Nodal

Games Like Particle Wars

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Indie, Action, Arcade, Space.

Particle Wars header art

Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 52 reviews
Released: 2019-10-01
Developer: HaDe Games
Publisher: My Way Games
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

Similar Games

View all 60 recommendations
  1. #1 Pixel Star
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
    Dev: Soul Forge
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Space 40.2%, Action 22.7%, Arcade 18.9%, Indie 18.2%

  2. #2 The Outer Rim: Survivor
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 69 reviews2018
    Dev: Katoa Games
    Windows

    Welcome to The Outer Rim, where fast paced action and space combat meet. The Outer Rim: Survivor missions are free to download and play...Pure Action, Pure Mayhem - How long can you last?

    Why similar: Space 46.8%, Action 30.6%, Indie 22.6%

  3. #3 CMYW
    92% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2015
    Dev: Shane BerezowskiPub: Zen Labs
    Windows

    CMYW is a four player survival co-op inspired by classic space shooters. The objective is to work as a team in order to survive the longest and score the highest. Find a balance between gathering resources and defending your portal if you hope to succeed.

    Why similar: Space 37.3%, Action 26.1%, Indie 20.1%, Arcade 16.5%

  4. #4 nan
    84% matchNo user reviews2028
    Windows

    Space flight arcade focused on maneuvering.

    Why similar: Space 53.5%, Arcade 28.4%, Indie 18.1%

  5. #5 Project MT
    83% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Project MT
    Windows

    Survive endless waves in this fast-paced 2D space shooter. Upgrade your ship between 20-second battles, adapt to enemy behaviors, and climb the global leaderboard. Strategic, intense, and built for replayability.

    Why similar: Space 38.3%, Action 30.1%, Arcade 24.2%, Indie 7.4%

  6. #6 Cosmotic Blast
    88% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: ThetaREZ
    Windows

    Cosmotic Blast is an asteroid game in an immersive experience. Stand amongst a swirling cluster of asteroids in space as you pilot a ship. Blast and destroy wave after wave of asteroids and collect the Cosmotic energy to enhance your ship, making it faster, stronger and more resilient.

    Why similar: Action 39.2%, Indie 30.2%, Space 19.3%, Arcade 11.2%

  7. #7 Arkin
    84% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2019
    Dev: Raven Sword Industries
    Windows

    Arkin is a first person space combat experience. Take control of the latest in starfighter technology and fight for humanity's survival against the brutal alien onslaught.

    Why similar: Space 38.7%, Action 35%, Indie 26.2%

  8. #8 GALAXIUM
    85% matchMostly Negative27% of 223 reviews2019
    Dev: Tony MuñozPub: Wulum LTD
    Windows · Mac

    Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.

    Why similar: Action 32.3%, Space 31.5%, Indie 24.2%, Arcade 12%

  9. #9 Space Saber
    78% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Virtuelconcept
    Windows

    Space Saber is a virtual reality game where you launch yourself into space to intercept explosive mines with your lightsaber.

    Why similar: Space 36.4%, Arcade 29.4%, Action 26.1%, Indie 8.1%

  10. #10 Star Runner
    84% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: George MathisPub: GRM3 Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Star Runner is a challenging 2D space shooter with resource collection and surprising depth. Zip through dynamically created solar systems to wreak havok on enemy spaceships and starbases while dancing around asteroids to mine them for the materials needed for weapons, thrusters and repairs.

    Why similar: Space 37.8%, Indie 30%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 13.8%

  11. #11 Nebula Nuker
    83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: Octopi is not a Word
    Windows

    Command a powerful craft in order to lead a fleet to victory! Purchase upgrades to improve your ship, collect powerups, and destroy increasingly powerful foes!

    Why similar: Action 32.4%, Space 28.8%, Indie 24.9%, Arcade 13.9%

  12. #12 Sector Assault
    80% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Brian Crandell
    Windows

    In this arcade space shooter, combine weapons and equipment to create the perfect loadouts. Battle an enemy fleet as diverse as your own arsenal, dodging cruise missiles, phasing through lasers, and ramming targets as you fight to reclaim the sector!

    Why similar: Action 42.7%, Indie 32.9%, Space 15.9%, Arcade 8.4%

  13. #13 Transcender Starship
    77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Aneel Pandey
    Windows

    You are the captain of a starship. You must capture as many data pods as you can and make it to the star with them before your time expires.

    Why similar: Space 41.4%, Action 32.5%, Arcade 26.1%

  14. #14 Burst Drive
    75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: Nebula Head
    Windows

    DASH, BOOST, DRIFT, SHOOT! A challenging space shooter with tons of eye candy. A game to master for the highest score or to have a break with while waiting for other games or just to have some couch co-op fun.

    Why similar: Action 33.2%, Space 26.9%, Indie 25.6%, Arcade 14.3%

  15. #15 Drones
    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Sharksauce
    Windows

    Blast your way through hordes of enemies in the progressive wave mode to defeat the overseer, or test your skills with the endless survival mode to become the greatest warrior on the leaderboard.

    Why similar: Action 45.4%, Indie 35%, Arcade 19.5%

  16. #16 Outworld Patrol
    65% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: rainstory.games
    Windows

    Control a space rover as you jump to avoid obstacles on a horizontally scrolling landscape while shooting down alien ships that shoot missiles from above or charge you head on. A love letter to the first game I ever played on PC.

    Why similar: Space 35.7%, Action 31.4%, Arcade 24.9%, Indie 8%

  17. #17 PLANETS OF WAR
    76% matchMixed59% of 291 reviews2017
    Dev: Indiecode Games
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    This is a Short Clicking Adventure Game in which you Save Earth from an Alien Invasion.

    Why similar: Space 37.2%, Action 37.1%, Indie 25.7%

  18. #18 Rebound
    76% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2016
    Dev: Omnirift
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Rebound is a physics based reflex arcade game where the player must keep a ball within bounds of the screen, while aiming for the most points and longest time survived possible in a single round. Sounds simple, right?

    Why similar: Action 38.2%, Arcade 32.4%, Indie 29.4%

  19. #19 Scrollonoid
    76% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Vadjra
    Windows

    Scrollonid it's a 2D symbiosis of arkanoid and scroll shooter game.

    Why similar: Action 44.5%, Indie 33.2%, Arcade 22.3%

  20. #20 Attack of the Labyrinth +
    77% matchMixed66% of 71 reviews2015
    Dev: Timedrop Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The forces of evil have invaded the land. A labyrinth of evil has appeared in the kingdom and legions of monsters are pouring out of its vile depths. The king has called upon a small party of heroes, the Champions of Virtue, to vanquish the demon within and free the land from a grim fate!

    Why similar: Action 39.1%, Arcade 30.8%, Indie 30.1%

  21. #21 Atomic Cosmos
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MakerPub: Invisible Promise
    Windows

    Atomic Cosmos is a bullet hell game that takes place on a small planet. Avoid meteors, lasers, and random events to survive as long as possible.

    Why similar: Space 35%, Action 32.1%, Arcade 24.9%, Indie 8%

  22. #22 Valiant Gears
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gaze Interactive
    Windows

    Valiant Gears is a 3D old school shoot 'em up game. Hop on your Valiant Gear, a ferocious battle machine and defend the planet by fighting the alien robots!

    Why similar: Action 49.7%, Indie 38.3%, Arcade 12%

  23. #23 Pilots Of Darsalon
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2020
    Dev: Dr. Kucho! Games
    Windows · Mac

    Your job is to locate and transport the containers to your base avoiding enemies on your way. Your ship is equipped with a hook to carry the containers. This is a physics based arcade game, inspired on the very early classics and with a strong Commodore 64 feel on it.

    Why similar: Action 44.9%, Indie 31.2%, Space 15.1%, Arcade 8.8%

  24. #24 Savage Vessels
    69% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2020
    Dev: KPas
    Windows

    Rogue-like top-down-shooter with pixel-art, physics and hard survival.

    Why similar: Space 38.2%, Action 34.9%, Indie 26.9%

  25. #25 Avoid - Sensory Overload
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 224 reviews2014
    Dev: 48h StudioPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!

    Why similar: Action 50.4%, Indie 31.5%, Arcade 18.1%

  26. #26 Scribble Ships
    71% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2017
    Dev: Slothzilla GamesPub: (none)
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Scribble Ships is a 2D top-down arcade shooter that tosses the player into a world of color and chaos. With a range of ships to choose from, the player is tasked with coloring the monochromatic enemies that are trying to take your color away.

    Why similar: Action 47.4%, Arcade 34.3%, Indie 18.3%

  27. #27 Smooth Mover
    68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: BlurryBit
    Windows · Mac

    Move smoothly through a series of rage-inducing levels!

    Why similar: Action 40%, Indie 30.9%, Arcade 29.1%

  28. #28 TROID BLASTER
    71% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2017
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
    Windows

    Troid Blaster is a physics based asteroids roguelike with permadeath and perks

    Why similar: Space 35%, Action 26.7%, Indie 19.7%, Arcade 18.6%

  29. #29 Galactic Arms Race
    74% matchMixed47% of 86 reviews2014
    Dev: Evolutionary Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Top-down 2.5D action that combines old-school shooters like Star Control, action-RPGs like Diablo, with a system that evolves unique weapons to player preferences. Single-player and 32-player online coop and PVP.

    Why similar: Space 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%

  30. #30 Escort Commander
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: CKS Tactical
    Windows

    Escort Commander is an arcade space shooter blended with strategic and tactical gameplay elements. This is not another mindless shooter. Build your fleet. Outfit your colony. Upgrade your ship. Defend the last colony. Survive.

    Why similar: Space 33.7%, Action 26.9%, Indie 19.8%, Arcade 19.6%

  31. #31 HEXTERMINATE
    64% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2020
    Dev: Wings of Steel
    Windows · Linux

    HEXTERMINATE is a top-down shooter which puts you in the role of an Imperial Captain. Your mission is to reclaim a galaxy shattered by centuries of in-fighting. Customise your ship with dozens of different modules, fight side by side with allied fleets and reunite the galaxy under Imperial rule.

    Why similar: Space 36.2%, Action 35.5%, Indie 28.3%

  32. #32 Planet Invasion
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: TinyFox Games
    Windows

    A few alien friends have placed a bet on who can get to the center of the Solar System first. Unfortunately, humans control the region, and they will do everything they can to destroy you! Since Humans are on the intergalactic endangered species list, you are not allowed to use your weapons. Good Luck!

    Why similar: Action 37.6%, Space 33.4%, Indie 29%

  33. #33 BoxesWithGuns
    72% matchMostly Negative21% of 82 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Christof
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    BoxesWithGuns is a 2D neon vertex endless shooter game. Try to survive as long as possible by avoiding collisions with the enemies that spawn. One game equals the length of the background music track playing. Collect dollars and customize your spaceship by adding new boxes and weapons.

    Why similar: Action 46%, Arcade 28.9%, Indie 25.1%

  34. #34 Centauri Dominion
    63% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: J P Termaat
    Windows

    Centauri Dominion is a top down space shooter set in the Centauri sector where a new colony is being established. There are others arriving seeking to dominate the sector for themselves and will not take no for an answer.

    Why similar: Action 31.1%, Space 30.2%, Indie 24%, Arcade 14.7%

  35. #35 Mircron Wars XR
    67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
    Dev: Hallid GamesPub: Jason Halliday
    Windows

    Is an easy to play arcade space shooter, with an endless area to play in and countless Enemies to destroy. There are 18 ships to unlock and play as. Many different enemies to blast away at. Boss ships. HD graphics. Awesome Music. Lots of Weapons to blast away at the enemy ships with.

    Why similar: Action 31.9%, Space 28.4%, Indie 24.6%, Arcade 15.1%

  36. #36 HEIANKYO ALIEN / 平安京エイリアン
    65% matchPositive85% of 34 reviews2017
    Dev: Mindware
    Windows

    The Heiankyo Alien, developed on a personal computer and released in 1979 as an arcade game from Denki Onkyo, is now ported and arranged for Windows! Arranged version "Heiankyo Alien 3671" is a time-based game, overwhelmingly addictive and euphoric, with new features such as seven items buried in the field, various scoring...

    Why similar: Action 42.2%, Indie 31.5%, Arcade 26.3%

  37. #37 Handsome Mr. Frog
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 241 reviews2016
    Dev: Cowboy Color
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Jump, lick, and spit your way through four worlds in a new-school arcade adventure starring the nominal Handsome Mr. Frog, a good looking fellow whose hat was jacked by a bunch of unattractive normies.

    Why similar: Action 51%, Indie 34.9%, Arcade 14.1%

  38. #38 Star Raiders
    72% matchNegative18% of 38 reviews2011
    Dev: Incinerator StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows

    Engage in epic dogfights and aerial assaults against the onslaught of the evil Zylons.

    Why similar: Action 51.9%, Space 48.1%

  39. #39 HVRGUN
    50% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Jonathan Bartram
    Windows

    Welcome to HVRGUN, the worlds best Assault Pilot Training program. Where you'll be placed directly into a virtual battlefield and test your ability to dodge, shoot, and destroy an endless onslaught of enemies!

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  40. #40 Lifeless Vanguard
    63% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: Zeus Game Studio
    Windows

    Shoot, dodge, get more powerful, defeat a massive fleet of enemies, take part in the toughest boss fights you've probably ever been in in this twin-stick/bullet-hell shooter. Do you have what it takes to survive and win?

    Why similar: Action 32.9%, Space 28.3%, Indie 23.8%, Arcade 15.1%

  41. #41 NYAN DESTROYER
    63% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2018
    Dev: Khokhlov
    Windows

    NYAN DESTROYER is a military squad of special purpose, whose main goal is to cleanse the universe of cute creatures. These creatures have already enslaved most of the human population that is why people prefer to play carelessly with them, and not to destroy them... Fight back against them!

    Why similar: Space 32.2%, Indie 27.2%, Action 23.5%, Arcade 17.1%

  42. #42 Save Iron Globe
    56% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2021
    Dev: Frameblade
    Windows

    Learn the story of Priscilla, the Perfect Soldier (PS) of the United Earth Federation, awakened from the cryptosleep to stop an alien invasion.

    Why similar: Space 36.5%, Action 35.9%, Indie 27.6%

  43. #43 Shiny
    66% matchMixed48% of 81 reviews2016
    Dev: Garage 227Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Left to fend for himself after mankind abandoned the doomed planet Aurora, robot Kramer 227 must find a way through 20 action-packed levels and rescue his robotic friends before Aurora crashes into its sun.

    Why similar: Space 38.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 26.2%

  44. #44 The Real Laser Ball
    62% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2018
    Dev: Holmsario Games
    Windows

    A physics based, arcade, high score chaser with a progression system and a fetish for the 80’s. In The Real Laser Ball you’re a ball… with a laser.

    Why similar: Action 48.1%, Indie 37.1%, Arcade 14.9%

  45. #45 DUMB Infernal
    60% matchMostly Positive74% of 43 reviews2020
    Dev: Beem Media
    Windows

    Enter the infernal hellscape as a lone warrior fending off an army of monsters in arcade style combat.

    Why similar: Action 50.4%, Indie 38.9%, Arcade 10.7%

  46. #46 Quintet
    65% matchMostly Positive77% of 360 reviews2015
    Dev: Carmine T. Guida
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    A cooperative, cross-platform, multiplayer scifi game where players control the same ship through 5 roles — Captain, Helm, Tactical, Engineering & Science. Battle with other player crews over the Internet.

    Why similar: Space 46.3%, Action 29.5%, Indie 24.2%

  47. #47 Lux Intacta
    51% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Salty Snail Studios, LLC
    Windows

    Lux Intacta is a procedurally generated, arcade, shoot 'em up, RPG with the ultimate quest. GET A HIGHER SCORE! Collect gems, level up, and equip your ship how you want to become the ultimate space fighter.

    Why similar: Action 31.9%, Space 28.4%, Indie 24.6%, Arcade 15.1%

  48. #48 Metal Savior Black
    51% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Gray Mantis
    Windows

    A fast paced sci-fi shooter with tons of enemies, weapons and secrets to unlock. Will you survive the onslaught?

    Why similar: Action 40.5%, Space 38.1%, Indie 21.5%

  49. #49 Galaxy Annihilation
    63% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: Lunarhellgames
    Windows · Linux

    Galaxy Annihilation is a shoot'em up where we need to protect the planet earth from an impending alien attack.

    Why similar: Space 40.1%, Action 35.2%, Indie 24.7%

  50. #50 UFO - Unfortunately Fortunate Organisms
    62% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2017
    Dev: Rebourne StudiosPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    U.F.O is an alien resource management action game where you beam up humans using your spaceship and churn them into resources to upgrade your spaceship. In 30 days, the evil galactic warlord will complete his master weapon. Can you defeat him in time or will he bring extinction to your race?

    Why similar: Action 42.8%, Indie 32.2%, Space 25%

  51. #51 Line/Dash
    63% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2016
    Dev: Gamera Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Line/Dash is an Arcade-oriented game that doubles as a procedural player-controlled multimedia sculpture.

    Why similar: Indie 40.1%, Action 35.3%, Arcade 24.6%

  52. #52 The Executioner: Prologue
    50% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LS
    Windows

    The Executioner: Prologue is a hardcore two-dimensional action platformer. The game serves as an introductory part of an epic story which narrates about an executioner’s adventures in hell. After the sudden and mysterious death you find yourself in hell. Try to escape from the world of the dead back into the normal world.

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  53. #53 Kyber Knights
    50% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Portaalin Pojat Oy
    Windows

    A multiplayer VR game by an Arcade for Arcades. Kyber Knights is a fun and easy multiplayer game developed exclusively for VR Arcades. Simple controls and an easy to control Operator View make this fast paced shooter a great choice for Arcades. CURRENTLY ONLY IN LAN.

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  54. #54 leapoid
    50% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Topher Anselmo
    Windows

    Leap, fall, and perish — over and over again. Only the most seasoned platforming veterans will overcome the trials that leapoid has to offer.

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  55. #55 Onslaught VR
    50% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MindWalker Games
    Windows

    Jump into the fray with Onslaught VR! Armed with multiple gun types, devastating AOE attacks, and aerial capabilities, you'll face off against multiple enemies and powerful commanders. Good luck, soldier... you'll need it.

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  56. #56 GRAY GROFA
    50% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TPM.CO SOFT WORKS
    Windows

    GRAY GROFA is an unparalleled side-scrolling shooter puzzle game developed for the 8-bit MSX computer. 2 years have been spent hand-tuning the game's visuals, movements and puzzles in a tireless pursuit for aesthetic perfection.

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  57. #57 XENOCAVE
    50% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BLUE LED
    Windows

    XENOCAVE is a retro-styled, scrolling platformer that elevates the genre with a unique fusion of ability and fine-tuned mechanics inspired by the classics. Specifically, imagine an amalgam of Mario's fluid controls, the double-jump and rapid-fire of Ghosts 'n Goblins, and the themes of Crystal Caves.

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  58. #58 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
    50% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Obscure Cloud
    Windows

    Embark on a new breed of medieval-fantasy arcade plaformer and explore extensive worlds packed with loots, creatures and humongous boss

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  59. #59 Shipbreakers
    50% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Black Land Studio
    Windows

    Tear apart the seven seas in this fast paced arcade shooter and cover the abyss with the wrecks of your enemies. Hire vicious sea wolfs as your crew members and board other ships to unlock crazy weapons and become the fiercest pirate of this little planet.

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  60. #60 Tech Clash
    50% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Interstellar PunksPub: ESAT
    Windows

    In the far future huge companies compete for the control of the technological market, in this mayhem the CEOs of the biggest companies reunite and decide to fight it off in a tournament! Each company will provide a champion in what would be the fight of the century!

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

Modeli
Based on tag similarity + player behavior
Loading graph...