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2019 PCPlayStation 49.99 € 👍 59 % Mixed, 1,413 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

A chaotic third-person shooter where you blast giant bugs and aliens, solo or in co-op. It adds classes and gear collection compared with the main EDF series while keeping the B-movie action fun.

What defines Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Strong character progression

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2016 PCPlayStationXbox 9.99 € 👍 79 % Mostly positive, 841 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

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  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Strong character progression

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Lost Planet 2

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A third-person shooter built around cooperative battles against giant monsters and piloting mechs across icy, jungle and desert planet environments. It is at its best when played in a team of up to four players.

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Aliens: Colonial Marines

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A first-person shooter set in the Aliens universe where you fight xenomorphs and mercenaries as a Colonial Marine, solo or in co-op. Known for leaning on the franchise's atmosphere, but also for its technical and design shortcomings.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

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Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

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Alienation

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An isometric twin-stick shooter from the makers of Dead Nation: as a mercenary you fight alien hordes, collect loot and level up your class, best enjoyed in four-player co-op.

MechAssault

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