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Games like The Lost Song of Despair

Games like The Lost Song of Despair

Games like The Lost Song of Despair

Looking for games like The Lost Song of Despair? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Super Platypus Drifter, Endangered Psychic Species or Steampunk Abyss.

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  1. Super Platypus Drifter The game Take control of the space ship of Billy Duck, a platypus who has to cross the infinity of space in a quest to help your kind. By timing correctly your ship boosts, you must hop from planet to planet to advance in deep space while avoiding a variety of space hazards. Watch out for the fuel, you must collect fuel cans so you don't end *stuck in a loop* (:D), orbiting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Platypus Drifter.

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  2.  The game Escape from the city with the last specimen available of an endangered alien species. But the alien is cunning. And a psychic! And he likes to throw stuff at you to break free and bite electric cables (they are sparky!). Keep it alive. This is a 2 player game. One player plays with the keyboard and the other with the mouse. Enjoy! :) Game created for the Ludum Dare 46 using Godot game e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endangered Psychic Species.

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

    Steampunk Abyss is Rougelite with procedurally generated levels. The goal: Make it to the surface. Blast your way through the automatons that have kept the citizens of the underground city, Duc Pointe, trapped below the surface. Steampunk Abyss is at its heart a game about designing crazy weapons, modding them each run using our Byte system to take them to the next level. Its about designing  abil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steampunk Abyss.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Guard Exempt Story You are a guard inside a huge dungeon, but you are too curious to stay in there for eternity, so you decide to escape. However, the other enemies guarding the treasure won't let you escape that easily. Your only option now is to fight to the death. Gameplay Survive the many waves of enemies using your weapons. Every note, you shoot, so your only task is to aim and dodge. Conten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guard Exempt.

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  5. A lonesome adventurer, awaken inside of an ancient labyrinthine-style dungeon. The only thing you remember is a monster that likely awaits you at its end. With nothing in your possession, you must navigate your way through enemy-filled rooms and corridors to find weapons and treasures to aid you in your escape. Luckily for you, some poor adventurers must have left their equipment behind in the che… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road To Survival.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    LATCHBOW: A twin-stick arena shooter where you control a character who wields a Latchbow.  You fire magical grappling hooks out of your bow, quickly pulling enemies to you.  Once they're in your grasp, use them as a meat shield or hurl them back at other enemies for big damage!  CONTROLS: WASD - MovementTap Left Mouse Button - Knockback BlastHold Left Mouse Button - Charge to shoot a grappling ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LATCHBOW.

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  7. Survive the chaos in this card themed casual bullet hell roguelike twin stick shooter for mobile, desktop, and the web! Controls Movement: WASD or hold right mouse buttonAim: arrow keys or mouseShoot: left click or spaceSwitch between active cards: 1, 2, or 3Reset after death: RPause: escape or pChoose powerup/card: 8, 9, 0 or click on powerup/cardSwap: Enter (or click button)Discard all: backspac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Cards.

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  8. “Max and the book of chaos” is and arcade 2D action game with elements of run and gun and shoot ´em up classic games with a strong arcade feeling. A kid who will have the destiny of the world in his hands. Will have to face this wave of disasters, save the world and free your buddies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max and the Book of Chaos.

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  9. Blast aliens and fight dragons in this action-packed retro-style space shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guntech 2.

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  10. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    GUNS. LOTS OF GUNS. CONTROLS Gamepad: Left Stick to MoveRight Stick to RotateLB/RB to throw/pickup on Left/Right handLT/RT to shoot on Left/Right handL3/Button South for dash Keyboard&Mouse: WASD to MoveMouse to RotateQ left hand throw/pickupE right hand throw/pickupLeft Shift / Space for dash  FEATURES - Arcade-like score system with chain kill combo multiplier. Get the highest score in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MiaMatrix.

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  11. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    FIGHT THOUSANDS OF EVIL ALIEN MONSTERS ATTACK CONSTANTLY! BE ON YOUR TOES, STEER THE MASSES AND REACT FAST TO ENEMY AMBUSHES! 12 unique enemy types 14 weapons to find on your mission Relentless hordes want to eat you Avoid constant laser fire, rockets and mortars! Watch your back at all times! (especially in the dark) DESTROY AUTOMATIC CHAINGUN TOWERS, HEAVY ARMED TRUCKS, HUGE DEFENSE TURRETS. Pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palpus X Annihilation.

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  12. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 2,845 reviews

    A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies! Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities! You play as the powerful Alchemist, a mechanical wizard who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savant: Ascent.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    83% User Score Based on 590 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Over 9000 Zombies! is top-down arcade action blown out of all reasonable proportions. An endless horde of zombies is coming your way, how long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Over 9000 Zombies!.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Death Goat is a bloody arcade shooter featuring hordes of brutal enemies & eardrum destroying Heavy Metal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Goat.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Jetboy is a retro supercharged jetpacking pixel shooter with a pumping metal soundtrack.Story Mode In the year 3020 a global pandemic swarmed across the planet Gaia... Dave lived on Gaia & Dave was very bored...Randomizer Arcade Mode selectable console themes, with randomizer planets, baddies, bosses, weapons, powerups & difficulty... means every play is unique.Baddies & Bosses space … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JETBOY.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    Swarmriders is a free "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" arcade mashup. A "machine gun swarm surfing mini-game" made as a bonus content for the Ubermosh community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMRIDERS.

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  17. Your skill shapes the soundtrack. Your combo controls the music. Every run is a unique concert of chaos! Project Music is a top-down, bullet-hell roguelike where music isn't just background noise—it's a living reward system that evolves with your performance. Start with a simple beat. Build combos to unlock new instrument layers. By the end of a perfect run, you're conducting a full band whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encore.

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  18. [A note on performance : Make sure you choose an appropriate quality setting before launching the game as it will have a major effect on how the game preforms, due to the time constraints full optimisations were not made :) P.S Hope you enjoy ] - Play as Bob a business man who is clearly late for his meeting but he's stuck in the middle of the forest and these pesky zombies have stolen all the par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play 2 Survive.

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  19. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You are just a Snowbody but can you defeat the evil Bunnys in an epic battle? Controls [WASD]  Move[Mouse]  Aim / Shoot[Escape]  Pause Features 8 unique Weapons to find4 Enemy Types7 Enemy Waves1 Evil Boss Weapons Click to see all Weapons(it's more fun to first play the game and find them) The Weapon a Snowman is born with. Slow Firerate and not much damage. But good for some Rabbits!It's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snowbody.

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  20. "MEOW!" ("HOWDY, Y'ALL!") WHAT IS COWBOY COOTS? ☆ Cowboy Coots is an action-adventure rhythm game designed for and within the time frame for Ludwig Jam 2023, built on the theme: "Coots". In this game, Coots and Ludwig travel to their local museum for reasons unknown. A bit of mischief ensues, and Coots finds herself trapped in an alternate version of the Wild West controlled by cowboy...doggos*?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowboy Coots (Ludwig Game Jam 2023).

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  21. Lost Wish: In the Desperate World is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Wish: In the desperate world.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A small game developed by Luca Fumagalli for the Ludum Dare #34 Game Jam! About the Game You play as a lone soul battling a vile force known as Despair. The grief and regrets of the dead power it, and every soul that falls into the darkness will make Despair grow. To win, you must keep white souls from falling into Despair (the darkness at the bottom of the screen) by lifting them with y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope.

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  23. Kamio Recoil is an exploration shooter, where every shot propels you through zero-gravity! Play as an assembled squad of five girls equipped with Spirit Arms as they maneuver through intricate areas and blast away the yokai invasion in order to defend the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamio Recoil.

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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 646 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures as you make your way toward the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet! Solve complex puzzles and upgrade your ship with alien technology as you fight to save your home world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.

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  25. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Earth Overclocked is a frantic rogue-lite adventure starring a scientist who is terrible at making time machines, but great at blasting bad guys. Use a diverse selection of weapons to fight off monsters while searching for pieces of your time machine in randomly generated environments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Overclocked.

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  26. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    74% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Captain Starshot is a rogue-like dungeon crawler (with a twist) in which you play as the mighty Captain himself! You explore the galaxy with your own space crew and start your mission to defeat the hordes of villainous aliens, find their mother ship and take on their leader. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Starshot.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    An isometric orgy of bloody violence and huge chiptunes. Battle your way through 27 levels of corporate architecture full of brain dead, corporate, buzzword-spewing, project managers using office furniture as your primary weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corporate Lifestyle Simulator.

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  28. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You play as Sullivan, a famous, and now retired bounty hunter, known for moon walking while fighting, defying laws of physics with fancy jump moves and air slides, and never backing down from an adversary. Our story begins when you are on your way to get a hamburger from a hip, local space pub, with your beloved cat, Claude Arthur Thatchmoore (C.A.T. for short). You are enjoying retirement, when s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Sullivan.

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  30. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 122 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

    Have you ever faced your worst nightmare? What if you have no choice but to move on and see what’s behind it? Then you’d better arm yourself with a couple of big guns, stock up on ammo and show them all what a real nightmare is! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am Weapon: Revival.

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  31. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Demise Sanctuary is a fast-paced twin-stick action roguelike game set in a dark Sci-Fi universe. The gameplay is inspired by Risk of Rain, Hyper Light Drifter and The Binding of Isaac. The game is currenlty in Alpha. This demo is a vertical slice showcasing the main gameplay loop, the combat mechanics, the procedural generation of dungeons and the Artefacts system of the game. *** [This is th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demise Sanctuary.

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  32. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    89% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 2 reviews

    Sorcery. Creepy Crawlies. Unknown Critters. Dungeon Delving. What more could you ask for? Oh.. Bosses? WE HAVE THOSE TOO! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millions Of Minions.

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  33. Aniquilation is a Twin stick action-shooter game where your objective is to destroy all the buildings and enemies that are destroying the planets of your galaxy. Play in multiplayer player split-screen couch-coop mode through story mode, or compete with your friends in the 4 PVP VS modes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aniquilation.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Fragile Deliveries is a fun little puzzle game containing 3 levels and was made for AK Gaming Game Jam 4 Theme: Smarter, not harder Team: (In reverse Alphabetical Order) Laura Käppner, 3D Artist & Environment Art & Icon, Portfolio (github.io)Julian Withelm, 3D Artist & Environment Art, Artstation ProfileJan Nothacker, Programming, Music & Lead Sound DesignBen aka. Infinityivy, Programming, 2D A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragile Deliveries.

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  35. Clover Clash - A Roguelike Game by Team Meow (Spring Game Jam 2025) Story: A leprechaun kingdom that prospered in wealth for many generations was ravaged by bugs and locked away the great shamrock unicycle. After hearing the tragic news, Goldie, the lucky leprechaun, went back to reclaim the fallen kingdom and retrieve the shamrock unicycle. Objective: Complete a series of levels that consis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clover Clash.

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  36. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    TOP DOWN SNOOKER Keep 'em Apart. Shoot 'em Out. ------------------------------ Features: Classic top down shooter controls: move with arrows/wasd, aim with mouse, click to shoot. GamePad twin stick controls supported for main gameplay, but UI functionality untested.Shoot like a shotgun, aim for the corners: you cannot harm the enemy directly, you need to push them to the corners of the map. Jus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Touching.

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  37. Dive into the heart-pounding action as MT Force, an elite government unit racing against time to unravel the mysteries of enigmatic anomalies. Rumors suggest that a mysterious scientist made contact with aliens, and now everything is out of control! Game Modes: Ranking mode: designed for beginners, where losing a life impacts your standings. Ideal for a relaxed game while you learn to comba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MT Force Aliens Uprising.

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  38. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Notice: Web build is outdated at the moment, it is the 1.1 version, it still plays fine but I made a few bug fixes in version 1.2. If the web build did not work for you, try using firefox. If all fails you can download the files and play locally. I highly suggest downloading the 1.2 version of the game as I fixed some annoying bugs. Controls: - press left and right to move in that direction, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Sky.

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

    ***Update***Post Jam Version is Live!! New Additions + Changes: Added 5th level with new weapon + music!Added new Enemy!Added a full tutorial!Added Audio Settings in the game menuAdded Escape Key as secondary way to pause gameAdded a pause menu closing animationBalanced Rewind ability by adding short cooldown periodLess downtime in all levels (Adjusting difficulty stars accordingly)Level completed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaset.

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  40. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    If the game doesn't load, try to disable third-party cookies. Also, we recommend you play the game in fullscreen mode. Story:  You just got yourself a brand new ship and now you have figured out how to get away with an insurance scam with no risk whatsoever: simply run out of fuel in enemy territory! Although you're smart enough to find loopholes in legal codes, unfortunately, you're not wise eno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Order.

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  41. # Introduction : Embark on an exciting journey through ancient Greece, set in the mythical year of 1182 BC, in a 2D side-scrolling adventure! As a valiant Greek warrior, you'll engage in epic battles against the Trojans, navigating through levels to collect pieces of the legendary Trojan Horse. Each level will unlock a piece of the horse, leading to a grand finale where you confront the ultimate e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horse of Troy.

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  42. LANDING ON MARS Virtual Reality game project designed for the course at the Polytechnic University of Turin in collaboration with Mars Planet research team.  Developers: Emanuele Munacò, Elena Rita Trovato and Monica Di Fabbio. GAME TRAILER: BACKGROUND STORY: The poor little mars rover's “Curiosity” has pushed it too far! It has landed in a very bad way and its body is now full of bumps and bru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landing On Mars.

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  43. NOTE: Click on the game if "Enter" is not starting the game.  Full screen recommended!  If you let all the enemies build up your PC will have a fun time handling it but overall was super happy with the results.  Cheers! The Xanderwood Strain This was created as for Xanderjam 3!  Please give it a play and leave a comment / review.  I had a lot of fun making it :) https://itch.io/jam/xanderjam-3-sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Xanderwood Strain.

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  44. Retro Rebound was created for the GamesForLove Game Jam 1: Pixel Arcade https://itch.io/jam/gfl-jams-1 Backstory  (Click Here) Our amazing team of 8 people from across the globe have been working hard to make something special! Drawing inspiration from the mid 80s classic Commodore 64 game Arkanoid, our team have remade this historical 2D game with some twists. Bombs will make you loose a life, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Rebound.

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  45. PLEASE READ : Currently supported mobile devices : Android . More info : 1.0.1.0 devlog A top-down 2D pixel hack and slash game. Fight your way through endless waves of enemies and collect as much points as possible or work your way through the objectives in normal mode (currently still in development)!  Report bugs and  feedbacks : https://forms.gle/XZc4ZRax5QuAGDc8A Controls :  WASD/Arrow keys t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slash Survivors.

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  46. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A gangster armed with a magic gun and an unlikely ally has to take revenge on a cult leader. Shoot through walls, chain together kills, and take back your city! *Made for the AI in Games Jam 2021.* Please  Note: You need to collect 4 coins each time you want to fire the gun. Update (5/15/24): Added toggle FullscreenEdited game properties to make sure vsync doesn't cause the game to run extremely f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Man Standing [Project 2021-6].

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  47. 東方不要戦 ~ Fortuitous Strife in Arcane Land This Touhou fangame is a bullet hell shooter stylized like the old PC-98 Touhou Project games developed by ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice)This fangame contains completely new art and music, composed by Kousaku-P and arranged by ShinkoNetCavy, all created with the intention of feeling as authentic as possible to ZUN's past work.Story: As a strange magic fog coming… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 東方不要戦 ~ Fortuitous Strife in Arcane Land.

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  48. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2091840/ A 2D Space shooter and turret defense using orbiting turrets!  featuring the epic dark synth music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more epic music check out https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/album/vengeancePlay the full game on Steam! Intro Welcome to the Planetary Defense Agency! You are in charge of the planet's defense from space rocks and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Defense: An Orbital Turret Defense System.

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

    This is a unique twin-stick arena shooter where your own actions define the difficulty. Shoot recklessly at the walls and you will drown in enemies, but shoot too little and you will have a mediocre score. Observe the different monsters's behaviours and be strategic in the way you fight them. The more monsters there are in the arena, the more points you get for each one defeated. Unlock and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Shot.

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  50. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 251 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 2 reviews

    Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action platformer with dynamic combat and heavy emphasis on exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mobius Machine.

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