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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Arcade, Side Scroller.

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Join a magical girl with a soda-powered arsenal on a dreamy quest to save her home! In this part beat-‘em-up, part musical shooter, you’ll experience the whimsical story of Ria and Gin as they fight against sinister invaders from another dimension…and maybe even groove to that funky beat!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 44 reviews
Released: 2022-04-14
Developer: Funky Can Creative
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    95% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Funky Can Creative
    Windows

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    94% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2023
    Dev: NomaryPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

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    Windows

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    92% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
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    70% matchVery Positive91% of 181 reviews2016
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    Dev: Art Of Play Interactive
    Windows

    Lady Death Demonicron is an all new side-scrolling, sword-slicing, magic-wielding, 15 level co-op hack and slash that takes the best aspects of the 1990s arcade classics all mixed together with a killer industrial-metal soundtrack.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.2%, Comic Book 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8%

  58. #58 LASERPITIUM
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: THE REETEAM
    Windows

    Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Action 7.4%

  59. #59 Fox Flare Night
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: あうとさいど
    Windows

    Shape-shifting Kitsune Mio battles the mischievous Tanuki army in this fast-paced, comedic side-scrolling shooter! Unleash powerful yōjutsu and transformations to dodge bullet barrages. Packed with modes for both casual and hardcore players, offering plenty of content to master!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Comic Book 16.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Anime 7.5%

  60. #60 Wicce
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2016
    Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Enter the town of death to save the dear daughter!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Beat 'em up 21.3%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Anime 10%, Cute 7.4%

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