
Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.
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Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.

HEXTERMINATE
HEXTERMINATE is a top-down shooter which puts you in the role of an Imperial Captain. Your mission is to reclaim a galaxy shattered by centuries of in-fighting. Customise your ship with dozens of different modules, fight side by side with allied fleets and reunite the galaxy under Imperial rule.

Arkin
Arkin is a first person space combat experience. Take control of the latest in starfighter technology and fight for humanity's survival against the brutal alien onslaught.
HEXTERMINATE is a top-down shooter which puts you in the role of an Imperial Captain. Your mission is to reclaim a galaxy shattered by centuries of in-fighting. Customise your ship with dozens of different modules, fight side by side with allied fleets and reunite the galaxy under Imperial rule.
Why similar: Action 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Space 21.1%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Indie 8.8%
Arkin is a first person space combat experience. Take control of the latest in starfighter technology and fight for humanity's survival against the brutal alien onslaught.
Why similar: Action 43%, Space 30.2%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Indie 10.9%
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Action 30.4%, Space 19.1%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Indie 8%
In this space shooter avenge the Earth destruction and destroy dozens of procedurally generated enemy waves ! Each death will make you stronger. Can you reach the top of the leaderboard ?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Action 26.5%, Space 26.2%, Indie 7.6%
Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%
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Why similar: Action 46.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Space 14.5%, Indie 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%
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The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Action 41.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Space 24.1%
In the not-so-distant future, the calamity of World War III led to eventual world peace. But, it didn't last. Earth was invaded by alien marauders - the Kretons. Earth's united military force, still depleted after the mighty onslaught of WWIII, was not nearly sufficient to repel the numerous Kreton attacks.
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Action 27.5%, Space 23.4%, Indie 5.9%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Action 44.6%, Indie 10.4%
Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.9%, Action 48.1%
Collect loot. Kill Monsters. Do it Quickly. Oh...and DON'T DIE! Quickly navigate your character through a series of levels filled with monsters trying to take you down. Unlock class-specific power-ups, minions, and other bonuses to help you on your quest.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.3%, Action 47.7%
Retro space shoot'em up with nice AI, physics, story and RPG elements.
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Action 42.1%, Indie 10.1%
Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Action 44.5%, Indie 10.7%
"Battle Crust" is a 80's-90's arcade-style shooter. You make full use of "Charge shot" that is available by obtaining the item, And let's Complete all of the 6 stage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.4%, Action 41.4%, Indie 10.2%
Redux: Dark Matters is a fast-paced space shooting game with fresh scoring elements - a bastard-hard shooter and definitely a must have for every shmup fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Action 41.4%, Indie 10%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.2%, Action 41.4%, Indie 10.4%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.6%, Action 24.1%, Space 16.1%, Sci-fi 9%, Indie 5.3%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.3%, Action 22.4%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Space 11.3%
In this pulse-pounding arcade style shoot 'em up, players control giant armored robots, loaded with hi-tech weaponry. Chose from two types of mechs: the PLG-90, armed with a high-tech laser rifle or the NúllPunktur with the Vibroblade!
Why similar: Action 48.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Indie 11.6%
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 46.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Space 14.9%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Indie 2.6%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Action 31.2%, Space 16.8%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Indie 4.4%
Crush is an old-school-styled shoot´em up. The game leads you through 7 challenging levels filled with action and great soundtracks. A must for all old-school shoot´em up fans!
Why similar: Action 46.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Indie 11.6%
You are ready to challenge pilots from all around the world. Shoot your way through intense levels with swiftly increasing difficulty in a game world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Action 43.9%, Indie 11.2%
Not known what year it is, and in which galaxy everything happens. But one thing is known-you must to clear the space of dirty pirates, and their technique. For this, you will have to open the nearest space systems, improve your ship, and of course to shoot a pirate ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Action 42.4%, Indie 11.1%
Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Action 42.2%, Indie 11.1%
Endless Wave is wave style stg. 9 kinds of waves and 3 bosses are waiting for you. Manipulate fighter planes to defeat enemies approaching ! ・Endless wave style ・Neon style(Bullet) ・Minimum price
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Action 42.4%, Indie 11.1%
Old school 2d shooter with crazy music by the indie band 8bit Phantom Galactic! -Challenging retro space shooter -Fight your way through various stages and enemies. -Intense Boss fight! -Master the use of your shield to survive. -Use powerups to upgrade your ship's weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Action 40.7%, Indie 10.7%
Skygrave is an action based arcade style shoot 'em up game (shmup) where you must face the wicked panda-humanoid race called the Xiph, who are hell bent on invading and destroying your world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Action 38.5%, Sci-fi 17.9%
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Action 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Space 18.8%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Indie 8.7%
In this arcade space shooter, combine weapons and equipment to create the perfect loadouts. Battle an enemy fleet as diverse as your own arsenal, dodging cruise missiles, phasing through lasers, and ramming targets as you fight to reclaim the sector!
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Indie 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.5%
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Action 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Space 20.4%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Indie 8.7%
Cosmotic Blast is an asteroid game in an immersive experience. Stand amongst a swirling cluster of asteroids in space as you pilot a ship. Blast and destroy wave after wave of asteroids and collect the Cosmotic energy to enhance your ship, making it faster, stronger and more resilient.
Why similar: Action 51.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Space 16.1%, Indie 13.4%
Postsoviet shoot 'em up borne from and reflective of the listlessness that modern, hyperconnected society injects into our selves
Why similar: Action 46.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Indie 12.2%
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Why similar: Action 44.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Indie 11.7%
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Why similar: Action 50.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Indie 13.2%
RIFTINVADERS is a fast-paced arcade shooter designed for players who enjoy a real challenge. Test your reflexes in endless action, climb the leaderboards and achieve the highest X-RUN possible. Play on desktop or in seated VR with tracked controller support and head steering.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Action 34.9%, Space 25.2%
Iridescence is a Shoot 'Em Up with a color-changing mechanic, where you dodge and absorb many different colored bullets. It features a painted watercolor theme & features an inventive chaining system. Play through 5 main levels and 30 varied challenge levels!
Why similar: Action 48.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Indie 12.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 54.7%, Action 36.2%, Indie 9.1%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Action 29.2%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Indie 3.1%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Action 40.9%, Indie 11.8%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Action 36.4%, Space 21.4%
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Why similar: Action 47.4%, Space 31.1%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Indie 4%
A 3D gravity shooter with infinite procedurally generated levels and hints of Thrust, Gravitar and Lunar Lander.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Action 37%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Indie 3%
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Why similar: Action 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Space 24.6%, Indie 10.4%
Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.
Why similar: Action 67.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%
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Why similar: Action 47.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Space 17.5%, Indie 12.4%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Action 34.6%, Space 17.5%, Sci-fi 10.5%
The game is spread over 50 different levels, and Sasaki must fight through them all to redeem his people. The game features five powerful bosses that you will encounter at the end of each sector – every nine levels. Each boss is a skill puzzle of his own, with shifting mechanics and environments that will keep you on your toes.
Why similar: Action 33.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Space 27.3%, Indie 6%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Action 41.8%, Indie 11.6%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Action 31.8%, Space 18.6%, Sci-fi 13.3%
A reinvention of the cave-flyer for players who love games of skill. You control an extremely responsive ship, which opens up new possibilities for speed flying challenges, puzzles, and bullet hell scenarios. This game is set at 1980s difficulty--Survive it if you can.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Action 27.2%, Space 26.4%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Indie 6.8%
Engage in epic dogfights and aerial assaults against the onslaught of the evil Zylons.
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Action 27.7%, Space 17.8%, Sci-fi 12.7%
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Why similar: Action 45.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Indie 11.7%
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Why similar: Action 50.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Indie 11.5%