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Games Like Galaxy Hassle

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

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Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?

Reviews: 3 user reviews — 67% — of 3 reviews
Released: 2024-12-19
Developer: FictionLand Games
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    92% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Dev: Matt Kuhn
    Windows

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    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

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    71% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
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    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchMostly Negative60% of 209 reviews2015
    Dev: BBQ Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: RiceyCode Studios
    Windows

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    70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
    Dev: Giant Fox Studios
    Windows · Mac

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    70% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: The Lost Sectors
    Windows

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    69% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    67% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
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    71% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: hennakinPub: Binärwerkstatt
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  52. #52 Gamma Zero
    66% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

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    69% matchMixed66% of 782 reviews2015
    Dev: OBLONE SoftwarePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
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    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    67% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2016
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    66% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
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    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
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    65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
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