
Four arcade games that pit the player against swarms of enemies inside a deadly matrix system that is programmed to destroy you.
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Four arcade games that pit the player against swarms of enemies inside a deadly matrix system that is programmed to destroy you.

SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!

Venusian Vengeance
In the year is 196X the Soviets won the space race and colonized Venus. Now the Americans have sent Sgt. Jon Dagger to Venus to destroy the Secret Soviet Science Facility.
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
Why similar: Classic 31.1% ★, Ninja 18% ★, Action 11.6%, Retro 11%, Arcade 10.9%
In the year is 196X the Soviets won the space race and colonized Venus. Now the Americans have sent Sgt. Jon Dagger to Venus to destroy the Secret Soviet Science Facility.
Why similar: Ninja 27.4% ★, Fast-Paced 16.7%, Action 13.1%, Retro 11.8%, Indie 10.1%
Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!
Why similar: Ninja 45.3% ★, Fast-Paced 25.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 9.5%, Indie 6.6%
Kinuhime was killed by a ninja demon. Now, Hayate has become obsessed with revenge! But can revenge bring her back?
Why similar: Ninja 35.9% ★, Action 13.5%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Indie 10.1%
Ninjas are cool, this is an established fact of the universe. Nazi Robots from space are not cool, they are the complete opposite of cool, and Robot Hitler is out to get you, the world's first ninja. You have 10 seconds to destroy all Nazi Robots in your vicinity. IT. IS. ON.
Why similar: Ninja 39.8% ★, Fast-Paced 22.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 8.4%, Indie 7.3%
Super Shadow Break: Showdown! NINJA VS The Three KAIJUs is a "block-breaking ninja action game" that combines block-breaking and 2D action game. Use your Ninjutsu and to face off against evil NINJAs and powerful KAIJUs!
Why similar: Ninja 38.9% ★, Action 14.8%, Retro 14.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
Jump and cling through a post post post-apocalyptic world populated by strange creatures and claim the Moon for your power-hungry Emperor!
Why similar: Action 18.3%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Indie 14.1%, Platformer 12.4%, Retro 12.1%
Hyperbolic Ignition is a 2D multidirectional bullet hell-like shooter about a wandering pilot trying to return home. By utilizing wormholes, enter and evade combat against hostile spaceships, machinery, sentient crystals, and remnants of warfare.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.4%, Classic 14.1% ★, Space 11.4%, Action 10.3%, Bullet Hell 10.1%
Play as the ultimate ninja badass Noxi using magic, sword and shurikens to fight off an army of monsters and save your loved one. Bring Noxi to the top floor of her ruined home over dangerous terrain with athletic jumps, flips, sprints and slides
Why similar: Ninja 43.8% ★, Retro 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.
Why similar: Ninja 42.9% ★, Retro 9.9%, Action 8.9%, Fast-Paced 8.8%, Hack and Slash 8.8%
Gun your way towards survival in this action arcade adventure! Use your fuel supply to find upgrades to your ship and collect more fuel to keep progressing against harder and harder foes! Classic arcade action with a unique control scheme to pilot your ship.
Why similar: Classic 18.2% ★, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action 11.8%, Space 9.3%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.2%, Space 13.7%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, Classic 11.8% ★, Action 10.7%
Space Monkeys is a solo-developed, fast-paced action game where you must unleash your inner ape to face 12 unique levels in space. Use skill and strategy to dodge lasers, evade enemies, and collect bananas in zero-gravity on your journey to escape a retro-styled evil space station.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.2%, Retro 14.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 12.6%, Space 10.9%
ITZO is a retro style scrolling shooter and bullet hell game where you play as the best (and most ruthless) agent in space: ITZO! You have the mission to prevent an incoming interplanetary conflict… How are you going to do it? Easy. With bullets, destruction, chaos and no diplomacy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Space 17.7%, Retro 12.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%
Intrusion Protocol is a classic challenging retro 2-D platformer. Play as a computer virus tasked with infiltrating an enemy network to retrieve mission-critical data. As you find the data you will uncover a story that reveals the secrets of your mysterious purpose.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.3%, Action 18%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Indie 14.3%, Retro 11.1%
Space - The Return Of The Pixxelfrazzer is an open-world sci-fi hack'n'slash. Your aim is to explore the inexhaustible amounts of destructible asteroid fields, spacestations and unknown planets of the universe. And maybe, one day you'll probably find out about one of the most unsolved mystery of our universe... the pixxelfrazzer.
Why similar: Space 19%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
10 SECOND NINJA X is a hardcore sidescroller. You're a ninja, there are robots, you've got ten seconds to destroy them all. Get three star ratings, climb leaderboards, discover secrets and stop Captain Greatbeard.
Why similar: Ninja 31.1% ★, Fast-Paced 20.3%, Platformer 18.7%, Action 14.5%, Indie 10.2%
Pentasma is a side-scrolling arcade shooter inspired by Williams Electronics' 1981 classic 'Defender'. Protect The terraforming Humanoids from the deadly Aliens and raid the Alien planets to keep the galaxy peaceful!
Why similar: Classic 17.8% ★, Fast-Paced 16%, Action 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Indie 8.8%
A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.
Why similar: Classic 21.5% ★, Fast-Paced 17.7%, Action 13.1%, Space 11.8%, Indie 9.8%
Pyro Fighters is a scrolling space shooter with platforming physics. Use your flame gun to propel yourself in the air and fight through an alien army with up to four players.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.4%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action 16.1%, Indie 12%, Retro 11.2%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Space 15.2%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 9.3%
Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!
Why similar: Ninja 37.8% ★, Platformer 17%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Classic 8.7% ★, Action 7.2%
Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi’s fans.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.3%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Retro 11.8%, Action 8%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.3%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Retro 14.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 13.5%
Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.
Why similar: Ninja 38% ★, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 8.4%
Leap, slash, splash! You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces.
Why similar: Ninja 53% ★, Platformer 17.6%, Action 12.9%, Indie 9.9%, 2D 6.6%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Procedural Generation 15%, Fast-Paced 14%, Space 11.2%, Arcade 10.4%
SWARMRIDERS is a FREE "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. A "machine gun swarm surfing minigame" made as a bonus content for the UBERMOSH community.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24%, Bullet Hell 17%, Retro 10.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Hack and Slash 8.5%
Spaß Taxi (Spaß is German for "fun") is a fun retro arcade game where you bring passengers from one station to another in a flying, rotating taxi. It's a clone of the classic game "Space Taxi" from 1984 with a modernized gameplay using physics and more freedom of movement.
Why similar: Classic 23.6% ★, Retro 19.7%, Action 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Arcade 15.5%
Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 13%, Action 12%, Space 11.7%
Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.3%, Platformer 18.1%, Action 12.9%, Indie 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%
Strap on your jetpack and prepare for chaos! Dyna Bomb has intuitive arcade action game play, with a blast of humor, Enjoy!
Why similar: Classic 18.6% ★, Platformer 16.2%, Retro 11.4%, Action 11%, Space 9.4%
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Why similar: Classic 30% ★, Fast-Paced 23%, Retro 12.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Gilded Eternal is an action arcade game about luring monsters into the King's crushing hand.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.1%, Platformer 16.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Retro 11.9%
Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! SEEP Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era!
Why similar: Classic 24.4% ★, Action 14.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Retro 12.5%, Indie 11.1%
Shadow Gangs is an arcade style ninja action game. Live The Legend Of Dan The Crimson Ninja.
Why similar: Ninja 51.9% ★, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Action 9.6%, Indie 7%, Platformer 6.5%
For those of you who cannot live without old-style hardcore platformer challenges, Yury brings the ultimate spikes-lava-monsters experience.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.1%, Platformer 16%, Indie 15.4%, Space 14.9%, Action 12.1%
Musashi vs Cthulhu (or MxC) is a fast paced action game where you take control of Musashi - the most famous warrior from feudal Japan -,as he’s fighting for his life. The ronin is a victim of a terrible curse that makes him a target for unspeakable monsters.
Why similar: Ninja 26% ★, Fast-Paced 25.4%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 8.4%
Fast-paced action that brings to mind retro classics, this brings you intense gameplay and combos within a cool Japanese setting!
Why similar: Ninja 47.2% ★, Platformer 13.8%, Action 10%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Space 17.1%, Retro 15.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 7.9%
Blast your way through a galaxy of planets in this fast paced, side scrolling shoot 'em up. Fight in deep space, fly through asteroid belts, and battle across moons as you take on the alien menace.
Why similar: Classic 26.4% ★, Action 16.5%, Space 13.4%, Indie 13.1%, Retro 11.8%
In this 2D platformer Ninja game slash through falling objects and pass each level to get closer to becoming a certified Ninja once again!
Why similar: Ninja 28.8% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action 17.2%, Platformer 14.3%, Arcade 14.1%
Bobby from Team HOT GUNS has a job to locate and secure the legendary Money Tree.
Why similar: Action 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Indie 14.4%, Platformer 14.3%, Retro 13.4%
Battle warriors, demons, and beasts in a pixel art Japanese fantasy world! Fast-paced 2D sidescrolling ninja action awaits as you avenge the fallen and defend your home against the deceitful warlord Nezumo and his demonic master, Mathonas.
Why similar: Ninja 45.6% ★, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action 10.4%, Platformer 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Metaloid: Origin is an fast-paced gun’n'run 2D platformer. Take on the role of one out of three android warrior's known as “Predator” and dash through 9 different levels in order to save their planet from an robot army led by Lucian Corp, whom invade their planet and exploit the planetary resources to fuel their galactic war efforts.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.9%, Action 16.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Indie 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
Run, Jump and dash your way through 65 challenging levels. Collect orbs too boost your speed and race to beat your own personal time in this hard to put down indie title! Collect all missing magical stone pieces to craft Tenkos legendary sword.
Why similar: Ninja 25% ★, Fast-Paced 24.2%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 6.3%
HOT PINK is your fluorescent score attack nightmare. Take on your friends in endlessly rewarding block smashing challenges!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.3%, Classic 26.2% ★, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 9.5%
The frog village needs your help to fight against evil mutant alligators.
Why similar: Ninja 49.1% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 12.6%, 2D 3.5%
Cyborg Ninja vs. The Third Reich is a 2D action platforming game! Become a Cyborg Ninja and destroy the Nazi menace in this throwback to the 16 bit side scrolling glory days!
Why similar: Ninja 30.7% ★, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Platformer 13.3%, Retro 8.8%, Action 8.7%
Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.
Why similar: Ninja 35% ★, Platformer 15.6%, Fast-Paced 13.7%, Action 9.5%, Arcade 7%
Rabbit Rush is a fast-paced, intense action game where the player controls a swift and determined rabbit that must complete each level in just 10 seconds. Grab your katana and sharp carrot and eliminate all the enemies.
Why similar: Ninja 33.6% ★, Fast-Paced 23.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Arcade 7%, Action 7%
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.6%, Action 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12%, Platformer 11.1%, Indie 10.3%
You have challenged a criminal Syndicate, but are you strong enough to make it all the way up to the end?
Why similar: Ninja 39.3% ★, Action 18.8%, Retro 15%, Platformer 14.1%, Indie 12.8%
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Why similar: Platformer 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 10.3%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Retro 9.5%, Platformer 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
Take to space in this action-packed shmup, where every wave of enemies is rewarded with a buff and debuff. Play through the intense story and arcade modes to become an ace pilot. What stats will you increase? Which ones are worth the sacrifice? The battle begins!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 12.4%, Arcade 9.2%
EXTREME! retro side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a colorful twist! Become one with your controller, learn all rocket colors by heart and master a unique color-based destruction! SHOOT DIE RESPAWN! And most importantly... NEVER GIVE UP!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.6%, Action 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Indie 11.4%, Retro 10.3%