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84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 1,052 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 11 reviews

You are Roy Becket, a young pilot with dreams of becoming as skilled as his adoptive father. When a galactic war with an ancient mechanical alien race reaches its boiling point, Roy is forced to spring into action and take control of an otherworldly bipedal war machine in hopes of saving what's left of humanity. Joining Roy is a young girl who claims to have escaped the clutches of the nefarious a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astebreed.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

97% User Score Based on 1,282 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Waves is a twin stick shooter that can be played by anyone, but with a high enough skill threshold to keep even the most hardened shooter fan entertained. Clear the arena of enemies while racking up a big fat Combo with swift kills and well timed Bombs. If it all gets a bit too much you can use your Time Buffer to slow down the action and turn defeat into victory. Players can compete across seven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waves.

Fight in the Battle for Humanity and become a Legend Welcome to the year of 7351! 500 years ago, Humans were colonizing thousands of star systems in the vast frontiers of the cosmos. Humanity was growing incredibly fast without encountering any serious challenges. The homeworld, Terra, became the pearl of the Galactic Republic, representing an incredible combination of technological and aesth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Continuum.

The Battle of Aurinoxia is a retro-inspired fast-paced vertical space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. StoryThe Alliance's mission to exploit precious resources from Aurinoxia IV has erupted in conflict with residents of the system. As the Aurinoxians commence a brutal attack on Alliance ships, they target mining operations and de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Battle of Aurinoxia.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

Solareth is a high-intensity top-down arena shooter where quick thinking and sharp reflexes are key. On a vast space battleground, you’ll confront waves of enemies that grow faster, fiercer, and deadlier with every round. With over eight weapon types, every encounter offers new possibilities: precise pistol shots, explosive rocket volleys, focused laser beams, or blazing flamethrowers that turn t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solareth.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

67% User Score Based on 306 reviews

Critic Score 51%Based on 9 reviews

Anomaly Defenders is the closing installment of the Anomaly series. The original incarnation of the Tower Offense sub-genre had players controlling humans fighting alien invaders. Now, the tables have turned. The human counterattack is underway and the alien homeworld is under threat. Defend the planet from the human scum in the final battle of the series. Anomaly Defenders is a fast-paced Tower … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Defenders.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

74% User Score Based on 102 reviews

The Hurricane of the Varstray is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the villain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hurricane of the Varstray: Collateral hazard.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

As a threat from beyond looms over the solar system, Project Aether is ready to deploy! Take control of the Aether prototype in a variety of environments to combat this alien threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project AETHER: First Contact.

In this intense 2D action tower defense game, you command a lone ship tasked with protecting a crucial power core from relentless enemy waves. Strategically build and upgrade turrets directly on the core while deploying satellite shields to fend off three unique enemy types—swift scouts, heavily armored tanks, and destructive meteors. Core Breach is my submission for the Kenney Game Jam 2025, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Breach.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Slime Killer is a top-down TDS action game where you have to destroy a huge number of slugs with a variety of weapons. From itself the game is an arena shooter, where every minute the number of enemies becomes more and more, and it becomes harder and harder to survive. Also, slugs are becoming more and more dangerous, so having accumulated a certain amount, you can upgrade your weapon to defeat a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Killer.

"They fall from the skies. They are not just meteors. They are alive. And they want everything." - Commander Rhaegon Voss, BCF High Command In Blackrock, you are the last line of defense - a Commander of the Blackrock Containment Force (BCF). Your mission: stop the spread of a sentient meteorite known only as the Blackrock, before it corrupts the planet entirely. Dropped into hostile terrain wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented Soul: Blackrock.

YOU ARE THE LAST LINE OF DEFENSEThe outer sectors have gone silent. Defense nodes compromised. An AI called Archon has turned humanity's own infrastructure into a weapon — and now it's closing in. You pilot a heavy combat platform. 12 sectors of dead space, three armies, and one shot at reaching Archon's core. No reinforcements. No backup. Just you and whatever you build your ship into. BUILD. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COSMIC WARFRONT.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

STORYYour galaxy has been invaded by an alien race intent on the total destruction of your species. You must take to your ship as a defending astro fighter to defend your star system from the unrelenting evil of a far superior enemy.  Use all your skills as a pilot to dodge and weave your ship past the onslaught of bullets, deploy special weapons, bombs and even slow down space time itself … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

74% User Score Based on 38 reviews

A game made by fans, for fans, Hangeki seeks to infuse a classic genre with new ideas. Utilize multiple spectacular weapons to decimate the enemy, and formulate new strategies as you take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hangeki.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

98% User Score Based on 691 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

BLUE REVOLVER is a fresh new shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. An adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you fight and flourish to evade the maniac environmental force, "Blue Revolver"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLUE REVOLVER.

Enter a neon-charged battleground where survival meets explosive energy in this retro, space-themed twin-stick shooter! As you dance through waves of geometric adversaries, each defeated enemy leaves behind a deadly debris field—lure other enemies into these hazard zones to trigger devastating chain reactions and score multipliers. Snag powerful upgrades that temporarily boost your ship's offens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electro Havoc.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a gameplay prototype, developed by a single creator. The core mechanics and combat systems are still evolving, and your feedback will help shape the future of the game. Expect ongoing updates and improvements as development continues! Developed under period 24.11 ~ 25.01. The Demo will be up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DontFallDown.

Fight, idle, and keep growing. BreakDespair 2D is an all-directional scrolling shooter set in space, built around mining, automatic upgrades, drones, weapons, and explosive number growth. Mine ore, convert it into GOLD, and strengthen your fighter, battleship, weapons, drones, missiles, and support beams. You do not need to manage every upgrade manually. If you have GOLD, your fighter and battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BreakDespair2D.

Step into a high-octane VR battlefield! Pilot towering mechs, launch into fast-paced skirmishes, and feel the scale of mech combat from your own cockpit! Wavefront is a fast-paced multiplayer VR shooter that combines agile pilot combat with the power of commanding massive mechs. Matches shift dynamically as players earn, deploy, and battle inside massive mechs that reshape the flow of battle. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wavefront.

For three thousand years, humanity has known this moment would come. A supermassive black hole, ancient and relentless, is devouring our solar system. Its gravitational pull is absolute, its hunger insatiable, its advance inevitable. One by one, the planets of our solar system are being dragged toward oblivion. There is no escape. There is no salvation. There is only time. Every planet featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital.

Story The city is falling into chaos. Crime syndicates, rogue experiments, and monstrous creatures are overrunning the streets. The police are overwhelmed, the military is stretched thin, and civilians are in constant danger. You are the city's last line of defense - a new kind of hero with powers beyond imagination. Whether you're a blazing inferno of destruction, a lightning-fast speedster, or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Almighty 2.

Survive the Digital Eclipse. Reclaim a Future Lost to Machines.Hello! I'm a solo developer, and this game has been my passion project for the past few years. Digital Eclipse: Cyberpunk Survivor is a fast-paced, co-op looter shooter set in a dystopian future where rogue AI controls the ruins of a once-great city. Built with care and a love for chaotic action, this game challenges you and your frie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digital Eclipse: Cyberpunk Survivor.

[ DEMO ]. You can complete the game, but since it was designed for mobile devices, there may be some bugs and control discomfort on PC. 1. [Move the player up/down in the level ] – Hold the left mouse button on the player and move up/down without releasing. 2. [ Shooting ] – Spacebar 3. [ Force field ] – F 4. [ Reload ] – R 5. [ Ads ]  – running in test mode, so all mechanics related to them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabbit Zone 21 - Roll & Fire.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

SURVIVE ENDLESS WAVES. The growing waves of zombies challenge you and your dexterity. Keep your cool and put on a good show in the face of ever-increasing difficulty. ADAPT TO CHANGING ARENAS. At the end of each wave, the arena you survived fades away to make way for your next challenge. Take advantage of the new layout, weapons and traps at your disposal and try to survive. GO WILD AND SCOR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Them All.

GeminiArms is a side scrolling 2D shoot'em up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GeminiArms.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

85% User Score Based on 484 reviews

Sipho is an action survival game with an intricate building system. Grow your own creature and take over the local ecosystem. Fight, grow, survive, dominate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sipho.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Swamp Keeper is a Korean-style bow action arena shooter inspired by one-shot, one-kill gameplay. You are the "Swamp Keeper," defender of the sacred swamp, armed with only a bow to repel invading enemies. Master the art of archery, defeat waves of foes, and take down their commander. Ho’s forces have invaded the sacred swamp, targeting its precious resources! Wielding iron and f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swamp Keeper.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

82% User Score Based on 342 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

93% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Darwin’s Demons is an arcade style space shooter in which you battle a population of evolving aliens. The alien’s morphology, fire type, and behaviors are all encoded by a digital genome. The aliens that are best able to shoot or evade you reproduce to make the next generation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darwin's Demons.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

78% User Score Based on 2,144 reviews

Critic Score 33%Based on 2 reviews

Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the Tauron droids' homeworld against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taur.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 468 reviews

Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies. Deftly maneuver over twenty unique ships, each with different abilities for you to harness. Backed by an all-new chip-emulated soundtrack by the psychoacoustic artist Rainbow Kitten, Enemy Mind features an adaptive story system as innovative as its gameplay. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Enemy Mind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enemy Mind.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

82% User Score Based on 160 reviews

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! Use the unique risk reward multiplier system to maximise power-ups, build your bomb and destroy EVERYTHING! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Shift.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

96% User Score Based on 316 reviews

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

The flagship title from Awkward Wolf Studios! Suit Up is an exciting combination of RPG, rogue-like and twin stick shooters! Immersive yourself into fun filled combat and explore handcrafted interactive environments set in a Sci-Fi futuristic universe! BATTLE THE CRAWLER INVASION! The planet is under attack! “Crawlers” ™ have begun a galactic invasion and have opened up strange portals … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suit Up.

                    Get ready for chaos! In Silent Survivor, you control unique heroes fighting off relentless hordes in intense survival arenas. Your goal? Last as long as possible — and that takes more than brute strength. Gather resources, upgrade your skills, strategize, and evolve in real time as the danger ramps up every second. Manage your upgrades wisely — every decision could be the dif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Survivor: Under The Crisis.

The Peacemakers takes place in a dystopian future overshadowed by war and destruction. You awaken as the sole survivor of an elite military unit after a failed operation. As you uncover the illusion behind the so-called “peace,” a deep corruption and dark conspiracy begin to surface. Every step you take, every decision you make, and every truth you confront will shake not just the battlefields—but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Peacemakers.

Fight on foot, control drones, and unleash chaos from your tank in a World War III setting. It’s not always easy to tell where you’re being shot from. You play as J (Jorgito), a soldier trapped on the front lines, surrounded by missiles, explosions, and constant destruction. There is no refuge—only your ability to adapt. You’re not just a soldier: you’re a one-man army. You can: Fight on foo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to J. El Tanquista.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

⚡ Circuit OverloadCircuit Overload is a fast-paced arcade bullet-hell shooter built around precision, escalation, and pure action. You control a combat unit inside a hostile digital environment, facing endless waves of enemies and increasingly complex attack patterns. The longer you survive, the faster and more chaotic the screen becomes — pushing your reflexes, positioning, and decision-making t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Overload.

Level up, Collect items, Combine your weapons and BLAST ENEMIES! You find yourself in the endless void, surrounded by enemies. Each wave is deadlier, each blast more spectacular. Customize your spaceship with upgraded engines, unique effects, and power-ups; dodge enemy fire with precision while unleashing your arsenal across the screen! Key Features Intense Arcade Action – Fast-paced battles t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blastroid.

About This Game Welcome to Epic Survivors, a thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite where you'll face endless swarms of thousands of simultaneous enemies (end-game). Choose your hero from a diverse roster, each armed with a unique primary weapon and two powerful active abilities. Collect and strategically combine up to five additional random weapons each run to create devastating synergies and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Survivors.

Step into the first chapter of an epic VR saga, where action, betrayal, and redemption collide in a world of revenge-driven pirates. Death Flags is a VR rail shooter that blends intense, fast-paced action with cinematic storytelling. Blaze through chaotic environments as you fight off relentless waves of cursed pirates—each with their own skills and tactics—testing your aim and reflexes in in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Flags: The Beginning of the End – Chapter I.

Wrenched from your world, you face a hostile arena. Your only defense? A mysterious, ever-evolving shield. Shield Hero is an action-packed, strategic arena combat game that flips the script on traditional shooters. Here, your shield is not just for defense—it's your ultimate weapon. Trapped in a strange, unforgiving world with no memory of your past, you must survive relentless waves of enemies, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shield Hero.

An Epic Galactic ConflictThe galaxy of Zoratharion is on the brink of collapse. Hostile forces have conquered entire systems, turning once-thriving planets into war zones. You are an audacious pilot, the last hope against this rising threat. Aboard your futuristic ship, your mission is to liberate each system’s planets by facing relentless enemies and formidable bosses. Every world hides secrets, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zoratharion.

Blitloop is a fast-paced, retro-styled space arcade shooter. You play as “Blit” on a mission to rescue orb pods and save the galaxy. Take down countless enemy ships and face massive bosses as you zip through a stylish world. And at the same time, rush to rescue the pods scattered across the level before they are captured by the enemy. Blitloop blends the spirit and intensity of 1980s arcade old-s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blitloop.

BECOME THE DRAGON. HIDE YOUR POWER. DESTROY THE UNDEAD.In a world consumed by darkness, an ancient dragon takes the form of a barbarian to hunt the forces of the undead while remaining unseen by humans who fear and despise all dragonkind. You are the last surviving golden dragon, forced to conceal your true nature as the world slowly collapses under the spread of dark magic. Explore grim crypts, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead: Rise of the Betrayed King.

Randomlands is an action First-Person-Shooter game that features over 80,000 possible randomly generated guns and 6 mechanically different enemies to shoot at. The gameplay is a mix between Doom and Borderlands, with fast non-stop action and a constant switch between weapons. Intended gameplay time is 20-40 minutes, but you can play forever to get the highest score! This is the first ever compute… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Randomlands.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

71% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Also Announced at ONL About the GameCongratulations, Operator #8 You have been randomly selected for the ITER Corporation’s exciting vertical ventures department. Drill the pillars that encircle our homeworld, extract essential resources, and try not to get obliterated in the process. If you fail, don’t worry,  your replacement will be along shortly - probably with a better attitude. > … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ITER-8.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

60% User Score Based on 1,180 reviews

Arcade space shooting game. Take spaceships. Shoot'em up. Save the Galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Invader: Alien Shooting.