Games Like Rainbow Fighter

A new dimension on the classic shmup genre, take to the skies as a rookie pilot thrown into the deep end. Prove yourself in skies as you battle devious enemies and work become a hero pilot in Iron Flight Air Force.

Why similar: 2.5D 26.2%, Flight 20.7%, Shooter 16%, Action 10.1%, Space 8.5%

A 2.5D roguelite shooter where you pilot a single ship through intense battles, grotesque enemy hordes, massive bosses, and evolving challenges with persistent upgrades.

Why similar: 2.5D 23%, Flight 17%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 15%, Space 10.8%

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 26.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Space 12.2%, Futuristic 11.5%, Action 8.9%

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.

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

Retro first person shooter about love story with ocean of gore effects in an unusual world of strange dream with incredible creatures. 23 different levels, 12 types of enemies, 6 weapons and that's not all!

Why similar: 2.5D 24%, Action 23.4%, Adventure 20.1%, Shooter 16%, Retro 11.9%

Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.

Why similar: 2.5D 23.1%, Space 11.4%, Flight 11.3%, Action 11%, Futuristic 10.7%

Dimensions: Each level is a new challenge in a different universe. Explore, adapt, and overcome in an interdimensional journey full of surprises.

Why similar: Shooter 25.5%, Action 24.4%, Adventure 21%, Cartoony 12.9%, 3D 7.1%

Psi Project is a hardcore 2D shooter with elements of horror. The main character wakes up in an unknown place. Absolutely remembers nothing. Who he is and how he got here. Throughout search of answers he is strongly plagued by different kinds of hallucinations.

Why similar: 2.5D 25.6%, Action 20.5%, Adventure 18.1%, Shooter 15.5%, Retro 9.3%

Immerse yourself in an action-packed cyberpunk universe where the fate of humanity itself hangs in the balance. The Morphs are preparing their final attack, determined to enslave every civilization in the Solar System — and it's your mission to fight back!

Why similar: 2.5D 31.9%, Action 14.8%, Futuristic 14.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Retro 9.3%

This is a 30-second survival shooting game. You shoot with the mouse for direction and move your ship with WASD. There are 3 attributes: fire, water and green, and 3-way deadlock.

Why similar: 2.5D 46.2%, Shooter 30.4%, Action 21.5%, Indie 1.8%

A retro and very cool fps game, blood-curdling fast-paced combat, high mobility displacement, adrenaline-pumping plasma effects, all in the most intuitive way to experience the aesthetics of violence!

Why similar: 2.5D 34.9%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 8.1%, 3D 8.1%

Saving people, solving puzzles, and repairing what’s broken. Designed for young heroes aged 7-9, Purpose Calling invites players to step into the shoes of a hero who's power suit allow them to be a detective, EMT, firefighter, and construction worker to make a difference, one adventure at a time!

Why similar: 2.5D 30.5%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 16%, Cartoony 12%, Futuristic 11.1%

Embark on a roguelike shooting game set in a mysterious world that combines 2D and 3D elements. Survive and escape from an unknown planet. Utilize enemy resources to enhance yourself, repair your damaged spaceship, and prepare for increasingly powerful and numerous enemy forces.

Why similar: 2.5D 36.6%, Shooter 24.4%, Action 22.8%, Sci-fi 9.9%, 3D 4.7%

As a rogue dreamer, you have to enter the mainframe and direct your partner to the track itself - the minds of every future generation will be trusting to your skill and intellect.

Why similar: Action 34.4%, Flight 24.6%, Shooter 17.5%, Retro 14.1%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Humanity is under threat. Unknown creatures captured a space ship that moves directly to the ground. Far future. People have already mastered the flights between planets. And everything seemed to go well, until mankind met another ratio. Can you stop the alien invaders?

Why similar: Action 31.9%, 2.5D 30.8%, Shooter 17.4%, Retro 13.2%, Indie 6.7%

A fast paced sci-fi shooter with tons of enemies, weapons and secrets to unlock. Will you survive the onslaught?

Why similar: Action 32%, Space 21.7%, Shooter 21.4%, Sci-fi 11.2%, 3D 9%

Ossel’s Odyssey is a quirky 2.5D side-scrolling platformer in the spirit of classic Rayman-style games, but with its own absurd, dry sense of humor. Originally created by Oliver Stephan (creaturelab3d), it blends nostalgic gameplay with oddball surprises.

Why similar: 2.5D 28.7%, Shooter 20.6%, Adventure 17.6%, Action 16.2%, Cartoony 11.8%

Teria: an action quest 3D game for science fiction fans. However, on June 17, 2143, the crisis center of the Central Astronautics Agency picked up a distress signal from small planet Teria, which was then forwarded to Alex. Alex is a private detective who at that time happened to be not far from Teria.

Why similar: Action 27.5%, Adventure 26.9%, Shooter 24.5%, Sci-fi 15%, Indie 6%

In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!

Why similar: 2.5D 22.4%, Shooter 20.4%, Space 14.4%, Action 12.3%, Cartoony 9.2%

Emperor Zaroc's forces invaded the planet Toi destroy the boss and regain control of the planet

Why similar: Shooter 31.9%, Space 24.7%, 2.5D 16.4%, Action 14.6%, Combat 7.6%

A top-down space shooter roguelite built on momentum. Chain kills into devastating combos as you fly dock-to-dock through escalating gauntlets. Between runs, your AI companion Luna helps you prepare — and she'll do anything to keep you safe.

Why similar: 2.5D 26.4%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 13.4%, Cartoony 11.5%, Space 9.1%

Retro Pistol Hero - a 3D FPS shooter in retro pixel style with procedurally generated locations. The player's task is to clear an unknown office-like space from purple crystal enemies. The game is very challenging and dynamic.

Why similar: Shooter 33.3%, Action 23.1%, Adventure 17.2%, 3D 12.2%, Retro 10.7%

Play as Psych, while he escapes from a research facility run by evil slugs as they attempt to harvest him for his psychic powers. Face the evil slugs and survive the lab! Watch_out_for_Failed_Experiment

Why similar: Shooter 21.9%, Action 20%, Cartoony 15%, Adventure 12.7%, Space 10%

We will be the last guardian of the planet, here will be our final line of defense. The Clyde Star Spaceguard will fight to the last moment.

Why similar: Space 24.3%, Flight 21.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 11.3%

In this high-octane flight shooter, originally released in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take control of the top-secret high-tech fighter jet Blue Lightning. Penetrate enemy territory and fly nine crucial missions in a variety of environments.

Why similar: 2.5D 28%, Flight 23.9%, Shooter 18.5%, Retro 14.5%, Action 12.1%

Move and shoot to the beat to defeat the evil alien invaders in this retro-inspired arcade rythm game!

Why similar: 2.5D 29.3%, Shooter 17.5%, Cartoony 11.3%, Space 10.9%, Action 9.4%

The player controls the plane to fight the enemy in the sky, and the perspective of the game is third person.

Why similar: Flight 30.9%, Shooter 29.8%, Action 19.5%, Retro 17.6%, Indie 2.1%

Your job is to locate and transport the containers to your base avoiding enemies on your way. Your ship is equipped with a hook to carry the containers. This is a physics based arcade game, inspired on the very early classics and with a strong Commodore 64 feel on it.

Why similar: Action 40.6%, 2.5D 15.7%, Space 9.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Indie 7.9%

Pilot your advanced Trident fighter through a mysterious frontier, where survival hinges on skill, strategy, and an inexplicable alien bond. XERXES:SHADOW - Your mind is the battlefield.

Why similar: Space 21.6%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 13.6%, Futuristic 13%, Adventure 12.2%

ITZO is a retro style scrolling shooter and bullet hell game where you play as the best (and most ruthless) agent in space: ITZO! You have the mission to prevent an incoming interplanetary conflict… How are you going to do it? Easy. With bullets, destruction, chaos and no diplomacy!

Why similar: Shooter 22.4%, Space 21.2%, Action 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Retro 11.5%

Welcome to the year 2100. You have been selected to conduct research on the most advanced space station in all of the history of mankind with the most advanced AI. However, things start to take a turn for the worse when the AI begins to turn against you.

Why similar: Action 26.2%, Adventure 24.6%, Space 22.5%, Sci-fi 11.7%, 3D 9.4%

Freeman: The Resistance - is a single-player sci-fi adventure that seamlessly blends spaceship combat and planetary exploration. Unravel the mysteries of a richly crafted open world. Engage in thrilling battles, gather valuable loot and RPG elements to enhance your journey.

Why similar: Flight 19.6%, Shooter 18.7%, Space 18%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10.5%

Lil Johnny, armed with a watermelon gun, defends his tranquil world from the malevolent dragon Steve. To reach Steve’s lair, he faces nineteen timed levels, honing his skills through target practice. Panther Game Design Studio’s legacy is a high school class from Ottawa Canada.

Why similar: Shooter 28.6%, Action 27%, Futuristic 19.1%, 3D 10.2%, Adventure 8.3%

Legend has it that in the far east, there is a golden tree that produces golden fruits, and there are constantly explorers embarking on this arduous and challenging journey in search of the legendary golden tree. Explorers please be careful of the rough sea, once stepped into will never be recovered

Why similar: 2.5D 44.5%, Adventure 27.3%, Action 26.2%, Indie 2%

Birds murdered your Pa! His final wishes are for vengeance. Take your Pa's rifle and kill as many birds as you can to avenge his death. Battle a variety of enemies and bosses on your quest to kill the bird that murdered your Pa.

Why similar: Action 40.1%, Adventure 30.4%, Shooter 23.1%, Indie 6.4%

A challenging 2D boss rush shooter. Use your reflexes and mobilities to face off against a legion of foes.

Why similar: Shooter 19.3%, Action 18.8%, Flight 18.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Cartoony 9.7%

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Why similar: Action 26%, Adventure 21.8%, Space 16.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Flight 11.3%

It's a side-view scroll shooter. It's a game in which you control your own aircraft and shoot down enemy aircraft. There are 21 different types of weapons to attack, and if you accumulate 3 gauges on the UI, each selected weapon will be available for a certain amount of time.

Why similar: Shooter 25.3%, Action 18.1%, Space 14.8%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Futuristic 11.6%

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!

Why similar: 2.5D 33.7%, Shooter 21.8%, Action 13.3%, Space 11.3%, 3D 7.2%

Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

Why similar: 2.5D 24.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Cartoony 10.6%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Flight 9.8%

A lone interstellar fleet must travel across a distant and perilous galaxy in the hope of reaching safety. Final Fleet is a Virtual Reality fleet building, space shooter.

Why similar: Action 30.3%, Shooter 28.9%, Adventure 19.2%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Indie 6.4%

A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.

Why similar: 2.5D 28.7%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 10.7%, Space 10%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Shoot through storms of weird and funny creatures, jump between planets by switching gravity, and relive the childhood fun of your very first arcade shooters - alone or with a friend in co-op!

Why similar: 2.5D 22.9%, Shooter 16.2%, Space 11.9%, Cartoony 10.6%, Futuristic 9.6%

Cyber Chicken is 2.5D adventure featuring 8', 375 pounds of cybernetic poultry as a futuristic killing machine on a quixotic mission to save the World. The game features fun combat, classic platforming, outrageous humor, rocking soundtrack and a fully upgradeable Cyber Chicken arsenal.

Why similar: Action 35%, 2.5D 34.4%, Adventure 23.4%, Indie 7.2%

Cha Recoil is a shooter where you use your gun's recoil to move around. Dodge bullets and hit enemies as you progress through the game.

Why similar: 2.5D 33%, Action 24.6%, Shooter 22.6%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Bullet Hell 7.5%

Boomliner – Bomb your way to a safe landing! A fast-paced retro arcade game where each round drops you lower. Destroy buildings to clear your path, but beware—less altitude means tighter moves and higher stakes!

Why similar: 2.5D 27.8%, Shooter 26.3%, Action 23.9%, Retro 15.8%, Combat 4.7%

Gambit Gun is a topdown roguelite in a scifi world. You're a bounty hunter, ready to embark in bounties to hunt outlaws and receive juicy rewards!

Why similar: Shooter 20%, Cartoony 15%, Futuristic 13.8%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 12%

You must save the world, whatever the cost...

Why similar: Shooter 38.2%, Action 32.1%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 6.8%

Forty seeks revenge by trying to get all the information possible to unmask the real Slo, paying him back in kind. Slo's Home is a game that combines the control of an action game with the control of a point'n click adventure.

Why similar: 2.5D 37.7%, Action 26.6%, Adventure 22.8%, Cartoony 13%

Cursed West contains the spirit of Glories of the past, Holding aspects such as Difficulty and Mechanics. Adding more modern visuals in both, levels with traditional 2d gameplay, as in the 3d levels

Why similar: 2.5D 30.9%, Action 24.9%, Shooter 20.6%, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 4.4%

Moon Defense - protection of a lunar settlement from falling meteorites.

Why similar: Shooter 25.6%, Space 23.7%, Action 22.1%, Futuristic 17%, Combat 5.9%

A 2.5D Action-Platformer with wit and charm, follow the adventures of Emilia as she Flies, Slaps, and Puzzles her way through the world of Galice! Built with love, it's a modern take on a classic genre.

Why similar: 2.5D 40%, Action 26.6%, Adventure 25%, Indie 8.5%

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!

Why similar: 2.5D 36.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Space 11.2%, Action 10%, Bullet Hell 7.5%

Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.

Why similar: 2.5D 33%, Shooter 20.1%, Action 11.3%, Space 10.2%, Futuristic 6.5%

Space Revenge - Prologue is an action-exploration game. With a top down perspective, twin stick controls and a sci-fi mood to explore the enemy base full of dangers. Embark in this adventure and hunt down the responsible of your fathers dead. The only way is REVENGE!

Why similar: Shooter 25.2%, Action 22.8%, Futuristic 14.2%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Space 10.3%

Poop Rocket is a casual sci-fi 2D shooter game. Bomb your way through debris and aliens before the poop power meter runs out. Avoid the debris and aliens, or you'll take damage and die. The game is controlled with your keyboard. Use the arrows to navigate and the space bar to drop bombs.

Why similar: Space 26.4%, Action 25.7%, Adventure 19.5%, Shooter 17.8%, Retro 8.8%

After 20 years, experience the never-before-released Game Boy Advance game Elland: The Crystal Wars. As an ace raptor pilot, protect the Gatherers as they harvest the precious Crystal from the remote desert world of Elland from the vicious forces of the Trafford Corporation.

Why similar: Flight 28%, Shooter 21.1%, Action 14.5%, Futuristic 9.7%, Retro 7.8%

You wake up in a dark forest and you don't know how you got here, and you don't remember anything. But somehow everything changed. You meet strange creatures, and no one is very friendly in this world. Soldiers, monsters and basically everything in this place is trying to end your journey quickly.

Why similar: 2.5D 43.7%, Futuristic 16.4%, Action 13.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Adventure 12.2%

StarBuddy is a colorful platforming adventure! Explore, overcome obstacles, and collect adorable fluffies to bring light back to the universe.

Why similar: 2.5D 41.1%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Cartoony 13.2%, 3D 9%

Fly in space like Ironman with 30+ missions to play & deploy your own turrets & monsters into the battlefield. A story driven Sci-fi adventure game.

Why similar: Action 28.9%, Adventure 26.7%, Space 12.1%, Flight 11.1%, Shooter 10.1%