- #1 Overload Playable Teaser 3.0
97% matchVery Positive94% of 673 reviews2016
Dev: Revival Productions, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A playable demo of the game Overload, a new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent. Version 3.0 is from April 2018.
Why similar: 6DOF 48.6% ★, Action 23.3%, Space 15.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #2 ASTROKILL
96% matchMixed63% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: Doomsday Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Focused on combat without compromising realism, ASTROKILL is a modern space shooter drawing inspiration from old-school games like TIE Fighter and Freespace 2. Players pilot fighters, gunships, interceptors, and medics (in 1st or 3rd person) from warring factions in ballistic dogfights.
Why similar: 6DOF 37.4% ★, Space 24.7%, Action 21.2%, Shooter 16.8%
- #3 Miner Wars 2081
95% matchMostly Negative35% of 392 reviews2012
Dev: Keen Software House
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!
Why similar: 6DOF 48% ★, Space 22%, Action 20.1%, Shooter 9.9%
- #4 NeptuneGL
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: gothic serpent
Windows
Enjoy the thrill of the hunt in this 6 degree of freedom space shooter with immersive graphics and multiplayer.
Why similar: 6DOF 41.4% ★, Space 24.4%, Shooter 19%, Action 14%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #5 ScrapDown
92% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Adisoft
Windows · Mac
Scrap Down is action shooter arena in the style of a 2D shooter set in a space theme. It offers casual and fast-paced shooting mechanics that are easy to understand. It enhances the fun by allowing players to prank each other with in-game items.
Why similar: Space 36.3%, Shooter 32%, Action 31.7%
- #6 VR Gwangju Tour With Omaena
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 126east
Windows
VR Gwangju Tour with Omaena is an exciting virtual reality game that lets you explore Gwangju's famous landmarks with Omaena, the city's lovable mascot. This single-player tourism experience features three fun VR casual games. It's perfect for all ages, especially kids. Come and enjoy adventures!
Why similar: 6DOF 42% ★, Action 28.8%, Shooter 26.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #7 Descent 3
91% matchMixed68% of 102 reviews2014
Dev: Outrage EntertainmentPub: Interplay Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 1.0 hrs≥1hr: 18%
The vertigo continues as the highly anticipated sequel to Descent I and II takes the mind-bending, pulse-pounding experience to another level!
Why similar: 6DOF 58.7% ★, Action 28.7%, Shooter 12.6%
- #8 Star Raiders
91% matchNegative18% of 38 reviews2011
Dev: Incinerator StudiosPub: Atari
Windows
Engage in epic dogfights and aerial assaults against the onslaught of the evil Zylons.
Why similar: Action 53.7%, Space 46.3%
- #9 Overload
89% matchVery Positive94% of 2,160 reviews2018
Dev: Revival Productions, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics. From the creators of Descent, Overload is the best zero-gravity robot-blasting combat ever.
Why similar: 6DOF 63% ★, Action 14.6%, Space 12.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #10 Star Clash
89% 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 39.1%, Action 32.1%, Shooter 28.8%
- #11 Astral Horizon
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infohazard Games
Windows
Astral Horizon is a first-person space opera adventure featuring combat with six degrees of freedom. Give orders to your squadmates and find creative ways to approach combat in zero-gravity. Explore epic sci-fi locations as you fight a war to uncover a perspective-shattering discovery.
Why similar: 6DOF 38.6% ★, Shooter 23.6%, Space 19.4%, Action 14.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #12 Metal Savior Black
88% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Gray Mantis
Windows
A fast paced sci-fi shooter with tons of enemies, weapons and secrets to unlock. Will you survive the onslaught?
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Space 33.4%, Shooter 24.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #13 Machine Crisis (陨星危机)
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: 跳跃网络
Windows
Machine Crisis is a sci-fi VR shooter, player fight gigantic bio-mechs with guts and wits
Why similar: Action 55%, Shooter 45%
- #14 S.F.77
85% matchMostly Positive68% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: mkaatr
Windows
Use your space fighter (S.F.77) to destroy enemy spaceships and collect energy from them. Use that to upgrade you speed, weapons, or improve shields which will allow you to survive even harder attack waves.
Why similar: Space 53.9%, Shooter 39.8%, Singleplayer 6.3%
- #15 Toi 2 Attack
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: time 1
Windows
Emperor Zaroc's forces invaded the planet Toi destroy the boss and regain control of the planet
Why similar: Space 39.8%, Shooter 38.5%, Action 18.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #16 AS+CEND
86% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Whimsy Games
Windows
AS+CEND is a space shooter where you pilot powerful ships in ferocious clashes against other players. Combat with AS+CEND ships is a deliberate battle of deadly intent that can quickly become a frantic fight for your life, or resolve into a satisfying kill when all goes according to plan.
Why similar: 6DOF 48% ★, Action 29.3%, Space 22.7%
- #17 Disputed Space
84% matchMixed65% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: ShilohGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.
Why similar: 6DOF 34.3% ★, Space 23.6%, Action 21.5%, Shooter 18.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #18 BLAST-AXIS
83% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2019
Dev: MAX Softworks
Windows
Expel extra-dimensional invaders from Phobos with hot lead & high explosives. Boost & kick your wrecking drone to extreme speeds on every axis. Explore the cavernous Phobean moon complex, salvage powerful weapons & blast away the uninvited guests in: BLAST-AXIS: PHOBEAN TERROR.
Why similar: 6DOF 41.9% ★, Space 21.8%, Action 21.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #19 Spaceman Sparkles 3
82% matchPositive83% of 35 reviews2016
Dev: tjern
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sparkles wrecked a spaceship and got kidnapped by a mysterious Green Star, play as Magic in this new rescue adventure.
Why similar: Space 64.8%, Action 35.2%
- #20 Galencia
82% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Jason Aldred
Windows
The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Action 41.4%, Space 35%, Shooter 23.7%
- #21 ∀stround
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ryunoa
Windows
Rotate, aim and shoot in zero gravity space. "∀stround" is a zero-gravity shooting action game in which the screen rotates according to the character's direction. Survive against attacking creatures on a space station where gravity suddenly disappears.
Why similar: Shooter 36.5%, Space 34.3%, Action 26%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #22 Cell Sword
79% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Classyk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your medical emergency is important to us. Our health professionals will be inside you shortly.
Why similar: 6DOF 47.6% ★, Space 22.2%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 11.4%
- #23 End Space
81% matchMixed68% of 95 reviews2018
Dev: Orange Bridge Studios
Windows
Jump in your Minos Starfighter and blast your enemies into space dust in virtual reality. Maintain law and order at the mysterious and beautiful edge of inhabited space as you complete increasingly difficult contracts for the United Trade Consortium.
Why similar: 6DOF 33.7% ★, Space 29%, Action 19.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #24 Descent 2
81% matchVery Positive92% of 168 reviews2014
Dev: ParallaxPub: Interplay Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
More pulse-pounding 360° action blasting through tunnels with six degrees of freedom.
Why similar: 6DOF 52.4% ★, Action 16.3%, Shooter 15.8%, Space 14.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #25 Space Mercs
80% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Bearded Giant Games
Windows · Linux
Space Mercs is an extreme arcade space combat game where the amount of projectiles and lasers on-screen is only toppled by the amount of stars in the universe! Will you be able to complete all the mercenary missions and become the best pilot in the Galaxy?
Why similar: 6DOF 35.7% ★, Space 24.9%, Action 19.3%, Shooter 17.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #26 Fruitgeddon
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: One Room Studio
Windows
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shooter 34.7%, Action 33.6%, Space 28.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #27 The Outer Rim: Survivor
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Katoa Games
Windows
Welcome to The Outer Rim, where fast paced action and space combat meet. The Outer Rim: Survivor missions are free to download and play...Pure Action, Pure Mayhem - How long can you last?
Why similar: Space 58.6%, Action 41.4%
- #28 Solar Warden
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Polar Zenith
Windows
A Space Shooter / Real-Time Strategy hybrid. Command the Solar Warden space fleet from the real-time strategy overlay or choose to assume immediate control of any of your fleet directly and combat the Silicoid menace up close!
Why similar: 6DOF 67.6% ★, Action 32.4%
- #29 NIGHTSTAR: Alliance
78% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: Tiny Leviathan Studios
Windows
A modern twist on arcade shooters realized in VR. SHOOT. DESTROY. EQUIP. REPEAT. Command a heavily armed battlecruiser as you forge a fleet capable of stopping the enemy A.I. that has decimated mankind. Only with this alliance can you hope to bring humanity back from the brink.
Why similar: Action 37.5%, Space 37.1%, Shooter 25.4%
- #30 Omni Axes
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gladflow Games
Windows
Trust your instincts - evade, aim, and shoot! Omni Axes is a shooting game that takes place in a 3D space where you can take down an endless number of enemies coming from all directions.
Why similar: 6DOF 31.9% ★, Shooter 26.3%, Space 20.4%, Action 19.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #31 Space Avengers
77% matchMixed50% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: DIG Games
Windows
Shoot at alien spaceships and avoid incoming rockets in this retro 2D vertical scroller!
Why similar: Action 41.2%, Space 35.2%, Shooter 23.6%
- #32 Hypergate
76% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Geoff Nagy
Windows · Linux
Hypergate is an arcade-style space combat game. It is focused on fast-paced combat rather than resources, realistic flight, or grinding. It features a 2-hour campaign, LAN or single-player Instant Action for customizing your own battles, 30 upgrades to buy using in-game points, and 3 ships to fly.
Why similar: 6DOF 35.2% ★, Space 24.5%, Action 22.5%, Shooter 15.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #33 Raven Fighter
74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: KY StudioPub: KY Studio
Windows
Raven Fighter is a classic shoot‘em and roguelite game where players can customize their favorite weapons to defeat the final boss. Different weapon combinations result in varied outputs, accompanied by rich visual effects for an enhanced gaming experience.
Why similar: Space 51.2%, Action 25.2%, Shooter 18.3%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #34 GalaxySpace VR
77% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: TechVillage Co., Ltd.
Windows
Galaxy Space VR is a third-person VR shooting game. Avoid enemy attacks and shoot down enemies on all stages!
Why similar: 6DOF 31.1% ★, Space 27.5%, Shooter 22.9%, Action 17.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #35 Poop Rocket
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Panda Drop GamesPub: Mira Toons LLC
Windows
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 43.1%, Action 32.7%, Shooter 21.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #36 Δ Time
73% matchPositive81% of 21 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 55%, Space 39.9%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #37 Cleaning the Space
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stiff Fox
Windows
“Cleaning the Space” is a game about clearing debris in Earth’s low orbit. Avoid obstacles and use various tools to clean up the space!
Why similar: 6DOF 49.6% ★, Space 34.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #38 Kromaia
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 119 reviews2014
Dev: Kraken Empire
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: 6DOF 35.9% ★, Space 24.1%, Action 21.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #39 Moon Defense
73% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: beans rolls
Windows
Moon Defense - protection of a lunar settlement from falling meteorites.
Why similar: Space 38.8%, Shooter 31.4%, Action 28.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #40 Taurus VR
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Nusakan Studios
Windows
Jump into a thrilling, adrenaline-fuelled VR Space-shooter with Taurus VR, a reimagined retro game for VR.
Why similar: Action 65.2%, Space 20%, Shooter 14.8%
- #41 Trash Squad
72% matchVery Positive83% of 148 reviews2018
Dev: Enitvare
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Trash Squad is a dynamic shooter with RPG elements. Stand up for the fight against hordes of monsters in over a dozen randomly generated levels.
Why similar: Shooter 52.4%, Action 47.6%
- #42 Astraea
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: AurumKitsune
Windows · Linux
Astraea is a 2D Shoot 'em up game. You will fight through enemies of increasing strength and frequency. As you defeat enemies you gain access to upgrades to make your ship stronger. Attempt to max out your ship and try to beat others high scores.
Why similar: Space 33.7%, Shooter 32.3%, Action 31.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #43 StingerEP1
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Neutral Software Inc.
Windows
"StingerEP1" is an omnidirectional shooting game whose aim is to complete missions using the Stinger, the latest fighter in outer space.
Why similar: Shooter 36.2%, Action 34.8%, Space 25.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #44 Aces of the Galaxy™
72% matchMixed56% of 54 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 52.7%, Action 47.3%
- #45 The Cosmogenesis Project: Corruption
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitDriven
Windows
Pilot your ship across a procedurally generated star map as corruption spreads inward. Each sector holds a stabiliser; protect it from raiders and pump energy into its shields. Jump between nodes, prioritise threats, and manage energy. Hold the line until time runs out, or be consumed by corruption.
Why similar: Space 36.2%, 6DOF 23.7% ★, Shooter 22.1%, Action 15.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #46 Anime Slayer
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cringe Games Studio
Windows
Embark on a mind-bending journey through a surrealistic realm in this captivating shooter game. Dive into a mesmerizing world where you find yourself pitted against an eclectic blend of adorable anime-inspired heroines and menacing extraterrestrial creatures.
Why similar: Shooter 35%, Action 31.9%, 6DOF 31.4% ★, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #47 Survival Space: Unlimited Shooting
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: 90E GAMES
Windows
This is an interesting shooting game. You need to use a variety of weapons to attack the enemy and survive.
Why similar: Shooter 33.5%, Space 26%, 6DOF 20.1% ★, Action 17.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #48 Forsaken Remastered
69% matchVery Positive86% of 309 reviews2018
Dev: Nightdive Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Scavengers from all over the galaxy have come to a dead Earth to loot the remains of the technology that can found in underground tunnels. You must fight your way past the scum of the universe. As you prepare for deadly combat, you are going to quickly learn that the future is... Forsaken!
Why similar: 6DOF 73.2% ★, Action 26.8%
- #49 Descent
69% matchVery Positive96% of 479 reviews2014
Dev: ParallaxPub: Interplay Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Welcome to Descent™ - 27 levels of the most mind-bending, stomach-churning action game ever. Featuring true 3-Dimensional worlds and six degrees of freedom.
Why similar: 6DOF 52.7% ★, Space 18%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 12%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #50 Sweezy Gunner
70% matchVery Positive83% of 245 reviews2014
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!
Why similar: Action 40.4%, Space 36.5%, Shooter 23.1%
- #51 Kreed: Battle for Savitar
64% matchMixed64% of 28 reviews2026
Dev: Burut CTPub: Strategy First
Windows
Before you lies the story of a legendary Legion, destined in the distant future to reshape Earth’s civilization and lead its mission among the stars. A future in which humanity will achieve victory in the decisive battle for the Savitar space station.
Why similar: Shooter 34.6%, Action 32.3%, Space 28.4%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #52 MONSTER SLAYER
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: XX
Windows
MONSTER SLAYER is a sci-fi style hunting FPS game where you fight extraterrestrial monsters that proliferate on an island on Earth. The gun that the Player is equipped with has three different types of bullets, and you must use the unique effects of each to fight your way through!
Why similar: Space 40.3%, Action 29.7%, Shooter 26.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #53 Super CosmoJet
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: KingChimp
Windows
Super CosmoJet is a 2D physics-based action space game. Master gravity and your ship's thrust controls to navigate hazardous star systems, on your quest to find your missing father. Each star system is procedurally generated at runtime, so no two play-throughs are the same!
Why similar: Space 40.9%, Action 28.2%, Shooter 28.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #54 Zombie X
65% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zombie GG
Windows
Endless arcade shooter. Survive shifting zombie arenas, chain kills, swap weapons, and beat your high score
Why similar: Action 49.5%, Shooter 46.5%, Singleplayer 4%
- #55 SpaceFire Fury
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ballantine Elizondo Soto
Windows
Take control of a powerful spaceship, face relentless waves of cosmic enemies, and battle colossal bosses in this intense, action shoot-'em-up. Use unique powerups, and save the galaxy in SpaceFire Fury.
Why similar: Space 33.3%, Shooter 32.2%, Action 31.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #56 Captain Kaon
69% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Engage Pixel
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Captain Kaon is a retro twin-stick gravity shooter inspired by 1980s classics such as Thrust and Gravitar. Captain Kaon pairs vibrant Amiga-style pixel art with a tight twin-stick control mechanic. Relive this forgotten shmup sub-genre!
Why similar: Space 45.9%, Shooter 30.3%, Action 23.9%