Games Like Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter

Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter

Shoot enemies while typing pop culture phrases to destroy enemies with your special laser attack! This is a classic Shoot'em up game with a typing twist! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies!

★ MUSHIHIMESAMA ★ SPACE INVADERS EXTREME ★ SWITCH 'N' SHOOT ★ SPACE CODEX ★ ANDRO DUNOS II ★ SUPER GALAXY SQUADRON EX TURBO ★ BIT BLASTER XL ★ SINE MORA ★ REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR ★ TOUHOU MAKUKA SAI ~ FANTASTIC DANMAKU FESTIVAL PART II ★ IKARUGA ★ HELLSINKER. ★ WE ♥ IT 
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