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Games Like Alien Crusader

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  1. #1 Echoes+
    97% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Action 25.6%, Indie 16.3%, Space 13.4%, Retro 7.1%

  2. #2 1982
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.

    Why similar: Retro 28.4%, Action 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Indie 17.5%, Sci-fi 10.5%

  3. #3 Crome: Before Purgatory
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Action 26.1%, Difficult 18.1%, Retro 12.3%, Indie 8.4%

  4. #4 Dark Old Sun
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 53 reviews2018
    Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

    Why similar: Action 35.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Space 12.6%, Difficult 12.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%

  5. #5 Gamma Bros
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 166 reviews2018
    Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Guide the Gamma Brothers through waves of alien attacks, blasting your way home from work in this frantic twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Space 20.1%, Action 15.1%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Retro 7.9%

  6. #6 Pewt 'em Up!
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Action 19.1%, Space 15.8%, Sci-fi 11%, Retro 10.6%

  7. #7 The Bug Butcher
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 1,204 reviews2016
    Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Difficult 16%, Action 10.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%

  8. #8 C-RUSH
    93% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
    Dev: Artnumeris
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 17%

    C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61%, Action 21.1%, Indie 17.9%

  9. #9 Galacide
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
    Dev: Puny Human
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Action 16.6%, Space 16.5%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Indie 12.1%

  10. #10 Rogue Invader
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2021
    Dev: Squishy Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

    Why similar: Space 26.4%, Sci-fi 25.5%, Action 25.1%, Retro 17.4%, Singleplayer 5.6%

  11. #11 Astro Tripper
    91% matchMixed58% of 69 reviews2011
    Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Action 33.6%, Indie 25.2%

  12. #12 Grav Blazer Squared
    89% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Space 19%, Action 12.3%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Retro 9.9%

  13. #13 Distant Space
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 3,372 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Space 20.2%, Difficult 12.8%, Indie 9.4%, Action 8.6%

  14. #14 Xenoraid: The First Space War
    87% matchVery Positive87% of 144 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Space 16.7%, Action 13.4%, Sci-fi 11.9%

  15. #15 Power-Up
    88% matchMixed58% of 266 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Action 16.8%, Space 15.9%, Indie 14.2%, Retro 11.9%

  16. #16 ImageStriker
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.2%, Retro 14.7%, Action 14.3%, Indie 9.9%, Sci-fi 6.8%

  17. #17 Bladestar
    86% matchMostly Positive71% of 110 reviews2016
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Action 18%, Space 17.8%, Difficult 15.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%

  18. #18 Enemy Mind
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 798 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Space 18.4%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Action 11.9%, Retro 8.9%

  19. #19 RagingBlasters
    82% matchVery Positive99% of 124 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Action 12.2%, Retro 10.9%, Space 10.6%

  20. #20 Grav Blazer
    84% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Space 19.8%, Action 17.3%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Indie 11.7%

  21. #21 Bit Blaster XL
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,154 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Difficult 22%, Space 17%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 10.7%

  22. #22 Switch 'N' Shoot
    81% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Difficult 22.1%, Retro 11%, Space 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  23. #23 Mobile Astro
    82% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2016
    Dev: Raxasoft Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Action 28.9%, Retro 13.5%, Indie 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.7%

  24. #24 Solar Shifter EX
    83% matchMixed47% of 115 reviews2015
    Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Action 27.7%, Indie 19.9%

  25. #25 Space Smash
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Difficult 26.5%, Space 21.9%, Action 13.6%

  26. #26 The Outer Rim: Survivor
    80% 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 38.7%, Action 35.7%, Indie 25.5%

  27. #27 Truxton 2
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Difficult 19.6%, Space 17%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 9.7%

  28. #28 Space Elite Force
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2018
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Space 17.4%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Action 11.7%, Sci-fi 10.8%

  29. #29 GalaxIverse
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2016
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.3%, Action 20.9%, Indie 16%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Singleplayer 1%

  30. #30 Z-Exemplar
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2016
    Dev: Suminell Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Action 29.1%, Indie 20.9%, Retro 13.3%

  31. #31 Void Scrappers
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 621 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Space 20.9%, Action 15.8%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Retro 8.2%

  32. #32 Super Hydorah
    76% matchVery Positive87% of 320 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Action 15.7%, Difficult 14.7%, Retro 12.1%, Indie 12%

  33. #33 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
    77% matchVery Positive81% of 104 reviews2015
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Difficult 19.7%, Space 15.5%, Action 9.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%

  34. #34 Star Drifter
    78% matchMixed47% of 231 reviews2016
    Dev: Nostalgia HoundPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Star Drifter is a super hard and hectic space shooter, inspired by classics such as R Type, Xenon, Galaxian, Moon Cresta and Gradius.

    Why similar: Indie 45.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Action 23.2%

  35. #35 Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 156 reviews2026
    Dev: Combo Game StudioPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Local Co-Op 26.1%, Retro 17%, Action 15%

  36. #36 Offendron Warrior
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Difficult 22.2%, Space 17.6%, Action 10.2%, Retro 9.6%

  37. #37 Legacy of the Elder Star
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 76 reviews2016
    Dev: Kickbomb Entertainment LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Legacy of the Elder Star is a mouse-driven shoot 'em up for the rest of us. You are the Cosmonaut, an eternal cosmic hero who must shatter the robotic Infinite Legion and rekindle a dying star!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Action 25.5%, Indie 19.1%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  38. #38 Frantic Dimension
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.

    Why similar: Action 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Indie 20.2%, Difficult 16.3%, Retro 10.6%

  39. #39 Revolution Ace
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,886 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.6%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Action 14.3%, Indie 10.7%, Retro 4.5%

  40. #40 Sophstar
    71% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Space 18.5%, Action 16.2%, Retro 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%

  41. #41 Void Resurgence
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Difficult 21.4%, Space 18.2%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Action 8.5%

  42. #42 XIIZEAL
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Difficult 20.6%, Space 12.9%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%

  43. #43 Crisis Wing
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 90 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Difficult 23.4%, Space 13.5%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Action 10%

  44. #44 Syder Arcade
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 694 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Action 12.5%, Space 11.5%, Indie 9.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%

  45. #45 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 615 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Action 14.5%, Retro 11.8%, Difficult 10.9%, Indie 10.9%

  46. #46 CometStriker DX
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Difficult 21.4%, Action 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.4%

  47. #47 Super Mutant Alien Assault
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 177 reviews2016
    Dev: CybernatePub: Surprise Attack
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    The Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box clones - dance with death through randomised rooms to clear your space freighter of irradiated aliens in a brutal arcade platformer shooter stuffed to the brim with unlockable weapons, explosives, special abilities and defense moves.

    Why similar: Action 23.3%, Local Co-Op 22.3%, Space 17%, Indie 14.7%, Difficult 13.4%

  48. #48 Space Elite Force II
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Space 18.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Retro 10.2%

  49. #49 Super Destronaut DX
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 94 reviews2018
    Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

    Why similar: Action 61.4%, Indie 38.6%

  50. #50 Hyper Simon X
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2018
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Action 21%, Indie 15.3%, Space 13.6%, Difficult 13.1%

  51. #51 Cosmonator
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: Bourbontank
    Windows

    Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Action 23.7%, Indie 16.2%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%

  52. #52 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 964 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 68.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Local Co-Op 26.3%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Action 13.4%

  53. #53 Cube Destroyer
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,159 reviews2016
    Dev: Freedomize Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Indie 31.1%, Action 26.4%, Singleplayer 4.1%

  54. #54 Gunlocked
    64% matchVery Positive87% of 510 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.9%, Action 15%, Space 14.9%, Retro 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.4%

  55. #55 Astroflux
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 345 reviews2016
    Dev: Fula Fisken
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Play Astroflux - a retro styled, action packed MMO space shooter.

    Why similar: Space 52.3%, Action 47.7%

  56. #56 Space Codex
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2016
    Dev: takk
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.9%, Retro 29.1%

  57. #57 Grand Brix Shooter
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 84 reviews2019
    Dev: Intragames
    Windows

    Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Difficult 15.5%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Space 14.8%, Action 13.4%

  58. #58 Blast Off Far Away
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2022
    Dev: C405Pub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.4%, Action 18.1%, Space 14.9%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  59. #59 PARTICLE MACE
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,373 reviews2015
    Dev: Andy Makes
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A space game about swinging trash into things and dying.

    Why similar: Indie 23.6%, Action 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Space 9.4%

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