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Games Like PowBall Renaissance

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Arcade.

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A demanding, run‑based precision brick‑breaker with permadeath, resource management, and 330+ handcrafted levels. Harvest Alchemite and trade strategically between levels. No saves, no retries - just pure skull. Play solo or up to 3‑player local co‑op.

Reviews: Positive — 89% — of 28 reviews
Released: 2017-08-01
Developer: POW Games
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2018
    Dev: Josh Tam UniversePub: OtakuMaker SARL
    Windows

    Buy weapons and ship upgrades. Fly through the skies, collect powerups and gun down wave after wave of enemies. Today, you own the skies!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Difficult 18.2%, Space 14.6%, Shooter 13%, Retro 8.6%

  2. #2 Spinner Invaders
    96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Wobi Games
    Windows

    Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Difficult 15.8%, Shooter 10%, Space 9.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%

  3. #3 Invaders 360
    96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Holo Games GbR
    Windows

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    Why similar: Looter Shooter 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 6.5%

  4. #4 Asteroids 44 (For Four)
    95% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: Grzegorz Korycki
    Windows

    Remake of one of the oldest arcade classics. Challenge yourself and advance through the levels filled with asteroids, power-ups and virtual bitcoins, that you can spend in the shop to get ready for what's coming. Get your friends and share the adventure together in co-op mode!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 8.2%

  5. #5 Switch 'N' Shoot
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

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  6. #6 Exile Squadron
    94% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2019
    Dev: One Bit Studio
    Windows · Linux

    In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.

    Why similar: Perma Death 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Difficult 15.6%, Space 9.2%, Arcade 8.2%

  7. #7 Never Not Shooting
    93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Hand Cannon Games
    Windows

    Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Difficult 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%

  8. #8 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
    92% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Difficult 15.9%, Shooter 10%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Space 9.6%

  9. #9 Enemy Mind
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 12%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Arcade 8.3%

  10. #10 PinCOL
    91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Gianni Laschi
    Windows

    PinCOL is an addictive Action 2D Space Shooter, a fast tactical Bullet Hell with Upgrade elements and Special abilities to obtain, the Color Damage Mechanics will drive you Crazy !!!

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  11. #11 Comet Clash
    90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: bitshift.studio
    Windows

    Take control of humanity’s last resort in defending the planet from the many dangers outer space has to offer. Shoot or deflect incoming projectiles, harvest them from the moon and spend the loot on upgrades.

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  12. #12 Asteroid 69
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Moonlight Workshop LLC
    Windows

    Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%

  13. #13 Record Store Nightmare
    89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
    Dev: Hot Seat, Ltd
    Windows

    Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!

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  14. #14 Alien Decimation
    86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Celestisoft
    Windows

    Destroy waves of UFOs in a arcade style space shooter with an array of powerful weaponry.

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    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RabidTomato Games
    Windows · Linux

    A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.

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    85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Electronic Imagination
    Windows

    Gather your weapons and blast your way through the bricks in this new twist to the classic brick breaking genre. Test your dexterity and aim as you wreak havoc on waves of defenseless bricks.

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    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wobi Games
    Windows

    Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.

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  18. #18 Numina: Construct
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ScoutSpark
    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ASIN Games
    Windows

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    Dev: Mosh Jason Games
    Windows

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    80% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows

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  22. #22 Star Bind
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AlienX
    Windows · Mac

    Star Bind is a fast-paced rogue-lite action dungeon crawler where you must shoot, dodge, loot, learn, and improve your way out of a bizarre simulation.

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    81% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Aton Games
    Windows

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  24. #24 Collapsion
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Chris Corkill
    Windows

    When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!

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    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows

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  26. #26 TROID BLASTER
    82% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2017
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
    Windows

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  27. #27 Distant Space
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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  28. #28 Syder Arcade
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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  29. #29 Star Gun
    78% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Transfinity Games
    Windows

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  30. #30 Asteroid Blasters
    78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.

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    77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Smobile
    Windows

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    77% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Adam Wozniak
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    Dev: Black Belt Logic LLC
    Windows · Linux

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    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Eager Lemur
    Windows

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  35. #35 Alien Crusader
    76% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
    Dev: Zydrone
    Windows

    Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

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  36. #36 GalaxIverse
    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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  37. #37 Bionic Crusade
    76% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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  38. #38 Evasion from cluster 42
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Eric BehmePub: None
    Windows

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  39. #39 Thundering Skies
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2017
    Dev: Flat Voxel
    Windows

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  40. #40 OneHanded
    72% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
    Dev: LarcenistGames
    Windows

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  41. #41 While you are Downloading
    73% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
    Dev: Alien Nude LTD
    Windows

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    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: The Lost Sectors
    Windows

    Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.

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    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    69% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Marcos Raoi
    Windows · Linux

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    73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Roley Games
    Windows

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    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
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  48. #48 Meteor Storm
    70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac

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    70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: Crazy Retro Games
    Windows

    Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game

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    67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Monster Helix Inc.
    Windows

    Survive the Rift is a roguelike shoot 'em up with procedurally generated levels, unlockable ships, and plenty of items to make each run unique. Inspired by classic 16-bit era scrolling shooters with modern roguelike game mechanics.

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    69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
    Dev: 25 Crimson
    Windows

    Against All Odds is an immersive story based top-down shooter, where you follow the tragic story of Maxwell Philben. Fight your way out, tearing anything that comes in your way and find out the madness behind your abduction.

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    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Simon JefferiesPub: OliveGameStudio
    Windows

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    67% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
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    64% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    65% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
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    65% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2025
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    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
    Dev: Puny Human
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    67% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
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    68% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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