What games are most similar to Planetary Defense?

The most similar games to Planetary Defense include Subspace Reticulum, Spiders and Spaceships, Alien Wall, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Planetary Defense?

Planetary Defense is a Action, Indie, Simulation game with popular tags including Action, Arcade, Shooter, Space Sim, Simulation.

Best action games like Planetary Defense?

If you're looking for more action games like Planetary Defense, try Subspace Reticulum, Spiders and Spaceships, Alien Wall. These share the Action tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Planetary Defense?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Planetary Defense. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Planetary Defense but more arcade?

To find games emphasizing arcade, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Arcade alongside Action. You can also explore the arcade tag page directly.

Games Like Planetary Defense

Top Similar Games to Planetary Defense

Subspace Reticulum (2025) — Shared: Action, Simulation, Arcade. Also features top-down shooter and 2d. Tags: Action, Simulation, Arcade
Spiders and Spaceships0 — Shared: Action, Simulation, Arcade. Also features early access and top-down shooter. Tags: Action, Simulation, Arcade
Alien Wall (2021) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and 2d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Orbital Invaders (2020) — Shared: Flight, Space Sim, Simulation. Also features space and sci-fi. Tags: Flight, Space Sim, Simulation
Don't PANIC! (2026) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features top-down shooter and top-down. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Meteor Mania0 — Shared: Arena Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and retro. Tags: Arena Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter
Gratuitous Space Shooty Game (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and bullet hell. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Cube Space (2021) — Shared: Simulation, Action, Arcade. Also features casual and bullet hell. Tags: Simulation, Action, Arcade
Ultimate Starfighter (2022) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and 2d. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter
Parsec Express0 — Shared: Action, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features adventure and sandbox. Tags: Action, Simulation, Space Sim
Under The Stars (2022) — Shared: Flight, Space Sim, Shooter. Also features 2d and indie. Tags: Flight, Space Sim, Shooter
PewPew! (2021) — Shared: Simulation, Action, Arcade. Also features casual and on-rails shooter. Tags: Simulation, Action, Arcade
Galactic Starfire: Squadron (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features exploration and 3d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Salvager (2025) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Space Sim. Also features early access and casual. Tags: Action, Arcade, Space Sim
METEOR COMMANDER (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and top-down shooter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Rocketeer (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Arcade, Space Sim. Also features casual and 3d. Tags: Simulation, Arcade, Space Sim
Meteorite Miner (2023) — Shared: Action, Simulation, Arcade. Also features casual and adventure. Tags: Action, Simulation, Arcade
Destroiders (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Space Sim. Also features casual and 2.5d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Space Sim
Big Flying Asteroid (2022) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and hero shooter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Astero (2020) — Shared: Action, Simulation, Arcade. Also features casual and top-down shooter. Tags: Action, Simulation, Arcade
Aero Striker - World Invasion (2022) — Shared: Action, Flight, Shooter. Also features score attack and adventure. Tags: Action, Flight, Shooter
Dan's Odyssey (2022) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Arcade. Also features casual and top-down. Tags: Action, Shooter, Arcade
Earth Space Defenders (2025) — Shared: Arena Shooter, Shooter, Space Sim. Also features bullet hell and top-down shooter. Tags: Arena Shooter, Shooter, Space Sim
Stellar Outcast: Arena (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Flight. Also features top-down shooter and pve. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Flight
Bullet Brawl0 — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Shooter. Also features bullet hell and fps. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Shooter
CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA) (2020) — Shared: Action, Space Sim, Shooter. Also features retro and top-down shooter. Tags: Action, Space Sim, Shooter
Beyond the Storm (2022) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Space Sim. Also features top-down shooter and remake. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Space Sim
Aim in Space (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Flight, Space Sim. Also features clicker and pve. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Flight, Space Sim
Umbra Galaxy (2022) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Beat 'em up, Shooter. Also features bullet hell and top-down shooter. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Beat 'em up, Shooter
Mothership Forever (2023) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Simulation, Arcade. Also features twin stick shooter and top-down shooter. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Simulation, Arcade
Super Space Club (2023) — Shared: Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Action. Also features bullet hell and space. Tags: Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Action
Geometry raid (2025) — Shared: Space Sim, Action, Shooter. Also features minimalist and hack and slash. Tags: Space Sim, Action, Shooter
Sleigh Strikers (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Flight. Also features top-down shooter and pve. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Flight
Nemesis Galaxy at War (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter. Also features casual and pve. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter
Asteroidc (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and fps. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
TROID BLASTER 2 (2026) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and 2d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition (2026) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and 2d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Arcade Squad (2022) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and 3d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Flank Speed (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Space Sim. Also features casual and 2d fighter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Space Sim
Tanks Target Challenge0 — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and twin stick shooter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Warspace (2023) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features free to play and indie. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
GravBoost (2026) — Shared: Simulation, Space Sim, Flight. Also features physics and top-down. Tags: Simulation, Space Sim, Flight
Hyper Frenzy (2021) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Arena Shooter. Also features casual and space. Tags: Action, Arcade, Arena Shooter
Void Surfer (2021) — Shared: Action, Space Sim, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and sandbox. Tags: Action, Space Sim, Shooter
Meteor Blasters (2022) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and 3d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
ZAPNATOR (2024) — Shared: Arcade, Shooter, Space Sim. Also features casual and bullet hell. Tags: Arcade, Shooter, Space Sim
DarkSpase (2025) — Shared: Action, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features immersive sim and 3d. Tags: Action, Simulation, Space Sim
Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey (2014) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features indie and space. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Rakuten (2021) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Shooter. Also features adventure and 2d fighter. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Shooter
Solo Defender (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Space Sim, Arcade. Also features 2d and top-down. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Space Sim, Arcade
Nibiru Voyage (2021) — Shared: Simulation, Arcade, Flight. Also features bullet hell and 2d. Tags: Simulation, Arcade, Flight
Gunslinger Nova (2023) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and pve. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter
Star Squadron: Student Driver (2021) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features racing and exploration. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Boing Bang Adventure (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features adventure and top-down shooter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Cosmic Rift (2025) — Shared: Action, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features roguelike and bullet hell. Tags: Action, Simulation, Space Sim
Space Slaughter (2023) — Shared: Action, Space Sim, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and top-down shooter. Tags: Action, Space Sim, Arcade
Space Combat0 — Shared: Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Flight. Also features early access and space. Tags: Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Flight
Rakete0 — Shared: Action, Simulation, Arcade. Also features 2d and 3d. Tags: Action, Simulation, Arcade
NOMAD Revisited (2020) — Shared: Side Scroller, Flight, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features 2d and cyberpunk. Tags: Side Scroller, Flight, Shoot 'Em Up
SHINORUBI (2024) — Shared: Flight, Space Sim, Action. Also features 2d and top-down. Tags: Flight, Space Sim, Action