60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer.
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Salvager
Physics-based arcade, top-down space shooter. Pilot the Salvager, collect salvage to upgrade your ship, balancing an economy by mining asteroids and fending off waves of enemy ships, ultimately growing so large as to destroy planets.
Xanthiom 2
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Physics-based arcade, top-down space shooter. Pilot the Salvager, collect salvage to upgrade your ship, balancing an economy by mining asteroids and fending off waves of enemy ships, ultimately growing so large as to destroy planets.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.1% ★, Flight 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 6.4%
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Side Scroller 18.9%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 9.2%, Exploration 8.8%
Repel extraterrestrial entities!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Flight 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 8.2%
Our protagonist wakes up without remembering anything about her life. Your objective in the adventure will be to remember what you did to lose it, and who knows... Maybe you will discover the dark secrets of humanity that SHE don't want you to know.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
Nibiru Voyage is a classic scrolling game with weapon upgrades and hordes of enemy ships.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.2% ★, Flight 26.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 5.7%
The best shooting game with various perspectives
Why similar: Flight 24%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Top-Down 5.8%
Discover an enigmatic universe. Explore diverse biomes, face ancient guardians, and uncover hidden secrets in this captivating 2D pixel art platformer. Embark on an unforgettable cosmic odyssey!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 8.9%, Open World 7.9%
You are the best pilot in the space force and the earth needs you to protect itself from an alien attack. Protect the earth and then go to the invader's planet to finish them off once and for all.
Why similar: Space Sim 24% ★, Side Scroller 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, PvE 10.5%, Flight 6.7%
Explore the depths as you drill, craft, and fight to escape from a mysterious asteroid deep in the Veridian Expanse!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.4% ★, Metroidvania 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Exploration 7.3%, Top-Down 5.9%
Escape the alien threat! Unleash searing lasers, fire precision phasers, and launch sizzling plasma bolts. Blast, spin, and cut your way through hordes to unlock your ship's potential as you unveil hidden horrors. Challenge the world, arcade-style, and ascend as the galaxy's ultimate pilot!
Why similar: Flight 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, PvE 9.7%, Arcade 6.4%
Explore the Echoes of Nox amongst the war between 3 factions of robots. Uncover new tools and take territory as the dynamically changing rooms switch hands between the different AIs and yourself. Reveal the secrets of the past and discover why you alone were left in this station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, PvE 12%, Exploration 10.6%, Platformer 9.9%
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Exploration 8.9%, Platformer 7.8%
GINSHA is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Side Scroller 17.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Open World 7.6%
A minimalistic free-exploration metroidvania with quick, responsive movement and an extremely diverse cast of bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, PvE 11.5%, Platformer 9.4%
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.5%
A cute, Metroidvania platformer about cats and aliens: you are a cat defending a castle from waves of enemies. When the going gets too tough, head out and explore the world to find powerful artifacts to aid in the castle's defenses. Enjoy a handcrafted world, story, and super-cute kitten NPCs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Side Scroller 19.5%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, PvE 10.8%, Platformer 8.1%
Explore space in a hand crafted, physics based universe, with immersive sound and atmosphere. Fight and board ships, collect rare cargo, and upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.8% ★, Flight 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Exploration 7.7%, Top-Down 4.7%
Young mercenary Rita was called by some organisation on the mission: piloting and shooting! What secrets this mission has?Fly and explore the underground sectors, find and enter rooms, shoot the enemies, and find switchers to advance!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Flight 27%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 7.1%
3D Sci-Fi arcade Shoot'em up game. Destroy asteroids and aliens. Shoot them all!3D arena shooter with multiple worlds. Spaceship simulator and shmup arcade style game.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.6% ★, Flight 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Space 6.4%
Blast through an endless, procedurally generated river canyon in this retro-style arcade shooter. Manage your fuel, graze enemies for energy, and uncover the story of the "Sky Ghosts" squadron. In Pixel Canyon, the river never ends - but your fuel might.
Why similar: Flight 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 3.1%
Enjoy this 2D metroidvania-like bullet hell platformer. Jump, dodge and traverse using your jet pack. Find weapons and abilities. Fight bosses and escape an old space station drifting through the cosmos. You are alone, with nothing but a space suit and a gun. Just keep going! Persevere and triumph!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Aliens 5.6%
A space theme of a small casual shooting game. There are two perspectives, the character and the ship. The player can control the character/ship, dodge or shoot enemies, and replenish energy and various items consumed by collecting. Collect discarded parts and items to enhance character abilities.
Why similar: Flight 32.4%, Space Sim 28.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Space 8%, Top-Down 7.2%
DIASPORE is a vector-style space survival roguelite with inertia-based ship handling, a toroidal arena, auto-firing weapons, and a hostile ecosystem that grows more dangerous the longer you stay.
Why similar: Flight 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 7.3%, Top-Down 6.1%
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9%, Exploration 8%
a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Exploration 8.3%, Top-Down 5%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 9.7%
Explore a vast galaxy of undiscovered worlds filled with hostile aliens and extreme landscapes, as you search for a new home planet. Uncover secrets, upgrade abilities, unlock weapons and defeat bizarre enemies in a unique game that seamlessly blends action-platforming and arcade-like challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Flight 18.1%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 7.8%
A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Side Scroller 22.5%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Exploration 11.8%, Platformer 8.6%
Experience large space ship battles. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious alien race. Upgrade your ship or even start a fleet. Survive
Why similar: Space Sim 26.7% ★, Flight 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Open World 9.8%, Exploration 7.7%
Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Arcade 8%
In a large star field, the Spirit flies around and absorbs stars to build up mass and take on a different appearance. But you have to be careful on the journey - there are black holes scattered around the field, and also spaceships flying at unthinkable speeds.
Why similar: Flight 26.5%, Space Sim 22.9% ★, Side Scroller 19.5%, PvE 10.2%, Exploration 8.4%
Survive the neon space chaos in this fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with a twist of Asteroids. Blast through swarms of geometric enemies, complete quirky quests, and upgrade your ship with absurd weapons in a Jetsons-style galaxy brimming with danger, glow, and humor.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Space Sim 21.5% ★, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Arcade 7.5%
Embark on an epic journey through uncharted galaxies. Build new space civilizations, and fight for the future of the species in this pixel art space strategy game.
Why similar: Flight 22.2%, Space Sim 21.7% ★, Side Scroller 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Exploration 7.2%
Acrolyte is a 2D action-adventure platformer which brings the player through vast, mysterious alien landscapes. Awaken from your dying rest in an endless pursuit of revenge against ancient forces beyond your own comprehension.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, PvE 9.4%, Platformer 8.2%
Launch squirrels into the atmosphere and explore the clouds. Dodge and shoot down obstacles – upgrade your vehicle to make it further and further until you get to the moon!
Why similar: Flight 32.7%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, PvE 9.6%, Arcade 9%
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 9.6%
This is a rocket flight simulation game. You will control a rocket by left and right engines to fly in space and try to land on target platform, while enjoying beautiful nebulas and ambient music.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.2% ★, Flight 29.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Space 7.4%, Platformer 6.2%
PorBor is a metroidvania set in a mutated civilization due to a past destructive event. Slash through enemies to form a collectable substance, forcing you to engage with close and quick combat. Explore this varied overgrown world as Bor to prevent another event, and learn about the mind of a god...
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, PvE 11.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Platformer 11.2%
We demand extremely challenging maneuvers from you. In Rocket Catch, you must catch rocket parts that have been detached mid-air at the ground base. Can you successfully return the rocket parts safely to the ground by controlling the sensitive rocket boost and the sluggish catching platform?
Why similar: Flight 28.9%, Space Sim 25.1% ★, Side Scroller 24.5%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action 3.3%
In this metroidvania Touhou fan game, burn a path through Gensokyo as Fujiwara no Mokou with a powerful array of unlockable abilities, but exercise caution as they will burn you right back. Merciless aggression is the key; with defeating enemies as the only way to restore precious hp.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 10%, Exploration 6.1%
Be NEARLY vaporized, crushed, blown to pieces, flame broiled, and electrocuted using your incredible targeting skills and class 1 fancy flying to keep you alive in this SHMUP that brings back the essence of the classic arcade shmups!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Space Sim 22.5% ★, Flight 16.1%, Open World 5.8%, Top-Down 5.7%
Use conventional and three types of special weapons to overcome difficult situations. Take control of the battlefield with support aircraft! Long-established STG development team, Blue&White, the first new one in 13 years, and a new origin!
Why similar: Flight 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Platformer 8.7%, Top-Down 5.8%
A thrilling 2D platformer, with cute and minimal pixel art style! Enjoy 24 challenging levels and a couple boss battles, all wrapped in a short but intense story with animated cinematics. A compact and intense experience that’s sure to keep you hooked!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, PvE 7.5%
Earth Space Defenders is a starship twin-stick real-time shooter action game. Experience story of menacing green smoke that plagues whole universe. Supports steam multiplayer and party play with multiple controllers.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, PvE 10.6%, Arcade 6.5%
Red's Ascent will take you on a challenging journey with an action-packed roguelike loop. Every death is an opportunity to respawn and try again, stronger than before. As you battle various enemies in different environments, you'll uncover the reasons behind your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Side Scroller 19.3%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, PvE 10.9%, Platformer 9.4%
Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Sci-fi 6.8%
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGがあってもいいじゃないか!! …というのがこのゲームのコンセプト。 「ルギッタ編」と比べシューティング寄りで、すべて束ねた火力はまさに一撃必殺。 大量の敵を次々に破壊していく爽快感をお楽しみ下さい!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Space 3.8%
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Side Scroller 23.1%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGがあってもいいじゃないか!! …というのがこのゲームのコンセプト。 ブレイクによって敵弾を消すことができ、 レベルと装備で強くなるので、STGが苦手な人でも凶悪弾幕ボスを間違いなく倒せるようになります!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Space 3.8%
Planetary Defense - defend the Earth from attack!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.3% ★, Flight 20.3%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 7.6%
Pixel art metroidvania platformer about the adventures of a white kitten. Jumps, coins, keys, funny opponents, secret doors - all that. There is even dialogue and a plot.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Platformer 9%
Help a tiny, fragile robot overcome treacherous obstacles and escape a desolate planet! An expansive cosmic adventure awaits you!
Why similar: Flight 27.2%, Side Scroller 20.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 7.9%
Lasers, blasters, black holes and a lot of enemies... All this is in the endless space, the expanses of which you have to clean up from enemies!
Why similar: Space Sim 23% ★, Flight 22.1%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 8.6%
A black cat pulls multiple triggers of revenge. Set, a feline mercenary with a massive bayonet, is haunted by her past and driven to avenge her fallen comrades. In a cyberpunk world of twelve races, she uncovers hidden truths through brutal action and vast Metroidvania exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 15%, Exploration 10.2%, PvE 6.5%
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 18%, Exploration 8%, Arcade 7.1%
Embark on a thrilling journey to redemption in this metroidvania style action platformer. Explore a multitude of locations, battle a variety of enemies and solve small puzzles to retrieve collectibles for your trophy room. Unlock new areas by upgrading your weapons and abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 8%
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Side Scroller 20.2%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Sci-fi 4%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Platformer 12.2%, Action 5.2%
Hell Being is a metroidvania where the player explores hell as a hell-born creature, face its challenges and monsters to unlock new powers and find a way out from the injustice of being born in this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, PvE 14.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Open World 7.4%, Side Scroller 7.4%
Use a Spear Guardian to rescue your missing tribe members! A mysterious enemy has turned the once peaceful island into chaos. With help from your Companion and your Tribe’s wisdom, you must uncover secrets, gain new abilities, and restore peace to the island.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Open World 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
