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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Top-Down Shooter, Shooter, Action, Singleplayer.

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Humanoid is a parody sci-fi arcade-style run-and-gun shoot 'em up in the style of an early 8-bit arcade game—with the added bonus that you can actually win. To survive, you need to play aggressively: you're rewarded for acting fast and clearing rooms. It is simple to play, difficult to win.

Reviews: Positive — 82% — of 11 reviews
Released: 2026-01-01
Developer: Mark Rotondella
Genres: Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio Hexeye
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    ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

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    96% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: MEGAAK SOFT
    Windows

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  3. #3 M.A.C.E.
    96% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: EntwicklerX
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.

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    95% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

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    94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: STUDIO COTORI
    Windows

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    94% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: Cow Games
    Windows

    Bot Crusher Arena is an open top-down shooter where the player takes on the role of a cyborg participating in an arena elimination with other cyborgs. The task is to survive in the arena and defeat all enemies. Don't let the enemies hit you.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 49.2%, Shooter 24.8%, Robots 16.5%, Action 5.1%, 2D 3.5%

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    93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this innovative top-down shooter from 1985, pilot the Nemesis Organisation Mobile Attack Droid (N.O.M.A.D.) through the heavily armoured homeworld of galactic supervillain Cyrus T. Gross, solving tricky puzzles, dodging deadly hazards, and shooting fiendish enemies.

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    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
    Windows · Mac

    A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.

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    91% matchVery Positive91% of 3,731 reviews2022
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.

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    91% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2021
    Dev: Consulog
    Windows

    This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.

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    90% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!

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    89% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.

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    89% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

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    88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: DJ Games
    Windows

    The Final Frontier is a retro multi-directional shooter inspired by the likes of Asteroids and Galaga. You destroy waves of endless enemies while trying to survive as long as possible by upgrading your ship's abilities along the way.

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    86% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: almostApixel
    Windows

    Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.

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    87% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
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    Windows · Linux

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    86% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Kanipro Games
    Windows

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    84% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

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    84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: ashipi
    Windows

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    85% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

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    Dev: Red Blaster Games
    Windows

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    82% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Brushing Software
    Windows

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    79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Maltsoft
    Windows

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    80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Ho RaBii
    Windows

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    81% matchVery Positive84% of 585 reviews2017
    Dev: Lapovich Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    81% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

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    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: herd of pixels
    Windows

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    78% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: 김정표Pub: L30-P4RD
    Windows

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    77% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: BoringKate
    Windows · Linux

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    78% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: BrightSpot Games
    Windows

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    77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: NEETNectar
    Windows · Mac

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    Dev: Stefano Di Filippo
    Windows · Linux

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    76% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: takayakata
    Windows

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    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2022
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!

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    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Timur Bondar
    Windows

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    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: 5th Wheel Games
    Windows

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    73% match3 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Ramzi Mukhar
    Windows

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    72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: desunoya
    Windows

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    72% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    71% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Flypot LLC
    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive81% of 62 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: SecretPanda
    Windows

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    68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
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    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive87% of 127 reviews2021
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  52. #52 Arcadia
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

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    69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
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    70% matchNo user reviews2023
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    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2022
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    68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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