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Games like Project Starship

Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?

2016ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDWindowsby Panda Indie Studio
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Frequently asked about Project Starship

How much does Project Starship cost?
Project Starship is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Project Starship have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Project Starship supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Project Starship?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Project Starship are Rutabaga Desert Storm, PuPaiPo Space Deluxe, Peraglees - The Ooloufian Resistance.
Who developed Project Starship?
Project Starship was developed by Panda Indie Studio.

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