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A top-down bullet hell space shooter that will test your perseverance. Blast and shoot your way through hordes of asteroids, enemy ships and whatever (and whoever) else you'll run into on your journey! Supports local co-op multiplayer over your local network.

2022ActionIndieSimulationEarly Access1.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Justin Proulx
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Frequently asked about Defying Fate

How much does Defying Fate cost?
Defying Fate is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Defying Fate have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Defying Fate supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, LAN Co-op).
What games are most similar to Defying Fate?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Defying Fate are Meowmunitions, Spelp, ROIDERS.
Who developed Defying Fate?
Defying Fate was developed by Justin Proulx.

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