Games like The Scam
Play as a little purple square who just wants to have coins and not get scammed.
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Space Smash
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
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Drift Survivor
Paying Tribute to Classic Arcade Shooting Games. Drift Survivor is an addictive and fast-paced arcade shooting game that combines "drifting" with a "bullet hell" gameplay style!
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Just Click The Button
In "Just Click The Button," you do indeed, click on a button. The more you click, the more the game evolves. Select new abilities that align with your playstyle. Decide whether to attempt to beat the game after reaching a certain threshold or play indefinitely!
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Switch 'N' Shoot
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
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Impaler Gold
Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.
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Drunken Robot Pornography
Bullet-hell, boss-battle, first-person shooter, with giant-robots, martinis and jetpacks. YES. Drink the cocktails. Fight the titans. Make your own Titans. Drink your friend's cocktails.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Scam at current Steam store prices.
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Space Smash
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
- 2
Drift Survivor
Paying Tribute to Classic Arcade Shooting Games. Drift Survivor is an addictive and fast-paced arcade shooting game that combines "drifting" with a "bullet hell" gameplay style!
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Just Click The Button
In "Just Click The Button," you do indeed, click on a button. The more you click, the more the game evolves. Select new abilities that align with your playstyle. Decide whether to attempt to beat the game after reaching a certain threshold or play indefinitely!
Frequently asked about The Scam
- How much does The Scam cost?
- The Scam is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Scam?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Scam are Space Smash, Drift Survivor, Quoin.
- Who developed The Scam?
- The Scam was developed by Sean Marty.
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