What games are most similar to Distant Space?

The most similar games to Distant Space include Polygon Attack, Bit Blaster XL, Distant Space 2, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Distant Space?

Distant Space is a Action, Adventure, Casual game with popular tags including Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Arcade, Space, Pixel Graphics.

Best shoot 'em up games like Distant Space?

If you're looking for more shoot 'em up games like Distant Space, try Polygon Attack, Bit Blaster XL, Distant Space 2. These share the Shoot 'Em Up tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Distant Space?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Distant Space. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Distant Space but more indie?

To find games emphasizing indie, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Indie alongside Shoot 'Em Up. You can also explore the indie tag page directly.

Games Like Distant Space

Top Similar Games to Distant Space

Polygon Attack (2016) — Shared: Indie, Casual, Action. Also features shooter and singleplayer. Tags: Indie, Casual, Action
Bit Blaster XL (2016) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D. Also features bullet hell and difficult. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D
Distant Space 2 (2017) — Shared: Action, Adventure, Indie. Also features bullet hell and retro. Tags: Action, Adventure, Indie
Cyberhunt (2017) — Shared: Indie, Action, Casual. Also features twin stick shooter and retro. Tags: Indie, Action, Casual
Polygoneer (2017) — Shared: Indie, Casual, Action. Also features singleplayer and retro. Tags: Indie, Casual, Action
Super Bit Blaster XL (2020) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D. Also features bullet hell and pvp. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D
Planes, Bullets and Vodka (2016) — Shared: Casual, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features retro and bullet hell. Tags: Casual, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Syder Reloaded (2025) — Shared: Indie, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features bullet hell and shooter. Tags: Indie, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Survive in Space (2016) — Shared: Action, Indie, Casual. Also features rpg and bullet hell. Tags: Action, Indie, Casual
Razortron 2000 (2016) — Shared: Casual, Indie, 1980s. Also features racing and retro. Tags: Casual, Indie, 1980s
Minimalism (2017) — Shared: Indie, Casual, Action. Also features difficult and platformer. Tags: Indie, Casual, Action
Invaders from the Lost Sectors (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action. Also features shooter and controller. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action
Kalzor: 2000 (2017) — Shared: 2D, Pixel Graphics, Casual. Also features retro and bullet hell. Tags: 2D, Pixel Graphics, Casual
Bongo Cat (2025) — Shared: Casual, 2D, Indie. Also features cats and free to play. Tags: Casual, 2D, Indie
Rock 'N' Roll Defense (2016) — Shared: Casual, Action, Adventure. Also features tower defense and strategy. Tags: Casual, Action, Adventure
Nevultra (2023) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and shooter. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Gray Goo (2025) — Shared: Casual, 2D, Pixel Graphics. Also features retro and minimalist. Tags: Casual, 2D, Pixel Graphics
UBERMOSH (2015) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Action, Indie. Also features cyberpunk and great soundtrack. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Action, Indie
BULLETnico0 — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Action. Also features bullet hell and story rich. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Action
Russian Life Simulator (2019) — Shared: 2D, Indie, Action. Also features simulation and memes. Tags: 2D, Indie, Action
GRADIUS ORIGINS (2025) — Shared: Arcade, Action, 2D. Also features shooter and 2d platformer. Tags: Arcade, Action, 2D
Defender's Squad: The Last Ride (2025) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Pixel Graphics. Also features shooter and top-down. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Pixel Graphics
Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Action. Also features bullet hell and retro. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Action
Syder Arcade (2013) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Action. Also features bullet hell and shooter. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Action
MeteoStorm (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features sci-fi and linear. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Unknown Hero (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features singleplayer and shooter. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
Dreams of Aether (2025) — Shared: Arcade, 2D, Action. Also features minigames and quick-time events. Tags: Arcade, 2D, Action
The Battle of Aurinoxia (2026) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and shooter. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
House of Detention (2020) — Shared: Indie, Action, Adventure. Also features dark fantasy and psychological horror. Tags: Indie, Action, Adventure
Orbital Siege (2025) — Shared: Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Action. Also features retro and old school. Tags: Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Action
DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION (2023) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Adventure. Also features cartoon and hand-drawn. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Adventure
RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS (2018) — Shared: Action, Indie, Adventure. Also features battle royale and fps. Tags: Action, Indie, Adventure
MechDefender - Tower Defense (2020) — Shared: Action, Casual. Also features trading card game and turn-based tactics. Tags: Action, Casual
Soccer Online: Ball 3D (2017) — Shared: Action, Casual. Also features football (soccer) and sports. Tags: Action, Casual
Galactic Plague 2000 (2025) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features shooter and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Crome: Before Purgatory (2019) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Indie. Also features retro and difficult. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Indie
Banana (2024) — Shared: 2D, Casual, Arcade. Also features free to play and clicker. Tags: 2D, Casual, Arcade
Giant Enemy Robot Crabs (2026) — Shared: Action, Space, Arcade. Also features singleplayer and roguelike. Tags: Action, Space, Arcade
Gachi Heroes (2018) — Shared: Action, Casual, 2D. Also features memes and comedy. Tags: Action, Casual, 2D
Linked (2017) — Shared: Indie, Casual, 2D. Also features puzzle and relaxing. Tags: Indie, Casual, 2D
Barro F (2020) — Shared: Indie, Arcade, Casual. Also features racing and sports. Tags: Indie, Arcade, Casual
Barro 2020 (2019) — Shared: Indie, Arcade, Casual. Also features racing and sports. Tags: Indie, Arcade, Casual
Z-Warp (2022) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Pixel Graphics. Also features bullet hell and shooter. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Pixel Graphics
Barro (2018) — Shared: Indie, Arcade, Casual. Also features racing and sports. Tags: Indie, Arcade, Casual
DOKA 2 KISHKI EDITION (2018) — Shared: Action, Indie, Adventure. Also features gore and violent. Tags: Action, Indie, Adventure
GALXAGAR (2022) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D. Also features bullet hell and pve. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D
Furry Love (2020) — Shared: Casual, Adventure, 2D. Also features sexual content and nudity. Tags: Casual, Adventure, 2D
STORM AREA 51: AYY LMAO EDITION (2019) — Shared: Action, Indie, Casual. Also features memes and massively multiplayer. Tags: Action, Indie, Casual
Weable (2017) — Shared: Action, Indie, Casual. Also features top-down. Tags: Action, Indie, Casual
Escape Space (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Space, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and shooter. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Space, Arcade
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition (2025) — Shared: Adventure. Also features platformer and puzzle. Tags: Adventure
Wayout (2016) — Shared: Indie, Casual, 2D. Also features puzzle and singleplayer. Tags: Indie, Casual, 2D
RUSSIAPHOBIA (2020) — Shared: Action, Casual. Also features action-adventure and idler. Tags: Action, Casual
Akin (2016) — Shared: Casual, Indie, 2D. Also features puzzle and relaxing. Tags: Casual, Indie, 2D
The August Before: Chapter One (2025) — Shared: Casual, Indie. Also features simulation and puzzle. Tags: Casual, Indie
The Deed (2015) — Shared: Adventure, Indie, Casual. Also features rpgmaker and crime. Tags: Adventure, Indie, Casual
Shotgun Legend (2018) — Shared: Indie, Action, Pixel Graphics. Also features rpg and retro. Tags: Indie, Action, Pixel Graphics
Broken Armor (2016) — Shared: Action, Indie, Pixel Graphics. Also features retro and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Indie, Pixel Graphics
BoomTown! Deluxe (2016) — Shared: Indie, Casual, Action. Also features simulation and strategy. Tags: Indie, Casual, Action
Ultimate Zombie Defense (2020) — Shared: Action, Casual, Adventure. Also features zombies and online co-op. Tags: Action, Casual, Adventure