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Games like GROOD

GROOD is an indie 2.5D Shoot 'em up made with spare robot parts and Heavy Metal🤘🏻. The gameplay blends classic Shoot 'em up mechanics with modern low poly graphics, particles, shaders, and a hardcore soundtrack. Annihilate an army of machines, and afterward, annihilate their bosses—go all the way to confirm that your battle paid off.

2018ActionIndie4.99 USDWindows · macOSby CC ARTS
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Frequently asked about GROOD

How much does GROOD cost?
GROOD is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does GROOD have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — GROOD supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to GROOD?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GROOD are Blazing Chrome, The Bug Butcher, Jamestown.
Who developed GROOD?
GROOD was developed by CC ARTS.

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