Games like 2942 : UMTPBSES

"Enemy Mind" is a side-scrolling space shooter for PC with a classic 8-bit art style and 8 levels of challenge across 70 waves. As a being of pure psychic energy, you can take over and control any of the 20+ unique ships you encounter, each with their own power and ability. The game features an adaptive story system that changes with your play style and offers multi-player co-op for up to four players. The soundtrack is an original chiptune-inspired creation by Rainbow Kitten.

"Starr Mazer: DSP is a single-player Science Fiction Action game with outstanding gameplay, awesome graphics, and a wonderful soundtrack. In this side-scrolling shoot'em up, you control a squadron of pilots with diverse skills and weapons, battling through nine intense levels to take down the G'ell Super Ship. The roguelike twist on the lives/continues system, combined with the ever-evolving SK:ORE system, ensures that the fight never ends."

Captain Starshot is a rogue-like dungeon crawler (with a twist) in which you play as the mighty Captain himself! You explore the galaxy with your own space crew and start your mission to defeat the hordes of villainous aliens, find their mother ship and take on their leader.

Bezier: Second Edition is a single-player shooter featuring a compelling plot, engaging gameplay, and impressive graphics. Accompanied by a phenomenal soundtrack blending orchestral, synthesizer, vocal, and solo instruments, it elevates the immersive experience. The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a rich, expertly produced musical score spanning over 70 minutes.

"Black Paradox" is a fast-paced, retro-style shoot 'em up game. As the bounty hunter Black Paradox, players travel through space and time, battling against challenging enemies and bosses. With upgradable ships, special powers, and a synth-wave soundtrack, it offers a intense and immersive experience for fans of the genre.

"2076: Midway Multiverse" is a space combat simulation game, inspired by classic side-scrolling shooters. Players control a starship and fight against waves of enemies, including the Nazi Galactic Empire, in a mission to free the galaxy. The story follows the events of "1976: Back to Midway" and takes place in a simulator where players must prevent a threat to the multiverse caused by their constant space-time traveling.

Syder Arcade is a fast-paced, old-school shoot 'em up game that pays homage to Amiga games of the 90s. It offers a challenging and uncompromised experience with no coins or grinding, focusing on player skill and dodging a barrage of enemy fire. With its fierce action and classic design, Syder Arcade provides a nostalgic trip back in time for seasoned players and a benchmark for newcomers to the genre.

Journey in a roguelike where you can design a starship with hundreds of powerful weapons and upgrades.  Use [W, S] to control movement velocity. Use [A, D] to rotate you ship. Control are uncomfortable since you are new to it, but it has proven enjoyable after couples of tries!  [E] to pick up modules. [Left click] to use specialty while [Right click] to activate drill and mine the orefields. E…

"Xenoraid: The First Space War" is a challenging vertically scrolling shoot'em up game with advanced shooting mechanics and AI-driven enemies for dynamic combat. You control a squadron of four fighters, each with unique weapons, and must switch between them strategically to survive. The game features over 40 missions, including intense boss fights, with procedurally generated elements for replayability. Fight against alien threats in mankind's first space war.

Psycho Starship Rampage is a space shooter game where you play as a psychotic AI, rebuilding your warship and equipping it with weapons to destroy waves of alien enemies. With various equipment and weapon combos, build the ultimate killing machine and loot enemy carcasses to extend your ship. Up to 4 players can join in local coop to wreak havoc on alien worlds. Your goal is to return to central command, annihilating anything that moves along the way.