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Games Like MECHBLAZE

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

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An inferno roars over a destroyed secret military base. Then, from the flaming rubble...an invincible super robot is reborn! Mechs born of advanced science and modern weaponry battle in heavy weight Run 'n Gun mech shooter!!

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 84 reviews
Released: 2020-11-06
Developer: ASTRO PORT
Publisher: Henteko Doujin
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
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    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 367 reviews2014
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    Windows · Linux
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    74% matchVery Positive93% of 114 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    72% matchVery Positive84% of 543 reviews2022
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    71% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive92% of 464 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 77 reviews2015
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    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 445 reviews2021
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    Median: 54 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.

    Why similar: Mechs 43.2%, War 22.3%, Military 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 2D 5.8%

  58. #58 ARMED SEVEN
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 81 reviews2015
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

    Why similar: Mechs 30.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Space 8%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  59. #59 Divine Dynamo Flamefrit
    65% matchVery Positive81% of 189 reviews2024
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows

    "Divine Dynamo Flamefrit" is bringing back classic 2D action! Play as the hero Yuto in top-down slashing adventure stages, and pilot the magical robot Flamefrit for first-person boss battles! Master both styles of gameplay to restore peace to the parallel world of Hologard!

    Why similar: Anime 36.1%, Action 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.3%, 2D 14.9%

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