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

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Wild Blue Skies reimagines the classic on-rails adventures of the '90s. Join Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers as they soar through breathtaking skies on a mission to save the world, battling Grimclaw's forces in this action-packed arcade shooter built for newcomers and genre veterans alike!

Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 243 reviews
Released: 2026-08-13
Developer: Chuhai Labs
Publisher: Balor Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 51.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 5.7%

  2. #2 Ex-Zodiac
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    Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Flight 33.3%, On-Rails Shooter 22.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.9%, 1990's 4.6%

  4. #4 Astrodogs
    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 72 reviews2021
    Dev: Dynamic Media TriadPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows

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    Why similar: Dogs 32.1%, On-Rails Shooter 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Shooter 6.2%, Arcade 5.5%

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    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.8%, Flight 23.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.9%, 3D 3.3%

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    94% matchMostly Positive78% of 554 reviews2025
    Dev: Flippfly LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    93% matchVery Positive82% of 68 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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    92% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2022
    Dev: All in! GamesPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    Red Wings: American Aces is a thrilling warplane arcade shooter with online and local multiplayer modes. Whiz and swish through vibrant comic book-style skies solo or with friends and win the day!

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    91% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2023
    Dev: Raptor Claw
    Windows

    The FUR Squadron faces a mysterious threat during what appears at first to be routine virtual reality training.

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    90% matchVery Positive93% of 2,759 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

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  11. #11 LUFTRAUSERS
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 4,522 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Arcade 21.3%, Flight 20.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Retro 9%

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    88% matchMostly Positive77% of 386 reviews2023
    Dev: PixelpogoPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%

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    87% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2023
    Dev: Kemono GamesPub: Ravenscourt
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    89% matchMixed61% of 434 reviews2010
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    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%

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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    81% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Tic Toc Games
    Windows

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    Dev: Canari Games
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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    75% matchVery Positive88% of 968 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    Dev: Just Two ltd.
    Windows

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    79% matchMixed70% of 153 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,454 reviews2018
    Dev: Mighty Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

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    73% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive94% of 22,119 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    74% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2021
    Dev: GangoGames LLC
    Windows · Mac

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    77% matchMostly Negative39% of 92 reviews2017
    Dev: Naps Team
    Windows

    ARCADE-ACTION WWII air combat -Player takes on the role of the two pilots, Jack and Amelia, as they attempt to take down Nazi aerial menace across a rich campaign of missions, each with numerous objectives and enemies as well as side objectives.

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    78% matchMostly Negative23% of 427 reviews2014
    Dev: Team 6 StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 15%

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    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,239 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    69% matchVery Positive99% of 113 reviews2026
    Dev: S-Bend Games
    Windows · Mac

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    72% matchVery Positive96% of 111 reviews2021
    Dev: Lateralis Heavy Industries
    Windows

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    Windows
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    75% matchMixed58% of 126 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac
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    70% matchVery Positive85% of 3,062 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    70% matchVery Positive91% of 384 reviews2017
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    71% matchMixed69% of 68 reviews2022
    Dev: Rdev group
    Windows

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    72% matchMostly Positive72% of 616 reviews2015
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    73% matchMixed42% of 254 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive81% of 253 reviews2015
    Dev: Atypical Games
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    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    67% matchVery Positive96% of 210 reviews2025
    Dev: uglycoal
    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac

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    66% matchVery Positive88% of 56,562 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,234 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

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    66% matchVery Positive95% of 739 reviews2022
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    69% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

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    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 841 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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  55. #55 AWA
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 120 reviews2016
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    68% matchMixed62% of 76 reviews2023
    Dev: Joaquin Grech
    Windows · Mac

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    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 110 reviews2016
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Shooter 22.8%, Arcade 21%, Action 13.5%, Colorful 3.8%

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