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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Top-Down Shooter.

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Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 128 reviews
Released: 2025-07-28
Developer: Zorg Games
Publisher: Hunted Cow Games
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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    76% matchMixed50% of 867 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Drox Operative 2 is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Linux.

    Why similar: Loot 38.6%, Action RPG 30.7%, Sci-fi 11.5%, RPG 8.6%, Action 4.4%

  55. #55 Spaceship Looter
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
    Dev: Luxorix Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.

    Why similar: Loot 64.4%, 2D 10.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 6.3%, Bullet Hell 5%, RPG 4.9%

  56. #56 Dark Matter
    70% matchMixed58% of 154 reviews2015
    Pub: Meridian4
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 26.4%, 2D 15.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Flight 9.5%

  57. #57 Sophstar
    66% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 31.3%, 2D 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Space 8.2%

  58. #58 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 110 reviews2024
    Dev: Graphite LabPub: Midwest Games
    Windows · Linux

    Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 32.2%, 2D 14.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, RPG 7.7%

  59. #59 The Slormancer
    63% matchVery Positive82% of 7,233 reviews2025
    Dev: Slormite Studios
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.

    Why similar: Loot 53.2%, Action RPG 35.9%, 2D 5.4%, RPG 2.5%, Top-Down 1.3%

  60. #60 Landinar: Into the Void
    69% matchMixed57% of 243 reviews2019
    Dev: Convoy Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Landinar: Into the Void is a top-down space-adventure-RPG. You are recruited as a rookie bounty hunter in the oppressive Landinar Empire. On your journey through the quadrant you will meet diverse characters, build your own spaceship and choose your battles.

    Why similar: Building 50.2%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Space 6.8%, RPG 6.2%

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