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Games Like Crystal Cosmos

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade.

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Crystal Cosmos is a side scrolling color-based space shooter. You need to match your ship's color to your enemies color in order to destroy them.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 40 reviews
Released: 2016-07-22
Developer: Sea Beast Productions
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 94%

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    Dev: XiNFiNiTY GamesPub: OtakuMaker SARL
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  2. #2 The Great Escape
    96% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2016
    Dev: XiNFiNiTY GamesPub: OtakuMaker SARL
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Action 15.2%, Casual 9.7%, Survival 9.4%, Arcade 8.9%

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    96% matchMixed55% of 67 reviews2016
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    95% matchMixed60% of 124 reviews2015
    Dev: Bacq StellanPub: OtakuMaker.com
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Hit Tank PRO is an addictive game of fast action that combines Strategy, Action and Challenge.Ready to take on the fight? Complete your mission while fighting cunning enemies in unique environments!.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, War 12.3%, Casual 8.4%, Action 8%, Shooter 7.5%

  5. #5 M.A.C.E.
    94% matchMixed50% of 60 reviews2017
    Dev: EntwicklerX
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Action 15.3%, Casual 14.4%, Indie 12%, Arcade 10.2%

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    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

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    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 603 reviews2016
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    92% matchMostly Positive74% of 43 reviews2017
    Dev: Jonni The DodgerPub: Ecomasphere
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    1979 Invasion Earth is a compilation of four Casual Arcade Shooter games based on a classic retro games from when i was a young lad..

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    91% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2016
    Dev: Roman Kozhukhov
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Amaranthine - is a dynamic horizontal scrolling shooter with elements of procedural generation. Travel through warp to the distant frozen planet that sent a distress signal.

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    89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Pete PotosPub: ThryveLabs
    Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

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  12. #12 AWA
    90% matchVery Positive81% of 118 reviews2016
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    89% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2017
    Dev: Adam John Adkins
    Windows

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    87% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: Crazy Retro Games
    Windows

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    88% matchMixed53% of 40 reviews2016
    Dev: Lupan Artiom OlegPub: None
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    86% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: WizByte Games
    Windows

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    84% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows
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    82% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: CuberZPub: CasGame
    Windows

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    80% matchMostly Positive70% of 71 reviews2016
    Dev: Space Fractal
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    79% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
    Windows

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    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 156 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrade GamesPub: OtakuMaker.com
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    1917 - The Alien Invasions is a bullet hell memorization shooter. Dr. Brunhild Stahlmüller upgrades an WW1 Triplane with superior alien technology to attack the invaders. She will avenge mankind and take the battle into the darkness of space until she reach an ancient alien world.

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    77% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac

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    76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Crazy Retro Games
    Windows

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    76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Alexandre Yoshinaga
    Windows · Linux

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    Dev: SunMaster
    Windows

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    Windows

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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    74% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2018
    Dev: ATOMIC BREATH
    Windows

    Antirocketh is a fast, arcade-style game about a laser-cannon morphing swarms of missiles into improbable stuff!

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    74% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2014
    Dev: Really Slick
    Windows · Linux

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    73% matchMixed76% of 70 reviews2016
    Dev: TinyAtomGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  43. #43 Fast Food Rampage
    72% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2018
    Dev: Ancient Games DS
    Windows · Mac

    A hilarious arcade shooter about blasting people with junk food until they explode. It’s delicious!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Arcade 14.7%, Retro 13.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Indie 12.1%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ASIN Games
    Windows

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    71% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: Joseph CalabroPub: Vampixel Games
    Windows

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    66% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    68% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
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    Windows

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  48. #48 LUXIS
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Dumbfounded
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    70% matchVery Positive84% of 694 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Eager Lemur
    Windows

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    66% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Panda Drop GamesPub: Mira Toons LLC
    Windows

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    64% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    70% matchMixed52% of 69 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
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    Windows

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  55. #55 Demented Pixie
    69% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2016
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    66% matchNo user reviews2027
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    Windows

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    63% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

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