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Games Like GalaxIverse

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

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GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 59 reviews
Released: 2016-08-16
Developer: Sub Orbital Software
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 92%

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