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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Sci-fi, Space, Singleplayer.

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Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 277 reviews
Released: 2019-07-09
Developer: Double Door Games
Publisher: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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    76% matchMixed64% of 451 reviews2016
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    69% matchVery Positive89% of 621 reviews2022
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    70% matchVery Positive87% of 155 reviews2020
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  56. #56 Black Paradox
    68% matchMixed68% of 133 reviews2019
    Dev: Fantastico Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Roguelite 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.3%

  57. #57 Space Impossible
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 141 reviews2016
    Dev: Happy Polygon
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take control of a fully destructible spaceship and explore, blast or trade your way through the cosmos, alone or with friends. Every tile matters, as you dogfight, maneuver or speed your way past friendly traders, hostile aliens, and impressive space navies. What will you do, Captain?

    Why similar: Adventure 27.2%, Space 27%, Action 25.6%, Indie 20.3%

  58. #58 Star Vortex
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2025
    Dev: Zorg GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows

    Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 51.2%, Space 14.3%, RPG 11.6%, Action 9.2%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

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