Games Like Zotrix

Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.

Why similar: Space 39.5%, Action 33.7%, RPG 26.8%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG-focused space simulator that features extensive ship building, trading, and arcade-style combat mechanics.

A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.

Why similar: Space 47.1%, Action 28.4%, Simulation 24.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience for players who want a balance of arcade space dogfighting, deep trading, and ship customization.

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Space 17.3%, Action 15.9%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane space combat game that offers deep build customization and upgrade paths similar to the progression in Zotrix.

Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Action 22.6%, RPG 14.8%, Indie 10.7%, Bullet Hell 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Strong focus on arcade-style combat and ship progression within a top-down space environment.

Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.

Why similar: Space 48.5%, RPG 16.4%, Action 14.9%, Simulation 11.1%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines arcade-style capital ship combat with a robust economic system and constant ship upgrades.

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Space 46.8%, Action 36%, Indie 14%, Simulation 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense space combat with a heavy emphasis on resource gathering, crafting, and persistent ship upgrades.

Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Action 37.8%, Indie 18.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the retro aesthetic and arcade shooter feel of the seed game perfectly.

A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action 16.1%, RPG 11.9%, Space 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that captures the intensity of bullet-hell shooters while offering upgrade-heavy progression.

Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!

Why similar: Space 35.7%, Strategy 22.9%, RPG 20%, Simulation 12.1%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends arcade combat with complex trading, exploration, and RPG elements in a living galaxy.

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Action 38.2%, Indie 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure bullet-hell experience that matches the arcade intensity found in the combat sections of Zotrix.

Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Space 17.2%, Action 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arena-style arcade shooter that incorporates modern bullet-hell mechanics and high-speed action.

Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Space 30.9%, Action 21.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite space combat game that focuses on gathering resources and upgrading your ship to survive increasingly difficult encounters.

Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!

Why similar: Action 41.3%, Space 30.7%, Indie 19.1%, Simulation 9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on arcade-style space dogfighting with a clear progression system for ship parts and weaponry.

Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.

Why similar: Strategy 23.5%, Space 23.3%, Action 23.1%, Simulation 19.8%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Mixes arcade space combat with elements of strategy and economic management for a more tactical experience.

It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Action 13.8%, Strategy 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that incorporates RPG-like upgrade systems to enhance your ship's capabilities.

Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in combat, and take on the void.

Why similar: Simulation 35.8%, RPG 34.5%, Action 12.5%, Space 10.5%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space RPG with simulation elements and exploration that rewards players for upgrading their vessel.

Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.

Why similar: Space 41.2%, Action 25.2%, RPG 19.6%, Indie 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space exploration game that emphasizes ship customization, trading, and survival in a hostile galaxy.

A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.6%, Action 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Space 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down arcade shooter that emphasizes high-speed combat and precision scoring.

Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Action 22.6%, Space 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced arcade shooter with a unique ship-swapping mechanic that keeps gameplay fresh.

Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

Why similar: Action 69.7%, Indie 30.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern arcade shooter that pays homage to classic space-invader style gameplay with a clean, modern aesthetic.

1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

Why similar: Action 60.6%, Space 39.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter with roguelite progression and exploration that feels like a modern take on classic arcade shooters.

Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Action 27.2%, Indie 13.7%, Space 10.9%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled arcade shooter with a focus on high-speed action and classic gameplay loops.

Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!

Why similar: Action 68.5%, Indie 31.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on fast-paced arcade combat and survival mechanics.

Incremental Survivors-like in which you mine valuable resources whilst slaying hoards of enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Strategy 17.2%, Action 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes resource gathering and survival while fighting off waves of enemies.

Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.

Why similar: Action 33.5%, RPG 26.2%, Space 17.3%, Indie 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.6%

Vortica is a 2D action roguelite set in a solar system overrun by hostile aliens. Loot up, suit up, and shoot up as you battle against enemy hordes, explore derelict outposts, and hunt giant bosses. But remember to bring the right tools for the job!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40%, Action 32.7%, Space 27.3%

INVENTORIX is an inventory-management money-making roguelike deckbuilder. Creatively pack and synergize items and alien perks to create astronomical wealth and pay a mysterious space debt!

Why similar: Strategy 55.8%, Space 27.5%, Indie 16.8%

Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.3%, Action 31.2%, Indie 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade shooter with a unique shifting mechanic and bullet-hell intensity that challenges player reflexes.

Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Action 36.2%, Indie 19.7%, Bullet Hell 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick arcade shooter with a focus on upgrades and retro aesthetics that mirror the feel of classic space shooters.

Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.2%, Action 28.3%, Indie 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style arcade shooter with a focus on mission-based combat and varied enemy types.

Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders.

Why similar: Action 67.8%, Indie 32.2%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed arcade shooter with retro sensibilities and straightforward combat mechanics.

A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action 15.2%, Space 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-based shooter with roguelite elements and intense combat that requires quick decision-making.

Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.

Why similar: Action 51.7%, Indie 26.1%, Space 22.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, arcade-focused space shooter with a classic feel that is easy to pick up and play.

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Action 28.5%, Space 14.6%, Indie 2.7%

classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53%, Space 22.1%, Action 11.1%, Bullet Hell 6.9%, Indie 6.9%

The battle against Zotrix aliens is getting closer to your door step. Every space station in the network is in danger and Solar Division command needs your help to setup proper strategy for the defense. You are trusted this important task before whole network is taken to the edge of the unknown.

Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Simulation 36.1%, Indie 20.5%

Upgrade your spaceship and conquer the stars in this thrilling space-mining adventure! Mine asteroids, battle enemies, and trade resources for powerful upgrades to customize your ship. Master the galaxy and embark on the ultimate journey!

Why similar: Action 40.9%, Bullet Hell 35%, Space 24.1%

The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action 18.4%, Space 16.2%

Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.6%, Action 26%, Space 11.7%, Indie 5.8%

Shatter genre boundaries in this sci-fi survival Roguelite blending bullet-hell action and base-building RTS. Dodge and unleash screen-clearing firepower against alien hordes, while constructing fortresses and real-time automated defenses to crush your enemies.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Space 21.2%, Strategy 19.6%, Action 15.5%, RPG 13%

Battle Pixels is a frantic arcade action, point and click shoot 'em up with a 16 bit retro style.Take control of your tanks and eliminate the enemy's turret defences over 25 randomly generated levels.

Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Action 37.4%, Indie 21.3%

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.6%, Action 27%, RPG 20.9%, Space 18.5%

The SPELP program needs YOU to annihilate thousands of aliens with a variety of weapons, members and unique capacities. Unlock characters and make up your own team to fit your playstyle.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Action 33.2%, Space 26.2%, Indie 2.8%

Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?

Why similar: Indie 75.8%, Action 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Bullet Hell 4.7%

Deep Space Exploitation is a space mining game featuring 2D physics, fully destructible asteroids, and a story of survival under an exploitative corporation. Use your equipment wisely, upgrade your ship, and make difficult decisions to secure your future!

Why similar: Action 50.8%, Space 49.2%

Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.

Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, Action 32.3%, Space 30%

A game with a futuristic anti-utopian story — a hardcore space shooter with RPG elements.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 14.2%, Action 13.6%, Strategy 12.3%

Demo for Power of Ten, a single star fighter trying to save as many civilians as possible before they are overrun by a marauder armada. You'll need to gather new weapons, upgrade your ship, find resources, trade with other ships and more to overcome the challenge before you.

Why similar: Action 52.7%, Space 47.3%

Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

Why similar: Action 43.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Indie 19.6%

Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Action 25.8%, Strategy 14.6%, Indie 13.1%, Bullet Hell 10.3%

Top-down action and space exploration meet asteroid mining automation! Navigate to randomly generated asteroids passing by and start mining. Impress your employer, upgrade your equipment, fight off pirates and save up for that ticket to Earth so you can finally come home... for the very first time.

Why similar: Space 37.7%, Strategy 21.6%, Action 17.2%, Simulation 14%, Indie 9.6%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Action 34.8%, Space 12.1%, Indie 5.9%

ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72.5%, Action 27.5%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action 15.5%, Space 14.8%, Indie 3.9%

Take command in the ultimate starship simulator: Star Command Galaxies. Become a Captain, recruit your crew, customize and upgrade your starship, battle alien vessels, teleport to away missions and repel boarding invaders in this real-time strategy simulation adventure from indie studio Warballoon.

Why similar: Strategy 27.2%, Space 21.5%, Simulation 19.7%, Action 17.8%, Indie 13.8%

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Action 20.5%, Space 12%, Indie 12%, Bullet Hell 11.8%

Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Space 19.4%, Action 12%, Indie 1.7%

In Salvagers, you command a small crew of greedy explorers that land on abandoned space stations that litter the galaxy, and it's your job to loot them for anything worth a credit. Scrap tech, lost weapons, forgotten treasures - everything has a price.

Why similar: Action 29.6%, Strategy 28.9%, RPG 22.8%, Space 18.7%

Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Action 43.1%, Space 33.6%, Indie 23.3%