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Games Like Desperate Times

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Bullet Hell, Free to Play.

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Use a variety of wonderful weaponry to annihilate literally thousands of enemy ships while dodging the unfathomable curtain of bullets they hurl in your direction. Defeat five epic bosses to claim your ultimate victory.

Reviews: Positive — 80% — of 10 reviews
Released: 2016-09-30
Developer: Yokcos
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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