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Games Like Cosmic Brothers

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Space, Top-Down Shooter, 2D.

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Blast through endless waves of asteroids and alien formations in this retro-inspired arcade shooter. Unlock new weapons, find powerful loot, upgrade your ship, and master devastating skills to survive the cosmic onslaught. Made with love by a father-daughter team.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: namjo-games
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: Daniel Brendel
    Windows

    Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Space 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  2. #2 Stop the Saturnians!
    96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Jeff Sinasac
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    Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Space 16.2%, Aliens 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

  3. #3 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
    96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!

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  4. #4 Last Space Guardian
    95% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: Douglas Henrique LucianoPub: DHDevStudio
    Windows

    Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Space 18%, Aliens 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 7.7%

  5. #5 RedRaptor
    94% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Space 8.5%, Retro 6.7%

  6. #6 Blue Jay Joyride
    94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Simmuk
    Windows

    Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Aliens 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Space 11.1%, Action 10%

  7. #7 Truxton 2
    92% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.

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  8. #8 Arcadia
    93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.

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  9. #9 Gunslinger Nova
    91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: instasiv
    Windows

    A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!

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  10. #10 Cosmic Cleaner
    91% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: CRUSTSLICE
    Windows

    A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Space 16%, Aliens 10.8%, Retro 10.3%

  11. #11 Super Forklift 3000
    90% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

    Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Space 17.4%, Aliens 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

  12. #12 Gamma Zero
    89% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Aliens 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Space 8.7%

  13. #13 Blaster Alert
    88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Big Blaze Games
    Windows

    A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.

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  14. #14 Retaliate
    86% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Space 20.2%, Arcade 5.8%, Action 5.3%

  15. #15 Chicken Invaders Universe
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 3,731 reviews2022
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.

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  16. #16 Kalzor: 2000
    87% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Roley Games
    Windows

    Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.

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    85% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
    Windows

    A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.

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    84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Crossy
    Windows

    Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!

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    86% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Plasma Beam Games
    Windows

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    83% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

    Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

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    79% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    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.

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  23. #23 Martian Invaders
    81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.

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  24. #24 Pirate's Peril
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Consumed Media
    Windows · Linux

    Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Action 13.6%, Arcade 8.7%

  25. #25 Super Space Meltdown
    82% matchMostly Negative21% of 29 reviews2015
    Dev: Polyquest GamesPub: ZXDigital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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  26. #26 Asteroids: Recharged
    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  27. #27 Stellar Space
    78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Next Step Studios
    Windows · Mac

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  28. #28 Shibui Coliseum
    82% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Soiree Games
    Windows

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  29. #29 Starfighter Neon
    79% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

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  30. #30 THUNDER STRIKER
    76% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

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  31. #31 Nova Rebellion
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Centurion Dragons Studios
    Windows

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    75% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    76% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Propulsion Studios
    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchPositive83% of 36 reviews2023
    Dev: Magnus FredrikssonPub: Bortbyting AB
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    77% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: The Lost Sectors
    Windows

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    71% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    Windows

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  43. #43 Orchid Glitter
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alympyan Arts
    Windows

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    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: BulbIdeas
    Windows

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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Short Warp LLC
    Windows

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    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Pharazen Studios
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    68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    69% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2020
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    67% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2024
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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
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    65% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
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    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2016
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