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78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

78% User Score Based on 90 reviews

The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kromaia.

In a nutshell, Intersecta is an intense and intuitive tactical top-down shooter with a distinct arcade feel. It blends fast, twitch-based gameplay with the intelligent use of tactics. The game has a unique audio-visual style, utilising the power of Unreal Engine 5 for a stunning 2.5D experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intersecta.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Gearbits: Gear Angels is a 2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up. You must defeat the invading alien fleet to save the planet! Your shield will protect you and your weapons can blow away entire squadrons of alien ships. The catch is, your energy depletes fast. You'll be in trouble if it runs out! The shield won't protect you and your attack power is reduced. But at maximum energy, you can fire powerful … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gearbits: Gear Angels.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

85% User Score Based on 129 reviews

You are a space trooper. Somehow you got to the enemy territory, and you should wait for your squad to get out of here! But only God knows when will they arrive to you! They will send you bonuses for killed enemies to longer your life till they arrive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Attack.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Pentasma is a side-scrolling arcade shooter inspired by Williams Electronics' 1981 classic 'Defender'. Protect The terraforming Humanoids from the deadly Aliens and raid the Alien planets to keep the galaxy peaceful! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pentasma.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

A college football captain's fight to defend his rival's home-world from the rogue villain in his Professor's favorite arcade game. Slow time using Retro-Dash as you pilot Super G Machine through waves of scaling enemy's, defeat huge bosses, and explore Celestro with Captain Flerp and his copycat Nova! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExtraGalactica.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mobile Astro.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

77% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Get your dream job with a company called Project Freedom. Become a space pilot and serve for the corporation. You're going to get all the excitement and adventure you've ever wanted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Freedom.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

79% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners." Their mission: To strike the planet Zile and cripple the Zilions’ three strongholds, where the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stargunner.

Blast back to the golden age of arcade shooters with Galaxian Remake! This isn't just a port; it's a lovingly crafted reimagining of the beloved 1979 classic, supercharged with modern features and exhilarating, non-stop action. Take control of your agile starfighter and defend humanity against waves of relentless, diving alien invaders. Experience the timeless thrill of Galaxian with e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxian Remake.

Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they break through your shields and damage your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. Endless levels provide an ever increasing challenge. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian: Planet Defense.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Aeroplane blaster - Become a test pilot and test the latest fighter jet to defend your country from attack! Fight hostile aliens in different dimensions to rid the world of the alien threat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeroplane Blaster.

May Day is a side-scrolling space shoot-em-up strongly based, and in fact legally infringing, on the arcade game Defender. You control a space-ship armed with a laser. Aliens appear scattered throughout the level, and may be seen on a radar screen positioned at the top of the screen. As is tradition, the aim is to destroy all of the aliens, and so advance to the next level. While the graphics, sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayday.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

84% User Score Based on 550 reviews

Orbital Invaders is a 3D shooter-defense action game in which you control a spaceship to defend the orbit from asteroids attacks. Release Date June 2019 (iOS) July 2019 (Android) October 2020 (Steam) July 2021 (WebGL) Developer Orbital Invaders was made by Shaggy Dwarf. Platforms Web browser Android Steam iOS If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Invaders.

Action-packed adventure awaits you, Commander! Hop in your space craft and defend against blazing meteors and aliens in this retro-style arcade shooter! You are the pilot of a small spaceship just outside Earth's orbit. Your mission is to defend Earth from incoming waves of burning meteors that will decimate our planet if you don't act quickly! Using your ship's tools - primary cannon, Übercanno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METEOR COMMANDER.

Enter the heart of an intergalactic war where survival depends on your reflexes and firepower. In this action-packed space shooter, you pilot a high-tech starfighter through asteroid fields, alien armadas, and massive boss battles across stunning cosmic environments. Upgrade your ship with powerful lasers, plasma cannons, energy shields, and special abilities as waves of enemy fighters and coloss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Invaders - Eclipse Squadron.

Early Access and DemoInfinite Empire is officially in Early Access! It's early, which means rough edges, missing features, and frequent updates (I've been shipping new builds multiple times per week). Not sure yet? The demo is staying up, and it's the real game, just a few builds behind the retail version. Download it, see if it's your thing or nah, wishlist if you want to watch it grow.  Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Empire.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music

84% User Score Based on 1,300 reviews

The Empire is coming. Destroy enemies between stars. The War is just beginning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Wing Flight.

A solo indie-developed pixelated 2D arcade space shoot-'em-up that captures the nostalgia and high-octane fun of beloved 80s and 90s arcade experiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Siege.

The B.L.O.O.M (Biotech Lethal Offensive Organic Munitions) Initiative is a fast-paced 2D top-down shoot 'em up where you pilot a drone through procedurally generated battlefields.                                                                                                              Harvest, Build & DefendYour mission: gather resources, plant lethal bio-organisms, and defend your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The B.L.O.O.M Initiative.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

72% User Score Based on 122 reviews

“We thought they were our friends and benefactors, but instead they are our masters. The Chronicles didn’t liberate us from our primitive ways – they conquered and destroyed us. The others don’t know, their heads are still full of the melodious voices of our alien masters. But that will change. I will change it!” – Sasaki Survive in Space is a skill-based space shooter with a hardcore focus on ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive in Space.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

78% User Score Based on 243 reviews

Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Gladiator.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 10,094 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 23 reviews

Rebel Galaxy is a game of action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe. You’ll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts. Choose your path as a roguish do-gooder, crafty space-trader or power-hungry privateer in this swashbuckling spac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebel Galaxy.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

92% User Score Based on 763 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Attacks!.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

89% User Score Based on 101 reviews

The year is 2192 AD. The stellar-class all-purpose adminstrative computer ALLTYNEX goes berserk upon the Satariel System's activation, and 85% of humanity is wiped out within 72 hours. The remainder escape to the reaches of the solar system, but humanity is unable to cope with the new conditions. The ALLTYNEX War continues for fourty years. The year is 2232 AD. Humanity is down to a single fleet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALLTYNEX Second.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

62% User Score Based on 349 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Bounty Hunter.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

56% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bladestar.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Schar: Blue Shield Alliance is a cooperative twin-stick shooter that features a variety of complementing ship classes to choose from. Upgrade your ships, defeat hundreds of enemies, save the galaxy all with some friends from the comfort of your couch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pewt 'em Up!.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

80% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Derpy Dinos is a 2.5D side-scrolling arcade shooter. Smash, throw, and blast derpy dinosaurs. The more carnage you produce, the more points you earn for a spot on the global leaderboards. Protect your ship, collect power-ups, and earn achievements by completing challenging feats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Derpy Dinos.

28%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

28% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Caelus Trident is the debut game from Fractured Rogue Studios LLC. Paying homage to the classic arcade shooters, you take on the role of the last ship of your armada trying to survive wave after wave of addictive space combat action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caelus Trident.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Defend your planet against aliens and asteroids in this room-scale VR game. Set mines, position orbital laser and torpedo defense units and watch out for threats from any direction. Do you have what it takes to prevent the destruction of your planet? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlanetFate.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Like the name implies in wonShot you get ONE shot. One shot each level to find the perfect spot to fire your laser and blow up as many enemy ships as you possibly can. Create massive chain reactions with numerous types of bombs, ships, and environmental hazards to utterly annihilate the rebel fleet. Be careful though, you need to reach a minimum score per level or you WILL be terminated. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to wonShot.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Clean a galaxies from thousands of invaders! Nebula is an action, space shooter where your choices are making you progressively stronger against the endless waves of space enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Defend a dying civilization from the Krin relentless invaders. Become the Devader. 90s style shoot'em up with awesome bosses and multiple endings. Devader has 42 waves. Every 6 waves you must fight a large boss, after which you get to upgrade your robot and a new game mechanic is added (nukes, turrets,...). There are 12 different upgrade paths that influence your robot, play style and the outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devader.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Protect the ark of humanity by building the ultimate defense from scraps of your enemies. Challenge other players in this tough fast-paced Action Tower Defense game with TONS of bullets and enemies on screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARDEiN.FALL.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

91% User Score Based on 454 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scrappers.

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.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

60% User Score Based on 115 reviews

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power-Up.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 211 reviews

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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power of Ten.

Humanity has reached Mars. Survival is in your hands.The year is 2099. Humanity has established its first colony on Mars, but the journey to a new world is anything but safe. As the pilot of the colony's advanced defense fighter, your mission is clear: protect the settlement from relentless asteroid storms, hostile UFOs, and the unknown dangers of deep space. MARS 2099 is a fast-paced modern arca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mars 2099.

"Warning! Space alien invaders attack! Warning! Dust Raid! This is not a drill, this is Alien Invasion!!" "Code Red! Space Dust has spread throughout the galaxy and have become the main threaten to all systems! We need you to defend the galaxy against invaders and clear all the dust!" "Shoot and Blast the dust with your fingertip! " Dust Settle 3D - Infinity Space Shooting Arcade Game is a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust Settle- Infinity Shooting.

Join the ultimate space force and defend the galaxy in this thrilling arcade shooter. Whether you are a fan of classic arcade games or love the challenge of vertical shoot ‘em ups, this action-packed adventure will keep you engaged from start to finish. Experience retro-style excitement as you battle waves of alien invaders in one of the most intense arcade shooters. THE ULTIMATE SPACE BATTLE A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falcon Squad: Space Arcade.

Outlanders: Hunt and Survive – A sci-fi survival action game where elite hunters from across the galaxy band together to battle monstrous threats on a savage, untamed planet. Gameplay: You play as a lone hunter stranded on a planet crawling with deadly alien creatures. Armed with high-tech weaponry and quick reflexes, you must fight, adapt, and survive against relentless hordes in fast-paced,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outlanders: Hunt and Survive.

Intergalactic Defenders is a retro-inspired space shooter combining fast-paced arcade action with rogue-like progression and handcrafted pixel art. If you love classic shoot 'em up (shmup) gameplay with modern upgrades and replayability, this is your next obsession. The year is 2187. Humanity's colonies are under siege. The alien Caedons have launched a merciless invasion — and you're the United … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intergalactic Defenders.

You are a pilot from the planetary defense league on earth. Recently the league's scientists have discovered a way to go back in time, allowing members to relive events while attempting to obtain a better outcome from it. This however comes at a cost as you are splitting time into two different timelines and abandoning your previous timeline to die. Recently, a swarm of aliens have descended onto … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrono Horizon.

A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Moon.

Fight Aliens ,Guard Galaxy and Survive Aliens Attack on galaxy,As a Commander its your job to save the galaxy from nasty aliens.Get ready to play this action packed 2d shoot em up game.An Alien race has started attacking every planet they see.An assault on galaxy has begun and UAPKF is working to defend it! It’s time to fight! and prepare for the battle to save Galaxy! You are the commander of Uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Under Attack.

If you are a big fan of arcade shooting game like galaxia, galaxian and galactica with the new modern combat, and want to bring the freedom in the galaxy games, so Space shooter: Galaxy attack is perfect game for you. With classic free space games genre, old game with a new context, Space shooter: Galaxy attack puts you on fire with infinity space shooting. You will be faced lots of evil enemies a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Attack- Galaxy Shooter!.

The best of Galaxy Shooter Games. It is most exciting thing that challenge the boss, firepower was concentrated, and with different bullet barrage to attack you, only touch screen to avoid and shoot. Skilled operation is very important, protect your spaceship safe and accumulate damage. It is not only a sky shooting game, but also take your more happiness about life leisure time If you are a bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Attack - Alien Shooter.