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B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends is a sci-fi top-down shooter rouge-lite with multiple games modes. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op choosing from 4 unique robot characters with different attributes and attacks. Defend your home, rescue the Robofriends, and find MOTHER!

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 14 reviews
Released: 2020-03-15
Developer: Game Grotto Softworks
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Define Logic Studios
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    Scientific Shutdown is a top-down arcade shooter in which you find yourself kidnapped by Dr Hans Trottelstein, the mad scientist, to test the deadliness of his latest batch of rock monsters. With help from up to three friends, how many simulated environments can YOU survive?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Top-Down 13.1%, Arcade 12%, Co-op 10.6%

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