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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Retro, Arcade.

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Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?

Reviews: Positive — 90% — of 29 reviews
Released: 2025-05-30
Developer: Distant Illusions
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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