
Defender Zed-001 is a fast-paced arcade space shooter where you battle endless waves of enemies, upgrade your ship between rounds, and push your skills to the limit.
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Defender Zed-001 is a fast-paced arcade space shooter where you battle endless waves of enemies, upgrade your ship between rounds, and push your skills to the limit.
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Aliens 22%, Arcade 18%, Space 13.4%, Futuristic 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%
ACCRETION is a fast-paced 2D space combat arena where up to 4 players battle in intense round-based dogfights.
Why similar: Space 22.4%, Aliens 18%, 2D Fighter 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Futuristic 9.1%
An indie top-down sci-fi score-attack game about blowing up aliens in the upper atmosphere! Compete against your friends locally and see who can get the highest score on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Aliens 25.2%, Arcade 18.6%, Space 14.8%, Futuristic 14.5%, Action 9.7%
This is a stand-alone game. Players can freely explore different areas of the ship, collect different items, fight with alien monsters, rescue aliens, and ultimately kill all alien monsters on the ship.The ship is in low Earth orbit, and the player can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Earth and space.
Why similar: Space 30.5%, Aliens 21.3%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Futuristic 14.3%, Survival 5.7%
Sanctum Arcadia is a game where you must fight your way through increasingly dangerous zones filled with enemies, hazards, and mystery. Sanctum Arcadia has a unique but still familiar progression system, challenging and engaging combat, all in a smooth Arcade-like experience.
Why similar: Space 29.8%, Futuristic 18.8%, Arcade 18.7%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Combat 9%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Aliens 25.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Futuristic 14.5%, Space 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.1%
A wormhole has opened up letting aliens terrorize your city. Pilot your spacecraft and destroy the aliens using flamethrowers, missiles, gatling guns, shockwaves, and more!
Why similar: Aliens 24.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Space 14.3%, Futuristic 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%
Slaughtra is a arcade styled top-down horde shooter where you face off against an ever growing onslaught of enemies seeking nothing but to end you. Fight your way through and maybe somehow you'll find your way out of this nightmare...
Why similar: Aliens 26.1%, Arcade 15%, Space 14.6%, Futuristic 14.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%
Don't tick him off! After losing everything he loved, Kevin returns as a raging cyborg. Unleash chaos with devastatingly diverse combat suits in this explosive, high-speed action platformer!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 26.5% ★, Aliens 20.1%, Space 15.3%, Arcade 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Embark on an interplanetary journey in this space shooter game with many levels to pass or a Sandbox mode to break your record each time you play!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 37.1% ★, Aliens 24.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 6.6%, Futuristic 6.2%
Resist extinction in this endless survival wave-based sci-fi shooter. Upgrade your weapons and harness far-future technology to survive as long as possible from a God-like alien race that threatens all of humanity.
Why similar: Aliens 22.4%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Futuristic 14.8%, Vehicular Combat 14.4%, Survival 9.7%
Stellar Ghosts Settlers is a Sci Fi Fantasy 3rd person action shooter game. Chose amongst 6 of the playable characters to go through the missions or the arenas. Kill as many enemies as you can to earn even more credits to update your favorite character(s).
Why similar: Hero Shooter 27.1% ★, Aliens 23.1%, Vehicular Combat 15.6%, Arena Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.9%
A funny arcade space-action game about delivering pizza across the galaxy, where the perks include zero-gravity working conditions and unlimited cheese snacks, and the risks include stolen pizzas, flying hazards, and unhappy intergalactic customers.
Why similar: Space 28.5%, Arcade 22.4%, Aliens 17.7%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Action 9.3%
Put your Steam Deck trackpads to intense use as you fight endless enemies, bosses, and difficulties in this old-school, arcade-like shoot out. With a play area mapped as a 1:1 of your right trackpad for targeting, experience the fun of the most precise and intense use of Deck trackpad aiming.
Why similar: Aliens 29.7%, Arcade 18.1%, Space 15.4%, Futuristic 15.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%
Magnetar is a top-down space shooter set in a unique physics-based environment packed with opportunities and hazards where you'll need all your skill to survive. Collect credits to upgrade ships and allies. Features 50 campaign levels and endless random levels.
Why similar: Aliens 22%, 2D Fighter 15.1%, Futuristic 12.9%, Space 12.2%, Arena Shooter 10.2%
Gritrunner is a neon arcade space game. Dodge enemies and their fire. Collect the wreckage. Get out if you can.
Why similar: Aliens 33%, Arcade 18.6%, Futuristic 15.1%, Space 13.7%, Action 10%
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: Space 19.3%, Arcade 18.7%, Aliens 17.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Futuristic 9.7%
Relive the thrill of ‘90s arcade mayhem in this modern take on classic coin-op action! Featuring stunning high-resolution graphics and a pulse-pounding soundtrack, this game delivers old-school intensity with cutting-edge technology.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 28.6% ★, Aliens 20.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Space 11.7%, Futuristic 11.4%
Fast-paced vehicular shooter. Drive a combat vehicle of your choice, shoot your way through multiple battlefields, fight giant bosses, dodge asteroids and witness cataclysmic events.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 21.4%, Aliens 20.8%, Space 15.1%, Futuristic 12%, Sci-fi 9.8%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Aliens 23.7%, Space 14.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Futuristic 11.7%, Vehicular Combat 11%
Stranded on a far flung planet, hold out for rescue against alien foes with a variety of guns, lasers, and explosives.
Why similar: Aliens 21.3%, Space 16.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Futuristic 12.8%, Arena Shooter 11.8%
The player takes the role of the last soldier of the highly specialized "Gastro Force", elite troopers trained to infiltrate the enormous alien guts to fight them from the inside!
Why similar: Aliens 31%, Futuristic 14.2%, Space 10.9%, Hero Shooter 10.7% ★, Sci-fi 10.6%
Become a Cosmic Guardian in this thrilling space shooter! Defend Earth from alien threats, battle colossal bosses, and save the universe. Play solo with A.I. or team up in co-op mode. Level up, unlock abilities, and collect power-ups for an epic adventure!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 32.4% ★, Aliens 23.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Space 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%
Take down the evil carnivorous orcas while you fight your way to their big boss! Galactic Seals Survivors is an arcade game with rogue-like elements and upgrades to give you the power to take on the entire Galactic Orcas empire.
Why similar: Space 29.1%, Arcade 28.1%, Sci-fi 20.3%, Action 8.9%, Combat 8.9%
Defend Earth from hostile aliens and hungry chupacabras in this modern classic arcade game. Created by a couple of real life VLA Operators!
Why similar: Aliens 42.6%, Arcade 25.7%, Combat 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Action 4%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Aliens 27.7%, Arcade 19.7%, Space 18%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Aliens 30.4%, Space 27%, Arcade 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Action 6.9%
Progression-driven space survival. Launch sorties, survive hazards and escalating enemy waves, and gather stars, fragments, crystals, and rare world resources. Unlock new worlds, build your ship with research, utilities, and weapons, and chase quests, achievements, and cosmetics.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 20.8%, Futuristic 18.7%, Arcade 16.9%, Space 16.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%
A sci-fi VR gallery shooter where you and your mech battle through hostile alien territory. Upgrade your drone choosing between human‑engineered firepower or drone‑targeting tech. Strengthen your arsenal with remote recon runs and mech repairs as you push deeper into the planet’s contested frontier.
Why similar: Aliens 23.1%, Space 14.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Futuristic 13.6%, Arena Shooter 13.1%
A short sci-fi visual novel with minigames sprinkled within. The space bar is all you'll need.
Why similar: Aliens 25.4%, Space 19.6%, Arcade 18.5%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Combat 7.6%
A game that features a single boss fight where you play as Patch, an anomaly in a world he doesn't belong in.
Why similar: Space 30.5%, Sci-fi 19%, Arcade 16.8%, 2D Fighter 16.5%, Action 9%
Space Rock Armageddon is a bold and dynamic space arcade game, boasting lightning-fast gameplay and an explosion of vibrant colors that make it feel like an eighties arcade classic.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 25.6% ★, 2D Fighter 18.9%, Arcade 16.1%, Arena Shooter 11%, Action 8.9%
Blast into the chaos of Space Rocks in Space, the ultimate 3D space flight adventure. Pilot customizable ships, explore stunning worlds, and battle through asteroid storms, UFO attacks and endless missiles barrages in this retro arcade odyssey.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 25.3%, Space 16.6%, Aliens 16.4%, Arcade 14%, Sci-fi 10.6%
Galactic Sentinels is a high-octane bullet-hell shmup packed with old-school arcade soul and modern polish. Choose from 16 unique ships, 30 weapons, 20 drone types and various power ups. Master innovative MegaWarp mechanic, and survive intense boss battles. multiple modes and difficulties.
Why similar: Space 24.3%, Aliens 21.4%, Arcade 18.3%, Futuristic 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%
In this 2.5D top-down shooter you command a damaged battle spaceship. Survive the waves of hostile enemies, upgrade your ship, discover hidden places and get your crew home.
Why similar: Space 31.2%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Aliens 13.7%, Survival 12.1%, 2D Fighter 11.1%
Shoot at alien spaceships and avoid incoming rockets in this retro 2D vertical scroller!
Why similar: Aliens 38.3%, Space 28.6%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 16.3%
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Aliens 25%, Space 22%, Arcade 14.4%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Vehicular Combat 11.2%
Master Lander is a hard-to-beat 2d physics driven landing game with a centric gravity. You take on a role of remote lander pilot. Your task is to bring the lander from the orbit down to the surface of each of 27 different exoplanets.
Why similar: Space 27.9%, Arcade 21.5%, Aliens 17.4%, Futuristic 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%
Moon Defense - protection of a lunar settlement from falling meteorites.
Why similar: Space 30.8%, Futuristic 21.4%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 10.9%, Survival 9.6%
While your ship battles enemies on autopilot, your mission is to keep upgrading it with strategic cards. In this experience that values brains over reflexes, the right upgrades are the key to victory!
Why similar: Aliens 34.7%, Space 28.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
Immerse yourself in this Vertical Shoot 'Em Up 80's Style Arcade, with unique Graphics & Sound. The game includes Ships, Missiles, and Special Weapons upgrades. Shoot enless waves of Viruses, Amoebas, Spores and Bosses. Protect the Containment Wall, do not let the Exuoa virus through.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 24.4% ★, Space 21%, Arcade 15%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Aliens 9.4%
Experience the thrill of a shmup game like the arcade classics. With just the right amount of story, lots of action, and many, many bullets.
Why similar: Aliens 24.1%, Hero Shooter 21.6% ★, Space 13.4%, Futuristic 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.9%
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Aliens 28.6%, Arcade 18%, Space 17.8%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Arcade 23.6%, Aliens 19.4%, Space 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.3%
Guide the Gamma Brothers through waves of alien attacks, blasting your way home from work in this frantic twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love.
Why similar: Aliens 20.6%, Space 18.5%, Futuristic 16%, Arcade 15.3%, Sci-fi 12.1%
Taito's 80's arcade hits hit back! Four milestones of the 80s arcade movement in one action-packed compilation!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 25.8% ★, Aliens 19.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 13.1%, Futuristic 9.2%
A fast paced garden defense game. Collect what you can before the pests take over!
Why similar: Aliens 28.2%, Vehicular Combat 24.7%, Space 18.8%, Arcade 16.2%, Sci-fi 10.1%
Year 2425, humanity colonized the exoplanet named SACH-041840. But then, in the 55th year "they" came; No one knows who or what controls them, but what is known is that if they reach the colony proper, it will be annihilated. It is up to you to bring the WRECKONING upon them!
Why similar: Aliens 18.8%, Space 15%, Arcade 15%, Futuristic 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
Grab your laser guns and strap on your jet pack. Asteroid Blaster VR lets you jump into virtual reality space and start blowing up rocks and UFOs. Enjoy a quick gaming break or a marathon high score competition with the casual feel of a video arcade classic. Fly around, shoot stuff and have fun!
Why similar: Space 23.3%, Arcade 16%, Sci-fi 14%, Vehicular Combat 12.3%, Futuristic 10.3%
A space adventure with retro gfx from the golden age of quest gaming with real type-in commands, puzzles to solve and challenging minigames.
Why similar: Space 32.4%, Aliens 29%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Futuristic 10.9%, Adventure 5.9%
Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of arcade cabinet games from the early 80's in the style of Williams classics: "Defender" or "Joust", with the gameplay of legendary "Jetpac", and with touches of "puzzle".
Why similar: Hero Shooter 33.2% ★, Space 14.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Aliens 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Flank Speed is a simple top down Newtonian space shooter based on the aesthetics and style of early 90s arcade games. Everything from the designs, textures, sounds and gameplay are made to capture that arcade feel in a simple yet enjoyable game.
Why similar: Aliens 20.4%, 2D Fighter 15.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Futuristic 11.7%, Arena Shooter 9.9%
In deep space, your robot transport vehicle crash-landed on a barren asteroid. The robots have escaped and are hungry for both revenge and crunchy humans. You are their only hope. Battle your way through multiple waves of rouge robots to avoid being SWARMED in this retro, heart pounding game.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 32.5% ★, Space 13.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Aliens 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Why similar: Aliens 29.8%, Futuristic 17.4%, Space 15.1%, Sci-fi 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
Asteroid Forward is a spin-off video game from the Asteroid series for PC and mobile devices. Battle your way through space in this vertical side-scrolling action arcade game!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 27.8% ★, Aliens 20.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Space 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%
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: Space 23.5%, Aliens 23.3%, Arcade 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Sci-fi 9.2%
Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.
Why similar: Space 25.5%, Aliens 17.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Arena Shooter 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
Destroy enemies, bosses and everything you see ahead!! Get crystals to buy better starships and get stronger. Have fun in three different game modes.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 23.6%, Aliens 16.9%, Space 16.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Futuristic 9.3%
A bullet hell shmup with a secret. 100 waves, 20 bosses, and the slow realization that the sector you're purging isn't a sector. You are not crossing the void. You are inside it. Now with local co-op: two pilots, one screen.
Why similar: Aliens 24.3%, Space 17.5%, Futuristic 16.1%, Arcade 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%
AsTroops is a roguelike card-based space combat game. Build your fleet, choose cards with machine gun, rocket, and electric weapons, and fight real-time battles to break the alien blockade.
Why similar: Aliens 29.2%, Space 27.2%, Arcade 17%, Futuristic 7.5%, Action 6.2%