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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 — 93% — of 234 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: Local Co-Op 29.5%, 4 Player Local 23%, Co-op Campaign 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Space 9%

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    93% matchVery Positive99% of 115 reviews2026
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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Local Co-Op 12%, Anime 10%, Co-op Campaign 9%

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    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    92% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
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  9. #9 Stardust Vanguards
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    90% matchMixed69% of 988 reviews2016
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    89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,630 reviews2014
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    Windows
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    88% matchVery Positive87% of 2,177 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 617 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    75% matchVery Positive99% of 124 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    Windows
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  37. #37 Ikaruga
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 2,317 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    77% matchMostly Negative37% of 118 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    74% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2017
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    72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,684 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    73% matchMixed64% of 681 reviews2017
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    Windows
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  44. #44 Black Paradox
    72% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
    Dev: Highwalls
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    71% matchVery Positive93% of 84 reviews2019
    Dev: Intragames
    Windows

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  46. #46 HARDCORE MECHA
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,678 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    70% matchVery Positive87% of 483 reviews2017
    Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    67% matchVery Positive85% of 126 reviews2024
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  49. #49 Shoot 1UP DX
    70% matchVery Positive80% of 153 reviews2015
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    Windows
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    69% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2020
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    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, 4 Player Local 12.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Robots 9.3%

  54. #54 Flying Tank
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows

    Get into your Flying Tank and shoot 'em up like it's the good old days! Kill strange bosses, drop bombs from above and build an arsenal of fun, powerful weapons. Reclaim the stolen Earth - alone or with a friend - in a rich action-packed side-scrolling shmup!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.6%, Side Scroller 23%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Anime 11.6%, Shooter 8.6%

  55. #55 Super Alloy Crush
    63% matchVery Positive91% of 186 reviews2026
    Dev: Alloy Mushroom
    Windows

    Super Alloy Crush is a fast-paced 2D roguelike brawler inspired by classics like Mega Man X. Play as Kelly and Muu (No.02) to defeat enemies and obtain the ultimate cosmic treasure: Planet AE-38. Alone or with a friend in local co-op, get ready for your biggest challenge yet!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.9%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Robots 16.2%, Anime 12.4%, Arcade 11.2%

  56. #56 Jamestown+
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 248 reviews2019
    Dev: Final Form GamesPub: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, 4 Player Local 26.4%, Local Co-Op 22.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action 3.3%

  57. #57 Xenoraid: The First Space War
    68% 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!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Space 10.1%

  58. #58 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,582 reviews2014
    Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Local Co-Op 8.7%

  59. #59 Revolution Ace
    68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,886 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 41%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 6.9%

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