most of our solar system. We have lived in prosperity and established absolute power in the galaxy. Until the day an anomaly came in the further reaches of our system. A portal opened and unleashed beings we thought exist only in fiction. They wiped out every planet, defense stations and armadas we have. Only one ship survived and make its last st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rage of the Galactic Beings.

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  12. 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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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    35% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Players will experience procedurally generated levels with increasing difficulty. To beat a sector all space bases need to be defeated. Each base will constantly construct enemy ships to defend themselves and the ship type and strength is determined by what sector you are in. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grav Blazer.

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  14. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Non-stop galactic action awaits you in this arcade style tower defense game. Manage the defenses of the TSF Freedom Strike – humanity’s last hope against the hordes of invading alien spaceships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinium Strike.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    SpaceShot - a complex arcade game in which you must destroy the alien invaders and collect bonuses. Three game modes, fast gameplay and a lot of achievements are waiting for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceShot.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    73% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Space Mercs is an extreme arcade space combat game where the amount of projectiles and lasers on-screen is only toppled by the amount of stars in the universe! Will you be able to complete all the mercenary missions and become the best pilot in the Galaxy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Mercs.

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  17. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    25% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Players will experience procedurally generated levels with increasing difficulty. To beat a sector all space bases need to be defeated. Each base will constantly construct enemy ships to defend themselves and the ship type and strength is determined by what sector you are in. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grav Blazer Squared.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devileader.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Protect the ark of humanity by building the ultimate defense from scraps of your enemies. Challenge other players in this tough fast-paced Action Tower Defense game with TONS of bullets and enemies on screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARDEiN.FALL.

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  20. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Giga Bundle About the Game -In an alternative reality where putin have been ruling russia for thoudsands of year. Democratic alien in space are trying to spread fake propaganda to the people and make them betray their great king. You play as" Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin " ,the last heir to the throne of a great reign and the second most powerful being in planet earth(" Second on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Putin Destroys Alien.

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  21. Customize your spaceship.  Send expeditions to find more customizations. Deploy missions into an asteroid belt and face a single, escalating wave of asteroids. Gained experience can be invested into permanent upgrades using the lab, strengthening future deployments. Wishlist on Steam P.S. the game has autosave, lab research and expeditions are part of offline progression. P.P.S. press kit in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deployed.

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Puedes encontrar mi juego en Steam desde hoy: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3635080/Galactic_Plague_2000/ Galactic Plague 2000 es un juego shooter espacial, de género Roguelite, un juego arcade clásico. El juego narra la historia de Jack, un niño que se ve atrapado en una historia fantástica al conectarse a una máquina arcade misteriosa y antigua que se encontraba en unos recreativos aban… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Plague 2000.

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  23. Blast through waves of bugs in this retro-inspired arcade shooter! Step into the shoes of the Bug Blaster and defend your garden from an endless swarm of creepy crawlies. Mushroom Menace brings classic fixed-screen action into a modern package with tight controls, smarter enemy patterns, an energy-driven blaster, and score-chasing mayhem. Gameplay Survive as long as you can and push your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Menace.

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  24. Dive into ZERO CONTACT, a relentless top-down arcade shooter that combines classic Asteroids gameplay with modern roguelite progression. Destroy endless waves of hostile forces in a vibrant, neon-drenched universe. Your only goals: survive, reach the high score, and become a legend of the void. ---KEY FEATURES--- Dynamic, Endless Gameplay: Ever-growing frontal waves of aggressive enemy ships … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Contact.

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  25. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    How to Play Combo Galaxy is an arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by Space Invaders and Cherry Bomb. Destroy round after round of aliens in your path with your ship the Crimson Swift and try to get the highest score you can! Controls Keyboard Arrow Keys – Move your ship Z / N / C – Blast Lasers X / M / V – Deploy Star Bombs Controller L Stick / D-pad – Move your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combo Galaxy.

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  26. Welcome to Operation Earth Shield! Mission Overview: Earth is under attack by relentless Space Invaders, and you are humanity’s last hope! Defend the planet across 3 intense levels, each with unique challenges. Unlock Level 2 and Level 3 by achieving victory in the previous level. Level 3 features 2 stages, complete Stage 1 to advance to the final showdown and save Earth! How to Play: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation "Earth Shield ".

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  27. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Note * If game volume cannot be heard press the game window. This should fix volume issues. * Also, I found a few bugs in the game, and I will be sure to fix them all after voting is... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impact Zone.

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  28. In this action-packed 16-bit style space shooter, the fate of the world rests in your hands as you defend against a relentless alien invasion. As the last line of defense, you must navigate through the vastness of space and engage in thrilling battles to protect humanity.  The aliens come in various forms, each with their own unique characteristics and challenges.  Easy Targets are the cannon fod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Level Up.

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  29. Jump into a thrilling, adrenaline-fuelled VR Space-shooter with Taurus VR, a reimagined retro game for VR. Move like never before with our extremely responsive 6 degrees' body motion control system. Fight your way through an alien universe using your body movement to control the spaceship, and your hands and arms to handle the dynamic attack and defense combat system. Out manoeuvre and destroy ali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taurus VR.

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  30. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Escort Commander is an arcade space shooter blended with strategic and tactical gameplay elements. This is not another mindless shooter. Build your fleet. Outfit your colony. Upgrade your ship. Defend the last colony. Survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escort Commander.

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  31. Survive 6 waves of invading Shapes.You may not survive, you may think it’s the end,.. and it is,.. but it’s also the beginning, of the NEXT hero to take up the challenge. Choose a new name! A new colour! Upgrade your ship! Head off to defend your triangular homes vs these new strange shapes!Die again,.. be reborn!Until finally the waves of enemy Shapes have been destroyed! Move Left + Right (arro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shapes Invaders.

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  32. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    ``An unknown alien armada from deep space is advancing through the Solar system. Defenders, stop this invasion before Earth falls.`` Advanced Invaders is an arcade shoot 'em up game with a sci-fi campaign through Solar system, multiple weapons, enemies, bosses and other surprises. The player is in control of a ground defence, D-1, vehicle, with the task to shoot down all invading alien formations … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Advanced Invaders.

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  33. Opalescence is a colorful arcade-style top-down shooter in which you collect points and fight and avoid enemies to get a high score.Goal:play, earn points, get high score, buy upgrades, repeatOpalescence:A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

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  34. Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade/ Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for Amiga and was our first commercial game. We still love it and decided to convert, update and release it on PC now. We hope, you also can still enjoy the game as we do. SINGLEPLAYER CAMPAIGN CFII offers three different game modes. The most important one is the story mode. In this story you play the role of Karsten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA).

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  35. A short and sweet 8 bit space side scroller shooter. Traverse through two levels in your space-faring blimp and escape the alien planet, while bypassing their numerous defences to return to the safety of Earth.  Developed as a high school project then finalized as a personal project, making it the first game I had made!Source is available at: https://github.com/The-Liam-Blair/Extraction FEATURES … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extraction.

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  36. 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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  37. PUFIWEHO ProtectingUsFromIncredibly WorrisomeExtremely HostileOddities It’s a top-down shooter with no guns and no graphic violence. Suitable for all! Use the arrow keys (or ASDW) and your mouse to fight monsters, solve puzzles, and even travel through space. THE INVASIONWhen swarms of bizarre and dangerous gigantic mosquitoes invade the Earth, it is up to you to defeat the extremely harmful monst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUFIWEHO.

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  38. 36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A Zzap 64! Micro Action C64 community-based covermount title (Issue #11 - November/December 2022). (Free download and web player version now available from this page).The New Dimension, in collaboration with Saul Cross, is very proud to present Cruiser-X 79. A fast paced vertical scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by many top down 8-bit vertical scrolling classics. If you like classic 8-bit vertical … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cruiser-X 79 [Commodore 64].

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  39. The 100-Level Descent Invaders Evolutions is a modern survival-action reimagining of the classic arcade alien shooter. Each run is a 100-level gauntlet through an increasingly lethal invasion, ending in a definitive final boss encounter. An Escalating Arms Race The longer the war lasts, the more both sides evolve. Your choices must keep pace with an enemy that grows smarter, faster, and mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders Evolutions.

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  40. ARCADE FUN # 1. PIXEL SNAKE Pixel Snake - Retro Arcade Classic Classic snake game with retro 8-bit graphics and neon aesthetics. Eat food, grow longer, avoid walls! **PIXEL SNAKE** - The Classic Arcade Experience! Relive the golden age of arcade gaming with this modern take on the timeless snake game. Guide your neon serpent through a retro-styled arena, collecting colorful food items while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARCADE FUN.

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  41. Twin-stick space combat roguelite with 12 abilities, 5 reality-warping ultimates, and 20+ enemy factions that each fight differently. Permanent upgrades that stack across hundreds of hours. Quick missions, deep progression, zero runs wasted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Breach.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Blast off into Operius DX, the ultimate evolution of the popular, retro-inspired, high-speed arcade shooter, Operius! Navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle endless waves of enemies, and face off against challenging bosses across infinite sectors. Each run in this game offers a fresh, action-packed challenge. In a world where all computers have suddenly lost their internet connections, it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operius DX.

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  43. Creepy Crawlies is my entry into the Syntax Bomb Mix-It-Up game coding competition. Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need to make sure you drag the app into the applications folder before running it else you may get a "game not found" error message when launching it. If you are running OSX:Catalina then this game may report an issue stating that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Crawlies.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    You are a space trooper. Somehow you got to the enemy territory, and you should wait for your squad to get out of here! But only God knows when will they arrive to you! They will send you bonuses for killed enemies to longer your life till they arrive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Attack.

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  45. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEEP SPACE ANOMALY.

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  46. A Retro Style Classic Side-Scrolling Shoot'em Up! Super Arcade Boy's Debut! Meet Super Arcade Boy, an arcade champion in the past, and now a planetary freedom fighter. Fly him through 8 levels while defeating waves of enemies and bosses. Have amusing conversations with the aliens you are destined to defeat. Then ultimately save planet Earth from being attacked! FEATURES - 8 Levels with Bosses. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth.

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  47. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    44% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    More than one million of enemy ships, which you have to destroy in order to save yourself and whole universe. Unlimited number of rounds of ammunition and a limited number of lives. Shuttles, spacecrafts, missiles and a lot of lasers. All this awaits you in one of the most dynamic games "Universe in Fire". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe in Fire.

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  48. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

    Curved Space is an intense arcade shooter about battling cosmic energy spiders across warped, physics-defying battlefields. Space stations and asteroids curve and loop around themselves. Up? Down? Who needs those when you’ve got a spaceship, guns and swarms of bugs to blast? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curved Space.

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    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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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Pentasma is a side-scrolling arcade shooter inspired by Williams Electronics' 1981 classic 'Defender'. Protect The terraforming Humanoids from the deadly Aliens and raid the Alien planets to keep the galaxy peaceful! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pentasma.

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