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Games Like Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Bullet Hell.

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Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 232 reviews
Released: 2015-11-10
Developer: Dreamloop Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, 4 Player Local 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Local Co-Op 10.8%

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    96% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 4 Player Local 12.1%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%

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    95% matchVery Positive93% of 4,015 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.6%, 4 Player Local 22.9%, Co-op Campaign 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Space 8.9%

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    94% matchVery Positive99% of 105 reviews2026
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Anime 10%, Co-op Campaign 9.2%

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    94% matchVery Positive84% of 106 reviews2015
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.

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    93% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    92% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    91% matchMixed69% of 987 reviews2016
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Robots 9.1%

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    91% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
    Dev: Puny Human
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Local Co-Op 18%, 4 Player Local 16.6%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 10.2%

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    89% matchVery Positive90% of 489 reviews2016
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Mechs 25.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 6.8%

  12. #12 Stardust Vanguards
    90% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2015
    Dev: Zanrai Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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  13. #13 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    87% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 reviews2017
    Dev: Housemarque
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    88% matchMixed63% of 167 reviews2015
    Dev: Satur Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    86% matchVery Positive82% of 200 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, 4 Player Local 13.8%, Local Co-Op 10.8%

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    84% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    83% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    82% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    81% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  26. #26 Deathsmiles
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 609 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    77% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sati Bros
    Windows

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  29. #29 Ikaruga
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    Windows

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    78% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2017
    Dev: Awoker Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    76% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

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  33. #33 Graze Counter
    75% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 reviews2012
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    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    75% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    74% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

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  37. #37 Entropy Survivors
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2024
    Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    77% matchMostly Negative37% of 118 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    Why similar: Mechs 25%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, 4 Player Local 16.7%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Character Customization 6.8%

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    73% matchVery Positive88% of 248 reviews2019
    Dev: Final Form GamesPub: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

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    74% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2017
    Dev: Rooftop Panda
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%

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    73% matchVery Positive80% of 152 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    72% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
    Dev: Intragames
    Windows

    Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

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    72% matchVery Positive82% of 94 reviews2020
    Dev: Triverske
    Windows

    Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players.

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    73% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
    Dev: Highwalls
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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  45. #45 Twin Cores
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Starskeeper
    Windows

    Defend a Terraforming station against hordes of enemies in this short coop-only rail-shooter! A unique mix of nostalgic arcade elements and modern coop shooter gameplay. Triumph against your foes and compete for the top of the leaderboard!

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  46. #46 HARDCORE MECHA
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,669 reviews2019
    Dev: RocketPunch Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!

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  47. #47 Wish Project
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrew Willman
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    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

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  48. #48 Xenoraid: The First Space War
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

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  49. #49 Wings Of Bluestar
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2020
    Dev: Shinu Real Arts
    Windows · Linux

    This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.

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  50. #50 Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 126 reviews2024
    Dev: Moving Pieces Interactive
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive87% of 477 reviews2017
    Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

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    66% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows

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  53. #53 Star Saviors
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
    Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

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    68% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Shooter 11.1%, PvE 9.1%

  55. #55 Revolution Ace
    68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 6.9%

  56. #56 Sky Mercenaries
    69% matchMixed69% of 125 reviews2014
    Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 6.9%, Indie 4%

  57. #57 Sky Force Anniversary
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 7.2%

  58. #58 Galaxy Highways
    63% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Nanopike
    Windows · Mac

    An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.8%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Space 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  59. #59 Berzerk: Recharged
    66% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Robots 9.3%

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