- #1 Incandescent
97% matchMixed68% of 172 reviews2015
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Casual 60.9%, Action 22.8%, Indie 16.3%
- #2 $1 Ride
96% matchMixed48% of 963 reviews2016
Dev: BeHappy StudiosPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
$1 Ride is a casual game with a fast paced, timing and reflex testing game-play style. Travel through space at warp speed! Collect power ups to increase your speed or risk your fuel to collect money, missiles and more.
Why similar: Casual 96.6%, Action 2%, Indie 1.4%
- #3 Pixel Star
96% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Soul Forge
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 56.6%, Indie 43.4%
- #4 SpaceShot
94% matchVery Positive81% of 289 reviews2017
Dev: Shevchenko Technology
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
SpaceShot - a complex arcade game in which you must destroy the alien invaders and collect bonuses. Three game modes, fast gameplay and a lot of achievements are waiting for you.
Why similar: Casual 82.3%, Action 10.6%, Indie 7.1%
- #5 Dominari Empires
94% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: Tiny RTS
Windows
Got 5-10 minutes? Annihilate your enemy in a lightning fast micro 4X/RTS game set in deep space. Gameplay relies heavily on strategy, forward-thinking, and twitch-like reflexes.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #6 Hyper Space
87% matchVery Positive100% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Fennec Game Studio
Windows
Hyper Space is a “Dodge ’Em Up” Arcade game. Collect stars while avoiding space hazards to reach the highest score, unlock new skins, compete with your friends and travel through space to the most distant galaxies.
Why similar: Casual 83.3%, Action 9.7%, Indie 7%
- #7 Hyperspace Pinball
93% matchMixed59% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Gamieon, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hyperspace Pinball has players fighting off an alien invasion using pinball controls in a high intensity action game for all ages!
Why similar: Casual 82.3%, Action 10.6%, Indie 7.1%
- #8 Cosmic Dust & Rust
92% matchMixed65% of 563 reviews2016
Dev: 16bit NightsPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Cosmic Dust & Rust is a tower defence game set in space. Upgrade your ship, build turrets and defence systems, undergo side missions and take control of your ship manually and use its cannons and super weapons to destroy your enemies.
Why similar: Casual 88.4%, Strategy 6.8%, Action 2.6%, Indie 2.1%
- #9 in Space
91% matchVery Positive81% of 103 reviews2015
Dev: Ed Curtis-SivessPub: Ysty Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
in Space is a procedural sidescrolling shooter that values precision and strategy over reflex or memorization. Fight through tons of enemies in three different modes, unlock new ships and new weapons. Become the best at shooting two dimensional shapes!
Why similar: Action 58.6%, Indie 41.4%
- #10 Trace Vector
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2014
Dev: Vexel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Trace Vector is a modern take on tough as nails, high speed, vector, action arcade games from the 1980's. Turn up the music, navigate your ship through high speed warp networks, maintain your fuel reserves, avoid deadly hazards, and try to safely return home! Quarters not required.
Why similar: Action 51.9%, Indie 48.1%
- #11 Chroma Blast
89% matchVery Positive82% of 252 reviews2017
Dev: William Cheek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it.
Why similar: Casual 83%, Action 9.8%, Indie 7.2%
- #12 Starblast
88% matchVery Positive81% of 1,077 reviews2017
Dev: Neuronality
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.
Why similar: Casual 81.3%, Action 11.1%, Indie 7.6%
- #13 Cosmic Tempest
79% matchVery Positive93% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: ZERO5GAMES
Windows
Blast through the stars in this high-octane platformer-shooter!
Why similar: Casual 72.1%, Strategy 16.4%, Action 9.1%, Indie 2.3%
- #14 Aces of the Galaxy™
90% matchMixed56% of 52 reviews2009
Dev: Artech StudiosPub: Activision
Windows
3, 2, 1 Blast-Off! Launch yourself into the intense space-shooter Aces of the Galaxy™ A non-stop, old-school arcade thrill-ride for the 21st century and beyond. Utilize an impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons including high powered missile launchers, devastating torpedoes and the ever-reliant chain gun to annihilate the ships of...
Why similar: Casual 89%, Action 11%
- #15 Stellar 2D
89% matchMixed41% of 975 reviews2015
Dev: quad gamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.
Why similar: Casual 73.6%, Indie 18%, Action 8.4%
- #16 Space Battlecruiser
86% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: Less Describable Games
Windows
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 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #17 Aeve:Zero Gravity
85% matchMostly Negative24% of 135 reviews2018
Dev: DIG Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 24%
"Aeve:Zero Gravity" is an arcade space shooter about battles in open space. In a classic mode "Shoot'em'all"
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #18 Nova Drift
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Casual 83.3%, Action 10.2%, Indie 6.5%
- #19 Run Build Pew!
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 reviews2022
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.
Why similar: Casual 63%, Strategy 24.1%, Action 8.5%, Indie 4.3%
- #20 Pixel Space Battles
84% matchMostly Negative37% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Fly for a spaceship and destroy enemy alien ships to return to your homeplanet – Nibiru
Why similar: Casual 82.3%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7.5%
- #21 Don't Crash
71% matchVery Positive99% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Override Studio
Windows · Mac
Don't Crash is a fast-paced space survival dodging game. Pilot the Argo explorer through shifting cosmic hazards, using speed, sharp turns to escape meteors and storms. Survival depends solely on skill as threats escalate. Push farther, chase higher scores, and seek the hidden Haven Sector.
Why similar: Casual 89.7%, Action 10.3%
- #22 Rhythm Destruction
84% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Curious Panda Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.
Why similar: Casual 81.7%, Action 9.3%, Indie 9%
- #23 Fly and Destroy
82% matchMixed59% of 328 reviews2016
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fly and destroy is a space arcade unlike anything you've experienced before. It combines extremely fun game mechanics with breath taking visuals. The game itself has elements of almost every popular indie genre, but probably the most fitting would be the space bullet hell.
Why similar: Casual 76.3%, Strategy 11.3%, Action 7.4%, Indie 5.1%
- #24 Duke of Alpha Centauri
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 546 reviews2016
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Casual 82.3%, Action 10.7%, Indie 7%
- #25 Super Star Path
82% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2015
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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%
- #26 Switch Galaxy Ultra
83% matchMixed45% of 110 reviews2015
Dev: Atomicom LimitedPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Switch Galaxy Ultra is an insanely addictive, fast-paced arcade challenge. Weave your way past obstacles and enemies as you travel across the galaxy collecting Tantalum for Dakur Technology. It’s loaded with content and features that will have you blazing across the galaxy at breakneck speeds.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #27 ShipLord
81% matchMixed62% of 844 reviews2015
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.
Why similar: Casual 79.8%, Indie 11%, Action 9.2%
- #28 Grav Blazer
80% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%
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: Casual 82.7%, Action 10.4%, Indie 6.9%
- #29 Mr Blaster
78% matchMixed64% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: ENTERiPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Mr Blaster is a higher-level space adventure with an aim to conquest the universe. It’s a way to test strategic playing skills and the precision of shooting. A galactic war over the conquest of a planet and seizing the opponent’s flag
Why similar: Casual 81.5%, Action 11.4%, Indie 7.1%
- #30 Grav Blazer Squared
79% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
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: Casual 85.9%, Action 10.4%, Indie 3.7%
- #31 DYSTORIA
78% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Tri-Coastal GamesPub: Hound Picked Games
Windows
Taking to the stars in this six-axis arcade shooter, your ship flips at every angle, tackling enemies and mazes in a race to be the best that humanity has to offer. Collect the orbs and blast your way through 360° of pure synthwave action. Upgrade your craft and make your mark as the top starfighter of all time.
Why similar: Casual 66.2%, Action 12.6%, Strategy 12.2%, Indie 9%
- #32 Redout: Space Assault
74% matchMixed46% of 106 reviews2021
Dev: 34BigThings srl
Windows
Redout: Space Assault is arcade space battle, coupling the trademark Redout adrenaline with the thrill of combat. Outsmart, outmaneuver, overpower, outclass your opponents in lightning-fast, adrenaline-inducing single-player space combat.
Why similar: Casual 73.6%, Action 15.1%, Indie 11.2%
- #33 Neon Striker
63% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Casual 89.1%, Action 10.9%
- #34 Clean'Em Up
77% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2016
Dev: Cheesy Holes
Windows
Clean’Em Up is a fast paced, arcade-style Top Down Shooter with neon graphics. You play as an Upgradable Antivirus. You seek and destroy tremendous viruses and threats, collect and protect files and survive huge Bosses. The story is simple: Your Computer has been hacked... Dozens of viruses and other threats have penetrated your System...
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #35 Spinning Around
75% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Are you up for the challenge? Spinning around is an arcade game that will test your reflexes in the simplest form. Guide your spaceship through the gates,be fast!
Why similar: Casual 83%, Action 9.8%, Indie 7.2%
- #36 Hyper Sentinel
74% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #37 Iron Armada
62% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Bluedrake42Pub: Drakeling Labs
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 816.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Iron Armada is a multiplayer, space-faring combat game where players must team up to build a fleet of ships in order to survive the perils of space and defeat the opposing player faction. Build ships of all shapes and sizes, mine resources, and scavenge parts with friends to conquer the universe!
Why similar: Casual 75%, Strategy 15.2%, Action 8.8%, Indie 0.9%
- #38 ChargeShot
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 97 reviews2015
Dev: Cowboy Color
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Shoot, reflect, and jetpack your way through ChargeShot -- a local-multiplayer, space-bounty-hunter, deathmatch game with a focus on fast-paced, twitch gameplay. Prove to your friends that you are the greatest warrior in the galaxy. No friends? No problem.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #39 Quantum Rush Champions
76% matchMixed56% of 172 reviews2014
Dev: GameArt Studio GmbH
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Be prepared for high-speed races against challenging AI pilots on huge, futuristic race tracks. Destroy your opponents with mounted cannons and special pick-up weapons, upgrade and fly different racers in a vast and spectacular environment on earth and in space.
Why similar: Casual 79.7%, Action 12.4%, Indie 7.9%
- #40 Aeon Command
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 414 reviews2014
Dev: Bat Country Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Aeon Command is a tug of war strategy game, where you play as one of three unique factions to help gain dominance over the Aeon Nebula! Take control of your mother ship to gather resources, produce ships and fight off the enemy mother ship. Grow stronger as you progress through the 24 mission campaign and unlock new upgrades.
Why similar: Casual 69.1%, Strategy 23.6%, Indie 7.4%
- #41 Star Survivor
59% matchMixed69% of 555 reviews2024
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?
Why similar: Casual 92.5%, Action 7.5%
- #42 Galactic Bulwark Strike
72% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Josep G. Camarasa
Windows
An addictive physics-based mix of a shoot'em up and arkanoid. Defeat all the enemies while you keep the ball alive in this frantic retro-styled arcade game.
Why similar: Casual 82.7%, Action 9.8%, Indie 7.5%
- #43 Distant Space
70% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Casual 83.1%, Indie 8.8%, Action 8.2%
- #44 Galacide
73% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Puny Human
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Casual 40.8%, Action 34.5%, Indie 24.8%
- #45 Action Ball 2
69% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Rionix
Windows
Take to the skies with the thrilling, brick-busting excitement of Action Ball 2, the electrifying sequel to the hit arcade game! Soar above the clouds in your paddle-equipped ship and fight back the relentless robots in level after level of eye-popping fun.
Why similar: Casual 83.4%, Action 9.5%, Indie 7%
- #46 Caribbean Crashers
57% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,370 reviews2024
Dev: Bloxhill
Windows
Caribbean Crashers is a fast paced pirate strategy game where you control your own ship and fire cannonballs at enemy vessels to secure victory!
Why similar: Casual 78.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Indie 7.3%, Action 2.1%
- #47 Rocky Mayhem
58% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: SepSlitherPub: Frederik Holst
Windows
Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 8 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!
Why similar: Casual 82.8%, Action 10.1%, Indie 7.1%
- #48 Hover Hazard
72% matchMixed57% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: David MulderPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
1 - 4 player/s. Navigate your spaceship inside a deadly arena. Dodge bullets, saws and lasers, while avoiding and using other obstacles in your way.
Why similar: Casual 88.8%, Indie 11.2%
- #49 GALAXIUM
69% matchMostly Negative27% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Tony MuñozPub: Wulum LTD
Windows · Mac
Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.
Why similar: Casual 81.9%, Action 10.5%, Indie 7.5%
- #50 Avoid - Sensory Overload
71% matchVery Positive86% of 224 reviews2014
Dev: 48h StudioPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!
Why similar: Action 62.6%, Indie 37.4%
- #51 SENTRY
55% matchVery Positive83% of 853 reviews2024
Dev: Fireblade Software
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
SENTRY is an action-defense first person shooter where you defend your spaceship against invading aliens. Plot an escape route through hostile space and battle the enemy across your vessel with the support of traps, turrets and environmental destruction.
Why similar: Strategy 68.1%, Action 31.9%
- #52 Distant Space 2
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,501 reviews2017
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: Casual 82.3%, Action 10.4%, Indie 7.3%
- #53 SHOOPER NOVA
52% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Casual 71.2%, Strategy 17%, Action 8.1%, Indie 3.7%
- #54 Clergy Splode
71% matchMixed43% of 530 reviews2015
Dev: PiGravityPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In the life of every Clergy Priest, there comes a moment when it turns out that there is no other solution than.... to just drop bombs everywhere and blow everything up... Clergy Splode is a fast paced, casual-arcade game.
Why similar: Indie 66.5%, Action 33.5%
- #55 Breakout Epilepsia
52% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2025
Dev: CataxisPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Action 100%