Games like AST-Hero

Droid Assault is a tactical arcade shooter with 8-bit inspired gameplay, where you battle through hordes of enemy robots across 50 destructible levels. Capture and command a squad of armed droids, each with unique abilities and weapons like lasers, rockets, and flamethrowers. Defeat 48 types of robots, including massive boss 'bots, to complete your mission.

"Titan Attacks!" is a classic arcade-style shoot 'em up game with modern features. Protect your planet from hordes of invading aliens, using a variety of upgradable weapons and power-ups. Experience the thrill of survival as you battle through increasingly difficult levels, with boss fights at the end of each stage. The game features retro pixel art graphics and a chiptune soundtrack that heightens the nostalgic feel.

"Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony" is a local co-op top-down shooter for 1-4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It offers a unique cooperative gameplay system, where players can resurrect their teammates, and features intense action, deep mechanics, handcrafted pixels, and a masterful soundtrack. Blast your way through historic Mars in this exhilarating and hilarious experience. A remastered version, Jamestown+, is also available with additional content and updated visuals.

"Ultratron is a sci-fi shooter game with classic arcade gameplay, updated for the modern era. Fight through 40+ levels as the last humanoid battle droid, with upgrades, pet drones, and special abilities. Play in single-player mode or drop-in two-player co-op, with support for English and five other languages."

"Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo" is a shoot 'em up game with retro-style pixel graphics and intense action. Players pilot spacecraft through levels of enemy forces, upgrading their ships and abilities as they go. The game features a variety of playable ships, numerous enemies and bosses, and a challenge mode for experienced pilots.

"Bot Vice" is a fast-paced gallery shooter arcade game where you play as Erin Saver, battling against criminal Wildbots in frenzied action. Each stage features a unique challenging boss, with three difficulty modes to choose from. The game also offers an unlockable "Extra Missions" mode, accompanied by polished pixel art visuals and a catchy 90's synth-rock soundtrack .

Assault Android Cactus is a vibrant, arcade-style shooter where players control android heroes fighting against waves of robotic enemies. With a variety of distinctive characters, each with unique weapons and abilities, the game offers a dynamic and engaging experience. The game features a campaign mode with high replay value, as well as local co-op for up to four players, making it a great choice for fans of frantic, action-packed gameplay.

"Asteroid Bounty Hunter" is a space shooter centered around the veteran hero John and his AI spaceship. The game features unique boss fights, defense of nearby planets from asteroids, and battles against other bounty hunters. The concept revolves around farming experience for upgrades and collecting mastery points from rival ships. — NO RELEASE DATE OR DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER MENTIONED.

"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.

"Bit Blaster XL" is a fast-paced, arcade-style score-chaser game where you control a ship that cannot stop moving. Avoid crashing into enemies by turning left and right, and use boost/brake to navigate through an ever-increasing amount of obstacles. Collect ammo and power-ups to survive longer and beat your high score. The game features simple mechanics, re-playability, and extra ships to unlock.