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The closest matches for Radiant Silvergun are Nex Machina, Darius Gaiden and Resogun. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Radiant Silvergun special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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A frantic Treasure run-and-gun with a gauntlet of boss fights, fast gunplay and a flexible weapon loadout. It is extremely demanding, rewarding pattern memorization and precise reflexes.
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Furi is a pure boss-rush duelist where you mix sword combat, parrying and twin-stick shooting in intense one-on-one fights. Each guardian has a distinct style, backed by bold comic-inspired art and a driving electronic soundtrack.