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Games Like BYTEPATH

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

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BYTEPATH is a replayable arcade shooter with a focus on build theorycrafting. Use a massive skill tree, many classes and ships to create your own builds and defeat an ever increasing amount of enemies.

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 312 reviews
Released: 2018-02-23
Developer: a327ex
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 1.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 50%

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    Dev: mebius.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.3%, Action 24.7%, Retro 24.4%, 2D 9.5%, Casual 6.8%

  59. #59 Cozy Space Survivors
    63% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2024
    Dev: simonschreibt
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

    Why similar: Top-Down 26.2%, RPG 19.7%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Action 13.4%, Casual 12%

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