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

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Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.

Reviews: 3 user reviews — 100% — of 3 reviews
Released: 2023-02-19
Developer: Tim Nicolai
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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  2. #2 BLASTER MAYHEM
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    Dev: Stormduck
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  3. #3 Arcade Forever
    96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: KOD7
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    94% matchPositive73% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows

    A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

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    94% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Rooklift Labs
    Windows

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    93% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    92% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    Windows

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  11. #11 Cosmic Survivor
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    89% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
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    The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.

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  13. #13 Infinity Lancer
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 214 reviews2015
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    71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
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    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
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    70% matchNo user reviews2025
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    68% matchVery Positive84% of 694 reviews2013
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