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Games Like Kaiju Kite Attack

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter.

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OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!

Reviews: 4 user reviews — 75% — of 4 reviews
Released: 2019-10-01
Developer: PWCA
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Battle Geek Plus, L.L.C.
    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2022
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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews2022
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    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
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