- #1 Space & Pixels
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 14.7%, Space 13.2%, Action 10.2%
- #2 Asteroids
96% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Space 10.8%, Action 8.4%
- #3 Nebula Invasion
95% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Nicholas NovellaPub: Red Wolf Studios
Windows
Nebula Invasion was designed for those who enjoy the classic type arcade games, a spaceship shooter with great game play. Aliens attack many different ways from marching to dive bombing. You have the tools to fight back with a ship that can power-up with double, triple, rapid fire, or plasma cannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Space 14.8%, 1980s 11.5%, Modern 11.1%, Arcade 9.8%
- #4 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Space 16.7%, Arcade 13%, Retro 12.7%, Top-Down 10.5%
- #5 While you are Downloading
94% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Alien Nude LTD
Windows
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Space 13.8%, 1980s 12.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 9.7%
- #6 Star Jet Alpha
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Space 19.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.7%, 1980s 9.9%
- #7 Cosmic Cruiser
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Shooter 16.5%, Retro 13.3%, Space 12.6%, Arcade 12.4%
- #8 Distant Space
92% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 29.7%, Space 19.8%, Arcade 12.9%, 1980s 10.6%, Retro 7.3%
- #9 Super Arcade Boy in Goodbye Greenies
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Modern 11.8%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 10.5%, 1980s 10.4%
- #10 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Space 16.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 11.3%, Arcade 10.7%
- #11 DIM-EGION
91% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: aa9bbPub: Akasha Apostles
Windows
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Shooter 18.9%, Space 15%, 1980s 10.9%, Action 9%
- #12 Asteroid 69
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moonlight Workshop LLC
Windows
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 12%, Top-Down 10.5%
- #13 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
88% 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 28.3%, Arcade 16.2%, Space 15.7%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 10.4%
- #14 Apano SYN Fighter
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ASIN Games
Windows
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Space 15.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.8%, 1980s 11.3%
- #15 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Space 12.1%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #16 GRADIUS ORIGINS
85% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 19.2%, Shooter 15%, 1980s 13.4%, Space 11.7%
- #17 Killistar
86% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Area Code 313 Games LLC
Windows
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Space 13.9%, Top-Down 12.8%, 1980s 10.8%
- #18 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: The Lost Sectors
Windows
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Shooter 14.4%, Space 14.1%, Arcade 13.7%, 1980s 8.7%
- #19 Galactic Plague 2000
83% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Yacoobs C.MPub: Y3TuuStudio
Windows
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Space 12.5%, Retro 7%
- #20 Asteroid Blasters
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, 1980s 14.2%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 12.1%
- #21 Astrokicker
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Quadrivo Software, LLC
Windows
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 14.5%, 1980s 12.3%, Space 11.5%, Top-Down 10.8%
- #22 Invaders from the Third Dimension
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Nile River Software LLC
Windows
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Space 17%, 1980s 11%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%
- #23 Chicken Invaders 1
79% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 9.4%, Space 9.3%
- #24 Zero Wrath Vendetta
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Space 11.3%, Action 8.7%
- #25 Space God
81% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Jellypig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Space 14.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Retro 8.5%, Arcade 8.5%
- #26 Anthea's Justice
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
Windows
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Shooter 16.3%, Space 11.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Arcade 11%
- #27 Retrobooster
79% 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 22.4%, Physics 12.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.3%
- #28 Stars of Strife
80% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Sicur54
Windows
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 14.8%, 1980s 11.7%, Action 10.7%
- #29 Thrust Legend
77% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Peter Klauser
Windows
There are a lot of bad thrust clones out there... This is not one of them.
Why similar: Space 24.1%, Arcade 17.8%, Retro 13.9%, 1980s 12.5%, Action 11.4%
- #30 Galencia
77% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Jason Aldred
Windows
The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Space 23.6%, Action 15.8%, Retro 15.7%, Shooter 13.6%
- #31 Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nikspeaks Pub: Nikspeaks
Windows
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12.3%, 1980s 10.6%, Space 9.4%
- #32 STURMWIND EX
76% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Space 16.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 11%, Shooter 10.9%
- #33 A Blast From The Past
74% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
Windows · Mac
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Space 11.8%, 1980s 8.3%
- #34 MeteoStorm
78% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: DarkMatter Software
Windows · Mac
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Arcade 16.3%, Space 14.5%, 1980s 14.3%, Action 10.4%
- #35 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Retro 13.3%, Shooter 12%, 1980s 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%
- #36 Asteroid Sentinel
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swords and Railguns
Windows
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Space 12.3%, Top-Down 11.4%
- #37 The Battle of Aurinoxia
71% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13%, Space 11.1%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #38 GALXAGAR
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 11.3%, Top-Down 10.5%
- #39 Insectipede
75% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12.4%, 1980s 11.4%, Modern 9.3%
- #40 Syder Arcade
73% matchVery Positive84% of 692 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 40.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Space 12.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 7.6%
- #41 WOLFLAME
72% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down 8.7%, Retro 8.1%
- #42 Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Retro 17.7%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.7%, 1980s 10.9%
- #43 Cosmo Chaser
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Choi Jaewook
Windows
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Space 17.9%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 9.9%
- #44 TROID BLASTER 2
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 13.8%, 1980s 9.7%, Action 8.4%
- #45 Star Razer
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CreepyCat
Windows
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, 1980s 18.9%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 12.1%, Physics 10.8%
- #46 Shooty
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: RiceyCode Studios
Windows
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Space 14.1%, Retro 12.4%, Top-Down 9%
- #47 Return Ace
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEROTA
Windows
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Shooter 13.6%, 1980s 13%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #48 THUNDER STRIKER
68% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, 1980s 14.3%, Retro 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Arcade 9.2%
- #49 Cosmic Wartoad
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Retro 15.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13.1%, 1980s 10.8%
- #50 ASTROSMASH 1981
67% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: BBG Entertainment GmbH
Windows · Mac
In this retro arcade hit, you control a laser gun and have to shoot asteroids, bombs and other objects to collect points and ensure your survival
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Space 14.3%, 1980s 13%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 10.2%
- #51 Super Destronaut
69% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Petite Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Space 17.5%, Arcade 10.9%, 1980s 9.9%, Retro 9.7%
- #52 Royal Odyssey
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Space 15%, 1980s 13.1%, Retro 10.3%, Top-Down 10.2%
- #53 Galaxy Hassle
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: FictionLand Games
Windows
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Arcade 15.8%, Space 15.1%, Top-Down 12.2%, Action 9.8%
- #54 Andromeda Wing
69% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Adam John Adkins
Windows
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Space 17.1%, Action 12.5%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 11.8%
- #55 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Arcade 18.1%, Retro 17.4%, Space 15%, Action 6.1%
- #56 Nevultra
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Space 11.2%, 1980s 8.6%
- #57 Throst
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ZiG GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Throst is a 2D-retro-arcade-action adventure about precision flying under constant gravity. Dive through tight tunnels, outmaneuver and destroy defenses. Grab the enemy’s energy orbs, and blast your way back to orbit before you’re crushed or shot down.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Space 12.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Physics 11.7%, Retro 10%
- #58 Hello Space
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GGEZFIRSTTRY
Windows
Dive into a 2D action game where you control a spaceship, defeat enemies and overcome deadly traps. Extend your arsenal by collecting new weapons and technologies for your ship that you will need to conquer four different dungeon-like worlds, all connected by an open space full of surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Space 15.4%, 1980s 13.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11%
- #59 Meteoroids 3D
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Titan Deep Space Company
Windows
Meteoroids 3D is a simple action game set in space, which wants to pay tribute to a great game of the eighties: Asteroids. Meteoroids 3D does not pretend to be better, or try to emulate the greatness of Asteroids. We just want to bring a funny and addictive game to the players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, 1980s 15.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 10.4%
- #60 Blurple Food Wars
66% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Patrick Milholland
Windows
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, 1980s 17.3%, Shooter 16.4%, Space 14.4%, Action 11%