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Games Like Spirit Arena

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Local Co-Op, Co-op, Local Multiplayer.

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Fight incoming waves of monsters with a friend! Control powerful wizards as you free 4 different worlds from the grasp of those evil beings. Unlock new content and take on the greatest challenges of Spirit Arena!

Reviews: Positive — 93% — of 14 reviews
Released: 2019-09-18
Developer: Sweet Dreams Studio
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive88% of 3,656 reviews2018
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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
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    70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
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    72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
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    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 633 reviews2025
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    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
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    70% matchVery Positive85% of 2,839 reviews2011
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    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Difficult 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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