Games Like in Space

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: This procedural side-scrolling shooter perfectly matches the roguelike progression and chaotic action of the seed game.

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Why similar: Action 54.3%, Indie 45.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of precision-based side-scrolling shooting that features stunning pixel art and deep strategic gameplay.

Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

Why similar: Action 60.9%, Indie 39.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep weapon customization system that rewards strategic planning alongside its intense side-scrolling action.

Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A polished side-scrolling shooter that captures the classic arcade feel while maintaining modern precision mechanics.

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Action 79.4%, Indie 20.6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for strategy-based shooters where color-switching mechanics turn every encounter into a tactical puzzle.

Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

Why similar: Action 72.5%, Indie 27.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired side-scroller that captures the minimalist pixel-art aesthetic and challenging gameplay loop.

A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

Why similar: Action 62.1%, Indie 37.9%

Why You'll Like It: Rewards players for taking calculated risks by grazing enemy fire, aligning perfectly with the seed game's focus on strategy.

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy indie shooter that emphasizes tight controls and precise movement patterns.

Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that mirrors the seed game's focus on ship upgrades and varied enemy encounters.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique time-based mechanic that forces players to balance aggression with careful resource management.

A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

Why similar: Action 68.2%, Indie 31.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique body-swapping mechanic that adds a layer of tactical depth to the standard shooter formula.

Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: Blends match-3 puzzle mechanics with shooter elements for a unique strategic experience.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished indie bullet-hell shooter that offers a rewarding progression system and precise gameplay.

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, modern shooter that requires careful navigation and tactical decision-making.

Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!

Why similar: Action 58.6%, Indie 41.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie shooter that emphasizes swarm management and precise positioning.

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: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward indie space shooter that focuses on arcade-style progression.

Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.

Why similar: Action 58.1%, Indie 41.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes weapon crafting and strategic loadouts similar to the seed game.

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Action 59.9%, Indie 40.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a modern, highly polished take on the genre with extensive ship progression and upgrade paths.

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Indie 50.5%, Action 49.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, score-attack shooter that forces players to think carefully about every single shot fired.

Draw a ship, Fly it. Get creative.

Why similar: Action 71.6%, Indie 28.4%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the seed game's indie aesthetic and side-scrolling shooter gameplay loop.

Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the second game, offering a solid foundation of side-scrolling shooter mechanics.

Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: An indie bullet-hell title that focuses on space-themed action and challenging enemy patterns.

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive bullet-hell experience for players who want to master precise movement through complex patterns.

Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite space shooter that focuses on exploration and ship upgrades, providing a deeper strategic layer.

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shooter that provides the ultimate test of precision and pattern recognition.

A classic style vertical scrolling-shooter. Includes 10 levels and 10 boss enemies. You will have several power-ups for weapon modification. Within each level, you will face different enemies, among which will vary from low to extreme levels of threat!

Why similar: Indie 61%, Action 39%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented indie shooter that provides quick, satisfying bursts of gameplay.

Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

Why similar: Action 59.6%, Indie 40.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that allows for tactical shifting between different weapon modes.

Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

Why similar: Action 61.7%, Indie 38.3%

Why You'll Like It: A casual indie space shooter that fits the theme and general gameplay style of the seed game.

Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

Why similar: Action 100%

classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup

Why similar: Action 54%, Indie 46%

Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.

Why similar: Action 60.1%, Indie 39.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie space shooter that emphasizes arcade-style action and simple, effective mechanics.

A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

Why similar: Action 100%

Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.

Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%

Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!

Why similar: Action 58.6%, Indie 41.4%

Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.

Why similar: Action 52.7%, Indie 47.3%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Action 74.7%, Indie 25.3%

"Aeve:Zero Gravity" is an arcade space shooter about battles in open space. In a classic mode "Shoot'em'all"

Why similar: Action 58.6%, Indie 41.4%

A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Action 61.1%, Indie 38.9%

Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!

Why similar: Action 100%

Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.

Why similar: Action 100%

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Action 62.1%, Indie 37.9%

Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

Why similar: Action 62.9%, Indie 37.1%

Space Battlecruiser is an arcade style, top down space shooter where you control a heavily armed capital ship. Battle against squadrons of fighters, fleets of warships, heavily defended space stations, and powerful command ships. Learn to master weaponry and special abilities like the Energy Shield.

Why similar: Action 57.5%, Indie 42.5%

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Action 88.7%, Indie 11.3%

a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

Why similar: Action 73.9%, Indie 26.1%

Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.

Why similar: Action 73.5%, Indie 26.5%

Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

Why similar: Action 100%

Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

Why similar: Action 76.8%, Indie 23.2%

Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.

Why similar: Action 100%

The game is spread over 50 different levels, and Sasaki must fight through them all to redeem his people. The game features five powerful bosses that you will encounter at the end of each sector – every nine levels. Each boss is a skill puzzle of his own, with shifting mechanics and environments that will keep you on your toes.

Why similar: Action 67.4%, Indie 32.6%

Luminosity is a fast paced arcade game. You take the control of a space ship and your objective is to close off the enemy drones and conquer a certain percent of the map in order to blow them up. Things quickly escalate and you face an increasing number of unique and challenging enemies and environments all trying to destroy your laser...

Why similar: Action 59.7%, Indie 40.3%

Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.

Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%

Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

Why similar: Action 100%

Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.

Why similar: Action 59.8%, Indie 40.2%

Amaranthine - is a dynamic horizontal scrolling shooter with elements of procedural generation. Travel through warp to the distant frozen planet that sent a distress signal.

Why similar: Action 63.3%, Indie 36.7%

A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

Why similar: Action 52.6%, Indie 47.4%