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Games like The Waxing of the Moon

Games like The Waxing of the Moon

Games like The Waxing of the Moon

Looking for games like The Waxing of the Moon? Here are top survival shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Retromancer, Hero of Not Our Time or N.DEKA:X.

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  1. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    41% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Choose from 4 characters to battle through 30 stylish, pixelated stages to find and defeat the dreaded Retromancer in this frantic, fantasy themed arena shooter! Play solo or mix-and-match characters with up to 3 friends in local co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retromancer.

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  2. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Hero of Not Our Time is a 2D top-down action game with elements of 90s classics. The player will have to move through neo-noir dungeons looking for a way out, simultaneously destroying various monsters using magic and weapon, cleaning up location after location. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of Not Our Time.

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  3. The land has been overrun by a primal alien force. Equip your astro-suit and liberate your planet from the ancient cybernetic creatures overrunning cities. Charge through shifting levels and exterminate complex waves of drones with a variety of weapons, and demolish the lethal bosses threatening humanity. Mechanics Dynamic Angles:The stage shifts between top-down twin-stick shooting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to N.DEKA:X.

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  4. Survive endless scrapstorms in a post-apocalyptic Bullet Heaven Action Roguelite. Build devastating loadouts, collect procedural gear, awaken powerful Saints, recruit companions, conquer dungeons, and create insane synergies in a world where scrap is sacred. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junkyard Saints: Scrapstorm.

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  5. Step into the void—where your skill is your only salvation, and every choice carves your fate. You are a demonic creation, thrown into an unforgiving trial to become hell’s next guardian. Survive long enough and you just might fight the devil himself. Custos is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with roguelite elements. Inspired by Devil Daggers, it challenges you to survive for as long as poss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Custos.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satellite Rush.

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  7. 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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  8. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROSSBOW: Bloodnight.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

    Solareth is a high-intensity top-down arena shooter where quick thinking and sharp reflexes are key. On a vast space battleground, you’ll confront waves of enemies that grow faster, fiercer, and deadlier with every round. With over eight weapon types, every encounter offers new possibilities: precise pistol shots, explosive rocket volleys, focused laser beams, or blazing flamethrowers that turn t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solareth.

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  10. Official Discord Server About the Game Quack Invasion is an action game with roguelike elements. Survive each run against waves of enemies from a variety of alien ducks before they wipe out humanity.POWER UP FOR BATTLE!Each run reveals different terrain and enemies as you go, so you'll have a selection of mechs and power ups to create the best build for every situation. ITEMS AND LEVELSBesides … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quack Invasion.

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  11. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Come.

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  12. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    77% User Score Based on 166 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 10 reviews

    In this 2-player twin-stick shooter, use a friendly drone for a game-changing abilities. Survive waves, upgrade, and uncover the mystery in this cooperative, action-packed experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solstice Chronicles: MIA.

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  13. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    Curse of Mermos is a free, lighthearted hack and slash game with fast paced action and challenging combat. Players wield the Hammer of Horus or shoot the Crossbow of Neith to defeat hordes of monsters in the tomb of Ebo. The game features unlock-able abilities and skill upgrades for personalized combat. Special game modifiers allow players to customize each play-through. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Mermos.

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  14. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Gospel of Abaddon is a 2D mix of RPG, Shooter and Roguelike. During WW2, an American pastor deserts the army and after using amphetamine, he sees God telling him to destroy the entire sinful world... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gospel of Abaddon.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Droid Assault.

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  16. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incandescent.

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  17. Dare to a real challenge? ATTENTION! This game may test your skills and patience with its challenging core game mechanics! Celestial Contact is the perfect blend of shooter and rogue-lite genre in an arena where you journey through an atmosphere of mystery and suspense shaped by stunning 2D pixel art. Featuring an immersive atmosphere and a compelling soundtrack, you'll fight for survival by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celestial Contact.

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  18. Using 4 different firearms you must survive inside a dungeon room filled with zombies. Each time you level up there is 3 different options to choose from, you can upgrade your weapons, your stats or unlock skills. Features Top down / isometric view You move with WASD keys and aim with your mouse Shooting is automatic Runs lasts for about 15 minutes Difficult modifiers to make the run e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Survivor.

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  19. Descend into a mansion dungeon that shifts and writhes to deceive and kill you anew with each playthrough. Take hold devious weapons and slumbering artifacts dredged from the shadows. Brave dark corridors and forgotten horrors, thirsty for your blood. The house has you in its hold - descend and survive, seek release. Woe to all who enter...Features Brutal and gritty combat has you destroying bod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WOE.

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  20. Apocalypse of the UniverseGenre: 2D Platformer Adventure Story: In Apocalypse of the Universe, players take on the role of an elven hero on a perilous quest to save his homeland from a demonic invasion. Once a peaceful world bathed in the eternal glow of the moon, it is now torn apart by portals that unleash endless waves of demons. These gateways connect to dark realms and threaten to spread … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse of the Universe.

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

    Darkest Mine is a roguelite action-plateformer featuring some RPG elements and played in 20-minutes-long runs. Dive down 5 depth levels made of 10 rooms each. You must clear a room entirely before progressing to the next one, until you reach the depth level's boss. Every 3 rooms, you get a pick from more than 100 different abilities, each one affecting your gamleplay in a specific way… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Mine.

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  22. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Welcome to Breakpoint, a twin-stick slasher that provides all the hectic action of a bullet hell with the crunchy satisfaction of melee combat. Unlike other twin stick games, there are zero ranged attacks in Breakpoint. You have to control the battlefield with a variety of physical attacks. Slice, smash, and crush your way through waves of enemies to defeat the swarm. Move and groove your way thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakpoint.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    73% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    This is an action game in which players attempt to survive by defeating a number of enemies which appear from the left and right sides of the screen. Use a unique keyboard-banging control scheme for maximum dopamine! Go Berserk, or Die! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berserk or Die.

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  24. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 2,998 reviews

    Infected, partially devoured, survive. Prevent the parasite from going deeper into your body, as you escape the depths of your lab. made for Ludum Dare 48 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endoparasitic.

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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 451 reviews

    Three limbs ripped off, infected with a deadly parasite, you must survive. Drag yourself through the hallways of an infested arcship, fight off twisted eldritch creatures, craft vaccines and ammunition, and escape to civilization. Endoparasitic 2 is the continuation of the tactical survival horror game Endoparasitic. You must manually do every action from reloading to moving. Juggle movement and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endoparasitic 2.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    90% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Survivors: Prologue.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    98% User Score Based on 4,462 reviews

    Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-lite in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disfigure.

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  28. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    If you like the demo & want to know more, feel free to check out my kickstarter site Your first priority is to stay alive and get out of this place! To get out you need to: * Explore your... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab 7: Cold Nights.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    90% User Score Based on 529 reviews

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes+.

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  32. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 390 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

    Skelly Selest is a score-attack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skelly Selest.

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  33. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    72% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    The game is spread over 50 different levels, and Sasaki must fight through them all to redeem his people. The game features five powerful bosses that you will encounter at the end of each sector – every nine levels. Each boss is a skill puzzle of his own, with shifting mechanics and environments that will keep you on your toes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive in Space.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    82% User Score Based on 612 reviews

    Blackout Z: Slaghterhouse edition is a fast paced top down shooter where you kill the maximum of zombies that you can, while the battery of your flashlight is slowly drowning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackout Z.

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  35. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Alone on Mars is a 2D survival shooter on Mars. The gameplay is a platformer with a mixture of sandbox and Tower Defense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone on Mars.

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  36. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    39% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Fight hostile drones that try to keep their recently gained autonomy by either shooting or morphing into them. Biodrone Battle brings classic top-down action rooted in the pioneer gaming era of the 1980s into your living room. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biodrone Battle.

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  37. Summary         Unshrouded is a platformer game about pushing and managing blobs of light to defend yourself and rescue villagers from monsters. You have a set night time and you must be strategic about when to exit the light, when to move the light, what light sources to capture, and what villagers are worth saving. Gameplay         You play as a wizard character, called the Unshrouded, that c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unshrouded (Team 3 F2025).

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  38. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Step into the dark, twisted dungeons of Benjamin’s Quest — a high-intensity top-down shooter filled with creepy creatures, evolving powers, and secrets lurking in every shadow. Battle through chaos, master your abilities, and survive long enough to escape the nightmare. Controls: Move: WASD or Arrow KeysDash: Spacebar or Right Mouse ButtonShoot: Left Mouse ButtonPower Shot: Q or CtrlGhost Walk: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benjamin's Quest (Demo).

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  39. WE HAVE A STEAM PAGE NOW! WISHLIST NOW! And be one of the first to play: This is only a demo for a work‐in‐progress game and is not representative of the final product! That means the gameplay, graphics, and sound design are not final and are all subject to potential changes. PS1.: There is a known bug that sometimes you have to click in the dark blue bar to start moving (Engine, not me)PS2.: F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Harakin.

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  40. This game is a top-down tower defence game made under 48 hours for the GMTK Game Jam 2021. The theme was "Linked Together". Link power lines from the power sources to nodes and turrets in order to defend the factory from ever-increasing hordes of enemy robots.HOW TO PLAY: (more in-depth than the wall of text I threw in the main menu)WASD/Arrow Keys to move.Left click: Attack towards mouse, any ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Cord.

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  41. The game can be a bit slow when switching scenes please be patient. Thanks In "Flesh Crusader," players take on the role of a BioGuardian fending off an insatiable swarm of viral foes while protecting a crucial, pulsating mass of flesh. The game requires players to feed the mass with slain enemies to power its growth, combining strategic tower defense features with top-down wave shooter characte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh Crusader.

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  42. Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vectro Blast.

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  43. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    My Darkest Witch is a survival arena game where you take on the role of a mage from the Order of Light, battling waves of infected creatures. Alone, you stand against the abyss of darkness, striving to cleanse the world from the heretical plague. Strengthen your abilities, upgrade your weapons, and enhance your character to withstand increasingly powerful enemies. Each wave becomes more dangerous,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Darkest Witch.

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  44. Browser version removed - not working!Please use the Windows version. Download the zip all the way down at the bottom, extract and open .exe file. The game should start from there and boot you into the start menu in windowed mode.   Premise: You find yourself in a dungeon containing one of the Life & Death shards. Would you claim its power and become an agent of balance or simply try and escape w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Coil.

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  45. Skyfighter ArcadeShoot. Dodge. Upgrade. Repeat - classic skyfighter shoot-em-up with a twist! Skyfighter Arcade is the classic top-down shoot-em-up vertical scroller, with a twist. Outmaneuver increasingly difficult enemies and obstacles. Blast your enemies out of the sky with powerful and unique weapons. Upgrade your weapons and ship to make yourself more powerful. Execute stunning combo attacks… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyfighter Arcade.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Simulator.

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  47. Mind Keeper is a tower defense roguelite game where you construct your own stronghold, a representation of your mental integrity, and defend it from relentless waves of inner demons determined to destroy you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Keeper.

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  48. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Survive the apocalypse for 15 minutes! In 'Chase Survivors,' evolve your character and your weapons to face hordes of horrifying creatures. Rescue is already on the way, just wait. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chase Survivors.

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  49. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,744 reviews

    "Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western era. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Crows.

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