Games Like Bladestar

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Space 20%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep procedural ship customization with the same fast-paced, top-down space combat found in Bladestar.

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: Fast-Paced 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense, fast-paced arcade action with procedurally generated levels that mirror the chaotic space battles of the seed game.

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 24.6%, Space 14.9%, Difficult 14.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, arcade-style shooter that focuses on the same addictive, reflex-heavy gameplay loop as Bladestar.

A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Fast-Paced 31%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 15%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a retro-inspired, fast-paced arcade experience that emphasizes high scores and relentless enemy waves.

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 11.4%, Classic 10.3% ★, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, cinematic arcade shooter that captures the same sense of flying through debris-filled space environments.

Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.8%, Action 21%, Indie 7.5%, 2D 3.1%, Colorful 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a chaotic, high-energy side-scrolling experience with heavy emphasis on weapon upgrades and intense space combat.

Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Space 15.9%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic side-scrolling shooter that features visually rich worlds and challenging boss encounters.

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 32.2%, Space 16.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern bullet-hell shooter that offers a variety of game modes and intense, arcade-style action.

Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Procedural Generation 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite space shooter that features colorful visuals and challenging, fast-paced aerial combat.

BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Space 18.7%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends roguelite mechanics with top-down shooter gameplay, offering a fresh take on the classic space combat formula.

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 42.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Difficult 13.1%, Action 12.7%, Sci-fi 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear, retro-styled space shooter that provides a challenging and nostalgic experience similar to classic arcade titles.

Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!

Why similar: Space 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Procedural Generation 20.1%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on space exploration and combat with roguelite elements, allowing for dynamic ship progression.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Arcade 11%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 6.5%, Sci-fi 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An expertly crafted arcade shooter that emphasizes tight controls and escalating difficulty in a space-faring setting.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Difficult 18.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic side-scrolling shooter that focuses on time-manipulation mechanics and high-fidelity visuals.

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 9.1%, Difficult 6.6%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an intense, fast-paced arcade experience with a focus on precision and high-speed maneuvering.

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 32%, Fast-Paced 19.5%, Action 15.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, fast-paced combat system that rewards aggressive play in a space-themed setting.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Fast-Paced 18.6%, Difficult 12.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, one-button arcade shooter that is incredibly challenging and perfect for quick play sessions.

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 63.8%, Action 26.2%, Indie 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that allows for tactical shifting between planes to avoid enemy fire.

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 31.7%, Space 19.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Difficult 9.8%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, indie-developed space shooter that captures the essence of classic arcade gaming.

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 32.1%, Space 20.5%, Action 14.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of puzzle and shooter mechanics that keeps the action fast and the space setting engaging.

Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Space 17.9%, Action 17.8%, Difficult 15.6%, Sci-fi 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, fast-paced space shooter that focuses on survival and high-score chasing.

Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Space 16.7%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Sci-fi 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, 3D-style shooter that offers a high-intensity experience with dramatic camera angles.

A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Space 17.6%, Procedural Generation 17.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style shooter that focuses on endless waves of enemies and simple, effective controls.

The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Space 15%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D arcade shooter that offers a unique, fast-paced perspective on space combat and exploration.

Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Difficult 15.4%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines match-3 mechanics with space shooting to create a unique and challenging gameplay hybrid.

Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Action 18.3%, Space 13%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade shooter that focuses on fluid movement and colorful, explosive combat sequences.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.1%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning space shooter that focuses on intense bullet-hell patterns and rhythmic combat.

Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Space 20.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Difficult 25.2%, Shooter 17.8%, Space 16.3%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Action 10.3%

Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Space 16.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%

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 27.3%, Procedural Generation 15%, Space 14.5%, Difficult 13.2%, Arcade 10.7%

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 21.5%, Fast-Paced 13.1%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 10.4%

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 18.7%, Space 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Fast-Paced 11.3%, Shooter 9.6%

Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Space 20.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 11.3%

Blast-off is a hardcore jumper/runner/shmup, where your alter ego will be a ball of anti-matter seeking to leave our Universe. Anti-matter is extremely difficult to exist in our universe, because when it contact with matter it annihilates.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Space 21.1%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 12.6%

Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.

Why similar: Space 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Action 13%, Arcade 9.3%, Difficult 8.4%

Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Fast-Paced 26.4%, Difficult 15.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 12.8%

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 34.4%, Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 14%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%

Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Space 17.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Action 8.7%

A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

Why similar: Space 23.8%, Difficult 23.4%, Shooter 18.3%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Action 10.7%

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 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Space 13.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Difficult 10%

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 38.3%, Space 21.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Action 10.8%

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 29.9%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Space 13.1%, Action 11%

A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Procedural Generation 16.8%, Space 14.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Space 14.3%, Action 13.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Sci-fi 8.3%

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 43.2%, Action 23.9%, Arcade 23%, Indie 9.8%

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 8.5%

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Difficult 12%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%

Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Space 13.4%, Action 9.8%, Difficult 9.4%

Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.

Why similar: Space 24.7%, Action 20.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Sci-fi 13.8%

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 32.5%, Fast-Paced 15.5%, Space 14.6%, Shooter 11%, Action 10.7%

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Difficult 13.5%, Action 11.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.7%

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 36.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Space 10.6%, Action 9.9%

Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Space 14%, Difficult 11.9%, Arcade 11.5%

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 32.9%, Difficult 16.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Sci-fi 8.3%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Action 16.5%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Space 13.2%

Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Arcade 12.4%, Difficult 11.5%, Space 11.5%, Fast-Paced 10.8%

Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Space 22.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 13%, Sci-fi 11.9%