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ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.

Reviews: Mixed — 62% — of 844 reviews
Released: 2015-12-02
Developer: EGAMER
Publisher: SA Industry
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 10.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them.

    Why similar: Indie 31.2%, Action 24.9%, Casual 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%

  58. #58 Roche Fusion
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 96 reviews2015
    Dev: amulware
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Roche Fusion is a retro, over the top space shooter. An all you can shoot buffet; fast paced and procedurally generated; with crazy waves of enemies, awesome upgrades and wicked boss-fights! Also: Explosions. Lots of explosions.

    Why similar: Indie 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Casual 22.8%, Action 22.7%

  59. #59 Captain Starshot
    66% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
    Dev: Double Door Games
    Windows

    Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Space 18.3%, Indie 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Action 12.5%

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