- #1 Astro Hop: Mars
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rawi Studio
Windows
Try to complete 30 challenging levels in this platformer set on Mars! Dodge moving saws, watch out for rising lava, and reach the exit gate by mastering your timing. With its simple design and fluid gameplay, will you be able to finish every level in this Martian adventure that tests your reflexes?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.7%, Space 15.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Casual 7.5%, Adventure 7%
- #2 Nova Hunter
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Rawi Studio
Windows
Nova Hunter is an exciting space adventure game that requires quick reflexes and courage. Players must earn points by fighting off wild aliens.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.8%, Space 22.3%, Adventure 11.1%, PvE 7.8%, Action 5.6%
- #3 Astro Runner
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Cosmo Games
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced 2D space shooter where every second gets harder. Dodge, collect power-ups, and fight your way to the high scores.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37%, Space 15.7%, PvE 10.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Linear 6.4%
- #4 Asteroid Navigation
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Mars Ind
Windows
Captain a starship in a thrilling 2D shooter, dodging asteroids across galaxies. As you journey to Horizon Station, each galaxy's challenge intensifies. Can you navigate the cosmic gauntlet?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.7%, Space 15.8%, Shooter 13%, PvE 9.9%, Arcade 7.9%
- #5 Space Rocks Blaster
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: M0ustache Games
Windows
An arcade space shooter with a simple retro design. The player earns score for destroying asteroids and enemy space ships. The game has a single player mode and a two players co-op mode on a single computer.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.6%, Space 18.6%, Casual 13.1%, Arcade 12.9%, 2D 3.9%
- #6 Hypernova
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Livius Hoffmann
Windows
Progression-driven space survival. Launch sorties, survive hazards and escalating enemy waves, and gather stars, fragments, crystals, and rare world resources. Unlock new worlds, build your ship with research, utilities, and weapons, and chase quests, achievements, and cosmetics.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.9%, Space 18.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Futuristic 6.7%, PvE 4.8%
- #7 Patch
93% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2026
Dev: dwindelPub: stompbox.games
Windows
A game that features a single boss fight where you play as Patch, an anomaly in a world he doesn't belong in.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.7%, Space 34.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Action 4.5%
- #8 Unity Invaders
92% match9 user reviews70% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: ELGameCurePub: MeloneAim and Zacuue
Windows
Space Action,Casual game,Arcade
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Casual 11.8%, Adventure 9.4%, PvE 8.3%
- #9 ACCRETION
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DoingOutstanding
Windows
ACCRETION is a fast-paced 2D space combat arena where up to 4 players battle in intense round-based dogfights.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.3%, Space 30.2%, Casual 10.6%, Arcade 8.7%, 2D 4.8%
- #10 Breach In Space
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Octagoncell games
Windows
Breach In Space is a 2D shooting game with challenging combat and very hard platforming. Find a way back to home galaxy through 4 different planets.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.1%, Space 22.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Linear 6.5%, Adventure 5.7%
- #11 Extermination Overdrive
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Denormalizer
Windows
Extermination Overdrive is a single player 2D arcade shooter set in space. Battle swarms of enemy space craft and massive dreadnoughts.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.3%, Space 25%, Shooter 15.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Casual 5.9%
- #12 Dash Rider
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunless Planet games
Windows
Dashrider is a fast-paced 2D shooter game, in which you fight your way through countless waves of enemies to earn coins. Purchase new skills or stunning boss battles. Defeat the three guards to face the final boss and complete the game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 10.2%, Casual 9.8%, PvE 5.2%
- #13 Poop Rocket
89% 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 38.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Casual 12.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Adventure 11.2%
- #14 Nebula Invaders
88% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Les 4 Cavaliers
Windows
Nebula Invaders is a retro-neon space shooter where you pilot a lone ship against endless waves of interstellar invaders. Destroy, dodge, upgrade your weapons, and survive in a vibrant cosmic battlefield!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.5%, Space 29.1%, Action 6%, 2D 4.1%, Combat 3.1%
- #15 Space Thugs
87% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: DiscoCarGames
Windows
Space Thugs, join the space thugs as they got on an adventure across the universe. Includes strip clubs.
Why similar: Space 39.8%, 2D Fighter 27.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Adventure 5.2%, Action 4.7%
- #16 Shape Showdown
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ZellyDev
Windows · Linux
SHAPE SHOWDOWN is a arcade style fighter where enemies present with unique mechanics that increase in complexity as you progress. Attack, parry, and dodge with precise timing while learning each enemies patterns to win. Learn tight windows and increasingly interesting patterns to win fights faster.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.6%, Arcade 11%, Casual 10.5%, Futuristic 5.3%, Action 5.3%
- #17 Sanctum Arcadia
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Phoslyte LLC
Windows
Sanctum Arcadia is a game where you must fight your way through increasingly dangerous zones filled with enemies, hazards, and mystery. Sanctum Arcadia has a unique but still familiar progression system, challenging and engaging combat, all in a smooth Arcade-like experience.
Why similar: Space 39.7%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Futuristic 8.1%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #18 Galactic Ascendancy
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Mial
Windows
Humanity, having mastered faster-than-light travel, discovered a distant galaxy teeming with extraterrestrial civilizations. Join Admiral Preen in his conquest of the Andromeda Galaxy. Crush the resistance and invade their worlds.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Space 15%, Casual 10.2%, Action 5.1%
- #19 Quantum Gravity
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Ethernal Studio
Windows
Get ready for intense space combat in Quantum Gravity! Invert gravity to soar through space, engaging in long-range and melee battles against a variety of enemies. With four game modes, including Infinity Mode and multiplayer PvP, there's never a dull moment in this action-packed bullet hell game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.6%, Shooter 15.9%, Space 15.2%, Futuristic 5.3%, Sci-fi 5.3%
- #20 Project AsteroidZ
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Timothy E. Winnie
Windows
A warm welcome to a fresh take on classic Asteroids — blast through escalating waves of rocks, mines, drones, and alien fleets, chain combos for huge scores, and dive into a story-driven mining campaign. Full controller support. Local co-op & online multiplayer coming soon!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.3%, Space 19.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Casual 5.5%
- #21 Nova Impact
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael FichotPub: ReDreamt Games Studio
Windows
Nova Impact is an intense space shooter where arenas metamorphose between 2D and 3D as you play. Survive fierce waves, customize your ship, and climb the leaderboards to unlock high-octane 3D racing. Two gameplays, one adrenaline rush.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.6%, Space 17.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 9.5%, PvE 4.8%
- #22 S.F.77
83% matchMixed68% of 36 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 55.5%, Shooter 28.8%, 2D 7%, Singleplayer 5.1%, Indie 3.6%
- #23 Spacegirl 2038
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Borsuk Software
Windows
Spacegirl 2038 is a fast paced, high energy arcade style shooter. Save your sister and her crew, they're depending on you!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.1%, Shooter 15.6%, Space 14.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 5%
- #24 Zero Gravity Heroes
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: zooyos
Windows
Land. Jetpack. Shoot. Three arcade games in one — blast through 90 bite-sized stages across 30 missions to rebuild a shattered galactic map. Fast, precise, pick-up-and-play action with classic arcade DNA.
Why similar: Space 24.1%, Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Cartoon 10%, Casual 6.8%
- #25 Planetstar Warrior
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Todd FrantzPub: Hardbyte LLC
Windows
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41%, Shooter 16%, Space 12.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Casual 6.5%
- #26 Infinity Blaster
80% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Olausen Musikk & Media
Windows
In Infinity Blaster you blast through space, defeat challenging enemies and upgrade your weapons! Compete on the global leaderboard, survive an infinite loop of increasingly difficult foes, and unlock 100 achievements. Can you prove yourself as the ultimate space adventurer?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.3%, Space 18.4%, Shooter 14.7%, Linear 8.3%, Casual 5.1%
- #27 Angry Space Bees
79% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: FreeAnimals_SoftwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Fight against space bees in the endless space teeming with alien opponents.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 50.3%, Space 17.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Futuristic 6.5%, Action 4%
- #28 Protocol Omega: Resist and Survive
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: QX01 Games
Windows
In this 2.5D top-down shooter you command a damaged battle spaceship. Survive the waves of hostile enemies, upgrade your ship, discover hidden places and get your crew home.
Why similar: Space 38.5%, 2D Fighter 26.4%, PvE 11.3%, Shooter 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #29 Swarmfall
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: grannyForge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pilot humanity’s last starship and survive relentless alien swarms. Your automated fleet fights for you as you dodge, collect, and grow stronger every run.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.8%, Space 23.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Adventure 3.5%
- #30 Pellet Dodge
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: MysticalDevelopers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save your friend from being used as a fuel source to corrupt the Universe.
Why similar: Space 46.3%, Arcade 16.9%, Casual 8.4%, Linear 7.7%, 2D 6.7%
- #31 StarCinder
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DeadPixel Software
Windows
Fast-paced multiplayer space combat where three factions battle across arenas, ore runs, and sector conquest with customizable ships, gunships, squadrons, NPC fleets, and progression.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.8%, Space 18.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Casual 7.2%, Action 5.1%
- #32 CORA
74% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Empty House Games
Windows · Linux
CORA (Counter Offensive Rapidfire Automata) is a singleplayer/multiplayer top-down shooter created by Empty House Games borrowing inspiration from other arcade top-down shooters.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.9%, Space 18.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Futuristic 4.8%
- #33 Moon Space
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moon_Studio
Windows
Control a rocket in this fast-paced 2D game, blasting meteors and dodging obstacles to achieve the highest score possible. Take on exciting challenges and climb the leaderboard!
Why similar: Space 35.3%, 2D Fighter 27.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Casual 6.7%, PvE 4.2%
- #34 La Vie La Rue
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Alek Del BalsoPub: Marchandise.jpg
Windows
Cartoonish 2d game made by two brothers. Unique art all around these wonderful locations. Try and go to the furthest possible to beat your highscore and maybe be the first one to reach the end.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 59.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Cartoon 9.8%, Linear 4.6%, Colorful 3.9%
- #35 BEAN
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Two Dudes StudioPub: JeroniGames
Windows
BEAN is a platform shooter where chaos meets competition. Dash, jump, and shield your way across the battlefield to outlast and outsmart your friends. The goal is simple—be the first to collect 5 stars.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.6%, Shooter 18.3%, Casual 12.2%, Action 6.2%, 2D 4.1%
- #36 War in Space
78% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Aternix
Windows
War in Space is a retro style arcade shooter where you battle waves of unrelenting enemy ships with a whopping 81 levels and over 50 technologies available in the tech tree to keep you challenged right until the final wave.
Why similar: Space 23.2%, Shooter 20%, Arcade 14.3%, Casual 11.9%, Cartoon 9.4%
- #37 Pixel Robot Return
75% matchMostly Negative39% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Pixel robot is coming back. Destroy enormous robot boss and collect treasures
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.6%, Space 18.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Linear 4.6%
- #38 Armada Fighters
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BenribsLab
Windows · Linux
Armada Fighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ’em up focused on reflexes, movement, and intense action.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.1%, Space 17.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Casual 11.1%, Action 5.6%
- #39 Tonya The Killer
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Gowi Game Studios
Windows
Tonya the Killer offers a fast-paced action and strategy-filled survival adventure. With dynamic enemy battles, an immersive story, and addictive gameplay, every moment is packed with excitement. Step into Tonya's world and conquer the chaos!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 57.4%, Casual 13.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 4.6%
- #40 Space Pew
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raketlaboratoriet
Windows · Linux
Blast your friends in this multiplayer arena space dogfight gravity thruster shooter combat thingamajig! Pilot agile ships through terrain or just blow your way through. Supports LAN and online play. Includes level editor and Steam Workshop support for endless community content.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 50.1%, Space 20.7%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 5.7%, Indie 3.6%
- #41 Olbers Paradox
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Neko Sphere
Windows
Olber’s Paradox is a fast paced side scrolling arcade game set in space. Control a living plasma sphere, destroy glowing enemies, discover hidden power ups, and face a boss after every level.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.4%, Shooter 13%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Casual 6.2%
- #42 Galaxy Conquest Online
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Mimirbytes
Windows
Win or lose in 5 minutes. No base building. No downtime. Only conquest. Galaxy Conquest Online is a fast-paced sci-fi RTS where you capture planets, expand your fleet and crush your enemies in relentless singleplayer and multiplayer battles.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35%, Space 29.2%, PvE 10.7%, Arcade 8.2%, Cartoon 4.1%
- #43 Neon Warrior
73% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2021
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
The neon hero will have to make a journey full of dangers in a fantastic neon world. Solve puzzles and enjoy the graphics!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Adventure 12%, Arcade 11.2%, Linear 5.7%
- #44 ∀stround
71% 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: Space 37%, Shooter 27.7%, PvE 8.7%, Action 6.1%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #45 Moon Defense
72% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: beans rolls
Windows
Moon Defense - protection of a lunar settlement from falling meteorites.
Why similar: Space 38.7%, Shooter 22%, Arcade 12.5%, Futuristic 8.6%, PvE 7.4%
- #46 Space Crab VS
70% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Rondovo Games
Windows
Battle against other crabs with time tested arcade action! Form galactic partnerships and starlight rivalries in the story mode, or battle against other players locally with more than 20 unlockable crabs- some strange, many powerful.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.5%, Space 27.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Linear 7.1%, Sci-fi 4%
- #47 Candlelit Maze
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Candlelit Maze Studio
Windows
Guide a fragile candlelight through shadowy pixel mazes. Solve torch-based puzzles, time your jumps, collect keys, and keep the darkness from swallowing the path in this atmospheric 2D puzzle-platform adventure.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 56.6%, Casual 14.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Linear 7.9%, 2D 4.1%
- #48 Squad Survivors - Rule-breakers
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DevJunior
Windows
Co-op top-down horde survival. Pick from 10 elemental heroes, stack game-breaking roguelite builds, and mow down endless swarms — solo or with friends online. Bosses, daily runs, endless mode. No pay-to-win.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 63.6%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 7%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #49 Star Runner
72% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: George MathisPub: GRM3 Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Star Runner is a challenging 2D space shooter with resource collection and surprising depth. Zip through dynamically created solar systems to wreak havok on enemy spaceships and starbases while dancing around asteroids to mine them for the materials needed for weapons, thrusters and repairs.
Why similar: Space 46.2%, Shooter 22%, Arcade 14.7%, Indie 7.8%, 2D 5.4%
- #50 Battle Bears -1
68% matchVery Positive97% of 142 reviews2020
Dev: SkyVu
Windows
Don't get Hugged to Death! Battle Bears -1 is an action-packed 3D shooter with swarms of Huggables and Massive Bosses. Your childhood nostalgia is back!
Why similar: Space 21.9%, Shooter 21.8%, Cartoon 10.3%, Linear 9.7%, Casual 8.8%
- #51 Star Clash
70% 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 45.4%, Shooter 23.5%, Casual 17.4%, Action 8%, Indie 5.6%
- #52 Galactic Explorers
69% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.7%, Space 25.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 6.8%, Cartoon 5.8%
- #53 ZOOGARNIAN
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Tortie Kreatif Teknologi
Windows · Mac
Game 2D Platformer ZOOGARNIAN tells how the journey of heroes who want to save animals trapped and caged by monsters. This describes a movement to stop committing violence or cruelty to animals that are around but packaged in an interesting way in the form of a ZOOGARNIAN game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48%, Adventure 11.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Casual 10.5%, Cartoon 6.1%
- #54 Toi 2 Attack
68% 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 44.4%, Shooter 30.2%, 2D 6.8%, Linear 5.6%, Combat 4.7%
- #55 Galactic Retribution Vol.1
66% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Lilly Studios
Windows
The Aliens are back for revenge. You're the only one standing between them and total annihilation. Blast through waves of enemies, dodge bullets (and cosmic insults), and defend the solar system in this retro-inspired arcade shooter — one ship, one chance, no negotiating.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.7%, Space 26.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.7%, Colorful 6.1%
- #56 orbital defence unit
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Armageddon Laboratory
Windows
An endless rain of asteroids is approaching.Defend your home planet to the bitter end. Survive as long as you can. Orbital defense unit returns as a 2D shooter to the roots of the arcade classic Asteroids.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 52.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Casual 7.9%, Shooter 7.4%, Linear 5.5%
- #57 Zombie Town!
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: NYX Digital LtdPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
A fun quick-play game for all. You play as the game’s hero, protecting your local neighbourhood from the zombie invasion.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Casual 11.4%, Cartoon 8.3%, Action 5.8%
- #58 Hufvudsta
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Liam Nelligan
Windows
A 2D Platformer parkour fighting game
Why similar: 2D Fighter 59.7%, Casual 13.5%, PvE 8.4%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 4.7%
- #59 SPACERO: ORIGINS
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Warper Works Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore, battle, mine, and upgrade your ship in a vast top down space adventure. Discover unique civilizations, conquer powerful galaxy bosses, unlock new galaxies, and forge your own path through an ever expanding universe.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.8%, Space 24.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 6.9%, Adventure 5.9%
- #60 Space Rock Armageddon
66% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: David ReidPub: Admire Digital
Windows
Space Rock Armageddon is a bold and dynamic space arcade game, boasting lightning-fast gameplay and an explosion of vibrant colors that make it feel like an eighties arcade classic.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 8.5%, Action 5.2%