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Games Like TR-12

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Singleplayer, Shoot 'Em Up.

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Defeat all monsters and survive for twenty minutes using your keyboard (or gamepad) to simultaneously move and shoot, running into powerups, like Haste and Nuke, in this newly hand-crafted shooter inspired by 16-bit classics like Smash T.V. and Contra.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2024-05-05
Developer: ArkBit Entertainment
Publisher: Dekker Designs
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Kevin Roback
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    96% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: Lambhalf
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    96% matchPositive96% of 47 reviews2024
    Dev: MiraclePub: Penguin Pop Games, LLC
    Windows

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    95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
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    Windows

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  5. #5 Boss Up
    94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Captain Atria
    Windows

    Boss Up is a love letter to videogame bosses, from infuriating RPG final bosses, to kart racing rivals, and even dating sim ex-wives. Fight your way through 18 bullet hell bosses with your powerful dodge roll, and try not to break your keyboard in half in this tough as nails action platformer!

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    94% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    An old arcade style 2d shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 28%, Old School 9.8%, Top-Down 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  7. #7 TCSTRIKERS5
    93% match3 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    This is the biggest news title of 2025. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.

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    92% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: almostApixel
    Windows

    Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.

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    91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Daniel GuachaminPub: Animec
    Windows

    Accompany Maya and her little companion on an adventure where the only thing that matters is reaching the top.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, 2D Platformer 23.5%, Platformer 18.3%, Old School 7%, Action 7%

  10. #10 Egglien
    91% matchPositive100% of 34 reviews2022
    Dev: Spacespy Games
    Windows

    A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!

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    90% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
    Windows

    It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!

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  12. #12 Chicken Invaders 1
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

    Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

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  13. #13 Zombie Apocalypse 2021
    89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: CoolCraftGamesPub: CoolCraftGames
    Windows

    Zombie Apocalypse 2021 is a fast old-school shooting game in platformer style. Kill all zombies and protect your city in this super fast game!

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  14. #14 RedRaptor
    86% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

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  15. #15 Shooting Saucer
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: SinksAdventure
    Windows

    A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

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  16. #16 Rocket Panda Panic
    87% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: GuMa Games
    Windows

    It's a Panda-emic! Spreading across the globe causing panic and fear. Only one hero has the courage, power and cuteness to save us all. Join Pandy and his jetpack as they travel the world, protecting us from the critter panda plague.

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    88% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: JBJon
    Windows

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    85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Jason Roberts
    Windows

    GO FKN FAST is a speedy 2D platformer, where the goal is to complete each level as fast as possible. Use power-ups like the Dash Orb to get blistering bursts of speed, or Jump Orbs to help you reach greater heights. Wall jump, dive, dash, and double jump through 45 different levels!

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    82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Keegan BruerPub: Miqueagul
    Windows · Linux

    Never Stop Rolling is a single-player 2d platformer with a heavy focus on precisely timed jumps. Players will need to navigate through spikes, cannons, and more to reach the end.

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    83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Chris D Herring
    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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    Windows · Linux

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    82% matchVery Positive87% of 149 reviews2021
    Dev: Glovebox Games LLC
    Windows

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  24. #24 Dungeon in a Bottle
    80% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac

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    78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,113 reviews2023
    Dev: RWS C TeamPub: Running With Scissors
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%

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    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Red Dunes Games
    Windows

    Help Zozo find his way home in this cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer. Pillow-fight sentient pastries, train under an octopus master, and brave a cybernetic jungle as you explore the vibrant landscapes of Zozo's dreams.

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  27. #27 ASTROLANCER
    77% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio Hexeye
    Windows

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    79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Chimerabot
    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    78% matchVery Positive92% of 246 reviews2020
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%

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    77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
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    76% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
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    74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
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    73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
    Dev: Castle Village Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  38. #38 The Ghost and The Phoenix
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Turtle Bear Productions
    Windows

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  39. #39 Warships On The Halloween Night
    74% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

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    75% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Himitsu Entertainment
    Windows

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    70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
    Windows

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    71% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
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    Windows

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  43. #43 Asteroids
    71% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

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    72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: Eugene Tan Jianpeng
    Windows · Mac

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    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: J.Berner
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: MEGAAK SOFT
    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Troubadour Collective
    Windows

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  48. #48 Gamma Zero
    68% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Gumbo MachinePub: Gumbo Machine, LLC
    Windows · Linux

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    70% matchVery Positive91% of 181 reviews2016
    Dev: Imaginary MonstersPub: Poppy Works
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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  51. #51 Cody's Nightmare
    69% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
    Dev: Afternoon Games
    Windows

    Cody's Nightmare is a spooky 2D pixel art game about a little boy named Cody who is stuck in his nightmare! His only way out is to conquer his fears! But don't worry, he won’t be alone. He will get help from his friends inspired by his favorite toys, comics, and video games.

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    67% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
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  53. #53 Exo-Calibre
    66% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

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    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac

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    68% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    66% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    65% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Blaster Games
    Windows

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    Dev: Aaron Steed
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    66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
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    Windows

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