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Games Like Parabolus

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Sci-fi, Space.

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Parabolus is a 3D space shooter with rocks in it. Kinda like Asteroids, if it took place in a Tron maze and also had a squad of enemies waiting to pounce on you around each corner. Clever thinking and quick reflexes are needed to get through this amazing sci-fi adventure.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2018-11-02
Developer: 40 Pound Tiger Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: 40 Pound Tiger Studios
    Windows · Linux

    Shoot your way across the galaxy in this thrilling adventure! It’s the sci-fi shooter which blends old school game mechanics with modern story driven cinematic experiences. Unlock the mystery of strange events all over the Milky Way and find out who (or what) is behind them.

    Why similar: 2.5D 14.9%, Space 12.1%, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Futuristic 9.6%, Shooter 9.6%

  2. #2 Bladestar
    96% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Space 18.6%, Fast-Paced 18.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 10%

  3. #3 Rainbow Fighter
    96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: MGameBox
    Windows

    This is a fast-paced flying shooting game.

    Why similar: 2.5D 22.8%, Space 16.4%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 10.2%

  4. #4 Space Survival
    95% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2021
    Dev: Ali Soltanian Fard JahromiPub: Soltanian Games
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    Space Survival is a 3D PC shoote'm up game with large maps and various levels to complete.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Space 17.6%, Shooter 17%, Action 14.7%, Adventure 11.9%

  5. #5 HEXTERMINATE
    94% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2020
    Dev: Wings of Steel
    Windows · Linux

    HEXTERMINATE is a top-down shooter which puts you in the role of an Imperial Captain. Your mission is to reclaim a galaxy shattered by centuries of in-fighting. Customise your ship with dozens of different modules, fight side by side with allied fleets and reunite the galaxy under Imperial rule.

    Why similar: Space 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Action 20.2%, Indie 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.4%

  6. #6 Retrobooster
    94% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2014
    Dev: Really Slick
    Windows · Linux

    A reinvention of the cave-flyer for players who love games of skill. You control an extremely responsive ship, which opens up new possibilities for speed flying challenges, puzzles, and bullet hell scenarios. This game is set at 1980s difficulty--Survive it if you can.

    Why similar: Space 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Action 13%, Shooter 13%, Physics 9.4%

  7. #7 A Blast From The Past
    93% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
    Windows · Mac

    A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

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  8. #8 Space Hamster in Turmoil
    92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
    Dev: SypherZent
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Space 27.9%, Action 23.5%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Indie 5.9%

  9. #9 Sun Blast: Star Fighter
    91% matchMixed66% of 782 reviews2015
    Dev: OBLONE SoftwarePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!

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  10. #10 PAWARUMI
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

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  11. #11 Planet Cracker
    90% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Nemoto Keisuke
    Windows

    Planet Cracker is a 2D shooting game features physics engine and 3D environment. You must protect a space station from space debris trying to surpass the line of defence. Destroy all debris, and accomplish the most important mission: SURVIVE!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, 2.5D 27.5%, Shooter 20.1%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Physics 7.7%

  12. #12 Nephenthesys
    89% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.

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    89% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    88% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: aa9bbPub: Akasha Apostles
    Windows

    Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering

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    87% matchMixed58% of 45 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt Take control of your chosen fighter (either Scout or Grunt) in this side scrolling shooter.

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  16. #16 Esoterica Order
    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    85% matchMostly Positive73% of 119 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%

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    Windows

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    83% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Matt Kuhn
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    80% matchMostly Negative32% of 34 reviews2014
    Dev: Z-SoftwarePub: Z-Software GmbH
    Windows
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    79% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2018
    Dev: Jason Aldred
    Windows

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    78% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    77% matchVery Positive90% of 100 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac

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    76% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    78% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Binary Nomad Games
    Windows · Linux

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    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive83% of 243 reviews2014
    Dev: Windybeard
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 114 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    72% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Fialho's
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Gray Mantis
    Windows

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    70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows · Linux

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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 160 reviews2014
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    Windows
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    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2021
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    70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    69% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2019
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    67% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    68% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
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    69% matchNo user reviews2023
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    67% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2020
    Dev: AnimicGame
    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2016
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    69% matchNo user reviews2020
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    67% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    66% matchNo user reviews2026
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