Games like Kestrel
Shoot'em up with an emphasis on progression and growth through upgrades. Fly, shoot, die, upgrade, repeat.
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Smokey the toad is not your average amphibian. With a propane-fueled weed burner in hand, he charges into battle against a relentless force of hostile frogs in a race war that threatens to tear his world apart. It's up to him to emerge victorious and save his kind.
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Moon Tower
Play as a mechanical being, defeat all enemies, and retrieve the crucial item. Moon Tower is a fast-paced game where you must constantly dodge enemies and eliminate them within each room. Gain different abilities to strengthen yourself and enhance your power.
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Swarmcade
Survive the relentless swarm in this arcade take on the Bullet Heaven/Survivors-like Action Roguelite. Slay 1000s of foes, level up, loot chests and make your character more powerful than ever. Unlock meta-progression upgrades and more heroes, so you can even the odds on future runs.
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God Of Death
Try to survive by destroying enemies before time runs out. Strengthen your inventory by collecting loot. Combine similar weapons to make them more powerful or upgrade the weapon of your choice. If you're ready, let the battle begin!
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Earl vs. the Mutants
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Don't Die, Collect Loot
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Kestrel at current Steam store prices.
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Night Poetry
Night Poetry is a story-driven rogue-lite RPG with an existential and subjective narrative! Face waves of enemies, collect XP, and experience your evolution by obtaining various power-ups, while uncovering the consequences of an uncertain past in an ancient and mysterious city...
- 2
Toad On Fire
Smokey the toad is not your average amphibian. With a propane-fueled weed burner in hand, he charges into battle against a relentless force of hostile frogs in a race war that threatens to tear his world apart. It's up to him to emerge victorious and save his kind.
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Moon Tower
Play as a mechanical being, defeat all enemies, and retrieve the crucial item. Moon Tower is a fast-paced game where you must constantly dodge enemies and eliminate them within each room. Gain different abilities to strengthen yourself and enhance your power.
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God Of Death
Try to survive by destroying enemies before time runs out. Strengthen your inventory by collecting loot. Combine similar weapons to make them more powerful or upgrade the weapon of your choice. If you're ready, let the battle begin!
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Earl vs. the Mutants
Save humanity in a mutant-ridden apocalypse! Dive headfirst into Earl vs. the Mutants, a high-octane top-down survival action-roguelite set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse.
Frequently asked about Kestrel
- How much does Kestrel cost?
- Kestrel is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Kestrel?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kestrel are Night Poetry, Toad On Fire, Moon Tower.
- Who developed Kestrel?
- Kestrel was developed by Nectarware.
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