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Games Like Beachhead 2002

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

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BeachHead 2002 follows on the success of BeachHead 2000 with ease to play, hard to master, non-stop 3D shooting action. Play BeachHead 2002 and relive the nostalgia of the classic arcade gaming on Windows 10 and 11!

Reviews: Mixed — 66% — of 154 reviews
Released: 2017-05-01
Developer: Digital Fusion Inc.
Genres: Action, Casual
Platforms: Windows

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    96% matchMixed67% of 112 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Fusion Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    BEACHHEAD - IT'S NOT JUST A GAME, IT'S THE FUTURE OF REALITY. BeachHead 2000 changed the gaming paradigm by bringing a new gaming experience to life. 20 + years later, the original creators are doing it again. Try the new BEACHHEAD experience (VR or Desktop) and see for yourself.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  2. #2 Beachhead 2000
    97% matchMixed47% of 96 reviews2017
    Dev: Digital Fusion Inc.
    Windows

    In the immersive world of BeachHead, you assume the role of a lone gunner, the last bastion against an overwhelming onslaught of enemy forces. The stakes are high as you're tasked with defending your post against threats from land, sea, and air.

    Why similar: Action 54.9%, Casual 45.1%

  3. #3 Ionball 2: Ionstorm
    94% matchMixed69% of 669 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    IonBall 2: Ionstorm is an arcade game with a modern 3D twist; re-live the joys and frustrations (in equal measure) of classics games such as Breakout and Arkanoid, in a no holds barred fast action game with stunning 3D environments, awesome effects and a thumping soundtrack.

    Why similar: Casual 53.5%, Action 46.5%

  4. #4 Razor2: Hidden Skies
    95% matchMostly Negative26% of 237 reviews2010
    Dev: Invent4 EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
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    Median: 18 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology.

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  5. #5 Its Simple, SHOOT
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2019
    Dev: KyleR
    Windows

    Its Simple, SHOOT! Is a minimalist top down 2D waveshooter that has the player utilizing various weapons and abilities to overcome their foes.

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  6. #6 Block Blowout
    93% matchMostly Negative33% of 125 reviews2016
    Dev: EnsenaSoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Block Blowout offers original brick-breaker arcade action inspired by the timeless classic. Blast your way through 84 challenging levels and collect useful upgrades and weapons of mass-destruction.

    Why similar: Action 56.2%, Casual 43.8%

  7. #7 Brickochet
    91% matchVery Positive97% of 107 reviews2017
    Dev: Graham Garven
    Windows

    Brickochet revitalizes classic brick breaking action in this fast-paced, explosive arcade game that all can enjoy!

    Why similar: Action 54.1%, Casual 45.9%

  8. #8 Dead6hot
    92% matchMixed46% of 508 reviews2016
    Dev: Chuck ProductionsPub: New Reality Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Fast-paced shooting in a frantic atmosphere! Pick-up-and-play, like the good old days! Local multiplayer!

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  9. #9 Doughlings: Invasion
    90% matchMixed63% of 60 reviews2019
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    Why similar: Action 58.9%, Casual 41.1%

  10. #10 The Original Moorhuhn Hunt
    86% matchVery Positive98% of 124 reviews2025
    Dev: Higgs Games GmbH
    Windows

    The Classic Returns!Experience the thrill of The Original Moorhuhn Hunt, a cult classic celebrating 25 years of action with tens of millions of sales and downloads! Aim, shoot, and reload to dominate the leaderboard. Are you ready to become the number one hunter?

    Why similar: Action 54.7%, Casual 45.3%

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    91% matchMixed56% of 52 reviews2009
    Dev: Artech StudiosPub: Activision
    Windows

    3, 2, 1 Blast-Off! Launch yourself into the intense space-shooter Aces of the Galaxy™ — A non-stop, old-school arcade thrill-ride for the 21st century and beyond. Utilize an impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons including high powered missile launchers, devastating torpedoes and the ever-reliant chain gun to annihilate the ships of...

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  12. #12 Action Ball 2
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2020
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    Why similar: Action 53.4%, Casual 46.6%

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    87% matchMixed68% of 191 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Casual 100%

  14. #14 Stellar 2D
    88% matchMixed41% of 975 reviews2015
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    86% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    85% matchMixed64% of 323 reviews2020
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    Windows

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  17. #17 BlamBox
    84% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2018
    Dev: Heavenward Games
    Windows

    BlamBox is a unique, score chasing arcade game that's simple to learn but hard to master. Push your aiming skills to the limit as you shoot the boxes through the goals!

    Why similar: Action 54.1%, Casual 45.9%

  18. #18 Bit Blaster XL
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    78% matchVery Positive79% of 92 reviews2025
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    Why similar: Casual 100%

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    Why similar: Action 100%

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    Why similar: Action 100%

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    78% matchVery Positive80% of 165 reviews2013
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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

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    73% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Action 54.5%, Casual 45.5%

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    70% matchVery Positive100% of 55 reviews2026
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    75% matchVery Positive87% of 192 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
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    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

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    Windows
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    69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,053 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    74% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Action 100%

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    74% matchMixed53% of 149 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%

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    72% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2019
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    64% matchVery Positive88% of 103 reviews2025
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive90% of 312 reviews2009
    Dev: NovaLogic
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%

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    73% matchMixed52% of 50 reviews2015
    Dev: CyberphobX
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 24%

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    68% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 595 reviews2015
    Dev: Scott HostPub: Apogee Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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    70% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Josep G. Camarasa
    Windows

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    71% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2016
    Dev: Daniel Riley
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    66% matchVery Positive81% of 105 reviews2023
    Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
    Windows · Mac

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    68% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2018
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.
    Windows

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    70% matchMixed67% of 121 reviews2011
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%

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  52. #52 BYTEPATH
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 312 reviews2018
    Dev: a327ex
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    Why similar: Action 55%, Casual 45%

  53. #53 Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 123 reviews2015
    Dev: Skinny Jean Death StudiosPub: Volens Nolens Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them.

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    65% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2021
    Dev: Aarjvark
    Windows

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    68% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%

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  56. #56 M.A.C.E.
    69% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: EntwicklerX
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.

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