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

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Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 78% — of 107 reviews
Released: 2019-06-24
Developer: DRM GMZ
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Binary Zoo
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    94% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2016
    Dev: Roman Kozhukhov
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 105 reviews2019
    Dev: MistFly GamesPub: Crescent Moon Games
    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

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  10. #10 Jets'n'Guns 2
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    Windows
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  12. #12 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX
    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 155 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrade GamesPub: OtakuMaker.com
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    Dev: DYV's Game
    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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    80% matchVery Positive92% of 2,796 reviews2013
    Dev: D-Pad Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    76% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
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    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 107 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 368 reviews2018
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  35. #35 Space Survival
    77% matchMixed50% of 150 reviews2016
    Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    74% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2019
    Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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  38. #38 The Bug Butcher
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
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    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    68% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
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    70% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2023
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    68% matchVery Positive88% of 103 reviews2024
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    73% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
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    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 502 reviews2023
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    73% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2018
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  46. #46 ESCHATOS
    72% matchVery Positive97% of 298 reviews2015
    Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
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    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    72% matchVery Positive83% of 2,137 reviews2012
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    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    71% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
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    68% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
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    71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
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    70% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
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    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    69% matchMixed55% of 128 reviews2021
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  53. #53 Alien Crusader
    71% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
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    62% matchVery Positive96% of 250 reviews2024
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    67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
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    67% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Action 11.9%, Indie 11.6%, 2D 7.2%

  57. #57 Cosmophony
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 116 reviews2015
    Dev: Bento-StudioPub: Frogames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Cosmophony is a musical shooter designed for demanding gamers seeking an original and intense experience.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.5%, Music 24%, Difficult 18.8%, Action 13.7%, Indie 11%

  58. #58 Alien Death Mob
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 14.9%, Fast-Paced 11.6%, Arena Shooter 10.8%

  59. #59 Anomalous
    62% matchMostly Positive71% of 170 reviews2024
    Dev: Byron Dunwoody
    Windows

    A SHORT and sweet pixelated low fidelity 90s throwback hyper-fast action shooter. Survive and fight through a city overrun with manufactured monstrosities, biomass horrors, and a military authority trying to purge everything living. Heavy metal / techno soundtrack featuring BOD Music

    Why similar: Action 48.4%, Shooter 31%, Indie 14.5%, Singleplayer 6.1%

  60. #60 Sektori
    57% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Action 6.2%

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