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BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!

2024ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby SkyBrave
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Frequently asked about BANAN'EM UP!

How much does BANAN'EM UP! cost?
BANAN'EM UP! is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to BANAN'EM UP!?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BANAN'EM UP! are Assault Android Cactus+, Distant Space 2, Astebreed: Definitive Edition.
Who developed BANAN'EM UP!?
BANAN'EM UP! was developed by SkyBrave and published by TENSTACK.

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