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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Action, Pixel Graphics, Arcade.

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Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 71% — of 150 reviews
Released: 2019-11-12
Developer: Ritual Games
Publisher: GrabTheGames
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 2.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 66%

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    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Retro 15.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Sci-fi 6.8%

  58. #58 G WARRIOR
    63% matchVery Positive92% of 119 reviews2024
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Shooter 14.4%, Aliens 14.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%

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