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Games Like A Circle Among Squares

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Singleplayer, Action, Arcade.

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A hard, fast-paced, minimalist shooter/bullet hell game. Survive and shoot all black squares (or make them shoot themselves). 200 levels, lots of enemies and even more bullets!

Reviews: 1 user reviews — 100% — of 1 reviews
Released: 2021-06-17
Developer: Silent Circle Games
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
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    94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
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    Return Home is an abstract horizontal shooter with dynamic levels and metaphorical explosions. The game is randomised and altered according to how well you play.

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    93% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive86% of 122 reviews2016
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    90% matchVery Positive91% of 75 reviews2016
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
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    SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.

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    89% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
    Dev: Kate the Pan Plate
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    85% matchPositive100% of 42 reviews2018
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    Windows · Linux

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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 233 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
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    Windows

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