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Looking for games like Zavala? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mabus 3000, RefleX or Rheum.

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  1. Mabus 3000 is an arcade shooter game with a limited number of lives. The player controls a single ship in an arena of increasingly difficult enemies and levels in the spirit of classic arcade games like Space Invaders and Galaga. Gameplay A shield-orb forms in the center of the arena, slowly building out arms of blocks that try to reach to one of the arena's six axis points. Each of the arena axi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mabus 3000.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    92% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever: The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shmup / shooting game communities, both in Japan and overseas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RefleX.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rheum.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based, single screen shooter, with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack! Use the unique risk reward multiplier system to maximise power-ups, build your bomb and destroy EVERYTHING! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Shift.

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  5. Welcome to "Static: Flowerhorn Attack":   This is a vertically scrolling C64 shoot'em up that has you piloting a space ship and making your way through levels, dealing with guardians, and generally trying to stay alive!   This game is still in development and currently contains only 2 levels (first is quite easy, the second is very hard) and no sound, however, it is completely playable and the pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static: Flowerhorn Attack.

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  6. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    CMYKlash is a bullet-hell where you must master controlling a Triangle, a Line, and a Dot to earn points by defeating enemies while trying to stay alive. This submission for IcoJam 2023 takes the theme of "3... 2.. 1." by giving the player three vertices to start with before taking away one at a time as they take damage, challenging the player to gain as many points as possible before all their ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CMYKlash.

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  7. 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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  8. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 222 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESCHATOS.

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  9. Survive the onslaught without going into debt NOT VERY CASH MONEY is a game where micro-managing money and health is key to progression. Note: The downloadable version is better. I don't really know why, but some particle effects dont render on the web version. How to Play Controls: W/A/S/D -> Move PlayerMouse Cursor -> AimRight Click -> Shoot / SelectEscape -> Pause Game Elements: Most of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOT VERY CASH MONEY.

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  10. Opalescence is a colorful arcade-style top-down shooter in which you collect points and fight and avoid enemies to get a high score.Goal:play, earn points, get high score, buy upgrades, repeatOpalescence:A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

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  11. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    90% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 4 reviews

    A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Engine.

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  12. A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Moon.

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  13. It's time to battle the enemies through air attack to enforce the Power of the Supreme! Numerous aircraft, spaceships to battle with, knock them out with gunfire, missiles from your fighter jet! In the short run and gun. The Sky gets filled with smokes of gunfire and high-tech missiles resulting in a devastating aero strike. The surroundings get more battle some as you progress through the game sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air War Action Shooting Game.

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  14. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups: Vasara and Vasara 2 are made available to the whole world via this package: Vasara Collection! Science Fiction meets History in these arcade classics which take place in an alternate timeline Feudal Japan where technologically advanced weaponry and equipment are a reality, and heroes use flying motorcycles with amazing firepo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VASARA Collection.

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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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  16. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising.

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  17. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 209 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

    Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam and PlayStation 4. - Various exciting bosses over a dramatic 10-stage Story Mode - Alternative Score Attack Mode with Online Leaderboard… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ginga Force.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 342 reviews

    Danmaku Unlimited 2 is an indie labor of love to bring classic Japanese vertical shooting action to modern HD systems. Inspired by Japanese doujin shooters and being authentic to a fault, the game features epic stages filled with beautiful but deadly bullet patterns, nail-bitingly difficult boss fights and seriously rocking soundtracks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danmaku Unlimited 2.

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  19. Byte the Bullet is a lane-based bullet hell where you and your foes are equipped with Armor Creatures, virtual programs that can defend their user from real damages along with granting passive effects. In this game you play as a cheap robot sent by a company to an abandoned mine covered in railways to remove mysterious cyborg monsters from the tracks for further extraction of resources. There is n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Byte the Bullet.

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  20. Byte the Bullet is a lane-based bullet hell where you and your foes are equipped with Armor Creatures, virtual programs that can defend their user from real damages along with granting passive effects. In this game you play as a cheap robot sent by a company to an abandoned mine covered in railways to remove mysterious cyborg monsters from the tracks for further extraction of resources. There is n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Byte the Bullet.

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  21. In a strange testing facility the player plays as an experimental defense robot being run through a series of challenging gauntlets where obstacles and turrets are brought into the testing arena using a series of conveyors. Try to survive all the way to the end of each of the gauntlets, or play infinite mode and see how long you can go before the intense challenge finally beats you. The chal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Great Gun Gauntlet.

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  22. A screen full of bullets. Thread the needle.IronBird is a roguelike vertical scrolling bullet hell where firepower spirals out of control as power-ups stack, every dodge is by a hair's breadth, and thousands of build combinations shift with each run. 10 Aircraft — Not skins. Entirely different games.Switching aircraft changes your handling, firepower layout, optimal position, and charge shot en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Bird.

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  23. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Hit the road in post-apocalyptic style! Get ready for a high-octane adventure in RPM - Road Punk Mayhem, a top-down vertical shoot’em up that combines intense bullet hell mayhem with cel-shaded style! Inspired by arcade genre classics, RPM - Road Punk Mayhem lets you choose from 3 pilots of questionable sanity as you cruise through post-apocalyptic stages laying waste to enemy vehicles. From ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPM - Road Punk Mayhem.

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  24. ABOUT THIS GAMEFROM BEYOND: Arcade Edition is a full-length rock album you can play. The music isn't just the soundtrack, it’s the entire saga. Halloween night, 1986. Listeners of local heavy metal station 96.6 The Lazer begin reporting mysterious lights in the sky. DJ Nasty Nick Nash unknowingly narrates the last broadcast on Earth. Tune in as the new BCVHS album soundtracks an alien invasion...… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Beyond: Arcade Edition.

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  25. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psyvariar 3.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Your city is under attack by "you know who." Bombs are flying by the thousands. The forecast predicts very hot, dry air for the next minutes before a nuclear winter. Atomic City is a bullet hell with one minute waves. You only need the mouse and a few minutes to get into its frenetic gameplay. How to Play: On your doomsday control device (the mouse): Use the left button for left weapon, and ri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic City.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Bounce Blast.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Step into a time warp and experience Luxor like never before in Luxor Evolved, a commanding new vision for the #1 marble shooting game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luxor Evolved.

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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

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

    Nebula Invasion was designed for those who enjoy the classic type arcade games, a spaceship shooter with great gameplay. Aliens attack many different ways from marching to dive bombing. But you have the tools to fight back with a ship that can power-up with double, triple, rapid fire, or plasma cannon. This newer ship was also installed with a thruster to get close and personal with the raiders. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula Invasion.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 851 reviews

    Planes, Bullets and Vodka, is a retro infinite shmup with randomly generated elements. Grab your manche with your right hand, your vodka with your left hand and kill everything in front of you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planes, Bullets and Vodka.

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  32. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 494 reviews

    Shred the skies to pieces in Furious Angels, an endless shooter with flying tanks, leaderboards and different waves each day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furious Angels.

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  34. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    73% User Score Based on 66 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Castle of Shikigami is the dark, supernatural first installment in Alfa System's highly regarded shoot-’em-up series, newly translated and brought to the PC by Cosmo Machia and Degica Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Shikigami.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Stop time and project yourself through space with "Time-stop warp" magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WITCH-BOT MEGLILO.

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  36. Step into the epic world of strategic defense with 'The Sentinel'! Prepare yourself for an exhilarating and challenging gaming experience that will put your tactical skills to the test. At the heart of this tower defense game, you will discover your castle, a sanctuary of glory and fortitude that is under the imminent threat of a horde of voracious invaders. The action kicks off with a simpl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sentinel.

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  37. Take control of the ball in a modern evolution of the classic brick breaker formula. Jolt: Neon Breaker combines precise arcade action with explosive progression systems, letting you smash through Bricks, trigger chain reactions, and build increasingly frantic setups where every bounce matters. Use momentum, timing, and the Jolt ability to shape each shot and push destruction further with every r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jolt: Neon Breaker.

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  38. Olber’s Paradox is a fast paced side scrolling arcade game set in space. Control a living plasma sphere, destroy glowing enemies, discover hidden power ups, and face a boss after every level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Olbers Paradox.

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  39. It's time to battle the enemies through air attack to enforce the Power of the Supreme! Numerous aircraft, spaceships to battle with, knock them out with gunfire, missiles from your fighter jet! In the short run and gun. The Sky gets filled with smokes of gunfire and high-tech missiles resulting in a devastating aero strike. The surroundings get more batlesome as you progress through the game show… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air War Boom.

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  40. It's time to battle the enemies through air attack to enforce the Power of the Supreme! Numerous aircraft, spaceships to battle with, knock them out with gunfire, missiles from your fighter jet! In the short run and gun. The Sky gets filled with smokes of gunfire and high-tech missiles resulting in a devastating aero strike. The surroundings get more batlesome as you progress through the game show… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air War Action Shooting Game.

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  41. Take command of the ultimate weapon and defend mankind in AEGIS 2186. Protect Earth from an overwhelming alien assault in this intense retro arcade survival-shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AEGIS 2186.

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  42. Missile Man is a bullet-hell boss rush where every fight is a test of pure skill. Learn the boss's attack pattern, dodge everything it throws at you, then strike during the vulnerability window. 28 bosses. 15 attack types. A combo system that rewards you for getting dangerously close to bullets. Good luck. 28 Boss Fights, Zero FillerEvery boss brings something new to the table. Early fights tea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missile Man.

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  43. Strong Hilled Defend the Hill Against the Paratrooper Onslaught! ️ About the Game You command the last line of defense atop a strategic hill! Enemy planes swarm the skies, dropping paratroopers to overrun your position. Arm your anti-aircraft gun, aim carefully, and unleash hell to protect your territory. Survive waves of increasingly aggressive attacks across dynamic day-night cycles and wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strong Hilled Defense.

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  44. Hotwing Hellions is a high-octane, 2 player couch competitive arcade shooter set in a lawless space-western universe. You and a rival bounty hunter race through hostile fleets, dodge swarms of bullets, and take down massive bosses as you blast through stages in split-screen chaos. Each stage is a race: weave through blistering enemy fire while staying one step ahead of your opponent, and be the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOTWING HELLIONS.

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  45. Cosmic Horizon - End User Manual Welcome to Cosmic Horizon, an endless side-scrolling space shooter where you pilot a spaceship through a neon-lit galaxy, battling enemies, dodging asteroids, and collecting power-ups to achieve the highest score possible. This manual provides everything you need to start playing, understand the game mechanics, and enjoy the experience. Table of Contents Game Ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Horizon.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Astro Fighters is a fast-paced vertical scrolling STG focused on score attack, aggressive grazing, and arcade-style mastery.Survive dense bullet patterns, collect medals to build your score multiplier, and charge your graze gauge by flying dangerously close to enemy fire. Spend stored energy strategically to unleash powerful spread attacks, trigger screen-clearing bombs, or slow time itself to esc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,920 reviews

    Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Seraph's Last Stand is an indie action shooter game where every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seraph's Last Stand.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 144 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!! An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graze Counter.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 468 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    Beat Blast is a music maker bullet hell. The music you make is also your skill tree. Create powerful attacks and catchy beats by combining different music notes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Blast.

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  50. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Curved Space is an intense arcade shooter about battling cosmic energy spiders across warped, physics-defying battlefields. Space stations and asteroids curve and loop around themselves. Up? Down? Who needs those when you’ve got a spaceship, guns and swarms of bugs to blast? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curved Space.

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