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Games Like Horizon Shift

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.

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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!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 77% — of 330 reviews
Released: 2015-05-29
Developer: Flump Studios
Publisher: Funbox Media Ltd
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 94%

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    54% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
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    56% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
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