
Military metroidvania with jet fighter flights. Implementation of planetary and space battles in 2D side-scrolling shooter mechanics. Story from the perspective of Lieutenant Lani Goodspeed on humanity's struggle against an alien invader.
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Military metroidvania with jet fighter flights. Implementation of planetary and space battles in 2D side-scrolling shooter mechanics. Story from the perspective of Lieutenant Lani Goodspeed on humanity's struggle against an alien invader.

Avemary Rocket -Captain Patchwork-
Join our brave captain on this action adventure in space! You'll be riding The Patchwork, a less than ideal spaceship, but enough to get away from pursuers. However, you'll be facing malfunctions, fires, enemies attacking... When it rains, it pours.

Solo Flight
Master 24 island missions in three iconic planes and three unique mission types for each. Use a controller for the best experience and aim for the top grade.
Join our brave captain on this action adventure in space! You'll be riding The Patchwork, a less than ideal spaceship, but enough to get away from pursuers. However, you'll be facing malfunctions, fires, enemies attacking... When it rains, it pours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Space 16.3%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Action 7.2%
Master 24 island missions in three iconic planes and three unique mission types for each. Use a controller for the best experience and aim for the top grade.
Why similar: Flight 30.1%, Military 25.2%, War 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Shooter 7.4%
Space Academy is a story-rich platformer, that offers more than 20 engaging levels, each of them uncovering more secrets of empire academy.
Why similar: Flight 25.4%, Narration 20.7%, Military 14.2%, Space 9.3%, Side Scroller 8.2%
A simple operation helicopter arcade game. There are various missions such as destruction of enemy weapons, rescue of hostages, assassination and destruction of enemy facilities. 2 free DLC games are included.DLC games are for Windows only.
Why similar: Flight 30.3%, Military 25.2%, War 18.2%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 8.5%
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is an arcade action game that puts you in the middle of WWI aerial battles. Accompany the legendary Red Baron and cheat death on your way to victory!
Why similar: Flight 31.4%, Military 23.8%, War 14.2%, Shooter 9%, Story Rich 5.5%
Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 6.7%, Action 5.7%
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Flight 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Space 9.2%
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の最終編。ショットを合成して、いいとこどりのショットも作れる! シリーズ最強の敵たちに最強の武器やスキルの組み合わせで対抗し、 この物語の真実に辿り着いてください―
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Side Scroller 10.9%, War 10.1%, Space 8.8%
2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Spectacle fighter 19.5% ★, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.1%
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Flight 26.3%, Military 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, War 10.3%, Space 9.8%
A brutal action metroidvania set in a world where reality is breaking apart. Battle biomechanical mutants, traverse shifting landscapes, and uncover fragments of your lost mind as you push deeper into a twisted post-apocalyptic nightmare.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Narration 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.6%
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Space 13.8%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%
When this “wolf pack” strikes, you hear the thunder roll. The Thunder Wolves attack from the air. They are mercenaries, and the best helicopter pilots in the world. Every one of them is ready for action at all times—and ready to fight evil, wherever it lurks.
Why similar: Flight 29.6%, Military 24.1%, War 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Shooter 7.7%
In this thrilling 2D infinite side-scrolling action game, players take control of agile scout helicopters, navigating treacherous skies filled with relentless enemies. These Pilots must dodge incoming fire while unleashing a barrage of powerful weaponry to obliterate waves of adversaries.
Why similar: Flight 33.2%, Military 15.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, War 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
FLY LOW. FLY FAST. FLY HARD.Jump in the hot seat and get ready for an action-packed roguelike fighter jet thrill ride. Unlock weapons and upgrades to push your aircraft to the limit as you fight through an endless onslaught of enemy aircraft.
Why similar: Flight 35%, Military 29.6%, War 19.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 4.2%
In Gunship, climb into the cockpit of America's most advanced helicopter. Race low and deadly over the treetops at 200m.p.h. and deliver a powerful punch against the enemy! In Gunship 2000, you'll take charge of five copters on hundreds of combat missions in the Persian Gulf and Central Europe.
Why similar: Flight 39.3%, Military 32.1%, War 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%, 2D 3.1%
Inferno is a fire-fueled 2D platformer where betrayal ignites transformation. Play as Kai, a Sergeant in the Krorion Space Forces, searching for his traitorous commanding officer. Run, jump, dash, and FIRE to unleash Sergeant Kai’s Inferno power against devastating odds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Military 20%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Space 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
This is a 3D flight action arcade game(Version 2.00). Version 1.00 is also included, please try it.
Why similar: Flight 31.5%, Military 24.8%, War 16.5%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 7%
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons. Experience a breathtaking campaign filled with high-stakes missions, hard choices, and deep squad connections.
Why similar: Flight 37.6%, Military 25%, War 13.4%, Shooter 11%, Action 4.8%
Flying Flogger is an arcade WWII dogfight. It’s a side view fast-paced air combat game with simple controls, minimalist design and smooth animation.
Why similar: Flight 30.6%, Military 18.4%, War 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.3%
Vanishing Starlight, integrating ancient Chinese myths and Cyberpunk, is a Metroidvania platformer. Play as a prisoner who lost memory and embark on a journey across the stars where you seek lost memories, partners, and uncover your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Space 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Action 10.6%, Sci-fi 6.7%
The best shooting game with various perspectives
Why similar: Flight 30.8%, Military 18.1%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Shooter 9.5%, War 7.4%
When you climb into the cockpit of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, get set for the "flight of your life" as the powerful FALCON AT takes you streaking across the sky at Mach 2.
Why similar: Flight 36%, Military 23.6%, War 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Arcade 5.6%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Flight 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Space 11.5%, Shooter 8%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Flight 17.3%, Space 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Space adventure is a classic Shoot 'Em Up style game with a fast pace and a test of your reflexes. Maneuver, collect bonuses and score points to become the best!
Why similar: Flight 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Space 12%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Shooter 10.7%
Drone Warfare is an action flight sim and tower defense hybrid shoot-em-up. Research upgrades and deploy your tiny honey bee military drone as you attempt to save the last remaining bees from extinction.
Why similar: Flight 27.6%, Military 21.1%, War 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Narration 10.7%
Carebotz is an arena shooter game spiced with metroidvania elements. You control BIBZ, a little maintenance droid. Collect the tons of blueprints, navigate the tight corridors, customize your toolset, learn to take advantage of gravity, upgrade, repair and encounter many different types of enemies!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Flight 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Space 8.2%, Shooter 7.3%
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, Action 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9%, 2D 5.1%
A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Action 7.2%
"FIGHT PLANE 機戰" is a hard-core clear-cut shooting air combat game. Players control the fighter plane to shuttle through the sky full of bullets. While improving the fighter plane's ability, challenge powerful enemies at the same time!!!
Why similar: Flight 27%, Military 21.3%, War 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.6%
High speed Acelike Roguelike with SSSTYLE. Cut across cel-shaded, action-packed, arcade-paced dogfights as you fly, fight, and upgrade your roster of kickass planes. Every battle is massive, every location is procedural, and every fight is a spectacle- whether it's aircraft, blimps, dragons or mechs
Why similar: Flight 26.6%, Spectacle fighter 22.4% ★, Military 18.6%, War 14.3%, Shooter 7.7%
In this addictive side-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1982, your mission is to penetrate through four defence rings, and blow up an illegal cache of neutron bombs - an almost impossible feat! Enemy missiles and radar bases track your movements, and the landscape is as treacherous as your enemies.
Why similar: Flight 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Space 10.2%, Shooter 8.2%
200 feet. 600 knots. Adrenaline off the scale.
Why similar: Flight 40.8%, Military 33.5%, War 14.6%, Action 6.4%, Shooter 4.2%
From the co-creator of Eufloria and Receiver 2 comes a new indie extravaganza. Part Metroidvania, part future science expedition, Bioframe Outpost gives players the means to master a vast world in which all creatures react to each other in complex ways, with frequently unexpected results!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Space 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%
Over The Horizon is a stylish action metroidvania. Take down enemies in Stylish and defeat boss battles with partner characters as you journey across a world full of secrets. As Ravi, you take to the streets to find your parents and uncover a conspiracy to save the world on the giant planet Horizon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Spectacle fighter 32.8% ★, Action 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Unveil the secrets of a lost planet. Evolve new powers to meet the challenge. Erupt in brutal shooter combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Military 19%, War 10%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 9.1%
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: Flight 33.9%, Metroidvania 33.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Arcade 4.4%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Action-Adventure 10%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
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 41.3%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.2%
Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.
Why similar: Flight 40.6%, Military 22.5%, War 16.3%, Shooter 4.3%, Action 4.3%
This is an action game in which the player cannot jump by himself, but jumps with the blast of a bomb. You can dash with the blast on your back, and even attack with bombs, allowing you to enjoy bombs to the fullest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 10.5%, 2D 4.5%
Battleships Collide: Explore 3D space, defend the galaxy, and conquer 20 intense levels. Customize your spaceship, collect artifacts for hyper space travels in this thrilling shooter game and become the hero galaxies await!
Why similar: Flight 39%, War 19.4%, Space 17.1%, Military 10.5%, Shooter 8.6%
Explore the skies of Eurian and help Esen to defeat the evil coalition in Windfolk: Sky is just the Beginning, a third-person shooter adventure game.
Why similar: Flight 30.6%, Narration 18.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11%
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Why similar: Flight 28.6%, Space 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Spectacle fighter 13.9% ★, Shooter 8.1%
Paper Wars is a single-player flight action game where you pilot powerful paper airplanes. Face off against an army of red paper planes, along with land and sea threats. Unlock and upgrade your fleet to dominate the skies!
Why similar: Flight 33.7%, Military 26.3%, War 18.2%, Shooter 7.3%, Sci-fi 4.8%
Strike Mission is a top-down aerial action game where you play as pilot Jake Walker on a mission to stop a global terrorist threat. Face intense battles, daring rescues, and strategic sabotage missions.
Why similar: Military 35.1%, War 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 6.5%
It's a 2D action shooting adventure game where you switch between multiple guns and use interchangeable gimmicks to try to break through the stages! What awaits you in a mysterious facility in a corner of the universe?
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Action-Adventure 14%, Space 13.8%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Action 5.8%
Tactical drone combat against infantry, armor, and air defenses. Control advanced drones, strike high-value targets, and dominate the battlefield from anywhere, your call. War is no longer fought on the ground. Operate combat drones, destroy high-value targets, and survive hostile airspace.
Why similar: Flight 29.7%, Military 22.8%, War 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Shooter 6.7%
Fly through the theaters of World War II with fighters planes from across the world. Intercept, Raid, Defend, Survive in theatres of World War II. Vincemus is an arcade semi-realistic air combat shooter, The game is avalable on WindowsOS and MacOS.
Why similar: Flight 33.9%, Military 28.6%, War 19.7%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 5.2%
Throw a dude at another dude! Badass Brigade is a light-hearted 2D action game where you shoot, punch, grab, and throw your foes. Take on missions where you can explore the world and uncover a wide variety of weapons and gear for new ways to fight.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Futuridium EP Deluxe is a psychedelic retro inspired shoot’em up with a modern twist, that blends together frantic action, puzzle elements, a vibrant low poly aesthetic and an heart pumping electronic soundtrack.
Why similar: Flight 26.5%, Spectacle fighter 25.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 7.8%
Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Side Scroller 13%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Space 7.2%
This game is a game that enjoys aerial battles by riding the high durability air fighter XF - 98.
Why similar: Flight 30.1%, Military 23.1%, War 16.7%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 7.8%
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 6.1%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Military 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, War 13.1%, Space 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.4%
Set the skies ablaze in this explosive 2D arcade dogfighting shooter! Target enemy carriers to cripple fleets, dodge relentless battleships, and outmaneuver swarms of fighters. As a Phoenix Squadron pilot, you are the final rampart against tyranny and your nation’s last hope to rise from the ashes.
Why similar: Flight 27.7%, War 15.1%, Spectacle fighter 15.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 8%