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Games Like Rym 9000

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Bullet Hell.

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Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 71% — of 143 reviews
Released: 2018-01-15
Developer: Sonoshee
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 18 min
Mean playtime: 6.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 34%

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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Action 14.5%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 4.2%

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    Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
    Windows
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    91% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
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    90% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2011
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    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 20%

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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive97% of 132 reviews2021
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    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,131 reviews2019
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    66% matchVery Positive94% of 3,249 reviews2022
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    67% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2016
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    70% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
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    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 reviews2017
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    60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,893 reviews2024
    Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

    Why similar: Shooter 41.6%, Action 32.8%, Indie 25.6%

  58. #58 Gigantes Ex Machina
    62% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2025
    Dev: AcrylByte
    Windows

    Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.6%, Action 18.4%, Indie 13.3%, Mechs 9.1%, Bullet Hell 1.8%

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