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Games Like Scribble Space

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Space, Indie, Singleplayer.

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Draw a ship, Fly it. Get creative.

Reviews: Mixed — 61% — of 104 reviews
Released: 2015-06-01
Developer: Coty Getzelman
Publisher: N/A
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 92%

Overview

Scribble Space stands out by blending the high-intensity action of a classic side-scrolling bullet-hell with the creative freedom of drawing your own vessel. These recommendations prioritize games that offer deep ship customization and construction mechanics alongside the fast-paced, arcade-style shooting that defines the genre.

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Retro 12.7%, Casual 11.9%, Arcade 10%

  53. #53 Scribble Bots
    64% matchVery Positive87% of 121 reviews2026
    Dev: Mr Mango Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Draw your robot, play as your drawing! Face your friends in Scribble Bots, a 2D, physics based sandbox party game. Will your robot be a mechanical masterpiece, or a dysfunctional abomination?

    Why similar: Cartoon 46.6%, Arcade 20.6%, 2D 16.3%, Casual 13%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  54. #54 EON Fighter
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2023
    Dev: Square Wheel
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 11.3%, 2D 4.8%

  55. #55 satryn deluxe
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2021
    Dev: maybell🌻
    Windows · Linux

    a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

    Why similar: Arcade 28%, Shooter 20%, Retro 18.8%, Space 12.8%, Action 10.1%

  56. #56 ImageStriker
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 94 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Retro 8.4%, Arcade 7.5%

  57. #57 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
    62% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
    Dev: Luciano Bercini
    Windows · Mac

    A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 10.7%, Retro 5.4%

  58. #58 Stardust Trial
    61% matchVery Positive99% of 77 reviews2026
    Dev: 铭轩魔王
    Windows

    A cute, anime-style casual roguelite survival game. Actively attack monsters to rack up kills and unlock powerful skills! Summon magical artifacts to fight alongside you. Clear dynamic stages with unique victory conditions and enjoy the ultimate bullet-heaven experience!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 60.7%, Anime 17.3%, Casual 10.7%, Combat 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  59. #59 Ink Plane
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2018
    Dev: Artur Petrov
    Windows

    Short arcade game drawn and coded by Artur Petrov. You have to fight the pirates in the air, sea and land.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Bullet Hell 34.2%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 5.7%, Action 5.4%

  60. #60 Grav Blazer
    70% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 10.8%

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