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Games like VERTICAL FIGHTERS

Games like VERTICAL FIGHTERS

Looking for games like VERTICAL FIGHTERS? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Intersecta, Sky Knights or In The Black.

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  1. "Intersecta" is an intense tactical top-down space combat game with a stylized sci-fi aesthetic. Devoid of humans, the game is set in another dimension where only cybernetic insects have evolved. The player takes control of an Intersecta fighter pilot hoping to survive an intergalactic invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intersecta.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 554 reviews

    Sky Knights is a top-down online action game for PC, in which you take on the role as a modern fighter pilot. You fly with and fight against other players online in a struggle to win each battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Knights.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Nuclear-powered space combat in the 23rd century! In The Black ® is an intense, realistic space combat simulator with a serious respect for science. It is laser focused on the pilot experience and features single- and online multiplayer game modes, plus robust ship customization options. Nuclear-Powered Space CombatIn The Black is an intense space combat simulator featuring singleplayer and multip… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Black.

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  4. Brawl Squad X: Battle ArenaBrawl Squad X: Battle Arena is a Top-Down Shooter built for relentless action and instant fun. Designed as a top down multiplayer shooter, it blends tactical top-down combat with fast-paced action shooter intensity, delivering an explosive 3D shooter experience that’s easy to jump into and hard to put down. With responsive controls inspired by the twin stick shooter for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 7,179 reviews

    Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics on intense battlefields, facing land, air and sea threats. Wage war against AI or other players with an array of potent weapons. Wield tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, capable of annihilating anything in their path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Option.

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

    Squad up with your friends in this 6 vs 6 game of aerial conquest! Pilot cute parodies of iconic war planes ranging from early props to modern multirole jets. Become the top dog leveraging a huge array of equipment to tip the scales in your favor and rule the skies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKYRAID.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Operation Valor is a tactical top-down multiplayer shooter that provides large scale combined-arms combat through base building and teamwork. This game is a cross between action-packed military gameplay and RTS-style mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Valor.

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  8. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 908 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Ring Runner combines the fast-paced action of space combat with the rich story and skill variety of an RPG. Trek across the universe in a 30 hour long story-driven campaign based on a companion Sci Fi novel, or challenge 6 scenarios alone, cooperatively, or competitively through local or online multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages.

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  9. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 456 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

    Time to DEPLOY! Take your friends and get ready for the epic battles in Deployment, the new multiplayer online top-down shooter game from the creators of the We Are The Dwarves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEPLOYMENT.

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  10. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 702 reviews

    Humanity is on the verge of extinction. It's up to you to infiltrate the AI core and win the war against the machines.Start your journey with a simple ship, outfitted with only basic machine guns and air-to-ground missiles. As you take down more and more of the AI’s fighter’s you’ll unlock new technologies like plasma shields, wave beams, and ion cannons. It's totally up to you how you outfit your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revolution Ace.

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  12. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    70% User Score Based on 2,046 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 3 reviews

    Thunder Tier One is a realistic top-down shooter where you join an elite special operations team tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization wreaking havoc across the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunder Tier One.

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  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    85% User Score Based on 9,518 reviews

    Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechabellum.

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  14. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Action-packed 2D multiplayer top-down shooter. Play as a human or dinosaur with hundreds of weapons, game modes, and maps! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinogen Online.

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  15. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 338 reviews

    Search for the legendary lost artifact Nienix through galaxies in conflict! An open world sci-fi online multiplayer action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nienix.

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  16. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    87% User Score Based on 995 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    "Take command and pilot a giant fighting machine in an escalating war between powerful corporations. Select your GDR ("Grinder") chassis and customize it with a powerful arsenal of lasers, missiles, cannons and more as you’re pitted against rival Grinder squads. Engage in seamless drop-in multiplayer action with no loot-box or micro-transaction nonsense. Vox Machinae respects your time, and your w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vox Machinae.

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  17. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    DISCORD About the Game EvoWars is a legendary MMO brawler where you evolve from a primitive warrior into a powerful Megavolution! Join millions of players in cross-platform battles where every hit matters! EvoWars – The Legendary Cross-Platform MMO Brawler! Steam Edition unlocks permanent perks, giving you the ultimate advantage! ✔️ Faster respawn after death ✔️ +30% XP for defeating ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EvoWars: New Era.

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  18. Welcome to the Wonderful World of "Cozy Dash"!In this charming top-down adventure, players can choose to play as a cunning snake or a nimble apple, facing off against time and traps in an exciting challenge. Offering both cooperative and competitive gameplay. Players will control a flexible snake chasing a clever apple, avoiding counterattacks while tackling levels filled with traps an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Dash.

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  19. The Cannon Fighters is an action game with fully destructible environments. Experience loads of fun alone or with friends! Randomly generated levels in various environments await you for even greater entertainment. Gain experience and show that you belong among the best! Fully destructible environments Enjoy a lot of fun in a fully destructible environment that is generated before each game. Duri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cannon Fighters.

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  20. 3 vs 3 Dark and violent TPS Sport game with ultra-intense and brutal gameplay in a hostile Cyberpunk arena. Co-op, teamplay and champion customization are crucial in order to optimize your strategy and crush the opposition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judgeball: Lethal Arena.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Blast your friends at the speed of light in this futuristic brawler where only bounce shots are lethal! Team up or fight for yourself, build dirty tactics and take advantage of ever-changing dangerous stages in up-to-4 player restless battles to become the supreme ruler of your living room! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Varion.

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  22. Strategy CCG,TCG card game. Play tactic Auto Chess, PVP, PVE, RPG, Rogue battles If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Cards Battle 3.

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  23. Astrodrifter combines the delicate art of drifting with fast-paced, top down, dogfighting. Fight your way through hordes of fighters, raid heavily fortified bases, take down deadly enemy capital ships, all to become The Astrodrifter. Astrodrifter features a Rouge-lite campaign where choices matter and daring victories are well rewarded. You chose where to go, when to strike and when to run (tho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTRODRIFTER.

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  24. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 6,467 reviews

    Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 4 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Crew.

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  25. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 731 reviews

    Iron Rebellion is a VR multiplayer sci-fi mech shooter that puts you in the pilot’s seat. Customize your mech, control every system from inside the cockpit, and face other players in fast-paced, tactical PvP battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IRON REBELLION.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    81% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Step into the ultimate squad warfare experience in this real-time, fast paced tactical top-down shooter. Use momentum to your advantage and to your enemies detriment as your bullets and explosive shrapnel ricochet using FreeInfantry's Newtonian physics model. Plan your attack from the shadows and ambush your enemy thanks to Infantry's real-time Fog of War visibility model. FreeInfantry features… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FreeInfantry.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Welcome to the exhilarating world of Eldorado FPS, where the pulse of first-person shooter excitement meets endless possibilities for strategy and competition. Designed for those who thrive in the heat of battle, Eldorado FPS is a playground for both casual players and hardcore FPS enthusiasts. Diverse Game Modes for Every Play Style:Eldorado FPS isn’t just a game; it’s a collection of thrilling e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldorado FPS.

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  28. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 7,919 reviews

    Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Door Kickers 2.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Dive, destroy and escape. TUNNEL DIVERS is a F2P high octane twin stick shooter, where you pilot a close quarters based spaceship that excels in claustrophobic areas. Play online with or against other pilots, create your own levels in the level editor, and wage war against the rogue AI, Watch Dog. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TUNNEL DIVERS.

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  30. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    2089: Space Divided is a classic science fiction real-time strategy game in which you collect resources, build up your base, raise troops and destroy your opponents with tactical finesse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2089: Space Divided.

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  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    SHOOT 'EM UP! Just keep shooting! Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a retro 2D Arcade bullet hell vertical shooter. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons, get better ones! Danger can come from any direction, including 3D objects in the background. The Full Release shall comprise of the following modes you can play: Campaign Mode - A storytelling modular mission-based play style where y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight: Eye of the Storm.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

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  34. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The year is 2130. Sedvan’s spheres, advanced teleportation devices, have activated themselves after decades of remaining dormant. Tactical Troops, a unit of interplanetary mercenaries, are called for what seems like a routine mission on planet Anthracite. This excluded world turns out to hold dangers nobody expected. Top-down, turn-based game that mixes tactical skills and the feeling of 80's sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Troops: Anthracite Shift.

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  35. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 2,392 reviews

    Angels Fall First is a first person combined-arms sci-fi wargame. From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to frantic infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever wanted. Featuring tactical team-oriented gameplay and offering a wide selection of weapons, tools, vehicles and spacecraft, AFF focuses on objective-based scenarios with a h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angels Fall First.

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  36. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    64% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Slice Dice & Rice is an indie fighting game with no health bars. Inspired by Bushido Blade, it revolves around the idea of finding an opening in opponents defense and ending the round with a single, clean hit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slice, Dice & Rice.

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  37. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    In Battle Tracks, engage in thrilling tank battles across 200+ levels, each with unique layouts for strategic gameplay. Discover a variety of tanks, each with special abilities, as you progress through six diverse worlds. Complete objectives, face new tank types and tough bosses, and navigate a vast overworld in this action-packed, strategy-driven adventure.A World to Explore Discover six intr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Tracks.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 114 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

    Based on Japan's popular game series "Touhou Project". Touhou Sky Arena a fired-up 3D battle action game. The characters' abilities change to the playing song within the 'Fired-up battle system'. Enjoy dramatic girl battles in the sky. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX.

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  39. War Flavor is a high-intensity side-scrolling run-and-gun inspired by Contra, where time is your life and a custom-produced original soundtrack drives the arcade chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Flavor.

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  40. Deadly Joy is a multiplayer horror survival game where each player is a Play Center employee chosen to complete dangerous missions under the watchful eyes of the facility's eerie mascots. Between cooperation and betrayal, every choice matters… Parkour ‍♂️: A deadly obstacle course where only the smartest and fastest will reach the end. Hugster will be there to "guide" you, but will you help other… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Joy.

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  41. Cosmic PANIC is an arcade style chaotic party game for one to four players. Choose a unique character in the Cosmic PANIC universe to duke it out or team up with your friends in a variety of arcade style games! Will your friends survive or thrive in the chaos? ARCADE VARIETY Engage in a variety of Cosmic PANIC twisted arcade style game types! Set high scores as you run from monstrous blobs, or rac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic PANIC.

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  42. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Discover the world's beautiful atmosphere while fighting experienced Aviators. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators.

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

    Pulsar Crash is a 2D twin-stick shooter which throws you into head-to-head space battles where the competitive spirit of fighting games meets bullet-hell chaos.   Face off in intense multiplayer showdowns with up to four players!Control agile starships with distinct abilities and crush your enemies in top-down, arena-style combat in a thrilling space-western setting, with an over-the-top visu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulsar Crash.

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

    A multiplayer top-down tank game for up to 16 players. Capture bases and pillboxes, harvest trees, build roads and walls, lay mines, and battle for control of the island. The Macintosh classic, rebuilt for modern platforms — free, open source, and cross-platform across desktop, mobile, and web. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WinBolo.

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  45. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Headquarters: Cold War is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in a hypothetical conflict between NATO and the USSR in 1984. Commanders can play as either side across two plot-driven campaigns and a variety of skirmish missions. Build your force, assign heroes, level up units, and use powerful Headquarters skills to outsmart the enemy and change the course of modern history. Face a true tacti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headquarters: Cold War.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 1,605 reviews

    Gene Shift Auto is an ultra-fast battle royale set in a chaotic GTA-inspired city. Do missions and fight cops to level up tactical roguelike abilities, then use them to outplay your enemies in high-stakes showdowns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skillshot City.

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  47. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Climb the ranks and claim your spot among the greatest mechanical fighters in this Atompunk / Electro Swing themed auto-boxer! Outfit your boxer with a variety of parts, abilities, belts and crew upgrades earned through single matches or career mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electro Bop Boxing League.

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  48. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    SSA is a next-gen MOBA: 5 vs 5 players fight in 3 lanes to destroy enemy HQ. Yet, SSA advances the genre: Battle enemy heroes weaving through swarms, explore the jungle accomplishing missions, enhance your build with mods and upgrades, and demolish the city to forge new paths altering the map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Swarm: APOCALYPSE.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    There's a secret base in the Brazilian mountains. Kidnapped scientists are kept here, developing a tactical combat vehicle for terrorists. The vehicle is powered by a nuclear power cell, and is equipped with missiles, a machine gun and the latest powerful laser gun. The scientists cannot allow their invention to be used by terrorists, so they stole the key to the hangar to escape during the night.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazing Trail.

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