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

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A short side-scroller shooter game featuring Jurard T Rexford of holostars! Fight against corruption beasts and 4 other holostars members in this simple boss-rush game!

Reviews: Very Positive — 96% — of 71 reviews
Released: 2025-02-06
Developer: Saphertha
Publisher: holo Indie
Genres: Action, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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