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Hyperbolic Ignition is a 2D multidirectional bullet hell-like shooter about a wandering pilot trying to return home. By utilizing wormholes, enter and evade combat against hostile spaceships, machinery, sentient crystals, and remnants of warfare.

Reviews: 7 user reviews — 57% — of 7 reviews
Released: 2018-02-12
Developer: Kevin Nguyen
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Space 14.1%, Retro 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.5%

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