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Games like WAYWARD (Ludum Dare 33)

Games like WAYWARD (Ludum Dare 33)

Games like WAYWARD (Ludum Dare 33)

Looking for games like WAYWARD (Ludum Dare 33)? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Incident on Outpost 17, DASTARDLY or Colors of Your World.

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  1. Incident on Outpost 17 is a twin-stick shooter. How long can you hold out before the floor is eaten out from under you? Defend Outpost 17 from the Astrophage onslaught. Select between the machine gun, shotgun, proximity bomb, and devastating sweep laser. Stop the Astrophages before they eat the outpost. Enemies will eat floor tiles when they come in contact with the outpost. Defend the outpost wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incident on Outpost 17.

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  2. SHOOT YOUR FRIENDSIn the filthy backwaters of the Milky Way, gunslingers duel for fortune and fame. Every one of them is daring, dangerous, and...DASTARDLYDastardly is a fast-paced and chaotic local multiplayer arena combat game for 1 to 4 players. Travel across the Milky Way to face down other bandits. Jump, dash, and shoot your way to victory, making use of an array of powerups like shields, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DASTARDLY.

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  3. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    A platforming adventure about the colors of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colors of Your World.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    38% User Score Based on 173 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Dish out carnage of hellish proportions in Gunnheim, a top-down co-op shooter where the equation is simple: vikings + guns = mayhem! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunnheim.

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  5. Ghost Collector A fast-paced, action-packed, twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements. Survive the spectral onslaught, upgrade your gear, and climb the leaderboards to become the ultimate ghost hunter! This game was made in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 58. The theme was "Collector". Survive the Horde You've been dropped into an arena teeming with ectoplasmic entities, and they're all coming for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Collector.

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  6. || EXPLANATION!! || You are a wild pukeko chick, you aren't a big fan of industrialisation, one day while hanging out at the abandoned skatepark you see a tall factory in the distance, this offends you. So you head out to climb into the factory to destroy it from the inside. Submission for speedrun Jam made in 10 days by a team of four. || CONTROLS ||CAUTION: While this game supports keyboard… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Awesome Bird Exploration!!!!!.

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  7. Emu's Massive Hunt (EMH) is a new game for the Vic 20 with a full +35K memory expansion.  In EMH, you play the emu who must rescue Rod of THE FUTURE WAS 8 BIT. Rod is locked away behind the Jelly door and you need to find all the green jelly to get through to him. Find 255 items spread over over 4 zones and 64 individual locations. Some items are special and are crucial to allow you to progres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emu's Massive Hunt - Vic 20 + 35k.

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  8. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Submission for GMTK 2019 game jam with the theme "only one." ___________________________________________________________ Hey guys, if you're reading this, that must mean that you wanna play this game! Due to server explosions and Unity's foibles, our game doesn't run. The bug was some file extensions being extended by a ".gz" by Unity. Now, I can't prove that we didn't add anything to this game, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mega Robit: Shoot Bang!.

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  9. 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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  10. Polyorbis was written in 3 days for the Ludum Dare 38 Jam, created by: Mattparks and Decaxon. The competitions theme is: A Small World. We used our own open-sourced Java OpenGL game engine: Flounder. Polyorbis is open-source and can be found here: https://github.com/Equilibrium-Games/Polyorbis Brief Features: Third person low poly art style. Procedurally generated music. Survival and action p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polyorbis.

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  11. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome, soldier! You were chosen amongst the best of the best to take part in this special training for our new, revolutionary, plasma powered equipment! You're wearing our plasma powered suit, boots and weapons but, there's a small problem...your plasma tank is leaking! As long as you don't take damage (projectiles, explosions, collisions), you're ok, but if you take, some bots might drop tempo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLSMGN!.

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  12. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Website | Twitter | Ludum Dare ABOUT Midnight Fields was made in about a month for the Finally Finish Something game jam, and was originally released in January 2017. It's a fast paced top-down shooter, with an ammo mixing system that results in many possible weapon combinations. It also features rising difficulty, random level sequences and procedural poems. WHY WE MADE IT … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Fields.

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  13. TL;DR This first person shooter can be played as many times as you want, try and reach your own high score! You’re in a box, with seemingly some bad goblins, but you’ll soon realize they’re not the ones that are the most threatening to you… About 48 hours, Ludum Dare 54’ compo. The art assets are from Unreal Engine Marketplace, but the music, sound effects, and programming were all done in 48 ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bullet Box.

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  14. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    For Ducks’ Sake is a twin stick action shooter in which you try to stop your little ducklings from being stolen and eaten by inexplicably angry gnomes! Don’t worry, you’re heavily armed. Made in a frantic 72 hours for Ludum Dare 46. Controls Keyboard: WASD (qwerty) / ZQSD (azerty) / ,AOE (dvorak) to move | cursor keys or mouse to aim Gamepad: Left stick move, Right stick aim, RT to fire. Buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Ducks' Sake.

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  15. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

    Wondershot is a local multiplayer battle arena! You have only one ammo and one life to defeat your opponent. Each round, your weapon changes and the map does too. No luck, just skill ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wondershot.

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  16. You start the game in the dungeon. Alien mutants want to take over the whole world. We need to resist this. Kill monsters and move to the next level. Collect abilities to be stronger and more active. Defeat bosses and go through the storyline. Game Features: - Pixel graphics - Hero weapon upgrade system - Final Boss - Soundtrack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smokyflex.

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  17. Soul Harvester - Post LD52 About Soul Harvester is a top-down bullet hell and the goal is to shoot, harvest and survive against waves of monsters.  Become stronger: Harvesting souls allows you to purchase upgrades, for example more damage, larger bullets and a dash ability. With these upgrades, try to survive as long as possible and obtain a new high score! My highest score is 126 on wave 22, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Harvester - Post LD.

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  18. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    Unlock Everything v2.02by DDRKirby(ISQ) Downloadable version (better performance, stability) - Windows - OSX - Linux There is an intermittent bug with the startup of Godot WebGL games -- if nothing loads after a while, try refreshing the page one or more times. Note: You may have to click inside the window to give it focus. Soundtrack download Unlock Everything is my entry for round 45 of Ludum Da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock Everything.

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  19. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Assault of the Robots is an action game where you will fight across different countries like Germany and Great Britain with different robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assault of the Robots.

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  20. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    BLOOD DRIVE GOLF The zombie apocalypse is here, but golf must go on. Protect the golfers at all costs from the hostiles, or die trying! Blood Drive Golf is a casual roguelite top-down shooter. It has autobattle by default but that can be disabled for a more old school experience.  Most roguelite/roguelike games are full of wonderful ideas, but they almost all suffer from nightmare difficulty level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOOD DRIVE GOLF.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    OSES Oses puts you in control of 3 survivors as they fight for their lives against zombies. Run, shoot and switch between characters to help them survive. Game Features: Character swaping mechanic: Switch between the three survivors to make sure nobody dies or runs out of ammo.3 game modes with different playstyles.15 challenging built-in mapsmap editor, for you to build the perfect level.5 dif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OSES.

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  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 392 reviews

    Kill your clone before it kills YOU! In this roguelite sandbox horror game, experience true paranoia as you hide, hunt, and try to eliminate your double. Fight to survive as you unravel this terrifying tale of clones and biological horrors! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Has My Face.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    An AKIMBO TWIN STICK SHOOTER Use a pair of Vampyric Guns -the Gunpyres indeed- to slay hordes of dangerous creatures created by the infamous Crypt Alchemist: each monster is packed with Blood with unique colors and abilities that you can absorb with your Gunpyres. One Gunpyre for each hand, no one is safe A never-ending horde of enemies to slay and then some more Challenge The Crypt Alche… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNPYRE.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has descended into chaos due to an experiment gone awry. Fight the robots that have gone haywire and resolve the crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunner-chan!.

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  25. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    After 3 years, Transcripted the illegitimate son of Zuma and Geometry Wars is finally back on Steam. Discover now this unique mix of twin stick shooter and match-3 with its twisted mechanics and original story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transcripted.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Radio Viscera is a fast-paced top down shooter without bullets. Hurl enemies into brutal traps and blast your way through walls with your air cannon, in this bloody, arcade action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Viscera.

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  27. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The BasicsThey Do Not Die is just a simple little top down 2D indie zombie shooter. In a sorta similar vein as classics like Crimsonland or Alien Shooter.The OriginsThis is like a remastered/remade version of a Wii homebrew game that I made a decade ago. Shout out to all three of you who remember playing it on your Wii! Along with just porting it to love2d (which meant rewriting everything from C+… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Do Not Die: Call of Crimson Tgirl Apex Land Zombie Shooter Duty 2D Keywords.

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

    Half-human, half-demon, all vengeance! Letifer is a roguelite bullet hell survival game, where fast reaction-based gameplay meets a diverse upgrade system. You can create the build of your dreams... or nightmares.Take on the role of the titular Letifer, a halfspawn attempting to break her cursed destiny by taking on the demon kind, assisted by her unusual group of friends.- Battle your way th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letifer.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Arksync is a fast-paced sci-fi action game where a small robot teddy bear hijacks a powerful war robot, and sets out across the Trash Moon in search of their lost owner. Scavenge weapons, fight hostile machines, and uncover the secrets buried beneath humanity's discarded refuge. Every step across the Trash Moon brings the toy bear closer to finding their friend. Key Features Explore 12 Level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arksync.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    36% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    Space Beret is a top down sci-fi shooter set in a "Starship Troopers" and "Crimsonland" inspired setting. In it, mankind is forced to fight hordes of horrible monstrosities in a desperate struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Beret.

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  32. 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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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.I. Invasion.

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  34. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    78% User Score Based on 319 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The full version of the game is now available on Steam: **http://store.steampowered.com/app/342620** The full version contains more levels, weapons, a multiplayer (co-op) mode, care packages and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It came from space and ate our brains.

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  35. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 364 reviews

    A procedurally generated fantasy adventure, starring floating islands, magic artefacts to loot and a horde of orcs! Try your skills against orcish combat expertise, ancient magic and ragtag airships! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trickster VR.

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  36. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    62% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Jetpacks. Guns. Swords. Endless robotic death.Render the robot swarms unto wreckage and shrapnel in the hyper-acrobatic tactical shooter/slasher Blood Alloy: Reborn! As the cyborg soldier Nia Rhys, you'll hit subsonic speeds thanks to the BLade Assisted Surface Traversal (BLAST) system. Blast along the floor, up walls, and across ceilings at breakneck speeds to gain positional advantage on your fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Alloy: Reborn.

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  37. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    You are a burnt out fellow living an aimless life. Your grandpa lives in a mansion in town, but long ago kicked you out because of your various personal problems. The townspeople of Punyville, fixated on the treasures of a nearby cave, ventured inside with innocent hopes of fortune. But there were creatures inside. These creatures captured the townspeople of Punyville, locking them in dungeons. It… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saving Punyville.

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  38. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Orebody: Binder’s Tale is a linear platform shooter that takes place on the alien world of Orebody. As an orphaned battle bot named Binder, players fight their way to the Floating City of Galvanstad, a hovering A.I. fortress, to confront their makers and avenge the death of their mentor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orebody: Binder's Tale.

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  39. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 43%Based on 5 reviews

    Why should war be hell when it could be fun? Enter InkSplosion, a single screen twin-stick shooter, where the only real enemy is beating your previous high-score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InkSplosion.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    93% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Loplight is a twin-stick shooter taking inspirations from Hermetic lore and old alchemical concepts. Explore the ruins of this world, find out who's responsible, and defeat the monstrous creatures blocking your path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loplight.

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  41. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blacksea Odyssey.

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  42. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

    Demon's Crystals is a frenetic twin stick shooter where you guide the Urican demons through countless hazards in order to restore peace to the world. A variety of weapons and power-ups will help you defeat the massive enemy hordes. The Urican have always been at the top of the food pyramid, but one day three mysterious beings arrived causing the once peaceful inhabitants of the world to become agg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon's Crystals.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 81 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    In this twin-stick roguelite shooter. You play as one of the galactic mercenaries, exploring a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project. In the role of one of the mercenaries, you will have to fight against hordes of crazed robots and ectoplasmic monsters, while your boss calmly drinks beer in a safe compartment nearby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPLIKATOR.

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  45. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 8 reviews

    MilitAnt blends old school action with a 2.5D shooter gameplay for an epic platforming experience. Jump to the battlefield for a completely original experience of “Epic-tiny proportions”. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MilitAnt.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Defend a dying civilization from the Krin relentless invaders. Become the Devader. 90s style shoot'em up with awesome bosses and multiple endings. Devader has 42 waves. Every 6 waves you must fight a large boss, after which you get to upgrade your robot and a new game mechanic is added (nukes, turrets,...). There are 12 different upgrade paths that influence your robot, play style and the outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devader.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Behold is a 2D twin-stick shooter in a dark fantasy setting! Barbarians, insane wizards, total despair and bloody pieces. You are playing as a monster who is stuck between two armies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Behold!.

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  48. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 262 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 5 reviews

    Gigantic Army is a heartfelt tribute to 16-bit era mech shooters, finally available for the Nintendo Switch. It’s the 21st Century, planet Earth is at war with the Ramulons - an Alien race determined to stop humanity’s advance into space. War has now reached planet Ramulon, and it’s up to you to pilot the ‘GMR-34 SALADIN’ - a Manned Combat Robot - a mech amor that make effective stormtroopers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGANTIC ARMY.

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  49. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 102 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    Are you tired of the same boring old vacations? Then boy have we got the tonic for you! Slaycation Paradise offers the ultimate in multi-dimensional apocalyptic tours. Slay away your worries with Twin-Stick action mixed with Tower Defence as you visit the end-of-world scenarios of your dreams! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slaycation Paradise.

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  50. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    57% User Score Based on 337 reviews

    Garage is a bloody topdown shooter inspired by VHS era B-movies. You play as an ex drug dealer named Butch, who single-handedly slays hordes of living dead to save a girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GARAGE: Bad Trip.

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