Games Like Space Ace

Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.

Why similar: Quick-Time Events 40.9% ★, FMV 32.1% ★, Adventure 9.5%, Arcade 7%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive companion to Space Ace, sharing the exact same Don Bluth animation style and high-stakes quick-time event mechanics.

Princess Daphne has been spirited away to a wrinkle in time by the Evil Wizard Mordroc who plans to force her into marriage. Only you, Dirk the Daring, can save her.

Why similar: Quick-Time Events 37.5% ★, FMV 24.8% ★, Adventure 14.8%, Action 9.6%, Casual 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that maintains the challenging, reaction-based gameplay and classic cartoon aesthetic of the original.

A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!

Why similar: Adventure 56.5%, Action 43.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar retro, cartoonish space aesthetic with fast-paced, arcade-inspired platforming.

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: Action 35.2%, Casual 33.4%, Space 31.4%

Why You'll Like It: An on-rails arcade shooter that provides the same fast-paced, space-themed action found in Space Ace.

"With your trusty shank and die hard will to survive, you've successfully broken out of your Prison Cell. How many other prisoners can you set free on your way to Freedom? Take down as many Guards as possible while avoiding traps and hazards along the way! From Knives, to Guns, and Mines to Bombs!"

Why similar: Action 57.6%, Arcade 42.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar arcade-style FMV experience that rewards players for quick reactions and precise timing.

A huge hairspray space station is blasting vile vapors into the ozone, putting Earth at the mercy of the sun's rays. With her paw on the nozzle, Poodles Galore unleashes her plot to corner the sunscreen market. It's up to SPY Fox and his friends to "can" Poodles and save the planet.

Why similar: Adventure 60%, Casual 40%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that features a similar cartoonish, family-friendly aesthetic and lighthearted space themes.

Night Trap tells the story of five teenage girls spending the weekend at the Martin home. As a member of the Special Control Attack Team, your job is to monitor the home and protect the girls using an intricate system of cameras and traps as it is being invaded by vampires.

Why similar: FMV 73.3% ★, Action 16.7%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: This FMV classic requires players to monitor multiple feeds and react at the right moment, echoing the tension of Space Ace.

Welcome to the Edward Arms, a mansion full of intrigue and shady characters who are never as they seem. At first, you must watch rooms closely, trapping any intruders with ingenious hidden devices.

Why similar: FMV 69.3% ★, Action 30.7%

Why You'll Like It: Similar to Night Trap, this game focuses on timing and environmental interaction through a cinematic FMV lens.

Climb aboard to help SPY Fox save the world's ketchup supply from the evil King Konglomerate! Maneuver SPY Fox's M.E.S.S through water, space and air!

Why similar: Adventure 58.3%, Casual 41.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title continues the tradition of point-and-click adventure humor that fans of retro cartoons often enjoy.

You're stranded on an uncharted island of Death. You're zombifying from Voodoo poison. A mad scientist is on your trail. Hundres of rotting stiffs are crawling out of their graves to chew your guys, and you can't kill 'em. They're already dead.

Why similar: FMV 72.9% ★, Action 27.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style FMV shooter that emphasizes rapid reactions and pattern recognition.

Travel to the remote planet of Bazoik to free galactic citizens from the evil cereal-eating Flemoids! Venture deep into the caverns of Bazoik, using an array of "zorching" devices to send these nefarious foes back to their home dimension!

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter that captures the whimsical, classic feel of 90s gaming.

A Spacey Classic Point and Click Adventure for All!

Why similar: Adventure 60.7%, Casual 39.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that pays homage to the classic space-faring cartoons of the past.

Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.

Why similar: Adventure 67.4%, Space 32.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-oriented, these games share the classic space-adventure humor and retro charm of the Space Ace universe.

Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires.

Why similar: Space 42.8%, Adventure 32.3%, Action 24.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep space-adventure experience with a humorous tone that aligns with the Space Ace vibe.

Little Big Adventure is a retro action-adventure game originally released in 1994. Equipped with your Magicball, you will have to face the evil Dr. Funfrock to save your girlfriend and the world of Twinsun.

Why similar: Adventure 38.2%, Space 37.4%, Action 24.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that features a unique, stylized world and charming character-driven narrative.

Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic is a retro action-adventure game originally released in 1997. After saving the world from the evilish Doctor Funfrock, Twinsen is now ready to face a new threat coming from outer space.

Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Action 42.1%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands on the exploration and story-rich elements of the original, maintaining its classic appeal.

Step into the space suit of valiant gravity badger Captain T Bayback as he ventures into the deadly depths of deep space to save his friends, family and the universe itself from the threat of the deadly Evil Honey Badgers, aka the Hellsett.

Why similar: Space 39.4%, Casual 23.2%, Adventure 20.8%, Action 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual space-themed game that focuses on physics-based puzzles and simple, arcade-like mechanics.

Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

Why similar: Action 33%, Casual 30.1%, Arcade 22%, Space 15%

You are agent 006 - top agent of the government's secret organization committed to protecting the world against terrorists and power-mad criminals. Your mission: to parachute into a high -security island outpost and secure the plans to the ultimate satellite laser weapon, which was recently stolen from the government.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that captures the 1990s retro aesthetic and arcade-style difficulty.

The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.

Why similar: Space 44%, Adventure 28.7%, Action 27.3%

Special Agent Jim Power-The supernatural alien, Vaprak, threatens to defeat our world which is the last planet that stands between him and a dimensional vortex.

Why similar: Adventure 54%, Action 46%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a challenging, retro-platforming experience that mirrors the difficulty of classic arcade games.

It's the 22nd century: Galactic travel is commonplace, peace is at hand, and the future looks bright - until Goldfire's plan to unleash an army of military mutants shocks the galaxy. Dr. Goldfire, a brilliant bio-scientist whose morbid research led to incredible genetic improvements in humanoids and aliens, has gone power crazy.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person shooter that provides a nostalgic, retro space-action experience.

Planet DOS is under attack by Space Aliens, DOSMan needs to fend them off and defend his home planet!

Why similar: Adventure 45.6%, Action 35.2%, Space 19.2%

Platformer based on a 22 year old blueprint. Help Comit boost his was through several planets in an attempt to stop the evil space pirate Krater from taking over the Star System.

Why similar: Action 31.1%, Space 25.9%, Casual 21.5%, Arcade 21.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that features a space-faring protagonist and classic, straightforward gameplay.

Scott in Space is a stylizied action platformer about the epic adventure of a lone guinea pig in space. Prove your guinea pig platformer skills and defeat the evil Rhino Empire!

Why similar: Adventure 38.8%, Action 30.7%, Casual 30.5%

Be a hero. Be the Ace of Protectors. According to the legend of the Venux, you're who can save the Venux. You have to fight devils who are trying to destroy the Venux.

Why similar: Adventure 55%, Action 45%

You've been abducted by an intergalactic megacorporation, Glorpo Inc! Work off your debt with your alien crew - abduct new recruits, take care of alien babies and cook up some questionable space snacks!

Why similar: Adventure 63.2%, Casual 36.8%

Play as Cobra, the space pirate, in an action platformer. Along with Lady Armaroid, your loyal partner, and equipped with your iconic Psychogun, you must solve a mystery that could threaten the entire universe.

Why similar: Space 31%, Arcade 28.4%, Action 21%, Adventure 19.7%

BLAST YOUR WAY through the UK's forgotten favourite space adventure: Space Quest 2099!Enjoy combat and movement based on the designs of the Quake 3 engine. Go alone or team up and shoot baddies in cooperative episodes with FULL MOTION VIDEO with SPECIAL EFFECTS!

Why similar: FMV 75.8% ★, Adventure 13.1%, Action 11.1%

A point and click adventure. Bik and his newfound alien friends outsmart hijackers, (eat some brownies), accept a perilous mission, (make some sandwiches), foil a dastardly plot by an evil corporate empire, (argue with disgruntled robots), and save a planet on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: Adventure 57.8%, Space 42.2%

Time travel and explore different worlds to save the universe from the evil overlord, Edgy Dave. Empty vending machines of their soda, go on various errands and evade E.D's goons as you desperately run for your life in this goofy comedy horror game!

Why similar: Casual 37.8%, Arcade 35.5%, Adventure 26.7%

Drift your way through time to save humanity from an evil panda.

Why similar: Adventure 38.3%, Action 31.6%, Casual 30.1%

This is a Short Clicking Adventure Game in which you Save Earth from an Alien Invasion.

Why similar: Adventure 37.7%, Action 35.7%, Space 26.6%

PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.

Why similar: Action 42.7%, Casual 41.2%, Arcade 16.2%

Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!

Why similar: Space 37.5%, Action 34.1%, Arcade 28.4%

Take control of a determined White Blood Cell on a quest for self discovery, vengeance, punishment and annihilation of all evil germs who would dare infiltrate an unsuspecting and innocent human body in this unique and organic experience.

Why similar: Action 62.4%, Casual 25.9%, Arcade 11.7%

Mr Blaster is a higher-level space adventure with an aim to conquest the universe. It’s a way to test strategic playing skills and the precision of shooting. A galactic war over the conquest of a planet and seizing the opponent’s flag

Why similar: Action 54.5%, Casual 45.5%

The Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth.

Why similar: Adventure 39.9%, Space 32.6%, Action 27.5%

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 100%

Help Laserboy escape The Scientist's experimental vision facility without racking up a massive bill. 13 levels of mayhem and confusion in glorious CRT vision. Now with challenging new achievements!

Why similar: Action 36%, Casual 34.8%, Arcade 29.3%

As space-faring free ranger, Cluck Yegger, you’ve been shot out of the sky by none other than your old arch nemesis, Colonel Zanderz. Your disabled ship is running on limited auxiliary solar power that charges during the daytime.

Why similar: Action 50.2%, Casual 49.8%

Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.

Why similar: Action 33.4%, Adventure 28.5%, Arcade 24.1%, Casual 14%

Save the universe in this casual arcade game.

Why similar: Casual 50.8%, Action 49.2%

Explore space and race against the clock in this retro styled adventure game.

Why similar: Space 29.5%, Adventure 22%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 19.6%, Casual 9.2%

Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max once again have their cross-country road trip in the Rust Bucket cut short by super villains and their evil, world-threatening plans. As Ben Tennyson, it’s up to you to save the world.

Why similar: Adventure 54.5%, Action 45.5%

A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

Why similar: Space 54.8%, Action 45.2%

Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.

Why similar: Space 44%, Adventure 28.3%, Action 23.9%, Casual 3.8%

PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!

Why similar: Adventure 37.6%, Arcade 35.6%, Action 26.8%

The cult-classic returns! Terrorize the people of 1950's Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest their DNA and bring down the US government in the faithful remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities.

Why similar: Adventure 53.1%, Action 46.9%

Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.

Why similar: Action 46.8%, Adventure 32.1%, Space 21%

Finally, proof that little green men exist in outer space! A horde of alien toys has invaded Earth. Now, they've enlisted the Tan Army to help them conquer the galaxy. All hope rests with one man, a green plastic soldier known as Sarge.

Why similar: Action 100%

Welcome to a world where the entire human population of earth is undergoing a massive de evolution process! The human race has de evolved back into monkeys and are causing an apocalyptic mayhem over the entire earth, and It's only up to you to end this terrorizing madness!

Why similar: Adventure 30.5%, Action 23.4%, Arcade 23.3%, Casual 22.8%

You're an astronaut who stole a international galactic spaceship and took it for a joyride. Thrown into space prison, it's time for your high speed escape!

Why similar: Action 50.2%, Casual 49.8%

Ven VR Adventure is a single-player VR platform game. You happen to meet Ven on his unknown planet, invaded by Bruce Nelson, who wants to destroy the magical world.

Why similar: Adventure 39%, Casual 30.9%, Action 30%

Hands down the most adventurous and handsome hand in the world! You play as a hand on a gripping handventure where you single-handedly face dangerous obstacles and de-feet a handful of evil feet.

Why similar: Action 100%

Her Majesty's SPIFFING is a quaint graphic adventure game following the exploits of Captain Frank Lee English and his trusted regional accented colleague, Aled, as they travel through the cosmos in search of planets to claim for a new Galactic British Empire!

Why similar: Adventure 100%

In the action-adventure platformer, Akimbot, blast your way through armies of robots, pilot spaceships and forge your own path to save the universe from impending doom! Set in a sci-fi world where only robots exist, travel the galaxy and experience non-stop robot mayhem and explosive action!

Why similar: Action 58.8%, Adventure 41.2%

vApe Escape is a point-and-click adventure in a science fiction comedy setting. The player takes control of an innocent ape who must escape the sad destiny of becoming a vape dispenser machine for the wealthy hipsters of the universe.

Why similar: Space 44.4%, Adventure 33%, Casual 22.6%