Games Like Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages

Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.

Why similar: Space 47.3%, Sci-fi 16.4%, RPG 14%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive space-faring experience with strong RPG elements and a focus on ship-to-ship combat.

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Space 50.4%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Action 16.1%, Indie 8.2%, Shooter 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, arcade-style space combat with a rewarding roguelike progression system.

Drox Operative 2 is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Linux.

Why similar: RPG 33.6%, Space 19.4%, Action 19.1%, Indie 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intense action-RPG mechanics with a dynamic, evolving space universe.

Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.

Why similar: Space 40.8%, RPG 24.2%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Action 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep RPG-style ship customization and open-world space combat that mirrors the modular complexity of Ring Runner.

Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!

Why similar: Space 54.9%, RPG 27%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space RPG that masterfully blends arcade combat, exploration, and deep character progression.

The Director's Cut of Strike Suit Zero delivers the ultimate version with a graphical overhaul, restructured campaign and all its DLC. Pilot the mecha Strike Suit across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills will decide Earth's fate.

Why similar: Space 43.8%, Action 18.6%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-speed space combat with unique mech-transformation mechanics that feel very similar to Ring Runner's action.

Experience the award-winning space saga. Travel to hyperspace, discover alien worlds, and meet an eclectic cast of characters. Find out what happened after the Ur-Quan invasion. And if the war still rages, fight for Earth and the Alliance of Free Stars!

Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Sci-fi 26.1%, Action 19%, Story Rich 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: An essential space exploration and combat game that heavily influenced the genre's narrative-driven RPG roots.

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!

Why similar: Space 37.6%, Sci-fi 21.8%, Shooter 18%, Action 15.1%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op space shooter that incorporates RPG-like character classes and skill trees.

Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.

Why similar: Space 52%, RPG 17.8%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Action 9.1%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A space RPG that emphasizes fleet management and tactical combat in a rich sci-fi setting.

Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.

Why similar: Space 44.8%, Sci-fi 26%, Action 18.4%, Indie 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends space combat with RPG-style fleet management and ship building for a comprehensive tactical experience.

Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!

Why similar: Space 35%, Action 19.5%, Sci-fi 19.2%, Indie 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, action-oriented space combat experience with various ship upgrades.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39%, Action 20.8%, Indie 16.9%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on the shooter aspect, its high-quality design and story-rich elements appeal to fans of the genre.

A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.

Why similar: Space 52.5%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential space RPG that focuses on ship customization and narrative-driven missions.

Orbital Gear is a fast paced sidescroller shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give you momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of the twelve different weapons and destroy your enemies.

Why similar: Action 25.3%, Space 21.3%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Indie 11.7%, Shooter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based space combat that requires precise movement and skill, much like Ring Runner.

A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.

Why similar: Space 64.9%, Sci-fi 35.1%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for incredibly detailed ship building and tactical combat, perfect for players who enjoy the modular nature of Ring Runner.

Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Mac.Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary.

Why similar: Space 35.5%, RPG 20.7%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Action 12.4%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original action-RPG space hybrid that offers a similar blend of exploration and combat-heavy progression.

Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!

Why similar: Space 44.8%, Sci-fi 37%, Indie 11.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep ship design and tactical combat, rewarding players who enjoy optimizing their craft.

Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

Why similar: Space 26.8%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Action 14.4%, Shooter 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade shooter that incorporates squad management and ship upgrades for a tactical edge.

This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.

Why similar: Space 34.2%, Sci-fi 21.2%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich shoot-em-up that captures the narrative focus found in Ring Runner's campaign.

Large-scale battles have become a vestige of the past, depleting resources of conflicting parties. Settled space, where welfare and order had reigned, has become a cemetery for dead ships which is flooded with pirates and adventurists.

Why similar: Space 49.6%, RPG 36.2%, Sci-fi 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based space RPG that emphasizes tactical positioning and skill management during combat.

Tune into Aaero2 - a heart-pounding rhythm-shooter with 20 stunning alien worlds, each powered by a legendary Monstercat track. Trace ribbons of light, unleash devastating firepower, and conquer colossal bosses! Play solo or co-op and feel every beat as you fight to the soundtrack.

Why similar: Space 33.6%, Sci-fi 21.8%, Action 14.5%, Indie 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter that emphasizes high-speed movement and precise combat maneuvers.

Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

Why similar: Space 34.9%, Action 21.1%, Sci-fi 20.7%, Indie 12%, Shooter 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed shooter that features unique transformation mechanics similar to the fast-paced combat of the seed game.

Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets.

Why similar: Action 53.2%, Indie 32.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that shares the frantic, skill-based energy found in Ring Runner's arena combat.

Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

Why similar: Action 60.6%, Indie 39.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter with a focus on shifting between different combat modes during intense encounters.

Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.

Why similar: Sci-fi 28.3%, RPG 27.6%, Space 27.2%, Action 16.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features arcade-style flight mechanics and a strong story-driven campaign set in a gritty sci-fi universe.

Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.

Why similar: Sci-fi 30.6%, Action 22.4%, Shooter 21.2%, Story Rich 14.5%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and action-adventure elements in a sci-fi setting, appealing to fans of the genre's variety.

Gangs of Space is a massively-multiplayer Rogue Shmup where Gangs of players compete for the conquest of the galaxy.

Why similar: Space 36.8%, Action 16.1%, RPG 15.9%, Sci-fi 14%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An MMO space shooter that allows for collaborative combat and ship customization.

Flight of the Paladin is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you play as a knight of valor and light vanquishing the nightmarish creatures of darkness. Featuring multiple game modes, Steam Achievements and Leaderboards!

Why similar: Action 63.5%, Indie 36.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that captures the spirit of indie space-based exploration and combat.

Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Action 25.1%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Indie 12.7%, Shooter 9.5%

Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

Why similar: Space 32.2%, Action 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Indie 13%, Sci-fi 10.8%

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Space 37%, RPG 16.8%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 11.2%

A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

Why similar: Action 41.1%, Indie 27.9%, Shooter 21.4%, Multiplayer 9.5%

This fast, fun and challenging sci-fi game is truly like no other 3D racer, it will make you cry JUST ONE MORE TRY! Race through beautiful procedurally generated 3D space-scapes or a set of 13 hand-crafted challenges that will put your skills to the test.

Why similar: Action 59.6%, Indie 40.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade game that focuses on speed and reaction-based combat.

Warspace 2 is a 1-4 player CO-OP space shooter with RPG elements, open-world and procedurally-generated galaxy. You can trade, craft, and fight your way through a universe, either solo or with friends.

Why similar: Space 36.1%, RPG 19.7%, Sci-fi 18.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 9.7%

Spaceflight action for the new age! Push your piloting skills to the ultimate test, blast and burn your way through swarms of starfighters, merciless armadas and colossal behemoths in an epic roguelike campaign that spans the cosmos. Easy to learn, tricky to master, and impossible to put down.

Why similar: Sci-fi 28.7%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 16.3%, Space 15.5%, Indie 13%

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: Space 26.5%, Action 21.2%, Indie 13.5%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Why similar: Space 35%, Indie 26.8%, Action 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Shooter 7.9%

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Space 44.7%, Action 17%, Shooter 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Indie 10%

Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.

Why similar: Space 27.5%, Sci-fi 20.8%, RPG 19.8%, Action 12.3%, Indie 7.2%

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Space 25.3%, RPG 25.1%, Sci-fi 20.9%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 13.3%

Polygunners is a cross between a twin-stick shooter and an RPG. Upgrade abilities, explore dungeons and towns, and fight bosses to progress through the world. Playing with your friends with local co-op cranks the experience up to 11 for satisfying dynamic gameplay.

Why similar: Action 93%, Indie 7%

Yargis is a fast paced, top down spaceship shooter. Customize your ship to join a battle online or offline. Yargis is focused on team based, close combat action. The game has a variety of battle and co-op game modes and a powerful editor make Yargis a great game!

Why similar: Space 34.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Action 15.6%, Indie 11%, Co-op 9.7%

Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%

ROCKETS fire ROCKETS at ROCKETS in this action-arcade, arena-combat, gorgeous festival-of-fireworks! It's dogfighting meets figure-skating in space with local multiplayer and single-player fast-paced action modes plus a ZEN MODE where ROCKETS learn to LOVE.

Why similar: Space 28.2%, Action 26.5%, Indie 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Multiplayer 6.8%

A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!

Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Sci-fi 23.4%, Action 18.5%, Shooter 16.1%, Indie 10.5%

A unique combination of space and racing sims. Choose between fast-paced, explosive action or more realistic simulation where drifting around every corner becomes more than just a gimmick - it's a necessity. Race around distinct locations such as the rings of Saturn or orbital city on Venus.

Why similar: Space 55.1%, Indie 31.8%, Action 13.1%

HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!

Why similar: Action 24.4%, Sci-fi 24%, Indie 15.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%

Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.

Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Action 25.1%, Space 23.3%, Indie 21.7%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Space 29.3%, Sci-fi 23.5%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Indie 10.5%

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Action 39.7%, Indie 20.3%, Shooter 16%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Co-op 8.3%

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 40.1%, Action 35.7%, Indie 24.2%

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Action 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 25.9%, Indie 22.1%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Co-op 7.5%

A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

Why similar: Space 39.6%, Action 23.3%, Sci-fi 22.9%, Shooter 14.2%

It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.

Why similar: Space 29%, RPG 26.9%, Action 16.9%, Indie 11.2%, Shooter 10.3%

Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

Why similar: Space 42.9%, Sci-fi 34.5%, Action 22.5%

This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.

Why similar: Action 29.1%, Indie 21%, Shooter 20.7%, Co-op 10.8%, Story Rich 10.6%

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

Why similar: Action 45.5%, Space 24.2%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Shooter 9%, Indie 6.7%