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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, 2D, Retro.

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Blast your way through waves of asteroids and UFOs in Arcade Classic Mode. Team up in 4-Player Co-Op, then battle friends in Deathmatch and Last Man Standing across 5 different battle maps. Chase those arcade highscores while keeping the nostalgia alive!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2023-06-23
Developer: LoadUpGames.com
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    91% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
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    90% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
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    68% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
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    71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
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    71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
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    70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews2026
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    GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.

    Why similar: 1980s 26.5%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Old School 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Retro 7.9%

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