Games like BARRIER X on Steam

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Retro/Grade Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

Similarity 62%
Price 9.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 20 Mar 2013
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors The Last Tinker is a joyous action adventure and definitely no platformer, as there is no jump button. Koru, a boy from the slums of Colortown, must rise and stand against the Bleakness, a dark force intent on wiping out joy. Koru must use color and emotion to restore life to Colortown!

Similarity 62%
Price 19.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 12 May 2014
AudioSurf Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.

Similarity 62%
Price 9.75€
Rating 9.3
Release 15 Feb 2008
PixelJunk™ Eden Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.

Similarity 62%
Price 9.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 02 Feb 2012
Soundodger+ Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Similarity 62%
Price 7.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 11 Oct 2013
Cube Destroyer Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.

Similarity 62%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 15 Feb 2016
KickBeat Steam Edition From indie pioneers Zen Studios (makers of Pinball FX2 and CastleStorm) comes KickBeat, an innovative rhythm game with a Kung Fu theme, featuring fully 3D characters and high-energy music! You can use your own music to create custom KickBeat tracks, allowing you ultimate replayability!

Similarity 62%
Price -94% 0.60€
Rating 6.4
Release 20 Jan 2014
Slash It Ultimate Play the rhythm of a song through various game modes and compete with other players!

Similarity 62%
Price 29.99€
Rating 6.9
Release 14 Jul 2017
A Walk in the Dark In this action platformer you play as a cat, Bast, running through a dark fantasy world. You’ll be running, jumping and sliding with smooth and precise controls designed to make you feel like a cat. But it wont be easy. In the dark you never know what lies in the shadows.

Similarity 61%
Price 6.89€
Rating 7.5
Release 07 Nov 2013
Marble Mayhem: Fragile Ball Devilishly difficult but insanely rewarding physics puzzler. Play through 85 levels of diverse and ingenious physics-based challenges.

Similarity 61%
Price 1.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 07 Jul 2015
UBERMOSH Vol.5 The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

Similarity 61%
Price -90% 0.49€
Rating 8.7
Release 25 May 2017
Lofi Ping Pong Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Similarity 61%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.1
Release 12 Mar 2019
INK INK is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Defeat all enemies in the room and reach the goal! However, the terrain is invisible, so you need to discover the terrain by physically bumping into it, by performing a double jump or by, well, dying.

Similarity 61%
Price 4.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 05 Aug 2015
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures "The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.

Similarity 61%
Price 4.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 20 Sep 2013
Death's Hangover Death's Hangover is a ball and bat game, featuring horror elements, mature comedy and themes.

Similarity 61%
Price -87% 0.59€
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Jan 2017
Linea, the Game The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.

Similarity 61%
Price 1.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 04 Jan 2016
WIN THE GAME! WIN THE GAME! - is a hardcore game. Try to finish the game without spending your nerves.

Similarity 61%
Price 0.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 06 Apr 2018
The Impossible Game The super-addictive and very, very hard platform game finally arrives on Steam - it's quite possibly the world's hardest game! As well as five classic Impossible Game levels, this desktop version includes an EXCLUSIVE new Level Editor.

Similarity 60%
Price 2.39€
Rating 8.1
Release 08 May 2014
Symphony A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!

Similarity 60%
Price -50% 2.53€
Rating 8.0
Release 06 Aug 2012
EZ2ON REBOOT : R EZ2ON REBOOT : R – The latest entry in the beloved rhythm-action franchise is now released on Steam! Revisit the huge collection of classics with remastered audiovisual. Catch up with the freshest new songs and experiences.

Similarity 60%
Price -47% 23.31€
Rating 8.7
Release 14 Apr 2022
Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

Similarity 60%
Price 19.50€
Rating 8.6
Release 28 May 2015
AGAINST AGAINST is a combat rhythm VR game that will immerse you in a dark comics story. Follow the beat to shoot and slice your way through evil henchmen of Dr. Vice. Empowering music is your only way out from these crime-ridden streets.

Similarity 60%
Price 16.79€
Rating 6.8
Release 25 Feb 2025
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Similarity 60%
Price -84% 0.63€
Rating 7.6
Release 04 Sep 2015
Ria's Hook Ria's journey to the strange storm...

Similarity 60%
Price 2.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 04 Apr 2018

Most played games like BARRIER X on Steam

Take a look at the top games like BARRIER X that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.

1. Geometry Dash

Similarity 56% Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer! Geometry Dash is a difficult, music and level editor game developed and published by RobTop Games. Released on December 22nd 2014 has received 429,921 reviews of which 401,026 were positive and 28,895 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like BARRIER X, thanks to its 26,819 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. A Dance of Fire and Ice

Similarity 66% A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium. A Dance of Fire and Ice is a rhythm, music and difficult game developed by 7th Beat Games and published by 7th Beat Games and indienova. Released on January 24th 2019 has received 73,471 reviews of which 69,052 were positive and 4,419 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 486 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like BARRIER X based on player count.
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3. Cube Racer

Similarity 56% Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet. Cube Racer is a indie, action and casual game developed and published by Simon Blasen. Released on October 30th 2017 has received 1,980 reviews of which 1,791 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 223 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like BARRIER X based on player count.
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4. UFO 50

Similarity 53% UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design. UFO 50 is a indie, pixel graphics and action game developed and published by Mossmouth. Released on September 18th 2024 has received 6,249 reviews of which 5,982 were positive and 267 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 221 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like BARRIER X.
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5. DJMAX RESPECT V

Similarity 54% DJMAX RESPECT V is the latest installment from the creators of the critically acclaimed rhythm game franchise ‘DJMAX.’ Experience tracks from popular artists such as Marshmello, Porter Robinson, and Yukika, exclusive Full HD Music Videos, online multiplayer, new game modes, and more! DJMAX RESPECT V is a rhythm, music and casual game developed and published by NEOWIZ. Released on March 11th 2020 has received 29,126 reviews of which 26,014 were positive and 3,112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 202 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like BARRIER X.
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6. Quaver

Similarity 53% Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps, or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches. Quaver is a rhythm, free to play and music game developed and published by Swan. Released on August 19th 2022 has received 15,519 reviews of which 14,267 were positive and 1,252 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 192 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like BARRIER X.
9.0
14,267
1,252

192
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7. Zuma's Revenge!

Similarity 53% An irresistible force has taken our fearless frog to an island where the puzzle-action of Zuma has evolved in amazing ways… but evil spirits and tenacious tiki bosses rule the land! Survive by firing stone spheres to destroy the deadly stream of balls. Conquer over 60 levels! Zuma's Revenge! is a casual, action and singleplayer game developed by PopCap Games and Inc. and published by PopCap Games, Inc. and Electronic Arts. Released on September 15th 2009 has received 2,828 reviews of which 2,688 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 186 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like BARRIER X.
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8. Rogue Legacy 2

Similarity 58% Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted. Rogue Legacy 2 is a arcade, metroidvania and platformer game developed and published by Cellar Door Games. Released on April 28th 2022 has received 14,469 reviews of which 13,143 were positive and 1,326 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 172 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like BARRIER X.
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9. Just Shapes & Beats

Similarity 59% "Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly. Just Shapes & Beats is a rhythm, great soundtrack and music game developed and published by Berzerk Studio. Released on May 31st 2018 has received 22,150 reviews of which 21,613 were positive and 537 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 170 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like BARRIER X.
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170
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10. UBERMOSH Vol.5

Similarity 61% The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. UBERMOSH Vol.5 is a indie, action and arcade game developed and published by Walter Machado. Released on May 25th 2017 has received 341 reviews of which 321 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 122 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like BARRIER X.
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Best deals on games like BARRIER X on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like BARRIER X available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like BARRIER X.

1. Valfaris: Mecha Therion

Similarity 56% Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell! Valfaris: Mecha Therion is a action, shoot 'em up and arcade game developed by Steel Mantis and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Released on November 21st 2023 has received 358 reviews of which 331 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like BARRIER X.
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-99% 24.50€ 0.45€

2. Slash It 2

Similarity 59% Slash It 2 is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to press letters, numbers and type words in the right time and direction. Slash It 2 is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on January 24th 2017 has received 1,256 reviews of which 1,104 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like BARRIER X.
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-99% 39.99€ 0.45€

3. Cube Runner

Similarity 57% Cube Runner is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers. Cube Runner is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 13th 2016 has received 1,148 reviews of which 966 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like BARRIER X.
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182

-99% 39.99€ 0.44€

4. No Time To Explain Remastered

Similarity 57% "I Am You From The Future! No Time To Explain, Follow m-OH CHRIST!" Chase your future self through time and alternate realities while fighting giant monsters, collecting hats, and eating cake! No Time To Explain Remastered is the remake of tinyBuild's debut game. Now with multiplayer! No Time To Explain Remastered is a indie, action and adventure game developed and published by tinyBuild. Released on July 17th 2015 has received 2,500 reviews of which 1,972 were positive and 528 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like BARRIER X.
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1,972
528

-99% 14.79€ 0.29€

5. Duke of Alpha Centauri

Similarity 51% Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode. Duke of Alpha Centauri is a action, casual and indie game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 28th 2016 has received 526 reviews of which 407 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like BARRIER X.
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-99% 29.99€ 0.39€

6. Spin Rush

Similarity 56% Spin Rush is 2D arcade game, where you have to collect dots and match colors. Spin Rush is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on September 16th 2016 has received 583 reviews of which 442 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like BARRIER X.
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-99% 29.99€ 0.44€

7. Neon Space 2

Similarity 58% Neon Space 2 is a highly anticipated sequel to Neon Space. The game kept all the elements from his predecessor, but at the same time the visuals received a major improvement. Neon Space 2 is a action, indie and casual game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on July 26th 2016 has received 422 reviews of which 298 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like BARRIER X.
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-99% 29.99€ 0.32€

8. Asteroid Bounty Hunter

Similarity 53% Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level. Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a indie, action and casual game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on February 24th 2016 has received 785 reviews of which 513 were positive and 272 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like BARRIER X.
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-99% 13.79€ 0.24€

9. Neon Prism

Similarity 54% Neon prism is a fun and simple but at the same time highly addictive game. Neon Prism is a casual, action and indie game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on November 18th 2016 has received 386 reviews of which 251 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like BARRIER X.
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-99% 29.99€ 0.33€

10. ShipLord

Similarity 54% ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl. ShipLord is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 02nd 2015 has received 831 reviews of which 519 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like BARRIER X.
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-99% 13.79€ 0.23€

Free games like BARRIER X on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like BARRIER X you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like BARRIER X.

1. Cube Racer

Similarity 56% Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet. Cube Racer is a indie, action and casual game developed and published by Simon Blasen. Released on October 30th 2017 has received 1,980 reviews of which 1,791 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 223 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like BARRIER X.
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223
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2. Quaver

Similarity 53% Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps, or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches. Quaver is a rhythm, free to play and music game developed and published by Swan. Released on August 19th 2022 has received 15,519 reviews of which 14,267 were positive and 1,252 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 192, this game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free games like BARRIER X.
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192
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3. Neon Beats

Similarity 51% Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels! Neon Beats is a free to play, rhythm and music game developed by OKYO GAMES and published by OKYO GAMES and Dear Villagers. Released on May 03rd 2019 has received 6,508 reviews of which 6,221 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like BARRIER X.
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4. Death Skid Marks

Similarity 56% Death Skid Marks is a rogue-like car combat game about what so many of us have experienced: a road trip to a music gig… only in this game, things get violent. The game uniquely blends top down arcade action and RPG mechanics. Death Skid Marks is a action, indie and vehicular combat game developed by Studio Whisky Tango Inc. and published by Studio Whisky Tango Inc. and JSR-Productions. Released on November 20th 2014 has received 773 reviews of which 706 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like BARRIER X.
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5. Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered

Similarity 53% Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered is a strategy-based indie game inspired by Baldi's Basics, featuring chaotic and intense gameplay mixed with an old-school psychedelic artstyle. Solve math problems, meet Dave's friends, and uncover the secrets of Dave's school. Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered is a action, indie and strategy game developed and published by Moldy Games. Released on April 03rd 2024 has received 814 reviews of which 712 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like BARRIER X.
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6. Lofi Ping Pong

Similarity 61% Meditative rhythm ping-pong Lofi Ping Pong is a music, rhythm and pixel graphics game developed by Calvares and published by Kalvarez A. Party. Released on March 12th 2019 has received 1,652 reviews of which 1,402 were positive and 250 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like BARRIER X.
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7. Vecter

Similarity 53% Vecter is a fast-paced runner and shooter game where your goal is to survive by the skin of your teeth and raise hell in your path. You get in your ship, you push the throttle on max and then try to survive for as long as possible by annihilating anything that gets in your way. Vecter is a free to play, racing and indie game developed and published by Taranasus. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 2,821 reviews of which 2,728 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like BARRIER X.
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8. Owinka Shooter

Similarity 51% Owinka Shooter throws you into an action packed mad-dash through an evil facility. Get ready to fight for your escape! Owinka Shooter is a action, adventure and casual game developed and published by Owinka. Released on July 23rd 2022 has received 849 reviews of which 815 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like BARRIER X.
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9. Mini-Dead

Similarity 59% 144 FPS boss battle action with a devilishly creative game mechanic. Mini-Dead is a free to play, indie and action game developed by Alec Smith and published by Milo Games. Released on May 04th 2018 has received 871 reviews of which 821 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like BARRIER X.
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10. Shooty Skies

Similarity 52% The creators of Crossy Road present Shooty Skies! Shoot, dodge, duck, goose and weave. Take to the skies! Shooty Skies is a free to play, action and indie game developed by and published by Mighty games. Released on March 06th 2018 has received 1,426 reviews of which 1,308 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like BARRIER X.
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