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Gun Wings

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...

What works

  • Unique bullet-absorbing mechanic
  • Challenging gameplay with skill mastery
  • Good value for price
  • Colorful visuals and dynamic soundtrack
  • Generous continues and accessibility for beginners

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of options and fullscreen support initially
  • Steep difficulty spikes and balance issues
  • Short game length and limited content
  • Minimal story and character development
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.

  • ScourgeBringer

  • Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.

  • 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival

  • Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons

  • Last Command

More exploratory

Games that feels like Gun Wings but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Bloody Hell

  • Hellsinker.

  • TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III

  • TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II

  • Devil Slayer - Raksasi

  • Starward Rogue

More relaxing

Games that feels like Gun Wings but with a more relaxing feel

  • Graze Counter

  • Beautiful Mystic Survivors

  • Danmaku Unlimited 2

  • Time Wasters

  • Grind Survivors

  • Soulstone Survivors

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Gun Wings: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026