September 29, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional action game with designs resembling old cartoon movies, which is a debut production of StudioMDHR, an independent developer. In Cuphead, we assume the role of a gambling addict that loses his soul to the devil during one of his sessions. To retrieve it, he needs to work off its equivalent. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a 2D fighting game with a degree of platforming elements – we participate in continuous 1v1 fights, taking place on special 2D arenas. During combat we can make use of a wide range of weaponry, as well as several outfits bestowing us with special powers. Each of the enemies has his own fighting style, which needs to be countered in order for us to win. In opposition to the genre classics, our enemies are controlled by dynamic AI, making the game tough to beat and less predictable in case of replays.
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2026
Action, Helicopters, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
An isometric aerial shooter, clearly inspired by the cult classic Desert Strike. Cobra Strike allows us to control various combat helicopters. We target land, sea, and air objectives, attempting to complete various missions. An indie developer, somasolo created the game.
March 12, 2024
Action, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A remake of an iconic 1987 shoot 'em up, developed by WayForward and published by Konami. Contra: Operation Galuga features thoroughly refreshed visuals and modernised mechanics.
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June 8, 2023
Action, 2D, Arena Survival, Cthulhu, Indie Games, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
Shoot'em up action game with a bit of roguelike elements developed by indie studio flanne. Player's task is to survive the attack of hordes of monsters inspired by the prose of H.P. Lovecraft for the title twenty minutes.
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May 24, 2022
Action, 2.5D, Humorous, Platformers, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action platformer, resembling the popular game My Friend Pedro. Soda Crisis tasks us with facing hordes of aliens to save the worldwide soda reserves.
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September 22, 2020, Early Access
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Polish, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The 2D shooter and a direct continuation of the popular title from 2002 - Soldat. The game emphasizes multiplayer. It was developed by Polish independent developer Michal "MM" Marcinkowski (he belongs to Transhuman Design studio, which is responsible for releasing the game).
September 14, 2023
Action, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A bullet hell shooter with roguelike elements, starring bloodthristy axolotls. AK-xolotl has us traversing a procedurally generated land of animals, mowing down hordes of enemies, wielding a wide roster of diverse weaponry.
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November 20, 2025
Action, 2D, Dystopia, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A shoot'em up inspired by games such as Contra and Wild Guns. In Neon Inferno, we end up in a dystopian New York of the future. We fight with enemies in the foreground and background, and also take part in chases. The game can be played alone or in co-op.
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June 30, 2022
Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Official add-on to one of the best accepted independent games of 2017. The expansion introduces new levels, bosses and the third playable character, Miss Chalice.
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August 15, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Co-op, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A 3D platformer that came out as a reboot of one of the most popular adventure game series, featuring the titular Sonic the Hedgehog. This production was created by a SEGA’s subsidiary, Sonic Team, employing people who helped create the series and its most important iterations. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game is set firmly in the franchise's initial premise, allowing you to play as the main hero (or one of his many friends), and traverse a series of locations where your goal is not only to reach the end of a map, but also to do it as quickly as you can. For most of the time, action is presented in third-person perspective, however, the game features also also some classic 2D levels. Each location is filled with traps and opponents, but also various power-ups that can boost your score or protect you from damage.
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February 7, 2013
Action, 2D, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
The second installment of the famous series of two-dimensional Metal Slug shooters. As we play, we play the role of soldiers joining the battle with the evil general Morden, who once again threatens the world. During the game we fight with our opponents using various weapons and vehicles.
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June 11, 2014
Action, 2D, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Extremely simple, dexterity two-dimensional shooter. Players take on the role of a futuristic soldier and in closed arenas they fight waves of aliens and mutants. During the game we can use 30 types of weapons and several dozen abilities modifying the game. The title supports the local co-op mode for up to four people.
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January 29, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Police, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Created by Blazing Badger, AIPD is a co-op top-down twin-stick shooter resembling the classic arcade hits from the 80s. In the game you control futuristic police ships. Within limited time you have to destroy as many increasingly stronger enemies as you can. You can modify your ship between the missions, adjusting not only its appearance, but also parameters such as agility, firepower, or shields. The game's numerous challenges and game modes are generated randomly and, due to the loads of possible combinations of enemies and world variations, each level is unique. The visuals of AIPD make use of the contrast between black background and the vivid, flashy colors, employing an entire palette of modern visual effects.
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April 15, 2003
Action, 2D, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Re-edition of the popular shumpa. We sit at the controls of a futuristically designed fighter, eliminating enemy units appearing on the screen. We play alone or work with a second player in cooperation.
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March 25, 2014
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Two-dimensional scrolling shooter maintained in the style of old productions available at vending machines. We play the role of the most experienced mercenary on Earth, the King, and set off on a mission to avenge the murdered companions. We jump on platforms, eliminate opponents coming from both sides of the screen and improve our arsenal thanks to an extensive crafting system.
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December 12, 2017
Party, 2D, Arcade Elements, Minigames, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Polish, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A compilation of thirty minigames, developed with multiplayer mode in mind, although you can play them on your own as well. The bundle includes rail shooters, shoot'em ups, 2D platformers, and arcade games requiring good reflexes.
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August 7, 2025
Action, 2D, Package, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A compilation of 18 different versions of seven shoot'em ups from the Gradius series. Gradius Origins allows us to experience the first three installments, as well as Life Force and Salamander subseries. This collection was enriched with various improvements (including saving & rewind), as well as new modes.
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August 22, 2023
Action, 2.5D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters, Free-to-play.
Metal Slug Code: J is an old-school shooter with platformer elements. It is a mobile version of a popular cycle from arcade machines and consoles. The game retains the two-dimensional gameplay of the classic parts of the series, but offers a three-dimensional graphic design that retains the brand atmosphere.
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April 22, 2020
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
An isometric twin-stick shooter, in which we play the role of the title girl fighting for survival in a picturesque but extremely unfriendly land. ITTA game is based on boss rush mode, so during the game we face only bosses.
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February 22, 2022
Action, 2D, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Dynamic shoot'em up from the PlatinumGames studio. In Sol Cresta we take control of a space fighter and eliminate hordes of enemies. During the game we gain new stages of the ship, thanks to which our combat potential grows.
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August 8, 2017
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Developed by THQ Nordic, Sine Mora EX is a remastered version of the well-received 2012 shoot’em up game. The game takes players to a retro-futuristic world engulfed in a continuous war between the forces of the Empire and their adversaries. One gets to pilot diverse airplanes, featuring various weapons and gadgets, and participate in dynamic and spectacular battles against both standard enemy units as well as much more powerful bosses. Sine Mora EX builds on the story campaign comprising seven stages – unlike the second game mode (Arcade), during the campaign the players can modify the specifications of particular machines to adequately prepare them for the mission at hand. The game delivers high-quality visuals – the player is bound to appreciate boss models developed by Mahiro Maeda, one of the most popular Japanese anime artist.
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May 16, 2012
Arcade, 2D, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
Compilation of four classic top-down shooter titles in refreshed frame and with new gameplay modes. In addition to the protoplast of the whole series - Raiden game, the package includes three spin-offs of this cult shooter: Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2 and Raiden Fighters Jet.
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June 29, 2021
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Package, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Vampires, Zombie.
A compilation of two shoot'em ups from 1993-1994, published by Lucasfilm Games. In Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol we play as two teenagers who defend the titular neighbours from an attack of creatures straight out of a horror movie, like zombies, vampires or even Martians.
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June 17, 2008
Action, 2D, Arcade Elements, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A remake of the cult shoot'em upa from 1978, in which the player takes on the role of a spacecraft pilot and confronts the title invaders from space. The game developed by Taito Space Invaders Extreme draws on the scheme developed for the needs of the original, although the authors have enriched the whole with a few new solutions.
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March 20, 2019
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Two-dimensional game, a hybrid of platformer and shooter. The production also offers a classic pixel art setting. The title was developed by the well-known Inti Creates studio and is the next installment of the series started in 1988. The publisher is Sunsoft.
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June 18, 2024
Action, 2D, Strategic Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A combination of an action game and a tower defense title, belonging to the popular 2D series. Metal Slug Attack Reloaded has us commanding units and attacking enemy installations with the hope of defeating General Morden. There are single and multiplayer modes available.
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June 22, 2009
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A two-dimensional action game with RPG elements, designed for mobile devices owners, embedded in the universe of the best-selling game Mass Effect by BioWare studio. In the production we play the role of Jacob Taylor's former alliance agent, who tries to thwart the plans of Batarian terrorists. The gameplay is divided into a top-down skillfulness part and numerous feature scenes, during which we talk to key independent characters.
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June 2, 2016
Action, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An oldschool shooter inspired by arcade classics. Sky Force Reloaded was produced by Polish studio Infinite Dreams, the creators of the two previous installments in the series: Sky Force from 2004 and Sky Force from 2014. In the game the player controls a fighter jet which automatically flies in one direction (towards the top of the screen). Player is tasked with shooting down incoming enemy units and avoiding being hit or crashing into obstacles. It is a good idea to collect various bonuses which provide temporary power-ups and allows you to equip the vehicle with better weapons. In addition to regular enemy aircraft the player will face powerful bosses, encounters with which will require good reflexes and dexterity. Another attraction are the optional missions, during which one must save civilians. These missions are very risky but completing them grants exceptional awards. Sky Force Reloaded offers many varied levels and colorful special effects which enrich the graphics of the game.
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April 22, 2019
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Shoot'em up, in which we play the role of a mercenary crossing a foreign planet and eliminating enemy troops; we observe the hero from the side, using both an extensive arsenal of firearms and elements of the environment. As you progress, the protagonist gains experience points and advances to new levels, as well as gaining new guns and armour.
December 23, 2009
Action, 2D, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The next installment of the popular series of two-dimensional shooters. We rub in the form of a brave commander, eliminating the enemies we meet. We also sit at the helm of armored machines, including the title tank.
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March 21, 2012
Action, Indie Games, 3D Image, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Sine Mora is a steampunk action game created by Japanese studio Grasshopper Manufacture in cooperation with Hungarian Digital Reality. The game refers to classic shoot up shooters, enriching them with innovative elements, including the ability to manipulate time.
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August 17, 2012
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Logical-arcade game with elements of "shump" shooting (shoot'em up). The player's task is to help a pair of heroes discover the details of an ominous plan, which is a threat to the whole world. The title was produced by an independent studio HeartBit Interactive in collaboration with The Benjamin Focus Production.
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March 26, 2020
Action, Fantasy, Polish, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Dragon, Shooters, TPP.
Remake of the cult third-person shooter "on rails" from 1995, in which we play the role of a rider flying on the back of an armored dragon. The developer of the title, trying to recreate the look and feel of the original, is the Polish studio MegaPixel.
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March 9, 2023
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The fourth installment in a twin-stick shooter series inspired by the iconic Cannon Fodder games. In Tiny Troopers: Global Ops we play as miniature soldiers, participating in dangerous missions all around the world, eliminating hordes of enemies on our way.
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July 24, 2020
Action, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Space Ships.
The second part of the shoot'em up series, in which we sit at the helm of a space fighter, fighting with numerous enemy forces. The high pace of Jets'n'Guns 2 is amplified not only by the ubiquitous explosions, but also by the dynamic soundtrack.
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December 19, 2001
Arcade, Helicopters, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Polish, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Heli-Heroes is a relatively uncomplicated arcade game in the category shoot'em up. As in the case of the leading, but ancient representative of the species - River Raid, here too, the player's task is to fly an armed helicopter over the enemy terrain, while shooting at everything that moves and can threaten us in any way.
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August 30, 2017
Action, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Tower Defense.
Developed by an independent studio called Exor, X-Morph: Defense is an original twin-stick shooter with tower defense elements. The game shows an unpleasant vision of the future, in which the Earth has fallen victim to an alien invasion. Instead of defending the Blue Planet, the player assumes control over an Alien ship with an objective to face waves of human adversaries and defend enormous devices extracting resources and altering the Earth’s atmosphere. In X-Morph: Defense, the player observes the action from the top-down perspective, controls the aforementioned spacecraft, and erects defensive structures such as watchtowers - highly effective against particular adversaries. During the combat, the alien ship can assume four different forms, each one designed for dealing with a specific type of threats. To fight the enemies, the player can use the destroyable environment by e.g. collapsing a skyscraper to bar the way. The player can invade the Earth either alone or with another player in the cooperative mode.
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June 6, 2006
Arcade, 2D, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
Gradius Collection is a compilation of five titles from the saga of two-dimensional shooters, titled "Gradius Collection". Gradius, initiated in the penultimate decade of the 20th century and published on various hardware platforms.
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April 2, 2007
Arcade, Space, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Nintendo Exclusive.
Re-edition of the classic shooting from the Nintendo 64 console. We play the role of the title fox, becoming a fight with the Andross army. We use, among others, a tank and a spacecraft.
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August 7, 2025
Action, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action game with roguelike elements. In Guntouchables, not only our characters develop, but also the mutants they fight. The game supports single-player and online co-op, allowing us to eliminate hordes of enemies. We can rely on melee combat or kill opponents using various guns.
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October 29, 2020
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Shoot'em up bullet hell game, which is a refreshed and expanded version of Crimzon Clover. In Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion we sit behind the controls of a futuristic fighter and eliminate hordes of enemies. During the game the screen is flooded with a hail of bullets, lasers and numbers.
August 17, 2018
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, World War II, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Ships, Free-to-play.
Original combination of a two-dimensional shoot'em up game with tactical RPG. During the game we take part in sea battles, in which we command a team of heroines, which are anthropomorphisation of the existing military ships, fighting during the Second World War.
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April 21, 2022
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action platformer with twin-stick shooter and roguelike elements. Revita's protagonist, Revita Kid, climbs a desolated clock tower to regain their lost memories, facing hordes of enemies along the way.
November 29, 2022
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Card Games, Metroidvania, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A metroidvania game with shoot'em up and card game elements. In The Knight Witch we play as Rayne, who traverses the underground city and eliminates hordes of enemies, making use of white and firearms and magic.
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October 10, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, LAN, Mythology, Multiplayer, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Korean shoot'em up referring directly to the native style, beliefs and folklore. In the game we play a girlfriend or Grim Reaper, whose task is to chase demons who escaped from the limbo.
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August 11, 2012
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Azure Reflections is a bullet hell shooter representing the Touhou Project series. As we begin the game, we play as one of three girls with supernatural powers and face hordes of enemies coming from all directions. The game was designed in a manga style.
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September 4, 2018
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Package, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Summer Sports, Shooters.
A collection of classic games known from the Atari 2600, 5200 platforms and former slot machines. The list includes many recognizable titles such as Star Riders, Saboteur, Centipede and Atari Soccer. Atari is responsible for creating the compilation.
September 12, 1996
Action, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Maintained in a dark shoot'em up style, in which the action is presented in isometric projection. The production hands over to the player four mercenaries with different skills.
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October 18, 2018
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A shoot'em up, in which we play as a girl transformed into a black bird. As we play Black Bird, we explore a gloomy land and eliminate hordes of enemies using bombs or bubble-like projectiles.
OpenCritic
June 20, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Hybrid "croissant" and classic shoot'em upa, in which we play the role of an armed to the teeth mercenary specializing in destroying from the inside spacecraft belonging to foreign civilization. During the game we explore the procedurally generated interiors of the ships and we break through hosts of adversaries, gradually increasing our combat potential. The whole was enriched with two-dimensional graphics maintained in cartoon style.
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