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Games Like IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender

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Nick Duster, better known as "IcoNick", a war veteran of the intergalactic congregation, who has been brought back to defend the planets from hostile alliances. Control your turret, with high firepower. 3 game modes: Contracts, Asteroids and Invasion. Full of action. Hundreds of galaxies awaits. Go!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2025-02-12
Developer: ima shouganai
Genres: Casual
Platforms: Windows

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    70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
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