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Games Like Slordax: The Unknown Enemy

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, 2D, Pixel Graphics.

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In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!

Reviews: 5 user reviews — 100% — of 5 reviews
Released: 2021-05-07
Developer: Softdisk
Publisher: Ziggurat
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    96% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2018
    Dev: CosmicCrystal Games
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    96% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
    Dev: Kevin Nguyen
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    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Flypot LLC
    Windows

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    93% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    92% matchNo user reviews2026
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    91% matchNo user reviews2026
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    89% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
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    90% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
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    88% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
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    87% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

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    Dev: xxGameRoom
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    86% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

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    Windows

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    85% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    83% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: Daniel Brendel
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
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    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jerry Zhu
    Windows · Linux

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    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valles Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Windows

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  36. #36 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
    75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: PopTea Games
    Windows

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    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Spikepit Games
    Windows

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  39. #39 Battle AirForce
    70% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% matchVery Positive87% of 102 reviews2019
    Dev: Bourbontank
    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Solemn Snail Studios
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    69% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

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    70% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Ryan Brammen
    Windows

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    72% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Roley Games
    Windows

    Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.

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    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 171Dev
    Windows · Linux

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    69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: G-MODE
    Windows

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  48. #48 Super Space Slayer 2
    73% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Plasma Beam Games
    Windows

    Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.

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    68% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

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  50. #50 Planets Ambrosia
    67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Maltsoft
    Windows

    All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.

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  51. #51 Blasteroids
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Crossy
    Windows

    Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!

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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Saiko14
    Windows

    Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.

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  53. #53 Grind Stormer
    67% matchMixed60% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.

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  54. #54 Arcade Forever
    67% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: KOD7
    Windows

    Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.

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  55. #55 ASTROLANCER
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 148 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio Hexeye
    Windows

    ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Retro 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 6.3%

  56. #56 DELTAZEAL
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Retro 8.9%, Action 6.3%

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    71% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Soiree Games
    Windows

    Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.

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    Dev: HyenaStudio
    Windows

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