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

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A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 72% — of 25 reviews
Released: 2016-07-14
Developer: TRIANGLE SERVICE
Publisher: KOMODO
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Action 60.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%

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    Why similar: Action 73.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%

  4. #4 Battle Crust
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    92% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2016
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    Why similar: Action 100%

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    91% matchVery Positive99% of 137 reviews2016
    Dev: HEYPub: Hanaji Games
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  9. #9 XIIZEAL
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

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  10. #10 DELTAZEAL
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
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    84% matchVery Positive89% of 120 reviews2020
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    85% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2014
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    82% matchVery Positive89% of 142 reviews2019
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    78% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2016
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Action 100%

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    Windows

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    73% matchMixed64% of 393 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    67% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
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    61% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchMixed41% of 63 reviews2020
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