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Gal*Gun Returns

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

The infamous ecchi rail-shooter is back! Fight back with pheromones as girls throw themselves at you and try to find true love in less than a day! Discover a beautifully reimagined version of the first game of the series that never came to the west!

What works
  • Unique anime fanservice theme
  • Lighthearted and humorous story
  • Multiple story routes and endings
  • Variety of mini-games
  • Customization and unlockables
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Limited mechanical depth
  • Technical issues in pc port
  • Overpriced for content
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Gal*Gun 2

  • Gal*Gun: Double Peace

  • Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered

  • Pinball Spire

  • My Cute Fuhrer

  • The Big Con

  • Highschool Romance

  • Goodnight Universe

  • NEKO-NIN exHeart
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Pinball Spire

  • Goodnight Universe

  • Blackwood Crossing
If you liked…

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • Gal*Gun 2

  • Gal*Gun: Double Peace

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  • Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

  • Mighty Gunvolt

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Gal*Gun Returns: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players choose which heroine to pursue and make dialogue choices affecting endings, but gameplay is on-rails with limited movement."

  • Competence

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    "Game involves aiming and shooting with some challenge and skill, but mechanics are simple and repetitive."

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is mostly on personal progress and story; some leaderboard elements exist but competition is not central."

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  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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    "No evidence of player dominance or power over others; interactions are individual and non-competitive."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a fun, humorous escape with anime-style characters and lighthearted story, providing distraction and relaxation."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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    "Linear on-rails gameplay with limited branching paths; minimal discovery."

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  • Expression

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    "Players can unlock and customize outfits, allowing some degree of self-expression."

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    "Players can customize outfits and unlock gallery content, allowing some self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy elements with anime-style characters, improbable scenarios, and exaggerated romantic interactions."

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    "Strong anime fantasy theme with exaggerated romantic comedy and improbable scenarios."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; strictly single-player experience."

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    "No social or community features; strictly single-player experience."

  • Growth

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    "Some learning curve in aiming and timing, but limited depth."

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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    "Some emotional engagement through story and character interactions, but limited to scripted visual novel content."

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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    "Humorous and lighthearted tone provides some relaxation, though some find parts annoying or tense."

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  • Sensation

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    "Colorful visuals, lively music, and satisfying effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Survival

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Last update: 10/07/2026