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Looking for games like Virus Defender? Here are top shooter recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with BeachHead, All Colors in Control v1.1.2 or Pico1k *PONG* (/ˌPˈico1:KONG/).

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    61% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Remember defending that beach? The rush of artillery fire, scrambling to man different positions as enemy forces stormed ashore? That feeling is back. BeachHead Gold Edition brings together three classic titles - BeachHead 2000, BeachHead 2002, and BeachHead 2003 (Desert War) - fully optimized for modern Windows systems. Key Features • Three Full Games: BeachHead 2000, 2002, and 2003 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BeachHead.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

     You can control all the ship on the screen. Make other ship destroy each other to get score! However, please don't let the yellow ship be hit. That's " the real self", with no weapon.  Try to survive! Controls: left: A / ← / touch left part of screen Right: D / → / touch right part of screen There are 4 kinds of enemies: Shooter(Blue), Knifer(Purple), Laser-shooter(Red), Landminer(Orange) Besi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Colors in Control v1.1.2.

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  3. Play Either: (1)Above; (2)Download; (3)Own Pico8? Copy/p code below. Options 2&3 have improved performance and support wasd controls. Pico1k *PONG* (/ˌPˈico1:KONG/)  ~6mins/hard/1024chars Controls (p0 1/2): arrowkeys left/right to move side-to-side enter/p for pause/reload; ctrl+r quick-reload; sidebar for fs The Story so far... You lost your head in the war of 1812. Fortunately, the wiki of the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pico1k *PONG* (/ˌPˈico1:KONG/).

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

    Eterium is a space flight sim in the spirit of 90's games like Wing Commander and X-Wing. Developed by a two-man team, Eterium aims to bring the classic style of space combat games into the modern era. You play as a pilot serving aboard United Earth Alliance carrier Canopus during a war against an vicious alien race known as the Revi. Experience story-driven gameplay, advanced artificial intellige… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eterium.

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  6. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    65% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    Dark Legion VR is a first person shooter (FPS) and magic game. The player plays a chief officer on a space mission. The spaceship breaks down on the way back to earth, causing a forced landing onto a mysterious planet. In order to return back to earth, the player starts an expedition to search for energy source, only to find a huge conspiracy that a military troop on this planet is making mutant c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Legion.

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  7. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    UPDATE:  A post-jam version of the game is available where I hope to implement features I didn't have time for. I will be trying to add new features and build it more out over the next few months. If you are interested, you can find it here: Read All About It: Clever Girl Edition    An asteroid has been spotted in the sky and it is headed towards us. It has been confirmed by our only scientist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Read All About It (GameDev.tv Game Jam 2024).

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  8. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    This game is in development limbo. Technically canceled, but may come back some day! Join our Discord! Existential Crisis 2 is a Horizontal shmup currently in development by Retrocade Media. Insert exciting back of the box text to get you excited about my game Story: Unfinished. Please check back later for more. Features: Choose from 6 unique characters and ships, as well as a group of secret c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Existential Crisis 2: The Elite Unit | Shoot-em-up.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Crisis VRigade is a virtual reality action filled first person shooter that lets players take on the role of a SWAT trooper and deal with a hostage situation in a bank robbery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis VRigade.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    73% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    Immersed in a vivid Cyberpunk-styled world, where the thrill of arcade action combines with immersive room scale VR. Enemy bullets scream by you from all directions, dodging bullets and wipe out your enemies. From taking cover behind debris while surrounded to gunning and driving at the same time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silicon Rising.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Complete the Invicta Beam cartridges and reach the powerful undefeated game boss from your childhood. # Fast-paced FPS # Two unique bosses # Bonus game between the levels # Powerful weapon with three fire modes and shield generator # Physics based plasma bullets with a twist # Perk cartridges # High end graphics and visual effects If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invicta Beam.

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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 763 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

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

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  13. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Mech Merc Company is a 90's style singleplayer first-person mech combat simulator with business management elements. Take command of your own mercenary company and pilot massive combat mechs on battlefields of the future. Choose contracts, customize mechs, buy and sell equipment, hire pilots - It's up you how to run your mercenary company. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Merc Company.

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  14. 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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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zolg.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    This is a simple tower defend like game,click mouse left button to shoot enemies, make sure you don't get hurt. Defeat Neomorph, fight with ladies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEOMORPH.

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  18. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 70 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 2 reviews

    Experience fast action, thrilling levels, spectacular explosions and lots of pew-pew-pew. Star Horizon is a reboot for the on-rails space shooter genre. You are John, a private in the service of the Federation who doesn’t fight to rack up kills or for honour and pride, he just fights to survive and get the whole thing over with. His ship is controlled by Ellie, an Artificial Intelligence which is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Horizon.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 660 reviews

    Polygoneer is an arcade reflex based game. You should defend yourself from polygonal enemies that come from all sides, hitting them with the right color shot, one miss and its the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polygoneer.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 408 reviews

    You have 9 days to find a safe place on the planet. Your ship is low on fuel and you have to land. Setup sentry guns around you to defend yourself while you collect more fuel for the ship. AI controlled Drones and Tanks attack you trying to find weaknesses in your defenses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artificial Extinction.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 398 reviews

    Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cyborg.

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  22. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Wishlist the Full Version!Unlock more ships, upgrades and weapons in the full version! Coming soon in this spring! About the GameJoin our DISCORDOne vs Thousands This is the free prologue version of Star Survivor with new weapons, ships and campaign mode! You are the last ship, survive the endless swarm with every overpowered weapon and upgrade the fleet has to offer. New Campaign mode - bui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Survivor - Prologue.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    SHMUP Creator allows you to create and build your own shoot 'em up. This tool is easy to use and powerful enough for more experienced users. Thanks to the included assets you can start right away to have fun! Test your game anytime with the simple press of a button Create 2D and 3D games Vertical, horizontal, or multi-directional levels Free assets included: 3D models, sprites, sounds, m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHMUP Creator.

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  24. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Joon Shining is a golf-like platformer with a fantasy twist. Combining traditional golf & mini-golf with elements of puzzle platforming, it evolves the hit-and-wait formula of golf by adding magic! You play as Joon - a young wizard travelling across the multiverse. As you advance through 8 unique worlds, learn to master your arcane powers to solve weird & mind-bending challenges. Harness your abi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joon Shining.

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  25. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Brick breaking retro action hardcore Breakout fans will love. No distracting 3D backgrounds, gimmicks, or pointless storyline. Just pure smooth gameplay, 3 player mode, weapons, ammunition, store, galaxians and asteroids sub-games, many mysterious powerups, over 240 levels, and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PowBall Renaissance.

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  26. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Do you want to live like a coward for a lifetime? Or live like be a hero, even if only for a few minutes? Show your bravery in Bugs Must Die! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugs Must Die.

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  27. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    42% User Score Based on 123 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Welcome to the char-grilled world of Burn Zombie Burn, where the best type of undead is barbequed undead. The goals are simple: keep Bruce alive, as he tries to keep Daisy alive, and get the highest score possible. Standing (well, ambling) in your way is a never ending horde of the rotting, stinking and stupid undead. Fortunately our mild-mannered hero Bruce can get hold of some tasty weaponry. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Zombie Burn!.

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  28. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    53% User Score Based on 127 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 15 reviews

    “Listen Up! This city is being overrun by low life and filth. It’s time to toughen up, fight back. Lets forget the rules and start cleaning up these streets, our way. There’s a lot of bad guys out there so I don’t want you going in alone. Partner up and remember: in LA Cops, your Buddies always got ya back”. LA Cops is a fast, action packed 3D top down shooter, set in the seedy underbelly of 1970… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LA Cops.

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  29. 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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  30. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Be immersed into Purgatory Island of undead and dying. Solve mysteries to escape while trying to survive. The undead are rising, zombie skags are swarming the land, and your end is fast approaching! Arm yourself, uncover what you need to survive, and escape the inescapable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VRZ Torment.

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  31. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    CopperCube is a full-featured 3D game engine. No programming needed! Create 3D games and apps quickly. Includes terrain editor, low poly modelling tools, 3D models, precreated game AI, effects and more. There are also plenty of features for advanced users, like JavaScript scripting and shader support. Create your own 3D worlds and 3D models, set camera controllers, materials, behaviors, click 'pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CopperCube 6 Game Engine.

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  32. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

             How To Play The aim is to clear each swarm of aliens while maximising your score, dodging bombs and diving enemies in order to stay alive. You can only fire one bullet at a time so make them count, if you miss you'll have to wait until the bullet leaves the top of the screen to fire again.  Joystick in Port 2. On web version above, left/right arrows to move, Z to fire. Player 2 uses Joyst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxian DX (C64).

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  33. Battle of the Witches - Mages And Monsters or simply ‘Battow’ is a bounced bullet game. The player clicks somewhere on the screen for the Mage to throw a spell in that direction. The spell bounces off the walls of the scene, and the player will need to use this to their advantage to hit the rival. Every time the player collects a chest or shield, he is protected for one round, that is, he will de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battow - Mages And Monsters.

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  34. About the Game BLAST! is a small HTML5 space shooter I made as a portfolio project. You control a tiny ship in an endless starfield, dodging asteroids and enemy fire while upgrading your weapons and shield. It’s meant to feel like a little arcade cabinet: simple controls, readable patterns, a couple of bosses, and a persistent high score you can chase. Runs in the browser (desktop ) – no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLAST! – Tiny Retro Space Shooter.

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  35. This project was developed over four weeks (and a half day!) for the itch.io Horror Themed Game Jam 5 - "Alice in Wonderland" from March 11th to April 11th 2022. "A virus has escaped in Wunderland City", you have to go investigate and basically kill everything nasty you find there! :o) Lots of work, about 400hrs, first three scenes are complete, but ran out of time, and only had an hour to submit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wunderland City - Darkness Inside!.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    83% User Score Based on 1,118 reviews

    Steel Phantom is a high-speed action first-person shooter featuring powerful combat mechs, where each mission challenges your reflexes and strategic thinking. Pick your battle approach: a heavily armored mech built to take a beating or a lightweight, agile robot that strikes fast and evades danger. Face five thrilling missions — from daytime raids to a tense night op. Use over five weapon types, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Phantom.

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  38. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Do you like exciting shooting content? Then buy it. Support for gamepads and Workshop. The Zombie Girl is an exciting third person shooter game. In the game, you will play as a brave girl agent and experience a thrilling adventure. The game features a unique third-person shooter that allows players to see and control the character in all directions. In the world of the game, there are five uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 末世少女 Zombie Girl.

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  39. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    63% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Pixel Boy is an Action-RPG Shoot-em-up with dynamically generated stages across four acts each with an epic boss finale. Players can craft custom armours as well as stack and combine power ups into over 6000 different powerful weapons to overcome the dangers of the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon.

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  40. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 554 reviews

    A playable demo of the game Overload, a new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent. Version 2.0 is from March 2017. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overload Playable Teaser.

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  41. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    75% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Genies! Goblins! Crazy weapons! Explore sinister dungeons alone, or online with friends! Figure out the mystery of the ancient lamp in a huge and detailed generated world, grab as many guns and weird magic weapons as you can, and run! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Knight.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 748 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 15 reviews

    Sublevel Zero - Redux is a first-person roguelike six-degree-of-freedom shooter set in a universe where reality is falling apart. Take control of a lone gunship pilot whose mission is to loot and craft ancient technology. Descend into a vast underground facility, fighting through procedurally generated zero gravity environments to recover the technology you and your clan need to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sublevel Zero Redux.

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  43. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 531 reviews

    A top-down shooter with tanks that have various assorted abilities, with support for multiplayer and a level editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanks: The Crusades.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kromaia.

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  45. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Control airplanes, helicopters and combat-boats as you defend your carrier from a relentless alien onslaught! A sim-light horde-mode game drawing inspiration from the early arcade games, re-interpreted in Full VR! Caution: This is an intense experience, with smooth movement and rotation of player-camera in VR. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worlds At War.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Play as a pixel adventuring through image files in a digital world where physics aren't constant. Run, jump, flip upside down, and rotate your gravity. Use weapons to destroy other pixels before they destroy you. Collect bits of data from challenging locations to find out why your world must survive at all costs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel: ru².

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  47. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    40% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Shoot your way through intense levels with a swiftly increasing difficulty, in a world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades, or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all. Use your greed wisely to beat your friends and climb up the score table. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blue Flamingo.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    68% User Score Based on 368 reviews

    Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Blast.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    2D roguelike action shooter. Utilizing the action of flying around freely 360 degrees, we will capture the randomly generated ruins. Strengthening systems and stages that differ greatly depending on the character, and boss enemies ... There are also characters from the Metroidvania-like system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReversEstory.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 3,453 reviews

    A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit Blaster XL.

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