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Games Like Cosmic Carnage: Prologue

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Top-Down Shooter, Action, Roguelite.

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Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 69 reviews
Released: 2023-12-11
Developer: LionSword
Publisher: LionSword Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    95% matchVery Positive88% of 314 reviews2021
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    94% matchVery Positive97% of 181 reviews2023
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    Dev: ImaginationOverflow
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    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    Windows

    Take on the Grimheart Gang as you shoot, dodge, cloak and explode your way across TombStar in this Space Western rogue-like shooter. Grab your guns, buckle your spurs and take back the planet – for justice, for revenge and for the galaxy.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Perma Death 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 9.4%

  56. #56 Space Elite Force
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  57. #57 Star Survivor
    67% matchMixed69% of 555 reviews2024
    Dev: SpaceOwl Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Roguelite 10%

  58. #58 Exodemic
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022
    Dev: ganashaw
    Windows

    Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.

    Why similar: Perma Death 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 4%

  59. #59 Geometry Survivor
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
    Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
    Windows

    Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.1%

  60. #60 GunSuit Guardians
    65% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows

    Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Perma Death 9.6%

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