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Games Like Zarlor Mercenary

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

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Top-down shooter action for the Atari Lynx handheld console. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.

Reviews: 6 user reviews — 100% — of 6 reviews
Released: 2022-11-10
Developer: Epyx, Inc.
Publisher: Pixel Games UK
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows

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    90% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
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    70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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