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Games Like XELAN FORCE

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 1980s, Retro, Pixel Graphics.

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8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force.We aimed to create a game that you can enjoy over and over again, such as the feeling of play that changes between offensive and defensive types, and the ability to search for hidden items.

Reviews: Positive — 95% — of 20 reviews
Released: 2024-02-13
Developer: PIXEL CO., LTD
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
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    Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%

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    Why similar: 1980s 24.6%, Retro 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 7.3%

  2. #2 Glypha: Vintage
    96% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2023
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    A fast-paced, Egyptian-themed jousting tournament recalls 1980's classic arcade action. Glypha is a rewrite of the classic shareware game from the early B&W Macintosh days. Smoother, faster, and harder than you remember.

    Why similar: Retro 25.9%, 1980s 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action 10%

  3. #3 8-Bit Jump 4
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 8-Bit Resurrection
    Windows

    An 8-bit styled platform game.

    Why similar: 1980s 28.4%, 2D Platformer 24%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Retro 14.2%, Action 8.6%

  4. #4 Run Jump Climb Disarm
    94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: AP Flour
    Windows

    Run, jump, and climb your way through 20 unique levels and disarm all bombs before time runs out.

    Why similar: 1980s 27.7%, Retro 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Action 7.8%

  5. #5 Quin Excluder
    95% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: MEGAAK SOFT
    Windows

    A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story

    Why similar: Shooter 23.3%, Retro 19.3%, 1980s 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D Platformer 12%

  6. #6 Jerry Frog's Retro Arcade
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Purple Galaxy Games
    Windows

    In Jerry Frog's Retro Arcade asteroids from space have hit the city. Jerry Frog must help rescue the citizens, so they can relocate to a safer area. Reach the highest score in "High Score Mode".

    Why similar: 1980s 25.1%, Retro 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Action 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%

  7. #7 Warhawk
    92% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Rusty PixelsPub: Ogre Games Ltd
    Windows

    Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.

    Why similar: 1980s 32.5%, Retro 25.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

  8. #8 Pixel Game Maker Series STEOS -Sorrow song of Bounty hunter-
    93% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: 125Pub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: 1980s 23.2%, Shooter 17.1%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Retro 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%

  9. #9 Midnight Yammy | 8-Bit Trickster Show
    91% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
    Dev: Kanno Develop
    Windows

    The elusive bunny thief, Midnight Yammy, is here to steal the show on a stage full of magic tricks! Erase blocks, slip through ceilings, switch platforms — and let your wits guide you through this simple yet deep action puzzle. Includes a .nes ROM that runs on real NES-compatible hardware!

    Why similar: 1980s 32.3%, Retro 21.1%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Action 8.2%

  10. #10 2025 -TOBI-
    91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: KIBODO
    Windows

    The second in Kibodo's classic game series. It is a vertical scrolling shooting game! Controls are left and right movement only. The game is over when the fighter runs out of bullets. Get items to replenish bullets and destroy the enemies in front of you! Aim for a high score!

    Why similar: Shooter 25.5%, 1980s 21.9%, Action 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Retro 12.3%

  11. #11 GRADIUS ORIGINS
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows

    Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.

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  12. #12 Cosmic Cruiser
    90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.

    Why similar: Shooter 24.4%, Retro 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, 1980s 16.1%, Action 8.1%

  13. #13 いるかにうろこがないわけ
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 187 reviews2023
    Dev: 月刊湿地帯Pub: Waku Waku Games
    Windows

    こんな時間まで起きているわがままハニーマスタードちゃんには特別に、いるかにうろこがないわけを教えてあげようかねえ。

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  14. #14 KOKORONULL
    88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Ryuheidou
    Windows

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  15. #15 Virtual Wave
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FoxyStudios
    Windows

    Virtual Wave is a fast paced 80's Retro 8-bit FPS Roguelite. Progress through the different themed levels of the campaign deleting enemies, collecting loot, unlocking weapons/items at the shop, finding secrets and eliminating a boss at the end of each level.

    Why similar: 1980s 30.8%, Retro 22.7%, Shooter 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 12.8%

  16. #16 Unicopia
    85% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Squeaky Pig Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Unicopia is a retro 2D platformer featuring a Unicorn racing to rescue her girlfriend from the clutches of an Evil Poodle. Jump up and down towers, collect gems, and reveal the key before the clock strikes and you're haunted by the ghost of time!

    Why similar: Retro 23.9%, 1980s 23.2%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Action 7.8%

  17. #17 Auf Wiedersehen Monty (CPC/Spectrum)
    86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Gremlin GraphicsPub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this classic platformer from 1987, take on the role of noted small subterranean mammal criminal Monty Mole, fleeing across Europe from the forces of Intermole. Can you collect enough cash to buy an island paradise and live in luxury?

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  18. #18 Vonbit
    84% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: Chris Boyfield
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Windows · Linux

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  23. #23 Elf Shield
    81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: ALU COMPUTER ARTS
    Windows

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    82% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  25. #25 Annalynn
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 643 reviews2021
    Dev: Cruise Elroy
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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    80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: 4MhzPub: Zerouno Games
    Windows

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  27. #27 ARONDIGHT アロンダイト
    78% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: COPIKAL
    Windows

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    78% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2022
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    Windows

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  29. #29 KARSUS
    81% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: 3T Games
    Windows

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    79% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    76% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: SUNSOFT
    Windows

    SUNSOFT revival commemoration! Three carefully selected songs from SUNSOFT's works from the 1980s: "Wings of Madura," "53 Stations of the Tokaido," and "Ripple Island" are included!

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    Dev: NetHelpers Games
    Windows

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  33. #33 I.F.O
    76% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 114 reviews2022
    Dev: PlatinumGames Inc.
    Windows

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  36. #36 The Isolated Town
    74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
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    Windows · Linux

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  37. #37 Rumia Throws!
    72% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Tosa Laboratory
    Windows

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  38. #38 Frenzy
    74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Artic ComputingPub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: LIDO GAMES
    Windows

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    70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,224 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    69% matchVery Positive82% of 201 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews2023
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
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    68% matchVery Positive87% of 149 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    71% matchNo user reviews2024
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    67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
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    66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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