Games Like Planet R-12

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

Why similar: Indie 75.1%, Action 24.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a quintessential 2D tactical side-scroller that focuses on squad-based room clearing and strategic combat.

KR-17 is a 32-bit, story-driven, side-scrolling action puzzle-platformer which follows the story of a military robot on a mission to subdue a rogue agent operating out of an installation on the planet Valiant. It will be the first in a multi-genre series of games centered around the story of Terrius, KR-17's home.

Why similar: Indie 67.1%, Action 18.2%, Adventure 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a very similar pixel-art aesthetic and side-scrolling tactical shooter gameplay loop.

Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.

Why similar: Indie 75.3%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep side-scrolling exploration experience set on a hostile alien planet filled with mechanical dangers.

Choose between different factions, with their own set of expendable soldiers, mechas, and weapons. Protect your brain, mine gold, and destroy the enemy cortex in his bunker complex!

Why similar: Strategy 76.7%, Indie 18.9%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features complex physics-based tactical combat with a heavy emphasis on sci-fi squad management and robotic destruction.

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Indie 78%, Action 22%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane 2D side-scrolling shooter that captures the same sci-fi intensity and robotic enemy variety as Planet R-12.

Join the Mechstermination Force and save the world from the gigantic MegaMechs!

Why similar: Indie 79.2%, Action 20.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intense boss-focused action against giant robots, mirroring the mechanical threat of the seed game.

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Why similar: Indie 74.6%, Action 16%, Strategy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging tactical side-scroller that requires careful planning and precise execution to overcome hostile environments.

Command a team of 5 elite soldiers against an alien horde of 100,000. Surrounded on all sides, you must outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy.

Why similar: Indie 47.8%, Strategy 38%, Action 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a strategic perspective on squad-based combat against overwhelming odds, perfect for fans of the tactical elements in Planet R-12.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Indie 63.7%, Action 27.1%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more chaotic, it offers the same squad-focused, side-scrolling action and destructive environments.

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and survival on a dangerous, isolated planet.

PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.

Why similar: Indie 50.2%, Adventure 25.4%, Action 24.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric side-scroller that captures the feeling of navigating a dangerous, alien world.

Soldat is a unique 2D (side-view) multiplayer action game. Soldiers fight against each other in 2D battle arenas using a deadly arsenal of military weapons, across 7 default game modes.

Why similar: Indie 78.9%, Action 21.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D tactical shooter that emphasizes movement and weapon mastery in a fast-paced environment.

Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.

Why similar: Strategy 66.9%, Action 33.1%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time tactical game that captures the sci-fi squad management and combat feel in a more strategic format.

The game is set on a distant planet called Metal Planet. Two corporations are fighting for control of a valuable resource capable of transforming matter. You take on the role of a soldier with equipped power armor and powerful weapon.

Why similar: Indie 77.7%, Action 22.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the core theme of fighting through a hostile, metallic environment filled with war machines.

As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

Why similar: Indie 80.3%, Action 19.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match featuring robotic enemies and side-scrolling action in a pixel-art style.

Strike Force Heroes is an oldschool arena shooter rebuilt with modern mechanics with full co-operative and PvP online multiplayer. It melds over the top action with epic story-telling in this intense remake of the hit Flash game.

Why similar: Indie 69.5%, Action 30.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling shooter that focuses on squad-based combat and character progression.

In a world oppressed by ruthless machines, a stronghold full of die-hard TV-sets resists the persecution. Your lost friends and the lack of resources drive you to take action against the extinction. Brave the dangers and go find your comrades to rescue your species!

Why similar: Indie 74.7%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that focuses on escaping mechanical traps and hostile robots.

A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system.

Why similar: Indie 64.1%, Strategy 19%, Action 16.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical struggle against an artificial intelligence threat, matching the core conflict of the seed game.

Random Heroes is an action-packed 2D side-scroller platformer. Blast through this action-adventure hero shooter inspired by classic retro games, and stop an alien invasion by teaming up with a bunch of, Random Heroes.

Why similar: Action 54.1%, Adventure 45.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes character selection and tactical movement.

You are a space trooper. Your crew finished the cleaning mission and left you alone by accident. Now you are surrounded by aliens. Persist them as long as you can.

Why similar: Indie 65.8%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides simple, direct action gameplay against alien and robotic forces in a side-scrolling format.

Professional assassin turned amateur campaign manager Steve is charged with cleaning up the city by an anthropomorphic rabbit and mayoral candidate from the future named BunnyLord.

Why similar: Indie 66.7%, Action 19.6%, Adventure 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cover-based 2D shooter that demands tactical movement and quick reflexes to survive.

An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.

Why similar: Indie 66.5%, Action 17%, Adventure 16.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure that focuses on navigating a mysterious planet with a similar lonely, survivalist tone.

Beat the Humans is the turn-based tactical strategy game. Here you lead an army of aliens against invaders from the human race. Collect your squad, protect planets, strengthen your army with equipment and look for allies if you want to survive and win.

Why similar: Strategy 71%, Action 29%

Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.

Why similar: Action 100%

Control Craft 2 is a real time strategy game where you will have to act quickly against attackers who want to invade our planet! Wave after wave, your soldiers will overthrow the enemy colonies and will occupy enemy bases one after another.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical game that focuses on managing units to capture territory, similar to the strategy elements in Planet R-12.

Robros is a robot-themed, action-strategy escort shooter where you control two robots to get them to fight their way out of a factory filled with rogue robots. The gameplay is split in two phases: planning and action. The first phase is planning your escape by plotting a vector path on a 2D map.

Why similar: Indie 55.6%, Strategy 28.8%, Action 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused action game that involves managing robotic units in combat.

Fight against the robots and reclaim the land! Attempt to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where it seems like everything wants you dead! Tactical stealth action in a post-apocalyptic settings!

Why similar: Indie 92.9%, Strategy 4.7%, Action 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the theme of rogue artificial intelligence and tactical combat in a sci-fi setting.

Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

Why similar: Strategy 80.8%, Indie 19.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that deals with space-based warfare and tactical planetary conquest.

Aliens Invaded Our Planet is a Multiplayer / CO-OP (Up to 6P) FPS & Arcade Style Action game, the game is about alien invasion in 1900s Richalley Town. Shoot and run for your life against the aliens!

Why similar: Indie 64.9%, Action 17.9%, Adventure 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that captures the feeling of defending a planet from an invading force.

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: Indie 76.1%, Action 23.9%

Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.

Why similar: Action 31.7%, Adventure 30%, Indie 28.1%, Strategy 10.2%

Shrot is a bite-sized old-school action RTS set on a sandy planet with horses, tractors and techno music.

Why similar: Strategy 65.3%, Action 34.7%

Discovery of a new Goldilocks planet has led to the creation of a new type of army: One that is made of metal and steel. One that can’t feel pain or fear. One that is said to be our only hope against a possible alien invasion.

Why similar: Indie 70%, Action 30%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter that emphasizes the struggle for survival against mechanical adversaries.

Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.

Why similar: Indie 47.1%, Adventure 33%, Action 19.9%

Planet RIX-13 is а 2D adventure, in which you play as a space explorer engaged in searching for planets potentially suitable for life.

Why similar: Indie 79.9%, Adventure 20.1%

Incredibly dynamic turn-based strategy, reviving the traditions of the old school tactics. Lead a team of the most desperate fighters, destroy alien monsters and uncover the secrets of the lost planet.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Planet Station is a tense 3D action shooter in the Sci-Fi genre. Players must help former sheriff Margaret survive on a dangerous planet after her spaceship crashes. Fight monsters, gather resources, and find a way out to escape this deadly trap.

Why similar: Indie 62%, Action 19.7%, Adventure 18.3%

Life on Earth is unsustainable. Humanity must seek a new home but the only planet found is very hostile. You were sent on a expedition to slay the monsters inhabiting the surface of this planet. In this adventure you end up being the villain. Game contains two basic controls, many puzzles and lots of guns and enemies.

Why similar: Indie 68.2%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 15.1%

In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

Why similar: Action 57.2%, Adventure 42.8%

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: Indie 79.6%, Action 20.4%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Indie 55.5%, Action 23.1%, Adventure 21.4%

Take over a disfunctional Waste Management Facility on a distant planet. Build incinerators, recyclers, robots, turrets, and more. Battle vicious creatures on the planet's surface with powerful weapons!

Why similar: Indie 58.1%, Strategy 16.5%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 9.6%

Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders.

Why similar: Indie 64.8%, Action 18.7%, Adventure 16.6%

The earth is suffering from an attack of space monsters, and the terran defense forces are called for combat and the annihilation of the monsters. The RX Squad with their advanced ships risks themselves to keep the earth in peace.

Why similar: Indie 65.8%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 16.9%

Your ship has crash-landed on a stray rogue planet, and you're out of fuel... It's up to you to delve beneath the frozen surface and find a way to get your ship back into space while fighting strange sea creatures and uncovering the mysteries of the world beneath the ice!

Why similar: Indie 64.5%, Action 35.5%

Mars is under attack! An unknown enemy is dropping bombs on the peaceful red planet. It is up to you to fight off the onslaught so the innocent can escape. Run (umm...slide), jump and blast your way to freedom in the arcade-inspired goodness that is Martian Law. Save Mars!

Why similar: Indie 81.8%, Action 18.2%

Fight to survive on a mysterious alien planet, outwit its vicious inhabitants, and do whatever it takes to find a way off that wretched rock.

Why similar: Indie 63.2%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 17.5%

CortexGear:AngryDroids is a clasic 3d Sci-Fi shooting sidescroller in which quick tactics and skills need to be in harmony the beat the game. A run-and-gun shooter with both mouse and keyboard. An adventure game with a emotional story and epic game-play.

Why similar: Indie 51.4%, Strategy 22.2%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 13.1%

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Indie 78.1%, Action 21.9%

Assault of the Robots is an action game where you will fight across different countries like Germany and Great Britain with different robots.

Why similar: Indie 69%, Action 17%, Adventure 14.1%

A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

Why similar: Action 61.6%, Indie 38.4%

Take control of a huge mech on an alien planet! Shoot and trample the natives, avenge your brother, or forgive his killers? Join the rebels to restore peace on the exotic planet of Eldorado.

Why similar: Action 100%

Rocket Squad is a team-based first-person shooter. Infiltrate perilous planets, gather resources, and return safely to your shelter. Utilize each character's unique abilities and strategically form your team to restore order to the universe.

Why similar: Indie 64.4%, Action 35.6%

In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.

Why similar: Indie 69%, Adventure 21.7%, Action 9.3%

The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.

Why similar: Action 50.3%, Indie 42.7%, Adventure 6.9%

USC is a turn-based, top-down view tactics game in which you control the crew of a stranded recon vessel in a "first contact war" for survival, featuring a detailed combat system with RPG elements, fully interactive randomized maps, unique weapons and gadgets, crafting, and custom multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Indie 69.5%, Strategy 30.5%

6 different types of towers! 4 planets with different characteristics! 25 different enemies. Drones, Tanks, Biorobotic enemies and many different ground and air vehicles! Snowy and Glacial maps, Desert and Arid lands! Prepare to defend the solar system against invaders!

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Control the mysterious robot army to resist falling giant aliens.

Why similar: Indie 72%, Action 28%

Explore a dangerous planet that's different every time and try to survive! The Galactic Union's job for you is clear: research the alien wildlife -- for science! However, researching may include lasers, explosions, hungry aliens, space sushi, and other similarly delicious-or-terrifying hazards.

Why similar: Strategy 68.9%, Adventure 31.1%