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Games Like No Stick Shooter

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Early Access, 4 Player Local.

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Happy Robot presents a fresh take on the classic retro-arcade shooters we all know and love. Featuring 30 levels of non-stop mayhem, a huge variety of enemies, strategic weaponry, and a unique control scheme, No Stick Shooter is packed full of explosive fun!

Reviews: Positive — 83% — of 36 reviews
Released: 2017-05-17
Developer: Happy Robot Games
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

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