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

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Defend a Terraforming station against hordes of enemies in this short coop-only rail-shooter! A unique mix of nostalgic arcade elements and modern coop shooter gameplay. Triumph against your foes and compete for the top of the leaderboard!

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 60 reviews
Released: 2022-09-14
Developer: Starskeeper
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
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    Windows

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    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 896 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    73% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2024
    Dev: Nalua Studio SLU
    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
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    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2016
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    72% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2021
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    Windows · Linux

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    69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
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  57. #57 Monsters 'til Midnight
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 95 reviews2023
    Dev: Retro Dreamer
    Windows

    Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Co-op 15.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 9.3%

  58. #58 Meltdown
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 822 reviews2014
    Dev: Phenomenon Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.9%, Action 23.9%, Arcade 23.7%, Shooter 18.5%

  59. #59 Rift Loopers
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 117 reviews2023
    Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
    Windows

    Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe.

    Why similar: Co-op 42.2%, Sci-fi 25.6%, Action 22.5%, PvE 9.7%

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