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Games Like Shooting Hurts

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, FPS, Free to Play.

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A brand new AI, a weapon that turns its health into projectiles, and a gauntlet of tests designed to test their limits. How will you make every shot count when shooting hurts?

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 263 reviews
Released: 2018-09-18
Developer: Jakob Vidal
Genres: Action, Free To Play, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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