Games Like Moose Life

POLYBIUS is a fast, trippy tunnel shooter playable on a normal screen or in VR. 50 levels of blissful trance shooting action are set to a blistering soundtrack. The PS4 version was EDGE Magazine's VR GOTY in 2017, and the PC version of the game was even used as the basis for a NIN music video.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: This VR-compatible title captures the same trippy, trance-like arcade atmosphere and high-speed tunnel-shooting mechanics.

Space Giraffe is an abstract action arcade style game that takes place in a succession of beautiful environments generated by an advanced graphics synthesizer. It presents itself as a shooter but the more you play the more you discover the hidden depths and strategies that make the gameplay satisfyingly rich and rewarding.

Why similar: Psychedelic 59.5%, Arcade 17.8%, Score Attack 17.7%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer, this game shares the signature psychedelic visuals and intense, abstract arcade action found in Moose Life.

The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.

Why similar: Psychedelic 57.9%, Arcade 27.4%, Action 11.7%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic on-rails shooter perfectly blends rhythm, electronic music, and abstract visuals into a cohesive trance experience.

Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Psychedelic 16.7%, Abstract 15.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Score Attack 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another Jeff Minter masterpiece that focuses on chaotic, colorful, and highly abstract arcade-style shooting.

Tempest 4000™ is a visually stunning, action-packed tube shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest™.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.5%, Arcade 35.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the classic arcade formula that mirrors the vibrant, neon-drenched sensory overload of Moose Life.

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Psychedelic 22.8%, Abstract 14.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Score Attack 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, high-speed twin-stick shooter that emphasizes score-attack mechanics and neon-infused arcade action.

Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Psychedelic 24%, Arcade 17%, Relaxing 8.7%, Colorful 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game turns your own music library into a procedural bullet-hell experience, capturing the rhythm-based intensity of Moose Life.

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Psychedelic 70.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 11.1%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Known as a 'rhythm violence' game, it delivers the same intense, hypnotic sensory feedback loop that makes Moose Life so addictive.

Experience a mind-bending, psychedelic sensory overload in Dyad! Blast through a reactive audio-visual tube creating a harmonious synthesis of color and sound as you Hook, Graze, and Lance enemies to master Dyad's 27 unique levels.

Why similar: Psychedelic 77.5%, Action 15.8%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This psychedelic racing-shooter hybrid offers a similar trance-inducing experience through its intense colors and rhythmic gameplay.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 32.8%, Psychedelic 19.6%, Score Attack 7.5%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive twin-stick shooter that matches the high-score-chasing intensity and neon aesthetic of the genre.

Rapid gravity arcade action! Dash! Spin! Slam! Paint!

Why similar: Abstract 28.4%, Arcade 25.6%, Score Attack 15.2%, Colorful 12.4%, Relaxing 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, arcade-style game that features a retro aesthetic and fast-paced, colorful action.

Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.

Why similar: Psychedelic 47.8%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 12%, Colorful 8.4%, Score Attack 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An earlier iteration of the music-reactive space shooter concept that focuses heavily on abstract, colorful visuals.

Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Psychedelic 18.8%, Arcade 15%, Abstract 14.4%, Score Attack 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on a classic arcade game that uses neon visuals and high-score mechanics to modernize the retro experience.

Polynomial 2 is an amazing visual candy which tends to be a space shooter and a music visualizer. Immersive on screen, mind-blowing in VR.

Why similar: Psychedelic 64.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 10.7%, Colorful 8%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, music-reactive space shooter that prioritizes psychedelic aesthetics and abstract exploration.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Arcade 35.6%, Psychedelic 26.9%, Score Attack 16.2%, Indie 7.4%, Colorful 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: While mechanically different, its focus on pure, rhythmic, and hypnotic arcade survival makes it a perfect companion for fans of trance-like gameplay.

Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Psychedelic 21.9%, Abstract 13.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Score Attack 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A accessible yet challenging bullet-hell shooter that focuses on the core mechanics of dodging and shooting in a high-intensity environment.

Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.4%, Action 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled bullet-hell shooter that provides the same level of singleplayer challenge and arcade-style progression.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 75.2%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 3.8%, Indie 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade shooter that demands high focus and rhythmic pattern recognition, appealing to the same core audience.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 71.9%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic bullet-hell shooter offers the same high-intensity, pattern-heavy gameplay that defines the best of the genre.

Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.

Why similar: Arcade 55.7%, Indie 20.3%, Colorful 12.7%, Singleplayer 6.7%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It allows you to play through your own music, creating a personalized sensory experience that aligns with the music-driven nature of Moose Life.

Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.

Why similar: Arcade 41.7%, Colorful 24.3%, Action 22.9%, Indie 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, physics-based twin-stick shooter that focuses on arcade-style arena combat and visual flair.

Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.5%, Arcade 24.3%, Action 11.6%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that features a great soundtrack and classic, high-intensity gameplay.

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Arcade 45.9%, Colorful 25.3%, Action 18.1%, Indie 6.1%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic arcade game that captures the same 'trance' feel through its tight, music-synced gameplay loops.

Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!

Why similar: Action 49.2%, Arcade 35.4%, Indie 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the title suggests, this game focuses on intense, music-driven sensory experiences within an arcade framework.

Relive the experience of playing the classic war arcade in a totally amazing way, thanks to virtual reality and the innovative immersion system that will make it possible for you to travel inside the video game.

Why similar: Action 45.2%, Arcade 37.9%, Indie 16.9%

Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Psychedelic 28.9%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 4.8%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling bullet-hell shooter that delivers the same high-intensity, arcade-style challenge as the seed game.

This VR title is a unique room-scale third-person shooter. Control the Nightstar by moving your Motion Controller in space, shooting a vast variety of enemies, and avoiding obstacles and enemy fire. Play through 8 levels of non-stop action and immortalize your name on the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Action 45.9%, Arcade 37%, Indie 17.1%

Why You'll Like It: A VR space shooter that emphasizes arcade-style action and sci-fi aesthetics in an immersive environment.

AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.

Why similar: Action 72.2%, Indie 27.8%

Emulate your favorite arcade games in an environment engrossed with retro realism and extremely detailed surroundings. Be filled with nostalgia and realise what arcade life felt like back in the 80’s/early 90’s.

Why similar: Arcade 65.9%, Action 24.2%, Indie 10%

Weave through missiles to generated music, and let the world flow around you.

Why similar: Psychedelic 31.2%, Action 28.1%, Score Attack 17.7%, Indie 12.4%, Relaxing 9.1%

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Colorful 6%, Action 5.8%, Indie 2.8%

"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Psychedelic 16.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Abstract 9.9%, Score Attack 7.9%

Xion revives the arcade and shoot ’em ups of the 1990’s in a refreshing and unique way with a fully destructible voxel landscape setting and your very own spaceship that you design and upgrade in an infinite number of ways.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.3%, Action 23.4%, Arcade 20.1%, Indie 6.1%

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: Arcade 49%, Action 36.8%, Indie 14.2%

ARK and ADE is an action-jammed VR FPS shooter in which you get to experience the glory of the 80’s arcade era in a neon fused setting 🤘😎. Shoot your way through retro-futuristic levels filled with enemies, iconic over the top bosses and never ending bullets. Insert coin to play! 🤖

Why similar: Action 68.4%, Indie 19.7%, Singleplayer 11.9%

Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.

Why similar: Psychedelic 42.6%, Abstract 20.9%, Arcade 14.5%, Colorful 8.9%, Action 6.6%

Dance to your favorite music (and workout in “Cardio”) as you catch gems, ride ribbons, smash drums, & dodge barriers. With tracks by Zedd, Lady Gaga, Skrillex, deadmau5, Tiësto, express yourself & get creative with the in-VR editor--with support for your own songs!

Why similar: Psychedelic 69.2%, Colorful 21.8%, Indie 9%

A Surreal Puzzle Shooter Adventure Fueled By Madness!

Why similar: Psychedelic 42.7%, Abstract 34.5%, Colorful 11.9%, Action 5.4%, Indie 3.4%

THRASHER is an award-winning arcade odyssey and audiovisual experience. Guide a magnificent space eel, swooping and thrashing it through mesmerizing alien worlds in the ultimate race for survival. Dive into the circle-based combo system, and play any way you like on PC, VR and Steam Deck.

Why similar: Psychedelic 57.6%, Arcade 23.9%, Action 9.3%, Colorful 9.2%

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.2%, Action 23.5%, Indie 8.3%

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: Psychedelic 53.2%, Score Attack 15.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Colorful 8.4%, Action 6%

Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!

Why similar: Arcade 51.5%, Colorful 23.6%, Action 20.7%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Arcade 21.1%, Colorful 11.7%, Score Attack 10.3%, Action 4.8%

Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.9%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 12.9%, Indie 4.4%

Let the music move you in Synth Riders, a dance-action VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community!

Why similar: Arcade 54.8%, Action 27.2%, Indie 11.5%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!

Why similar: Arcade 47.9%, Colorful 29.1%, Action 14.5%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 4%

The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.4%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Indie 5.4%

Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

Why similar: Psychedelic 40.7%, Relaxing 20.3%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 13.9%, Indie 6.6%

Cosmic Flow is a relaxing visual experience, an audio-visual massage for the mind, a kaleidoscopic meditation.

Why similar: Psychedelic 67.6%, Relaxing 18.5%, Indie 13.9%

Remember the days of online shooters, remember sleepless nights in computer clubs, emotions, adrenaline, rapture and rage. The multiplayer shooter HeadShotVR will immerse you in a dynamic atmosphere of virtual reality using the HTC Vive.

Why similar: Action 72.7%, Indie 27.3%

Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired arcade game that will make your brain melt. You've been warned.From beautiful cityscapes and ocean roads to exploding enemy spaceships, Neon Drive has it all.

Why similar: Psychedelic 54.4%, Arcade 23%, Colorful 10.2%, Action 9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Drums Rock is an arcade drums game for VR, follow the rhythm of rock with your drums and smash the demons. Live a unique campaign: with different levels, challenges, songs and worlds. Drums Rock is an ideal game to feel like a rock hero, while destroying hordes of demons to the rhythm of rock!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Arcade 29.5%, Action 8.7%, Indie 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!

Why similar: Arcade 45%, Colorful 25.6%, Action 17.4%, Indie 7.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Arcade 22.5%, Score Attack 10.7%, Colorful 9%, Action 7.9%

Intake is the new retro-futuristic drugstep arcade shooter from Cipher Prime. In this polychromatic love child of Dr. Mario and Ikaruga, you battle a never-ending barrage of pills, pushing your skill and reflexes to the limit to avoid a lethal dosage.

Why similar: Score Attack 37.6%, Arcade 35%, Action 18.5%, Indie 9%