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Games Like Xenoraid: The First Space War

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

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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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 140 reviews
Released: 2016-09-30
Developer: 10tons Ltd
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 89%

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    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    96% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8%

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    95% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

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    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Space 15.1%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Indie 10.3%, Shooter 8.6%

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    94% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2015
    Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Local Co-Op 8.2%

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    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    91% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    91% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

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  11. #11 Star Saviors
    90% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
    Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    88% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

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  13. #13 The Bug Butcher
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
    Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    89% matchVery Positive84% of 106 reviews2015
    Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    86% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    79% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
    Dev: Bitmap Bureau
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 reviews2017
    Dev: Housemarque
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    81% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
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    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Windows

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    78% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
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    77% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
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    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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    Windows · Linux

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    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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  35. #35 Tower 57
    77% matchMixed64% of 814 reviews2017
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    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
    Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
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    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 240 reviews2020
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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  38. #38 DEEP SPACE ANOMALY
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 reviews2019
    Dev: DRM GMZ
    Windows

    Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!

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    75% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: Zenz VR
    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    72% matchVery Positive91% of 344 reviews2019
    Dev: Relative GamesPub: Relative Software LTD.
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    74% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2016
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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
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    69% matchMostly Positive67% of 57 reviews2022
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    73% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2016
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    72% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
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    73% matchMixed54% of 388 reviews2015
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    71% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
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    61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
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  51. #51 Bit Blaster XL
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
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    71% matchMixed58% of 236 reviews2015
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    63% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 13.8%, Score Attack 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Co-op 10%

  56. #56 Phoenix 2
    60% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2025
    Dev: Firi Games
    Windows

    A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Score Attack 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 9.8%

  57. #57 Pixel Galaxy
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 189 reviews2015
    Dev: Serenity Forge
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Great Soundtrack 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Co-op 12%, Arcade 8.4%

  58. #58 Zero Wing
    62% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Score Attack 16.6%, Space 12.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.4%

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