- #1 Space Panic Arena
97% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Janky GamesPub: EvolVR Games Ltd.
Windows
Fight to survive in extraterrestrial environments while scavenging weapons and ammo. Defeat waves of enemies to earn money in order to upgrade your weapons in Horde Mode.
Why similar: VR 37.2%, Space 22%, Sci-fi 15%, Action 13.2%, FPS 10.2%
- #2 NIGHTSTAR
96% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: SOLIDMESH
Windows
This VR title is a unique room-scale third-person shooter. Control the Nightstar by moving your Motion Controller in space, shooting a vast variety of enemies, and avoiding obstacles and enemy fire. Play through 8 levels of non-stop action and immortalize your name on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: VR 38.1%, Space 19.6%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%
- #3 NIGHTSTAR: Alliance
96% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: Tiny Leviathan Studios
Windows
A modern twist on arcade shooters realized in VR. SHOOT. DESTROY. EQUIP. REPEAT. Command a heavily armed battlecruiser as you forge a fleet capable of stopping the enemy A.I. that has decimated mankind. Only with this alliance can you hope to bring humanity back from the brink.
Why similar: VR 37.9%, Space 23.5%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 11.8%
- #4 Space Dragon
95% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: 3lb Games
Windows
Take control of a pair of hatchling space dragons and blast your way through the cosmos with our innovative move-and-warp system. Fight the robotic armadas that have enslaved the massive beasts of the galaxy! Destroy suns, battle epic bosses, and leap to new systems through mind-bending wormholes!
Why similar: VR 21.9%, Flight 18.2%, Space 14.6%, Shooter 9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%
- #5 Space Battle VR
94% matchMixed66% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: Raba Games
Windows
Space Battle VR is an action shooter set in space. It supports VR controllers to give you a real feel how it is to be a spaceship pilot. You can truly feel the cosmos with this game. Jump into an awesome adventure, help mankind, win a war, bring freedom and happiness to the universe. People need you!
Why similar: VR 24.7%, Flight 20.4%, Space 18.1%, Sci-fi 12%, Shooter 8.8%
- #6 Kalzor: 2000
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Space 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #7 ROM: Extraction
93% matchMixed63% of 117 reviews2016
Dev: First Contact Entertainment
Windows
ROM: Extraction puts you into the role of an Extractor where you must Throw, Slow, & Shoot your way to decimate as many extraterrestrial-bots as possible. ROM: Extraction begins as an homage to the classic arcade shooter with more game modes and maps to come!
Why similar: VR 32.6%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 9.8%
- #8 Gappo's Legacy VR
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Odysseus
Windows
Dodge, cover yourself, hit, shoot, catch and throw the deadly waves of pirate drones as you join the Makina Resistance Army in their historical battle for freedom. But to make it into the MRA, you must keep creative and polish your skills to enter the top rankings.
Why similar: VR 43%, Sci-fi 17%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 11.1%, Casual 8.9%
- #9 The Relentless
91% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Brett JacksonPub: Head Start Design
Windows
WE WANT YOU. Visit your recruitment station for the opportunity to join the elite inter-galactic guards a.k.a. The Relentless. Prove your agility, accuracy and stamina while you decide how hard to push yourself. Climb the leaderboards, unlock all the achievements, be relentless and join the best.
Why similar: VR 51%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 13.2%, Casual 10.6%, Indie 7%
- #10 Mech Skeleton
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Heavy Kick Games
Windows
Mech Skeleton is an HTC Vive game mixing intense first person shooter action with hide and seek stealth.
Why similar: VR 48.9%, Sci-fi 17.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 11.7%, Indie 6.6%
- #11 Super VR Trainer
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Jorge Moreno AguileraPub: David Erosa García
Windows
Unleash your power shooting your opponents with your bow, deflecting blaster shots with your laser swords, surviving an infested hospital, being the king of basket or surfing with your hoverboard. Welcome to Super VR Trainer!
Why similar: VR 52.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 10%, Shooter 8.6%, FPS 7.8%
- #12 A Tale of Pirates: a Dummy Mutiny
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Studio ClangorePub: Cranio Creations
Windows
A Tale of Pirates: A Dummy Mutiny is a piratey shooter in Virtuarr Reality. Put on your high-tech eyepatch and shoot down countless dummies in the dummiest mutiny in the history of Caribbeans.
Why similar: VR 44.3%, Shooter 15.6%, FPS 14.7%, Arcade 8%, Action 5%
- #13 Speyarranoth
88% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Eivind Magnus Noersterud Hvidevold
Windows
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Space 15.9%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Arcade 11.5%, 3D Fighter 10.6%
- #14 Scrap Attack VR
87% matchMixed61% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: VISRPub: VISR Dynamics Ltd
Windows
Enter the mysterious caves of Botanika, where the Boltheads are hell-bent on the destruction of the ancient Botanite Crystals. Your mission: Defend them at all costs, against unrelenting waves of frenzied robots. How far can you push yourself to protect the crystal from the robot onslaught?
Why similar: VR 44.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 12.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Casual 10.1%
- #15 B.U.G. Force
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: B.U.G. IT
Windows
B.U.G. Force is a TPS (third-person-shooter) VR Shoot ’Em Up, inspired by old space dog fight games from the early 90's. The game value navigational skills in combination with shooting accuracy and tactics in the same way as the original games.
Why similar: VR 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Flight 12.8%, Space 9.5%, Shooter 8.8%
- #16 Bugs From Space
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Earthlover Games
Windows
A fast-paced VR arcade shooter, where you fire guns, shoot energy bows, and toss explosive spears to defend your base from an alien infestation. The bugs shoot back, so don't forget to duck!
Why similar: VR 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Sci-fi 11%, Space 9.1%, Arcade 8.9%
- #17 iO Inner Self - The Lava Planet VR
85% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Spaceboy
Windows
Help iO defend the dangerous Lava Planet in this first-person VR shooter as hordes of enemies are unleashed in increasingly difficult waves! Use your gun and shield to get to the end and then beat your high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, VR 18.2%, FPS 12.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%
- #18 Regenesis Arcade
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: Hyperbook StudioPub: Blue Technology Sp. z o.o.
Windows
VR sci-fi shooter set in dystopian future ran by machines. Fighting the deadly killing machines will not be easy. Coming from all directions, covering both ground and air, each enemy requires different tactical approach.
Why similar: VR 31.6%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11%, Action 10.1%
- #19 Nebuli
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Spiky Software LLC
Windows
Nebuli is a space themed VR FPS. Traverse wormholes on a mission to destroy enemy ships and get high scores.
Why similar: VR 32.3%, Space 15%, FPS 14.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Sci-fi 12.8%
- #20 VR Blasteroids
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IGA Flux LLC
Windows
Classic arcade action reimagined for virtual reality! Dodge, blast, and survive as you pilot your ship through swarms of asteroids and enemy drones in fully immersive 360° space battles.
Why similar: VR 32.4%, Space 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Arcade 7.3%
- #21 Once Upon A Siege
84% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Black Stream Boys
Windows
A Sci Fi VR Tower Defence Game. Upgrade & Manage - Defend & Rebuild - Endure.
Why similar: VR 36.8%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 7.4%, FPS 6.8%
- #22 Stardust Aces
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Insane Fox
Windows
Stardust aces is a six-axis space dog-fighting game with arcadey weapons and a semi-realistic flight model.
Why similar: VR 19.6%, Flight 15.8%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.7%
- #23 Null G
81% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Jace Of Shadows Gaming LLC
Windows
Welcome to Null G space station. A competitive and adaptive environment for flexible battle training. The Battle School creates peer to peer opposition in fast-paced combat training sims and solo training against rigorously designed AI drones. Team up or fly solo to win the advantage.
Why similar: VR 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 9%, Space 8.8%
- #24 Starway: BaRaider
80% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: 广州雷氪沉浸技术有限公司
Windows
This is a sci-fi VR action shooting game. Mechanical frenzy is coming! Players have to teleport to survive from thousands of bullets.
Why similar: VR 39.3%, Sci-fi 18.2%, Space 13.2%, FPS 6.3%, Shooter 6.1%
- #25 Starfighter Arduxim
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 23 reviews2016
Dev: Fulby Technologies
Windows
Strap into the cockpit of your Arduxim fighter and take on enemy starships in this first-person tactical space shooter. Harks back to the classic Wing Commander games. Playable in VR or on monitor.
Why similar: VR 22%, Flight 20.7%, Space 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #26 Antiprism
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: Zero Fun
Windows
Antiprism brings classic shoot 'em up mechanics to VR and combines them with innovative single-player twin-ship gameplay. Control two ships at once as the pilots Jexen and Malik shoot hordes of enemies, dodge enemy fire, find and upgrade items, and beat hard bosses on their journey through The Gone.
Why similar: VR 22.7%, Space 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Flight 12%, Shooter 8.5%
- #27 The Stone
79% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Bornteks Entertainment
Windows
You will play the role of Jake, the hero of the story, falling in love with Aurora, daughter of the President. You will explore VR style designed science fiction world of Galactic Federation and the spiritual world of “Pioneer” of ancient world.
Why similar: VR 46.6%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Shooter 12.9%, FPS 11.6%, Action 9.2%
- #28 Strike VR
79% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Zeinaru
Windows
A fast action arcade game revamped into Virtual Reality. Shoot with your weapon, dodge bullets with your body, deflect bullets with your swords, and launch missiles and ultimate skills!
Why similar: VR 22.6%, Flight 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Arcade 10%, Space 9.1%
- #29 VR Lander: Lunar Edition
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Timestep Studio
Windows
Take a giant leap as you pilot the iconic lunar module to a precision landing on a miniature moon landscape in this modern reimagining of a classic moon lander game.
Why similar: VR 36.4%, Space 24.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Flight 11.1%, Physics 5.9%
- #30 RIFTINVADERS
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: hennakinPub: Binärwerkstatt
Windows · Linux
RIFTINVADERS is a fast-paced arcade game with hard difficulty, focused on aim training and endless action. Compete for top spots on the leaderboard, unlock achievements and get to the highest X-RUN possible. Enjoy also in seated VR with tracked controller and head-steering support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Space 22.6%, VR 21.7%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 10.6%
- #31 Retrobooster
77% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2014
Dev: Really Slick
Windows · Linux
A reinvention of the cave-flyer for players who love games of skill. You control an extremely responsive ship, which opens up new possibilities for speed flying challenges, puzzles, and bullet hell scenarios. This game is set at 1980s difficulty--Survive it if you can.
Why similar: Space 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.3%
- #32 Astro Zip VR
76% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Nicholas Page Dyer
Windows
Zip past polygon asteroids and escape evil chasing robots while keeping your ship fueled with glowing gems! Watch out for space mines and collect power ups to keep going as far as you can go!
Why similar: Flight 30.3%, VR 25.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Space 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #33 GalaxySpace VR
78% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: TechVillage Co., Ltd.
Windows
Galaxy Space VR is a third-person VR shooting game. Avoid enemy attacks and shoot down enemies on all stages!
Why similar: VR 31.7%, Flight 22%, Space 17.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #34 Manual Intervention VR
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Spannerworx
Windows
A real-time, sci-fi planetary defence VR game, where the core game mechanic is to orbit around 3D planets and defend the ground colonies by destroying the incoming bombs. Unlock weapons and tools to gain a strategic advantage.
Why similar: VR 38.9%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%, Action 7.8%
- #35 SlipDrive
75% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Kinsei Games
Windows
Slipdrive is a simple, but fast paced game designed to provide a challenge and test your reflexes.
Why similar: Flight 20.4%, VR 19.4%, Space 16.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%
- #36 STAR WARS™: Squadrons
71% matchMixed65% of 27,926 reviews2020
Dev: MOTIVEPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.
Why similar: Flight 30.1%, VR 25.4%, Space 23%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Shooter 3.4%
- #37 Human, we have a problem
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Enrick Lambert
Windows
Collect rocks and defend a tiny planet populated by weird spatial sheep.
Why similar: VR 51.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 10.1%, Casual 7.6%
- #38 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Kuhn
Windows
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Arcade 17.6%, Space 16.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Sci-fi 12.4%
- #39 INSPACE 2980
73% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: R_Games
Windows · Mac
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Flight 19.4%, Space 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.5%
- #40 Remnith
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 27 reviews2017
Dev: Chronish Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Remnith is a chaotic arcade style VR shooter where enemy units feed off of the energy of every shot that isn't lodged directly into them. The more you miss the stronger they get.
Why similar: VR 35.2%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 9.5%
- #41 Hive Slayer
72% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: King Crow Studios
Windows
Hive Slayer blends classic arcade style with the power of VR to make you the galaxy's deadliest defender. Face the alien XenoHorde and halt its invasion of the stars as you Blast All Bugs.
Why similar: VR 30.6%, Space 18.1%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 10.8%
- #42 Glitch Assassin
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Lone Wolf Interactive
Windows
Glitch Assassin is a Sci-Fi VR shooter which puts the player in the shoes of an assassin tasked with maintaining order in a simulated world. Complete various missions eliminating threats to the AI's directive of saving the planet from extinction...
Why similar: VR 37.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Sci-fi 11.9%, FPS 10.9%, Action 9.4%
- #43 Galactic Starfire: Squadron
71% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: InScienceGamesPub: Matt Scala
Windows
Galactic Starfire: Squadron is a Future Sci-Fi Space Shooter game set in different environments around the universe. Complete the challenges and stay alive as you progress through the different types of levels.
Why similar: Flight 16.4%, Arcade 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Space 11.6%
- #44 Deadline
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GFDS Inc.
Windows
Step into the future with Deadline, a VR corridor shooter that pits you against relentless robotic enemies. Arm yourself with a variety of weapons, master lethal combos, and navigate through challenging levels. Can you survive the robotic onslaught and unlock the secrets of the future?
Why similar: VR 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Arcade 16.6%, Shooter 14.1%, FPS 11.7%
- #45 Invaliens
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Flight 16.9%, Space 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%
- #46 Airborn
69% matchVery Positive88% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: Still Not Sure
Windows
Soar through the air and decimate their fleet. Fight off a never-ending onslaught of robotic enemies by combining devastating firepower and unparalleled mobility.
Why similar: VR 31.7%, Flight 15.7%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Arcade 8.1%
- #47 Space Ship Infinity
69% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Space 14.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Flight 12.7%
- #48 Lord Of Terror
68% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: SimulatedFantasy
Windows
In a galaxy far away a world is facing doomsday. As nations rise against each other the world is plunged into chaos. Many illegal groups such as gangs and independent militias and demonic cults take the advantage of the situation to expand. Your task is to assassinate a demon dubbed Lord of Terror.
Why similar: VR 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 13.1%, FPS 11.2%
- #49 Anceder
69% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Cédric Andreu
Windows
Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !
Why similar: VR 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Space 13.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 8.5%
- #50 Starbox
67% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: red zombie
Windows · Mac
Starbox is a 3D "looped" space-shooter where you get use of many different weapons, including lasers, dumbfire and homing missiles. When you go out one side of the looped 3D space, you come into the other!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 30.6%, Flight 28.8%, Space 15.9%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Action 9.4%
- #51 BLR80
70% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Atman Software
Windows
A sci-fi action VR game where you play a fugitive who has taken it upon himself to stop the OJI corporation from turning humans into mindless drones. BLR80 combines sights and sounds of Bangalore along with free flow action combat to root the player in an alternate version of the city.
Why similar: VR 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 16%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Action 10.1%
- #52 Cluster Burst VR
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NanningsGames
Windows
Break incoming cube clusters across multiple lanes in fast, reactive VR shooter.
Why similar: VR 45%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Futuristic 11.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.5%
- #53 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
65% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Space 12.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11.3%
- #54 Tech Support 2077
67% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: 2Bit Studios
Windows
You are an AI sent to battle an overwhelming tide of computer viruses and malware - in VR! Shoot them with your explodo-revolver, or slash them down with waves of deadly energy from your plasma sword, and if they get too close you'll have to beat them back with your bare hands!
Why similar: VR 51.4%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 11.1%, FPS 9.4%
- #55 Syder Reloaded
64% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Space 17.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Flight 10.7%
- #56 Space Pirate Trainer
65% matchVery Positive94% of 2,848 reviews2017
Dev: I-Illusions
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.
Why similar: VR 59.1%, Space 16.9%, Shooter 7.3%, Action 5.7%, Sci-fi 4.2%
- #57 Stellar Outcast: Arena
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ink'd Games
Windows
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Flight 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Space 8.5%