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Games like Xero

Looking for games like Xero? Here are top arcade hack and slash recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Boom Blaster, Rebellion Stryker or Cyborg: Rise.

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  1. Boom Blaster is a hand-drawn, side-scrolling shoot'em up with intense boss fights! Blast your way through each level with a range of weapons and unique hero abilities in this exciting and challenging action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Blaster.

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  2. GAME-PLAYGet ready to run, gun, and blast through dynamic 3D environments in an all-out action-packed adventure! Pick your favorite mercenary, each armed with unique skills that make every run feel fresh and exhilarating. Unleash chaos with a vast arsenal of guns and attacks as you take down waves of relentless enemies and face off against colossal bosses. Whether you're going solo or teaming up w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebellion Stryker.

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  3. An adventure game that combines first person shooter and Roguelite random elements. Players can manipulate heroes with different abilities in the game. Embark on adventure challenges in random levels. Every time you respawn, you can unlock new skills and equipment to challenge stronger enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyborg: Rise.

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  4. Experience the action-packed story of Circuit Thunder®. Circuit Thunder® is a 2D-platformer, action-adventure RPG where you follow the legendary Electrex Bolt® and master electrifying abilities of light, ultimately harnessing lightning as your weapon. Traverse through novel lands, battle mysterious enemies, and strategically learn new defensive and offensive abilities.  Begin your journey with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Thunder®.

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  5. "INVESTIGATOR TRIALS" is a horizontal 2D shooting game independently produced by Green Tea Games (actually just two people). Disclaimer: All characters appearing in this game are over 18 years old. In the game, you will play the role of an intern examiner and participate in a trial to become an official examiner. Strive to defeat one mechanical guard after another and powerful enemies t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 捜査官の試練INVESTIGATOR TRIALS.

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  7. PROJECT FOXX IS FEATURED IN THE INDIA GAMES SHOWCASE!We're excited to share that Project Foxx is participating in the India Games Showcase 2026!  This is a huge milestone for us, and we're incredibly grateful for the support we've received from the community so far. Seeing players discover the game, share their excitement, and add it to their wishlists has been amazing. Thank you for your suppor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axel Foxx: Operation Clawback.

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  8. Cone Punk is a challenging 2D platformer with 3D stop-motion characters, set in a whimsical post-apocalyptic world. Explore unique worlds, solve puzzles, and master precision platforming in this skill-based action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cone Punk.

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  9. Beak the hunter is a 2D monster hunting game that follows the adventures of the master hunter, Beak. Explore a new and exciting world, and prepare yourself for hard battles against powerful and wild beasts in this soulslike adventure that will test your abilities! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beak the hunter.

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  10. The fourth installment of Swords & Bones immerses you in a new fantasy adventure, with pixel art in a side-scrolling action-platformer style. In this latest chapter, harness the power of magic to emerge victorious! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords & Bones 4.

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  11. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Hijack Overdrive is a fast-paced action game where you steal enemy vehicles mid-combat to fight back. Jump from gunship to gunship in order to pilot your makeshift fleet through the enemy forces. It's a unique genre-mix of Platformer, Shootemup, and a bit of Towerdefense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hijack Overdrive.

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  12. The residents of the Solar System have been frozen in Staseo Magnesius and it's up to you to rescue them! Play as the Bear & the Admiral (in single player or local co-op) as you journey through weird worlds and ludicrous levels, battling bizarre enemies with an array of weapons and pickups. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear and The Admiral.

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  13. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 311 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 25 reviews

    Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vengeful Guardian Moonrider.

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  14. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Pandora ventures into the Dark Realm to slay the demons who threaten her world. Collect Soul Orbs to upgrade your abilities and uncover arcane weaponry. Slash your way through frozen wastelands, lava filled chambers, and caverns of putrefying flesh as you slaughter hordes of condemned monstrosities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dire Vengeance.

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  15. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 2,182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    ANNO: Mutationem set up a near future Metropolis after the catastrophy. Moreover, they’ve introduced the famous open-sourced work series “SCP Foundation” in to the world of ANNO: Mutationem, to mix the creative ideas of authors from all over the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANNO: Mutationem.

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  16. Embody Wukong and battle through the four realms of Olympus. With divine power coursing through you, wield your cane with skill and push forward. Every strike, every leap brings you closer to the ultimate victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wukong Fights.

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  17. Play as Tsukiyo, a legendary assassin working in the shadows for a fallen shogunate, eliminating its enemies to maintain a fragile order. Uncover hidden powers, ideological manipulation, and the true cost of control in a world where freedom was never truly free If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tsukiyo: Battle Doll.

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  18. Story The city is falling into chaos. Crime syndicates, rogue experiments, and monstrous creatures are overrunning the streets. The police are overwhelmed, the military is stretched thin, and civilians are in constant danger. You are the city's last line of defense - a new kind of hero with powers beyond imagination. Whether you're a blazing inferno of destruction, a lightning-fast speedster, or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Almighty 2.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Welcome to Poroto! This is the first demo for the game, or as I like to call it - The Poroto-type! Jump and shoot through 5 carefully designed levels that teach you how to play with the different tools the game gives you. Beat each level by clearing all the red balls. Can you do it with such little ammo? I encourage you to try this out and leave a comment below, I'd love to hear your thoughts on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POROTO.

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  20. Dive into the neon glow of VNESIS, an adrenaline-fueled homage to the golden era of arcade gaming. It's the '80s reimagined – a 2D side-scrolling adventure wrapped in a 3D world that's as vivid as your most vibrant retro dreams. With over 16 levels, each a labyrinth of nostalgia and challenge, VNESIS doesn't just beckon you to play; it dares you. This is where heart-pounding action meets razor-sha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vnesis.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    When scientists create a portal into space, a race of robotic aliens seek to use it to invade earth. The fate of the planet lies in the super-sized hands of a lone android, who must journey out into space and take down each of the alien motherships. Project Starcrash is a side-scrolling action platformer that consists of two gameplay modes: Space Battles, where you fight off incoming alien inva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Starcrash.

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    MindKatt is an action-adventure game set in a dystopian future where the protagonists are mentally evolved cats that wear robotic suits to interact with the human world. In this shared world, humans dominate the MindKatt, an advanced species of cats that have been enslaved and used as tools in the fight for power. However, these felines possess unique abilities, defying their fate and fighting fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MindKatt:First Strike.

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  23. The Ape Tales: An Epic Adventure Game Humanity brought the world to ruin. Now, the fate of the animal kingdom rests in the hands of... one extraordinarily determined ape! The Ape Tales is a dynamic platformer that fuses the magic of retro classics with modern gameplay mechanics. Travel through time—from the age of dinosaurs to a cybernetic future—upgrade your arsenal, and battle relentless armies … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ape Tales: An Epic Adventure Game.

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  24. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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  25. By purchasing, you can download the demo of the video game to share with your friends and receive a Steam key to redeem the full game. Dogs, aliens and laser shots. Space Doggo is a run&gun/platform video game. Our main character will be Moro, an old trained dog looking for her owner and part of the tripulation whom has been kidnapped in a terrible attack from an unknowed enemy. Moro will be help… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACE DOGO.

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  26. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Cyberthrash Statyx is tactical 2D action-platformer with upgrade system, rich storyline in cyberpunk setting. In the distant future, the industrial part of the world has separated from nature and built its infrastructure through the activities of local corporations. Robots are used to control the population. All those who disagree with the dictatorship of corporations united in opposition. The re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cybertrash STATYX.

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  27. New Terra is a challenging and addictive multi-directional gravity-based space shooter. Fuel goes fast and is hard to come by. Hauling cargo makes your ship very heavy and mobility becomes limited. Strategy and resource conservation is key to completing your missions or you won't survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Terra.

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  28. Brew up some action in this coffee-powered musical shooter! PopSlinger Vol. 2 - Loveless takes you on a thrilling new adventure where Agent Cooper McLaren of the Juncture Against Various Anomalies (JAVA) teams up with Akane 2.0, a reformed digital idol, to rescue Ria, the heroine of the first game, who has mysteriously vanished. As they navigate the bizarre Purple District, Cooper’s coffee-fuele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PopSlinger Vol. 2 - Loveless.

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  29. You do not know anything, yet you have to move forward. Wander through the corridors of a mysterious factory and recover your abilities. Fight patroling drones and break through to demanding boss battles. Seek a way out and find the meaning of the gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to fig..

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  30. Agent, you are being activated!Multiple parallel universes are being consumed by a mysterious blight known only as "The Swarm." These ravenous creatures devour everything in their path, causing the laws of spacetime to break down and worlds to catastrophically merge. To combat this threat, the interdimensional "Agent Alliance" has been formed. Now, the Alliance needs you—an el… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PAW ALLIANCE.

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  31. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Play as a hydra in this classic-inspired 16-bit 2D platformer with Super-FX-style 3D visuals! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chirax's Fortress.

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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Elegant roguelite elements, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Owl.

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  33. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 26 reviews

    The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narita Boy.

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  34. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Bursting with hilarious dialogue and comical encounters! The second installment of the super-exhilarating Metroidvania series is here!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROLLING STAR.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Deep in the Nevada desert, in a secret underground government facility, a young robot boy is awakened by an unknown force. He finds the building infected with alien creatures and hostile robots… With his memory wiped, he sets out to uncover secrets of his - and the facility’s - past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Roboy.

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  36. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    S. Prysm Destroyer is a 2.5d platformer anime action highscore game with contra-style gameplay where you control a 28 meter tall robot in order to destroy animal shaped robot monsters with the help of upgrades and special powers based on elements and colors. Amor A cute girl that fell in love with a boy whose passion was constructing robots. She was rather normal in her own way but after a tragic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S. Prysm Destroyer.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 917 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 22 reviews

    Bo is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania based in a colorful world of Japanese folklore. You play as a tiny fox spirit that grows from lotus blossom after being blessed by the moon god. Use your legendary bō staff to bounce and move fluidly through a delightfully-demonic east asian fever dream. Use the tight movement and reset system to reach areas efficiently and gracefully or recover chaotically while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bo.

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  38. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 538 reviews

    Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns of Fury.

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  39. After an exhausting day… You return home with your new shmup in hand. Black out! You wake up in the midst of a space battle! Choose to be one of the four pilots and hold the fate of this world in your hands! Game Features Playable for 1 to 4 players: Invite your friends for an intense cooperative experience! Play Story Mode to experience the game's adventure through dialogue and comic-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Got Isekai'd Into a Shmup.

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  40. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Prepare yourself for the ultimate adrenaline rush with CLAWPUNK, a pulse-pounding, melee-focused 2D action game infused with roguelite elements and an array of badass cat characters. Tear through a fully destructible environment, where every smash and bash rewards your reactive and aggressive play style. Aim for the highest score possible by laying to waste everything in your path! Embrace the no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CLAWPUNK.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Corebreaker is a fast-paced action-platformer game with rogue-like elements. Play as Nova, a robot designed to awaken when humanity is extinct by the machines. Unlock abilities, upgrades and powerful weapons as you fight your way through supreme robots to find out your purpose! Features Crisp controls and fluid movement. Satisfying gunplay. 4 biomes with unique enemies, mini-bosses and epic bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corebreaker.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    An exhilarating run-and-gun action shooting game based on a Roguelite! Travel through time with Sigma to thwart the uprising of artificial intelligence and fight for the future! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PROJECT TACHYON.

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  43. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Knights & Guns: Premium Edition is a digital bundle that contains the base game and Expansion Pack #2 which adds 10 new levels, five new armors and some new enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights & Guns.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Mon dieu! Some rascal has thrown you, the captain of the Musketeers, into prison – on false charges, no less! Time to grab your blunderbuss and blast your way to freedom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacre Bleu.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 526 reviews

    Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you be the vaccine to save dog-kind from extinction or will DocX have to return to the drawing board? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BioGun.

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  46. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Embark in a journey to rescue your dog in Frogue. A bullet-hell time manipulation roguelike platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FROGUE.

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

    Raincouver: Infected Descent Welcome to Raincouver, a sprawling cyberpunk metropolis on the brink of oblivion. In this intense first-person indie experience, your world shatters as anti-vaccine extremists, known as "BioFreedom," abduct your girlfriend, accusing her of carrying a cybernetic virus. With the city falling into chaos, the government races to eliminate the threat, setting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raincouver.

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  48. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Olija.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 304 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sora.

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  50. Zack Y is a 2D Old School Scifi themed platform action game based on the story of the Alien called Zack Y whose mission is to rule over the Earth. You play as the bad guy called Zack Y, whose mission is to eliminate the human armed forces within a given short time. Zack Y, The General of Alien Armed Forces, vowed to curb military power of all the countries on The Earth and to create a new world wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zack Y.

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