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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Local Co-Op, Shooter.

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BlastZone 2 is a fast paced side scrolling shooter that combines 2D and 3D gameplay elements with a shifting camera. Play solo or join up with a friend locally or online to battle the alien forces! There are many game modes, ship types, and difficulty levels, find your favorite combination!

Reviews: Mixed — 66% — of 92 reviews
Released: 2015-02-19
Developer: Matt Edzenga
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 5.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 97%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 4.9%

  56. #56 Shadowgrounds
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 1,601 reviews2006
    Dev: Frozenbyte
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Local Co-Op 20.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Top-Down 12%

  57. #57 Holodrive
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,233 reviews2021
    Dev: BitCake StudioPub: Versus Evil
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A fast-paced multiplayer shooter where you customize your robot, zoom around with a jetpack, and battle with various weapons. Master the arenas, surprise your enemies, and enjoy the nonstop action!

    Why similar: Shooter 79.1%, Action 20.9%

  58. #58 Beat Hazard 2
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 2,250 reviews2019
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Procedural Generation 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.8%

  59. #59 Dark Gravity: Prologue
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 101 reviews2023
    Dev: KorgorusPub: GamePlanet
    Windows

    Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 11.1%

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