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Games Like Energy Invasion

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

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Energy Invasion - an arcade game inspired by the classic Breakout. Unlike the original game, your ball does not break blocks on its own, but can launch missiles in a chosen direction.

Reviews: Mixed — 60% — of 58 reviews
Released: 2018-01-10
Developer: Sometimes You
Genres: Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 84%

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    Windows
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    70% matchVery Positive88% of 95 reviews2018
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    73% matchMostly Negative23% of 73 reviews2018
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    Windows
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