Games like Darkside

Rebel Galaxy is a space combat simulation game set in a procedurally generated open world. Take control of a starship and explore the universe, completing missions, trading goods, and engaging in thrilling battles. Customize your ship, recruit crew members, and upgrade your arsenal as you uncover the mysteries of the galaxy and forge your own path as a rebel leader.

"Heckabomb" is a single-player Science Fiction Shooter game for Windows, with support for both controller and mouse+keys play. The game features a circular arena with varied levels, upgradeable stats, six additional weapons, and numerous enemies, including boss warships and an alien ace pilot. With a spectacular arcade soundtrack, the game offers campaign, survival, and hardcore modes, as well as online hiscores. You play as the Heckabomber, the only surviving weapon after your home planet's destruction by aliens.

Space Pirates and Zombies is a top-down, open-world action game set in space. Assemble your own fleet of ships and engage in strategic combat against space pirates, zombie-infested ships, and other threats. Explore the galaxy, mine asteroids, complete missions, and upgrade your ships to build a powerful armada. The game features a dynamic campaign, procedurally generated galaxies, and a rich, emergent gameplay experience.

"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.

Avorion is a sandbox space simulation game that lets you build your own space ships and explore a procedurally generated universe. Mine resources, trade goods, and engage in space combat while navigating political alliances and factions. Experience a dynamic world that evolves based on your actions and interactions with other players.

"Capsized" is a Science Fiction arcade-style game with both single-player and local multi-player options for up to 2 players in a co-op, split screen format. The game features an immersive alien world with unique hand-drawn art, a stellar soundtrack, and challenging gameplay that combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat. Players must navigate through a perilous environment, fight off creatures, and save crewmates to escape the mysterious planet.

Steredenn: Binary Stars is an award-winning rogue-like shoot'em up game with intense boss battles, randomly generated environments, and a vast arsenal of weapons. Experience quick, challenging sessions with upgrades and space events, available now on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. Receive critical acclaim with user ratings around 90% on Steam and an average press rating of 8/10.

In Solar 2, you control a small solar system and must absorb other celestial bodies to grow. Progress through various stages by meeting objectives, such as destroying a certain number of planets or reaching a certain size. With its unique blend of action and strategy, Solar 2 offers a fresh take on the space simulation genre.

"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.

"Star Ruler" is a real-time 4X space strategy game that lets you explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate across vast sectors of space. Design your own ships and fleets, research new technologies, and engage in diplomacy or warfare with alien races. With a randomly generated galaxy and a focus on emergent gameplay, each playthrough offers a unique experience.