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

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CMYW is a four player survival co-op inspired by classic space shooters. The objective is to work as a team in order to survive the longest and score the highest. Find a balance between gathering resources and defending your portal if you hope to succeed.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 40 reviews
Released: 2015-10-16
Developer: Shane Berezowski
Publisher: Zen Labs
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2017
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
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    Troid Blaster is a physics based asteroids roguelike with permadeath and perks

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  2. #2 Outpost L5
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
    Dev: VHornet Games
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    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 33.1%, Space 28%, Indie 25.4%, Arcade 13.5%

  3. #3 Scrollonoid
    96% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Vadjra
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    94% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2019
    Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Space 37.3%, Action 26.1%, Indie 20.1%, Arcade 16.5%

  5. #5 Project MT
    92% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Project MT
    Windows

    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 34.3%, Action 25.7%, Arcade 19.7%, Retro 14%, Indie 6.3%

  6. #6 Mircron Wars XR
    94% 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 31.7%, Space 29.5%, Indie 24.4%, Arcade 14.3%

  7. #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 22.5%, Indie 18%, Arcade 17.8%

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    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 69 reviews2018
    Dev: Katoa Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Space 47.9%, Action 30%, Indie 22.1%

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    91% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2017
    Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
    Windows

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    89% 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 32%, Action 23.7%, Arcade 18.6%, Retro 17.2%, Indie 8.6%

  11. #11 nan
    84% matchNo user reviews2028
    Windows

    Space flight arcade focused on maneuvering.

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    89% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: ThetaREZ
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action 39.1%, Indie 30.1%, Space 20.2%, Arcade 10.6%

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    87% 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.

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    88% matchMostly Negative27% of 223 reviews2019
    Dev: Tony MuñozPub: Wulum LTD
    Windows · Mac

    Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.

    Why similar: Space 32.7%, Action 32%, Indie 24%, Arcade 11.3%

  15. #15 Alienzix
    86% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Oldschool 2Д-shooter of the Windows 2000 epoch, controlled by mouse. 2-player local cooperative mode with several difficulty levels.

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  16. #16 Cosmos Iter
    81% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A skill-based arcade game focused on fast reactions.

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    86% 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.

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  18. #18 Ultra Break
    79% 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 24.4%, Retro 23.8%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 22.5%, Indie 6.3%

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    85% 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 35.7%, Indie 28.3%, Retro 21%, Arcade 15.1%

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    82% matchMostly Positive77% 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.

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    83% matchVery Positive91% of 242 reviews2016
    Dev: Cowboy Color
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    77% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Virtuelconcept
    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows · Mac

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    79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
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    Windows

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    77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    80% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: Bunny on Caffeine LLC
    Windows · Linux

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    67% matchMostly Negative26% of 23 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    78% matchMixed59% of 291 reviews2017
    Dev: Indiecode Games
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 11%

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    76% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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    64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: PSD Labs LLC
    Windows

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    76% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2017
    Dev: Adam John Adkins
    Windows

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    74% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Gable Games
    Windows

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    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: Nebula Head
    Windows

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    62% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: rainstory.games
    Windows

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    74% matchMixed64% of 159 reviews2016
    Dev: Dadako
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Sharksauce
    Windows

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    67% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2020
    Dev: KPas
    Windows

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    75% matchMixed47% of 86 reviews2014
    Dev: Evolutionary Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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  44. #44 Musical Meteors
    56% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Hurley Piano
    Windows

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  45. #45 Rebound
    71% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2016
    Dev: Omnirift
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    72% matchMixed66% of 71 reviews2015
    Dev: Timedrop Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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  47. #47 BoxesWithGuns
    73% matchMostly Negative21% of 82 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Christof
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

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    Why similar: Action 46.7%, Arcade 27.9%, Indie 25.4%

  48. #48 Atomic Cosmos
    60% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MakerPub: Invisible Promise
    Windows

    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 36.5%, Action 32%, Arcade 23.5%, Indie 7.9%

  49. #49 Radial Impact
    72% match7 user reviews0% of 7 reviews2015
    Dev: Devin Sherry
    Windows

    Radial Impact is a fast-paced, single-player game that challenges players’ reflexes by matching the sizes of two circles; one static and one dynamic.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  50. #50 Zamarian
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 36 reviews2016
    Dev: Quarter Pound Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 0 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    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 34.1%, Indie 23%, Arcade 21.6%, Retro 21.3%

  51. #51 World's Fastest Pizza
    69% 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 44.2%, Indie 34%, Arcade 21.7%

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    69% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Blazing Stick
    Windows

    Abyssal Fall is a fast paced arena action game where every tile of the arena will fall one second after you step on it.Trap, bait & pressure your opponents in order to make them do a mistake and punish them with your special ability.

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  53. #53 HEXTERMINATE
    63% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2020
    Dev: Wings of Steel
    Windows · Linux

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  54. #54 Schizoids
    59% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

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  55. #55 Face on Fire
    63% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    71% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2015
    Dev: REFUGIO3D®
    Windows

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  57. #57 Planet Invasion
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: TinyFox Games
    Windows

    A few alien friends have placed a bet on who can get to the center of the Solar System first. Unfortunately, humans control the region, and they will do everything they can to destroy you! Since Humans are on the intergalactic endangered species list, you are not allowed to use your weapons. Good Luck!

    Why similar: Action 37%, Space 34.5%, Indie 28.5%

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