- #1 Project MT
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Project MT
Windows
Survive endless waves in this fast-paced 2D space shooter. Upgrade your ship between 20-second battles, adapt to enemy behaviors, and climb the global leaderboard. Strategic, intense, and built for replayability.
Why similar: Space 34.6%, Action 26.1%, Arcade 20.1%, Retro 8.9%, 2D 6.3%
- #2 Intersolar Overdrive
97% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: SunMaster
Windows
Intersolar Overdrive was built on a gravity algorithm that lets you experience relative travel in deep space. Follow the story line or play in arcade mode for good old fashioned points.
Why similar: Action 20.1%, Space 18.6%, Casual 18.1%, Adventure 16.1%, 1980s 13.3%
- #3 OUMUAMUA
94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!
Why similar: Action 19.2%, 1980s 19.1%, Space 15.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Casual 14.1%
- #4 Star Clash
96% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: ZGame Studio
Windows
Star Clash is a small space shooting game. You will control a planet with one or two satellites. Shoot the enemies in the unlimited universe. Collect items to upgrade your planet and satellites. Get higher score.
Why similar: Space 33.1%, Action 24.3%, Casual 21.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Indie 5.9%
- #5 Spider Lander
95% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Lee Fuller
Windows
A loving echo of games from the 80's and familiar to those who loved classics such as Lunar Rescue and Lunar Lander. Swing on a thread from your mothership and thrust safely down to rescue some of those poor guys on the planet, then try to escape safely.
Why similar: Action 22.8%, Casual 18.7%, Space 18%, 1980s 16.9%, Arcade 13.8%
- #6 Thrust Legend
94% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Peter Klauser
Windows
There are a lot of bad thrust clones out there... This is not one of them.
Why similar: Space 28.9%, Action 21.5%, Arcade 17%, 1980s 14%, Retro 9.8%
- #7 GALAXIUM
93% matchMostly Negative27% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Tony MuñozPub: Wulum LTD
Windows · Mac
Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.
Why similar: Space 29.6%, Action 29.2%, Casual 24%, Arcade 10.3%, Indie 6.9%
- #8 Nebula Nuker
92% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Octopi is not a Word
Windows
Command a powerful craft in order to lead a fleet to victory! Purchase upgrades to improve your ship, collect powerups, and destroy increasingly powerful foes!
Why similar: Action 28.8%, Space 26.6%, Casual 25.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Indie 6.9%
- #9 Burst Drive
90% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Nebula Head
Windows
DASH, BOOST, DRIFT, SHOOT! A challenging space shooter with tons of eye candy. A game to master for the highest score or to have a break with while waiting for other games or just to have some couch co-op fun.
Why similar: Action 28.3%, Casual 25.4%, Space 23.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Indie 6.8%
- #10 War in Space
91% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Aternix
Windows
War in Space is a retro style arcade shooter where you battle waves of unrelenting enemy ships with a whopping 81 levels and over 50 technologies available in the tech tree to keep you challenged right until the final wave.
Why similar: Action 19.4%, Space 18.3%, Casual 16%, Arcade 15.8%, Shooter 13.6%
- #11 Aces of the Galaxy™
91% matchMixed56% of 52 reviews2009
Dev: Artech StudiosPub: Activision
Windows
3, 2, 1 Blast-Off! Launch yourself into the intense space-shooter Aces of the Galaxy™ A non-stop, old-school arcade thrill-ride for the 21st century and beyond. Utilize an impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons including high powered missile launchers, devastating torpedoes and the ever-reliant chain gun to annihilate the ships of...
Why similar: Space 40.1%, Action 32.2%, Casual 27.7%
- #12 Bricks Crusher Breaker Ball
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: BRAVEGIANT LTDPub: Silesia Games
Windows
A classic brick breaking game in the form of a fun, casual physics puzzle game. Break through endless blocks with multitudes of balls, special abilities, and more!
Why similar: Action 26.7%, Space 23.5%, Casual 21.7%, Arcade 18.8%, 2D 5.9%
- #13 Neo Eater 80's
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Acarbo Games
Windows
Pure arcade survival! Guide an unstoppable Neo snake through 50+ devious stages. Eat, shoot, and chase the hi-score in this synthwave-fueled tribute to the 80's.
Why similar: Action 24%, 1980s 22.7%, Arcade 18.3%, Casual 17.6%, Retro 12.5%
- #14 Puzzle Pieces
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Tesaks Entertainment s.r.o.
Windows
Fast paced game that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Action 20.5%, 1980s 17.8%, Casual 17.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Space 14.7%
- #15 Thruster
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jamo
Windows · Linux
Pilot your rocket through a maze of obstacles! Navigate tight spaces, manage your limited fuel, control your thrust as you search for the exit. Precision and timing are everything, one wrong move and it’s total destruction!
Why similar: Space 30.1%, Casual 24.4%, Adventure 23.7%, Action 10.1%, 2D 6.4%
- #16 Blurple Food Wars
86% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Patrick Milholland
Windows
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Action 21.2%, 1980s 19.7%, Space 17.6%, Casual 17.3%, Shooter 14.3%
- #17 The Artefacts lost in the Galaxy
89% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Seebacher NorbertPub: indépendant
Windows
You must find information about the stations infected by the extraterrestrials. You can kill the enemy, but also destroy annoying objects, push them, or use them to pass an obstacle. To succeed in your mission, you own a percussion gun and a fusion rifle.
Why similar: Action 30%, Space 27.7%, Casual 27%, Adventure 8%, Indie 7.2%
- #18 CMYW
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2015
Dev: Shane BerezowskiPub: Zen Labs
Windows
CMYW is a four player survival co-op inspired by classic space shooters. The objective is to work as a team in order to survive the longest and score the highest. Find a balance between gathering resources and defending your portal if you hope to succeed.
Why similar: Space 39.3%, Action 26.5%, Arcade 16%, Retro 11.8%, Indie 6.4%
- #19 Starboi
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Turtlevania Games
Windows · Mac
The cosmic horrors have kidnapped Starboi's friends! Launch across the galaxy in search of them, avoiding black holes and defeating the tentacled monsters.
Why similar: Action 30.5%, Casual 24.8%, Arcade 21.2%, Retro 12.9%, 2D 6.6%
- #20 Galactic Rumble
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dragon Wings StudiosPub: None
Windows
A single-player, arcade-style third-person shooter set in 3D space, focused on fast action and destroying enemy ships by ramming into them or blasting them from a distance-escape the arena before the timer runs out. One life. One chance.
Why similar: Action 21%, Casual 17.2%, Space 15.8%, Arcade 15.5%, 1980s 14.9%
- #21 1979 Invasion Earth
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 43 reviews2017
Dev: Jonni The DodgerPub: Ecomasphere
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
1979 Invasion Earth is a compilation of four Casual Arcade Shooter games based on a classic retro games from when i was a young lad..
Why similar: Action 19.3%, Casual 18.9%, Arcade 16.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Shooter 14.3%
- #22 Six Sides of the World
84% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2016
Dev: Cybernetik Design
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Six Sides of the World is a puzzle videogame that takes you into an intergalactic journey through different star systems riddled with brain-racking challenges.Spatial orientation, logic and pure wit will be your weapons to go through the different cube shaped planetary systems.
Why similar: Space 36.5%, Action 20.8%, Casual 20.4%, Adventure 17.2%, Indie 5.1%
- #23 Wyatt Earp and the Cowboys Wargame ssp
81% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Mark AinsworthPub: (Mark Ainsworth)
Windows
Arcade, Arcade! Arcade!! back to the Eighties and the wild west. Stop the Lawmen getting past by shooting them, if they get past they will make arrests. you get three lives to get the highest score you can. and a ww2 card game
Why similar: Action 23.9%, 1980s 21.3%, Casual 20.4%, Arcade 16.2%, 2D 11.4%
- #24 Logical Now!
82% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Thomas SchollPub: virtuell werk
Windows
Away with the musty dust of the old but still classic game Logical from 1991. It's time for Logical Now! - Many discs - One color - Many explosions ... and off to the next level! With new sound, 3D-graphic, levels and new game features!
Why similar: Action 27.4%, Casual 24.6%, Adventure 22%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 8.3%
- #25 Space Ape
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: nonPareil Institute
Windows
How far can you take Dimitri the Russian Space Ape on his arcade adventure!
Why similar: Action 26.5%, Space 23.4%, Casual 22%, Arcade 19.2%, 2D 5.5%
- #26 Attack from Izar 2250
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Xayba
Windows
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Arcade 19.9%, Space 17.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 14.7%, 1980s 12.7%
- #27 Pixel Star
81% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Soul Forge
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Space 47.4%, Action 25.7%, Arcade 20.4%, Indie 6.5%
- #28 Chicken Invaders 1
71% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Action 19.9%, Casual 16.4%, Arcade 15.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Space 12.6%
- #29 Go Rocket
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: QuickBobber
Windows
An arcade game about a rocket flying in endless space.
Why similar: Space 21.4%, Casual 20.6%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 16.5%, Arcade 15.3%
- #30 Gensou -Yumegokochi- Illusion -Dreamlike-
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Purmoe Design Lab.Inc.
Windows
A new twist on territory-capturing gameplay, set in a world inspired by Japanese folklore and filled with traditional yōkai. Experience a unique blend of tension and excitement like never before.
Why similar: Action 22.1%, Casual 22%, 1980s 19.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 8.3%
- #31 Galactic Arms Race
82% matchMixed47% of 86 reviews2014
Dev: Evolutionary Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Top-down 2.5D action that combines old-school shooters like Star Control, action-RPGs like Diablo, with a system that evolves unique weapons to player preferences. Single-player and 32-player online coop and PVP.
Why similar: Space 34.7%, Action 31.5%, Casual 26.1%, Indie 7.6%
- #32 GRADIUS ORIGINS
68% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Arcade 21.8%, 1980s 17.8%, Space 16.6%, Action 16.1%, Shooter 15.2%
- #33 Particle Wars
77% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
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: Space 43.1%, Action 30.3%, Arcade 19.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #34 Space Foes
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Alexandre Yoshinaga
Windows · Linux
A space shooter inspired by old school games. You set the order of the levels, get new weapons and upgrades. Each stage has a boss and a sub-boss with unique skills and challenges.
Why similar: Action 21.2%, Space 19.6%, Casual 19%, Adventure 17%, Arcade 10.5%
- #35 Cyberoque
77% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: DnovelPub: SA Industry
Windows
The game takes place in 2215. Suddenly terrible news has come from the outskirts of the solar system: our civilization was attacked by the alien armies. A terrible war begins, humanity is surrounded, enemy space ships press the earth's army.
Why similar: Action 25.1%, Casual 22.6%, Adventure 19.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.3%
- #36 Little Spaceman
66% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Noguiin
Windows
Control an astronaut, a collector of space relics, and explore the mysteries of the universe. Travel through nebulas, dodge asteroids, and discover rare artifacts while facing the challenges of deep space.
Why similar: Action 25%, Space 22.6%, Casual 20.5%, Arcade 18.4%, Adventure 6.3%
- #37 Operation of North Kingdom
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Lin Tao
Windows
Operation of North Kingdom is a retro game style game. This is a combination of arcade and 8 bit game. Player has to fight against N.K army and destroy nuclear weapons facility.
Why similar: Action 28.5%, Casual 26%, Adventure 23.2%, Arcade 7.8%, Indie 6.9%
- #38 SPACE HOLE
65% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Fred WoodPub: Mokuzai Studio
Windows
Collect energy, grow your tail, and fill the SPACE HOLE in this bite sized arcade game.
Why similar: Space 31%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 14.1%, Casual 14%, Adventure 12.3%
- #39 Vonbit
72% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Boyfield
Windows
A retro arcade shooter with one-bit graphics
Why similar: 1980s 25.8%, Arcade 21.6%, Casual 16.5%, Action 16.2%, Retro 12.8%
- #40 Destructive Behavior
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Mark Green
Windows
Brick breaker arcade action with unique features
Why similar: 1980s 30.1%, Action 25.7%, Arcade 25.1%, Casual 8.7%, 2D 6%
- #41 Mircron Wars XR
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Hallid GamesPub: Jason Halliday
Windows
Is an easy to play arcade space shooter, with an endless area to play in and countless Enemies to destroy. There are 18 ships to unlock and play as. Many different enemies to blast away at. Boss ships. HD graphics. Awesome Music. Lots of Weapons to blast away at the enemy ships with.
Why similar: Action 27.7%, Space 25.6%, Casual 16%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 11.5%
- #42 Blitzr Ball
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: NateBit Studios
Windows
An arcade style game where you control a bumper to bounce the blitzr ball! Destroy all blocks to beat levels. Discover power ups and unlock perks to help you along the way!
Why similar: Action 28.2%, Casual 23%, 1980s 21.3%, Arcade 19.9%, 2D 6.2%
- #43 PLANETS OF WAR
75% matchMixed59% of 291 reviews2017
Dev: Indiecode Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 11%
This is a Short Clicking Adventure Game in which you Save Earth from an Alien Invasion.
Why similar: Space 35.7%, Action 34.2%, Adventure 22.7%, Indie 7.4%
- #44 Planet Invasion
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: TinyFox Games
Windows
A few alien friends have placed a bet on who can get to the center of the Solar System first. Unfortunately, humans control the region, and they will do everything they can to destroy you! Since Humans are on the intergalactic endangered species list, you are not allowed to use your weapons. Good Luck!
Why similar: Action 32.7%, Space 30.2%, Casual 29.3%, Indie 7.9%
- #45 Musical Meteors
63% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Hurley Piano
Windows
Blast meteors in this retro-style arcade game with a musical twist! Use your keyboard or plug in a MIDI piano to methodically (and melodically) destroy the oncoming meteors. Shoot for high scores, rack up massive combos, and develop your piano dexterity along the way!
Why similar: Space 23.5%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 19.5%, Casual 15%, Retro 11.1%
- #46 Cosmo story
76% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Konstantin SoliannikovPub: Tatiana Solyannikova
Windows
Help the hero stop the invasion of enemy invaders, and save the universe from destruction.
Why similar: Action 30.2%, Casual 26.2%, Adventure 23.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Indie 7%
- #47 Gray Goo
62% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Glitch Nomads
Windows
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Space 27.3%, Casual 16.7%, 1980s 12.9%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 11%
- #48 Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey
63% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
If Twin Breaker was a brick breaker about space, Tri Breaker is a brick breaker on steroids, and this go-around, it’s all about time. Explore 40 stages spread across periods of galactic history, and obliterate the brick-breaking formula.
Why similar: Arcade 21.9%, Action 21.2%, 1980s 19.1%, Casual 17.7%, Retro 8.4%
- #49 Distant Space
71% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Space 28.3%, Arcade 14.6%, 1980s 14.1%, Casual 8.9%, Action 8.2%
- #50 Unity Invaders
69% match9 user reviews70% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: ELGameCurePub: MeloneAim and Zacuue
Windows
Space Action,Casual game,Arcade
Why similar: Action 22.9%, Casual 19.5%, 1980s 17.2%, Arcade 17%, Adventure 14.2%
- #51 Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space
73% matchMixed63% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: Ice Code Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A multi-dimensional gaming experience beyond anything you’ve ever played before. Try to control the constantly rolling ball which moves in a three-dimensional maze, collect gravitons, open the portal and escape before the platform explodes. And most important beware of everything that is purple!
Why similar: Action 33.3%, Casual 22.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Space 17.5%, Indie 6%
- #52 Δ Time
69% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Students of FH SalzburgPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Δ Time (Delta Time) is a third person game which takes place in space in a lit artsy pixelated style. Time moves only when you move, so prepare yourself for a thrilling slow motion experience. Take your time and fight in style! :)
Why similar: Action 41.9%, Space 34.1%, Adventure 21.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #53 Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt
73% matchMixed58% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: XiNFiNiTY GamesPub: OtakuMaker SARL
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.
Why similar: Action 26.3%, Space 22.8%, Casual 16.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.1%
- #54 Star Runner
73% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: George MathisPub: GRM3 Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Star Runner is a challenging 2D space shooter with resource collection and surprising depth. Zip through dynamically created solar systems to wreak havok on enemy spaceships and starbases while dancing around asteroids to mine them for the materials needed for weapons, thrusters and repairs.
Why similar: Space 38.4%, Arcade 17.2%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 13.5%, Indie 9.2%
- #55 Beyond the Mind
71% matchMostly Negative33% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: morojenoe's empire
Windows
Beyond the Mind - is the short relaxing game, where you need to solve riddles, exploring depths of mind. Also you will get a personal Oracle to solve your questions.
Why similar: Space 42.9%, Casual 25.9%, Adventure 23.9%, Indie 7.3%
- #56 PXL-SHIP
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Joshua Bergstrom
Windows
PXL-SHIP Is a high score game! Survive the asteroid field as long as possible and try to defeat the destroyer! upgrade your ship and unlock different styles!
Why similar: Action 35.4%, Casual 31.8%, Space 13.7%, Indie 8.5%, Shooter 6.1%
- #57 Space Waver
70% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Grégory Joerger
Windows
Space Waver is an action-adventure-shooter space game, with a strong bind to comics. Become a space mercenary and experience his life through multiple contracts.
Why similar: Space 27.4%, Action 27.2%, Adventure 22.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Indie 6.6%
- #58 Tunnel Vision
72% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Wayne Oxford Games
Windows · Mac
Tunnel Vision is a Retro Space shooter that harkens back to the early 80s Arcades. Fun simple addictive gameplay.
Why similar: Action 32%, Casual 28.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 8.8%
- #59 1982
67% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 21.2%, Arcade 17.9%, Retro 15%, Action 14.1%, Shooter 12.4%