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Games Like Xion

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

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Xion revives the arcade and shoot ’em ups of the 1990’s in a refreshing and unique way with a fully destructible voxel landscape setting and your very own spaceship that you design and upgrade in an infinite number of ways.

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 54 reviews
Released: 2018-08-29
Developer: Zenz VR
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: DYV's Game
    Windows

    Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Action 16.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Arcade 12.6%

  59. #59 Void Scrappers
    63% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Action 22.4%, Shooter 17%, Sci-fi 15.2%

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