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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Arcade, Singleplayer.

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CMYW is a four player survival co-op inspired by classic space shooters. The objective is to work as a team in order to survive the longest and score the highest. Find a balance between gathering resources and defending your portal if you hope to succeed.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 40 reviews
Released: 2015-10-16
Developer: Shane Berezowski
Publisher: Zen Labs
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: R&G Software
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    71% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2015
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    50% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    60% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2016
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    Windows

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    51% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    53% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
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    53% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2020
    Dev: Dr. Kucho! Games
    Windows · Mac

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    51% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
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    60% matchMixed69% of 51 reviews2015
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    52% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
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    58% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
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    50% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
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    51% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
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