- #1 Scrollonoid
97% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Vadjra
Windows
Scrollonid it's a 2D symbiosis of arkanoid and scroll shooter game.
Why similar: Action 46.4%, Indie 32.5%, Arcade 21.1%
- #2 TROID BLASTER
96% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
Troid Blaster is a physics based asteroids roguelike with permadeath and perks
Why similar: Space 36.2%, Action 27.4%, Indie 19%, Arcade 17.4%
- #3 Outpost L5
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: VHornet Games
Windows
Battle wave after wave of invading aliens in the last Space Outpost protecting Earth. Outpost L5 is a Virtual Reality game that will take you back to Classic 8-Bit Arcades, but now in an immersive first person shooter. Alien Identity "It's Space Invaders in VR!"
Why similar: Action 34.1%, Space 27.9%, Indie 24.7%, Arcade 13.3%
- #4 Project MT
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Project MT
Windows · Mac
Survive endless waves in this fast-paced 2D space shooter. Upgrade your ship between 20-second battles, adapt to enemy behaviors, and climb the global leaderboard. Strategic, intense, and built for replayability.
Why similar: Space 34.1%, Action 26.5%, Arcade 19.4%, Retro 14%, Indie 6.1%
- #5 Particle Wars
94% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!
Why similar: Space 37.2%, Action 26.9%, Indie 19.5%, Arcade 16.3%
- #6 WireNet
94% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
Windows
Minimalistic scroll-shooter with green-on-black pseudo-vector display. Rush through the isometric madness of WireNet to the NeuroCore!
Why similar: Action 38%, Indie 26.7%, Retro 19.9%, Arcade 15.4%
- #7 Pixel Star
93% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Soul Forge
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 41.7%, Action 23.2%, Arcade 17.6%, Indie 17.5%
- #8 Mircron Wars XR
92% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Hallid GamesPub: Jason Halliday
Windows
Is an easy to play arcade space shooter, with an endless area to play in and countless Enemies to destroy. There are 18 ships to unlock and play as. Many different enemies to blast away at. Boss ships. HD graphics. Awesome Music. Lots of Weapons to blast away at the enemy ships with.
Why similar: Action 32.7%, Space 29.4%, Indie 23.7%, Arcade 14.1%
- #9 The Outer Rim: Survivor
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Katoa Games
Windows
Welcome to The Outer Rim, where fast paced action and space combat meet. The Outer Rim: Survivor missions are free to download and play...Pure Action, Pure Mayhem - How long can you last?
Why similar: Space 47.7%, Action 30.9%, Indie 21.4%
- #10 Thrust Legend
89% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Peter Klauser
Windows
There are a lot of bad thrust clones out there... This is not one of them.
Why similar: Space 31.8%, Action 24.4%, Arcade 18.4%, Retro 17.1%, Indie 8.3%
- #11 Cosmotic Blast
90% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: ThetaREZ
Windows
Cosmotic Blast is an asteroid game in an immersive experience. Stand amongst a swirling cluster of asteroids in space as you pilot a ship. Blast and destroy wave after wave of asteroids and collect the Cosmotic energy to enhance your ship, making it faster, stronger and more resilient.
Why similar: Action 40.3%, Indie 29.2%, Space 20.1%, Arcade 10.5%
- #12 Arkin
88% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Raven Sword Industries
Windows
Arkin is a first person space combat experience. Take control of the latest in starfighter technology and fight for humanity's survival against the brutal alien onslaught.
Why similar: Space 39.6%, Action 35.4%, Indie 24.9%
- #13 GALAXIUM
89% matchMostly Negative27% of 225 reviews2019
Dev: Tony MuñozPub: Wulum LTD
Windows · Mac
Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.
Why similar: Action 33%, Space 32.6%, Indie 23.3%, Arcade 11.1%
- #14 nan
84% matchNo user reviews2028
Windows
Space flight arcade focused on maneuvering.
Why similar: Space 55.8%, Arcade 26.7%, Indie 17.5%
- #15 Escort Commander
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: CKS Tactical
Windows
Escort Commander is an arcade space shooter blended with strategic and tactical gameplay elements. This is not another mindless shooter. Build your fleet. Outfit your colony. Upgrade your ship. Defend the last colony. Survive.
Why similar: Space 35%, Action 27.6%, Indie 19.1%, Arcade 18.3%
- #16 Cosmos Iter
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Horseman Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take control of your spaceship and rescue stranded astronauts while dodging deadly asteroids. meteors and comets. Beware of black holes and remember to save to be safer. Good luck on your Space Journey!
Why similar: Action 28.8%, Space 25.5%, Arcade 20.5%, Retro 18.5%, Indie 6.6%
- #17 Alienzix
86% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Oldschool 2Д-shooter of the Windows 2000 epoch, controlled by mouse. 2-player local cooperative mode with several difficulty levels.
Why similar: Action 38.2%, Indie 26.8%, Retro 19%, Arcade 16%
- #18 Ultra Break
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Autotelic Games
Windows
Ultra Break is a modern take on the classic brick-breaker genre which merges classic, fast-paced gameplay with new mechanics and tight controls.
Why similar: Space 24.3%, Retro 23.6%, Action 23.2%, Arcade 22.8%, Indie 6.1%
- #19 Castle Clamber
86% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Trederia
Windows · Mac
Castle Clamber is an arcade action platformer for one or two players inspired by games of the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Indie 27.4%, Retro 20.9%, Arcade 14.9%
- #20 Pilots Of Darsalon
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: Dr. Kucho! Games
Windows · Mac
Your job is to locate and transport the containers to your base avoiding enemies on your way. Your ship is equipped with a hook to carry the containers. This is a physics based arcade game, inspired on the very early classics and with a strong Commodore 64 feel on it.
Why similar: Action 41.7%, Indie 27.2%, Space 14.2%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 7.4%
- #21 Space Saber
79% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Virtuelconcept
Windows
Space Saber is a virtual reality game where you launch yourself into space to intercept explosive mines with your lightsaber.
Why similar: Space 37.9%, Arcade 27.5%, Action 26.8%, Indie 7.8%
- #22 Handsome Mr. Frog
84% matchVery Positive92% of 249 reviews2016
Dev: Cowboy Color
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Jump, lick, and spit your way through four worlds in a new-school arcade adventure starring the nominal Handsome Mr. Frog, a good looking fellow whose hat was jacked by a bunch of unattractive normies.
Why similar: Action 46.2%, Indie 29.7%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 11.6%
- #23 Star Runner
85% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: George MathisPub: GRM3 Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Star Runner is a challenging 2D space shooter with resource collection and surprising depth. Zip through dynamically created solar systems to wreak havok on enemy spaceships and starbases while dancing around asteroids to mine them for the materials needed for weapons, thrusters and repairs.
Why similar: Space 39.4%, Indie 29.1%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 14.2%
- #24 Nebula Nuker
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Octopi is not a Word
Windows
Command a powerful craft in order to lead a fleet to victory! Purchase upgrades to improve your ship, collect powerups, and destroy increasingly powerful foes!
Why similar: Action 33.2%, Space 29.8%, Indie 24%, Arcade 13%
- #25 Sector Assault
79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Brian Crandell
Windows
In this arcade space shooter, combine weapons and equipment to create the perfect loadouts. Battle an enemy fleet as diverse as your own arsenal, dodging cruise missiles, phasing through lasers, and ramming targets as you fight to reclaim the sector!
Why similar: Action 43.9%, Indie 31.8%, Space 16.5%, Arcade 7.9%
- #26 Transcender Starship
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Aneel Pandey
Windows
You are the captain of a starship. You must capture as many data pods as you can and make it to the star with them before your time expires.
Why similar: Space 42.6%, Action 33.1%, Arcade 24.2%
- #27 Poop Rocket
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Panda Drop GamesPub: Mira Toons LLC
Windows
Poop Rocket is a casual sci-fi 2D shooter game. Bomb your way through debris and aliens before the poop power meter runs out. Avoid the debris and aliens, or you'll take damage and die. The game is controlled with your keyboard. Use the arrows to navigate and the space bar to drop bombs.
Why similar: Space 39.1%, Action 27.2%, Arcade 15.8%, Retro 11.7%, Indie 6.2%
- #28 QBob: Remastered
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: MoonRock Software Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help QBob leap from rock to rock as he surveys an array of strangely shaped asteroids, all while avoiding a host of bizarre and deadly alien creatures in this modernized take on an arcade-inspired classic.
Why similar: Space 28.6%, Action 25.7%, Arcade 25.2%, Retro 13.7%, Indie 6.9%
- #29 BAHAMIAN BEAT DOWN
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberFOX Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Bahamian Beat Down, a Beatemup style arcade game that takes place in The Bahamas. Take control of either Twin Dragon sibling and explore may true to life locations, items, and characters inspired by authentic Bahamian culture and history as defeat the criminal organization called The Bahama Pirates.
Why similar: Action 41%, Indie 29.7%, Retro 15.9%, Arcade 13.4%
- #30 Blasteron
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Bunny on Caffeine LLC
Windows · Linux
Dash attack and blast swarms of enemy ships in this boss fight centered insane bullet hell frenzy. Combined with a heavy metal sound track and a hardcore difficulty curve, this twin stick arcade space shooter will definitely bring out the Shoot 'em Up beast in you.
Why similar: Action 29.4%, Space 24%, Indie 21.3%, Retro 13.7%, Arcade 11.5%
- #31 Space Avengers
76% matchMixed50% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: DIG Games
Windows
Shoot at alien spaceships and avoid incoming rockets in this retro 2D vertical scroller!
Why similar: Action 34.9%, Space 32.5%, Retro 18.5%, Arcade 14.1%
- #32 PLANETS OF WAR
78% matchMixed59% of 298 reviews2017
Dev: Indiecode Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 11%
This is a Short Clicking Adventure Game in which you Save Earth from an Alien Invasion.
Why similar: Space 38%, Action 37.5%, Indie 24.5%
- #33 Chromatic
77% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: Marc-Antoine JacobPub: MAJ Studio
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
An original and challenging survival arcade game with a color twist ! Your Chromacore is stranded in the depths of space and the only way to survive is to show to the universe the True Rainbow Power!
Why similar: Space 27.5%, Indie 21.7%, Action 20.8%, Retro 15.7%, Arcade 14.3%
- #34 Space Breakout Odyssey
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Epic Dragon Games
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi arcade breakout where your colony ship is the paddle. Trapped inside an alien cube, bounce your last projectile through 100 sectors, catch falling capsules to arm lasers, shields and multiball, and break a path back to the stars. Hardcore mode gives you one hull for the entire run.
Why similar: Action 26.5%, Space 25.9%, Retro 19.1%, Arcade 18.8%, Indie 9.6%
- #35 Retro Space Shooter
75% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: Gable Games
Windows
Retro Space Shooter is a refreshingly modern 3D physics-based implementation of a top-down retro arcade space shooter. Expertly pilot your drone ship through an onslaught of enemy fire and fight seemingly endless waves of enemy ships and bosses.
Why similar: Action 44.5%, Indie 32.3%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 10.6%
- #36 Burst Drive
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Nebula Head
Windows
DASH, BOOST, DRIFT, SHOOT! A challenging space shooter with tons of eye candy. A game to master for the highest score or to have a break with while waiting for other games or just to have some couch co-op fun.
Why similar: Action 34.1%, Space 27.9%, Indie 24.7%, Arcade 13.3%
- #37 Andromeda Wing
77% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Codebusters
Windows
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Action 28.1%, Space 23.7%, Indie 19.8%, Retro 16%, Arcade 12.4%
- #38 Medieval Playground
64% matchMostly Negative26% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Americo Mateus RodriguesPub: Universus Software
Windows
Medieval Playground. Place and edit 3D Objects freely around the world. When you are happy with it you can take a 8k screenshot that is saved to file. It's a medieval sandbox where you can create without limits. Enjoy have fun with it.
- #39 Star Quest
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: James Rector
Windows
Star Quest brings back the mystery and energy of early ’80s arcade games — simple to start, tougher as you go, and built to look, sound, and feel like a real coin‑op machine. Classic high scores, initials entry, and this time… you can actually win.
Why similar: Action 31.1%, Space 26.3%, Indie 15%, Retro 15%, Arcade 12.6%
- #40 Drones
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Sharksauce
Windows
Blast your way through hordes of enemies in the progressive wave mode to defeat the overseer, or test your skills with the endless survival mode to become the greatest warrior on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Action 47.3%, Indie 34.2%, Arcade 18.5%
- #41 Outworld Patrol
62% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: rainstory.games
Windows
Control a space rover as you jump to avoid obstacles on a horizontally scrolling landscape while shooting down alien ships that shoot missiles from above or charge you head on. A love letter to the first game I ever played on PC.
Why similar: Space 37%, Action 32.2%, Arcade 23.2%, Indie 7.7%
- #42 Savage Vessels
69% matchPositive83% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: KPas
Windows
Rogue-like top-down-shooter with pixel-art, physics and hard survival.
Why similar: Space 39.1%, Action 35.3%, Indie 25.6%
- #43 Rebound
73% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Omnirift
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rebound is a physics based reflex arcade game where the player must keep a ball within bounds of the screen, while aiming for the most points and longest time survived possible in a single round. Sounds simple, right?
Why similar: Action 40%, Arcade 30.9%, Indie 29%
- #44 Galactic Arms Race
76% matchMixed47% of 86 reviews2014
Dev: Evolutionary Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Top-down 2.5D action that combines old-school shooters like Star Control, action-RPGs like Diablo, with a system that evolves unique weapons to player preferences. Single-player and 32-player online coop and PVP.
Why similar: Space 38.3%, Action 35.8%, Indie 25.9%
- #45 World's Fastest Pizza
72% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2016
Dev: Oscar Brittain
Windows
Head to Australia and use all the superpowers you can to deliver fast pizza! Watch out for pizza-haters though! World's Fastest Pizza: It's not easy, when your pizza is so cheesy...
Why similar: Action 45.6%, Indie 33%, Arcade 21.4%
- #46 Musical Meteors
57% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Hurley Piano
Windows
Blast meteors in this retro-style arcade game with a musical twist! Use your keyboard or plug in a MIDI piano to methodically (and melodically) destroy the oncoming meteors. Shoot for high scores, rack up massive combos, and develop your piano dexterity along the way!
Why similar: Space 26.8%, Arcade 24.2%, Action 22.8%, Retro 20%, Indie 6.2%
- #47 Attack of the Labyrinth +
73% matchMixed67% of 72 reviews2015
Dev: Jaunty Antics
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The forces of evil have invaded the land. A labyrinth of evil has appeared in the kingdom and legions of monsters are pouring out of its vile depths. The king has called upon a small party of heroes, the Champions of Virtue, to vanquish the demon within and free the land from a grim fate!
Why similar: Action 41%, Indie 29.7%, Arcade 29.4%
- #48 HEXA
54% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Rae
Windows · Mac · Linux
Board the helm of Starship HEXA, and conquer the universe the only way you know how: shapes. HEXA is a unique, quick to pick up, and super fun logic puzzle game based on everybody’s favorite polygon.
Why similar: Action 29.9%, Space 27.9%, Arcade 22.4%, Retro 13.3%, Indie 6.4%
- #49 Atomic Cosmos
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MakerPub: Invisible Promise
Windows · Mac · Linux
Atomic Cosmos is a bullet hell game that takes place on a small planet. Avoid meteors, lasers, and random events to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Space 36.3%, Action 32.9%, Arcade 23.2%, Indie 7.7%
- #50 Jeremiah
65% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Tom Wagner - Dubya StudiosPub: Dubya Studios
Windows
You're a simple frog trying to catch as many flying insects as possible as they speed by.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Indie 26.8%, Retro 18.9%, Arcade 17.4%
- #51 Star Raiders
75% matchNegative18% of 38 reviews2011
Dev: Incinerator StudiosPub: Atari
Windows
Engage in epic dogfights and aerial assaults against the onslaught of the evil Zylons.
Why similar: Action 51.6%, Space 48.4%
- #52 HEXTERMINATE
64% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: Wings of Steel
Windows · Linux
HEXTERMINATE is a top-down shooter which puts you in the role of an Imperial Captain. Your mission is to reclaim a galaxy shattered by centuries of in-fighting. Customise your ship with dozens of different modules, fight side by side with allied fleets and reunite the galaxy under Imperial rule.
Why similar: Space 37.1%, Action 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #53 Avoid - Sensory Overload
70% matchVery Positive86% of 227 reviews2014
Dev: 48h StudioPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!
Why similar: Action 52.2%, Indie 30.7%, Arcade 17.1%
- #54 Zamarian
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: Quarter Pound Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 0 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Action 35.2%, Indie 22.3%, Arcade 21.4%, Retro 21.2%
- #55 VectorSmash!
59% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mindlitter Software, LLC
Windows
VectorSmash is a fast-paced retro arcade space shooter. Pilot your artillery battery to defend the planet, blasting waves of incoming meteorites and using warps to survive. Classic 80s action with crisp vector visuals, simple controls, and addictive high-score chasing!
Why similar: Space 39%, Retro 25.2%, Action 19.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Indie 5.1%
- #56 Face on Fire
64% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: rekuchn
Windows
Face on Fire is a retro action platformer with 12 playable characters and 100+ levels.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Indie 26.3%, Retro 20.3%, Arcade 17.1%