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Games like Descendants: The Last Dawn

Games like Descendants: The Last Dawn

Games like Descendants: The Last Dawn

Looking for games like Descendants: The Last Dawn? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a post-apocalyptic and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Project AionIX, The Buried Light or Beat Taurus.

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  1. A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project AionIX.

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  2. Forty generations ago, the sentient forests of Arçuray were buried in a lightless void by the cosmic god Erlik. To survive, the roots consumed the earth's marrow, mutating the forest. Now, they are no longer just trees, they have evolved into towering, heavily armed botanical spacecrafts. Set against a striking monochrome retro-pixelated aesthetic and driven by a heavy low-octave bass soundtrack, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Buried Light.

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  3. The world is dying in agony. Days grow darker, nights stretch into endless voids, and humanity’s time is running out. Our only chance for survival is migration to the Taurus Constellation. Welcome to the absolute bullet hell. You are a lone pilot fighting through relentless enemy armadas to secure our tomorrow. RIDE THE HYPE, UNLEASH HELL A dark threat looms on the surface. A fanatical cult kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Taurus.

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  4. Core of Havoc is a top-down 2D action RPG in space. Take control of the ship, fight enemies in missions, collect the loot, craft ship components and evolve the build over time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Of Havoc.

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  5. Astrodrifter combines the delicate art of drifting with fast-paced, top down, dogfighting. Fight your way through hordes of fighters, raid heavily fortified bases, take down deadly enemy capital ships, all to become The Astrodrifter. Astrodrifter features a Rouge-lite campaign where choices matter and daring victories are well rewarded. You chose where to go, when to strike and when to run (tho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTRODRIFTER.

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  7. Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.PLOT 2050 AD Earth's natural resources are depleted and corporations are forced to expand their mining operations to neighbour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where is Earth?.

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  8. 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.

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  9. A vertical space shooter about a combat pilot who must break through an enemy armada and warn their homeworld. Maneuver through hostile fire, battle commanders and bosses, upgrade your ship, and assemble powerful equipment synergies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Bastion: Beyond the Frontier.

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  10. Take to the skies in a fully voice-acted, story-driven top-down shoot 'em up. Battle enemy squadrons, survive intense arcade missions, master multiple aircraft, and push your score higher across campaign, training, hardcore, and endless modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Brave Hearts II: False Skies.

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  11. SURVIVE THE GALACTIC FRONTIER Welcome to Aethelgard. You are the commander of an upgradable starship lost in a hostile, resource-rich sector of deep space. Your mission is simple: mine rare ores, trade for powerful technology, and survive the endless waves of elite alien warships hunting you down. UPGRADE YOUR ARSENAL Start with a basic vessel and transform it into an unstoppable dreadnought. Col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aethelgard: Galactic Guardian.

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  12. Survive the alien arrival in DISTANT VISITANT, a top-down open-world sandbox. Master talents from marksmanship to cooking while managing hygiene and hydration. Adapt to seasons where winter freezes crops and lakes. Craft, build, hunt, and find survivors. Prepare for them, this is just the start. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISTANT VISITANT.

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  13. "Intersecta" is an intense tactical top-down space combat game with a stylized sci-fi aesthetic. Devoid of humans, the game is set in another dimension where only cybernetic insects have evolved. The player takes control of an Intersecta fighter pilot hoping to survive an intergalactic invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intersecta.

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  14. A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't PANIC!.

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  15. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 908 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Ring Runner combines the fast-paced action of space combat with the rich story and skill variety of an RPG. Trek across the universe in a 30 hour long story-driven campaign based on a companion Sci Fi novel, or challenge 6 scenarios alone, cooperatively, or competitively through local or online multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages.

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  16. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 46 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    In Rogue Invader, YOU are the invader attacking the alien horde in this genre-flipping roguelite shooter. 1-Bit black and white old-school art style, with modern touches and HD graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Invader.

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  17. ⚠ CONTAINMENT FAILURE IMMINENT A Tactical Sci-Fi Horde Survival Roguelike where every strategic choice matters. Suppress a rapidly evolving biological outbreak consuming a fallen military research complex. Fight alongside HELIOS, a damaged tactical AI whose forecasts grow less reliable with every passing Dawn. Deploy orbital defenses, fuse experimental technologies, engineer devastating weapon b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Breach.

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  18. A dark sci-fi roguelike Humanity destroyed Earth. The survivors found refuge in orbit — and created technologies that proved stronger than themselves. You are a combat pilot sent on a routine mission to clear a sector of pirates. The mission goes wrong: the hypergates collapse, trapping you inside a space-time loop. Days pass for you. Decades pass for the universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overvoid.

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  19. EXOVORE is a dual-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the legendary Sinistar. Mine asteroids for energy, forge powerful weapons and battle through swarms of biomechanical nightmares as a colossal alien intelligence awakens to destroy you. It starts out nice and slow, giving you a chance to learn the controls and upgrade your ship. But the action and complexity builds with each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exovore.

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  20. Welcome to the StationA catastrophic explosion has left the station in ruins, its AI cores scattered and its secrets buried. Your mission? Extract the cores and uncover the truth—before the station shuts down for good. Tactical Top-Down Combat… Until Everything ChangesArmed with an array of customizable weapons, you'll navigate the station, fend off infected machines, and adapt to its unpredict… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Break.

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  21. Pilot your ship through 20 waves of alien hordes. Combine auto-firing weapons, evolve their attack patterns through upgrades, and shape your build between waves. Different ships and powerful item synergies open new paths to the final boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrum Vanguard.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Destroy enemy ships, blast away asteroids and unlock new weapons / ship abilities in this endless arcade roguelite. Earn resources through each of the 7 game modes to upgrade your weapons to outlast them all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket!.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    56% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    AST-Hero is a top-down space-shooter, with unique graphics and sounds. It is inspired by the 1979 hit Asteroids. It comes with a lot of new and interesting features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AST-Hero.

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  24. You fled an empire. You dove through an unstable wormhole into a dimension where physics filed for bankruptcy. Now you harvest crystallized fragments of collapsed spacetime while everything that lives here tries to kill you. This is fine. Okay Panic is a top-down space survival roguelite with auto-targeting weapons, deep build customization, and a lore system that treats dimensional exile, wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okay, Panic.

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  25. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    With 3.68 quintillion possible builds, no run is the same. Mix 10 astronauts, 10 ships, and 100+ upgrades in a relentless roguelite top-down shooter where alien swarms and brutal bosses push every skill to the limit. Adapt, experiment, and fight to survive the chaos If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Carnage.

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  26. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Strike Mission is a top-down aerial action game where you play as pilot Jake Walker on a mission to stop a global terrorist threat. Face intense battles, daring rescues, and strategic sabotage missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Mission.

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  27. Top-down bullet hell shooter where you stop the clone army from taking over the world by one way: kill. them. all. Fight your way through HORDES OF POWERFUL ENEMIES, execute combat strategies with quick reflexes to take on the biggest of the baddies. You will find a wide variety of BIG F***ING GUNS along the way, nail down brutal attacks, and mow down all the enemies to explore the vast world de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Runner.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 588 reviews

    Sandbox of destruction. Billion different ways to build your mech. Feel the weight and impact of obliteration in this modern old school mech combat sim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Havoc.

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  29. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Containment Breach is a wave-based zombie survival game where you can blow the limbs off of enemies. Earn points to unlock doors, buy and upgrade weapons, perks, and equipment. See how fast you can escape the facility or choose to stay and go for the highest round possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Containment Breach.

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  30. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Join us on Discord About the GameLight Speed Ride Out is a top-down space survivors arena shooter with roguelite elements. Upgrade your ship with a variety of items to create unique builds and survive the enemy hordes. Assemble the crew of your ship, make the right decisions and rescue people to get them to join your space colony.Features 20 totally different ships (Jets, heavy space station… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Speed Ride Out.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    35% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Players will experience procedurally generated levels with increasing difficulty. To beat a sector all space bases need to be defeated. Each base will constantly construct enemy ships to defend themselves and the ship type and strength is determined by what sector you are in. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grav Blazer.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Revo is a neon styled and classically inspired space shoot 'em up with an original, retro fueled synthwave soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVO.

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  33. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

    Pilot an upgradable ship through waves of photorealistic shapes featuring some of the most exotic colors known to man. Swap colors to survive while pumping your favorite tunes and climbing the leaderboard. Are you ready to have a #Funtime? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to #Funtime.

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  34. Configure your ships, set their combat behaviors, and launch into procedural space missions! A tactical roguelite where you balance risk and reward: gather resources to upgrade your mothership, unlock tech trees, master active skills, and build the ultimate fleet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Cores.

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  35. Master physics-driven flight as you explore hostile alien territory. Gather resources, upgrade your ship, build and defend your base, destroy enemy strongholds, and recover mysterious Orbs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrust: The Hunt.

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  36. Fly your flagship in fast 2D dogfights, then win the galaxy world by world: settle ruins, buy neutral markets, breach and board enemy planets. A guided tutorial, a ten-level campaign, endless scenarios and 13 factions that each fight their own way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Dominion.

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  37. You've been left stranded on a drifting space station. Fly out solo or with up to 3 friends to scavenge resources, delve into dark derelicts, and fight off swarming aliens, then race home and hold the line with nothing but your own weapons. How long can your crew last? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Stranded Scrappers.

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  38. A colony sim engineering sandbox where every robot is driven by a simulated 6502 CPU. Write and debug real assembly code to automate mining, power grids, logistics, and defense against alien swarms. Master systems programming to conquer lethal alien worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChipWits Worlds.

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  39. Lunaris is a fast-paced sci-fi top-down roguelite shooter: survive escalating enemy waves, stack powerful passive and active abilities, craft wild build synergies, and turn the arena into a neon storm of lasers and explosions. Every run feels fresh and intense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunaris.

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  40. The swarm is a liquid. You are the gap it flows around. Simple Shooter is a top-down arcade bullet-hell built from pure geometry. No sprites. No textures. Every enemy is a shape — and they move as a single living mass. You are a cyan square. Your defense is motion.One Loop. Endless Depth. Survive escalating waves of geometric enemies. Chain your kills to drive a score multiplier. Hit the kill thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simple Shooter.

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  41. XENOMIRE is a 2D sci-fi horror extraction shooter. Descend to a contaminated alien planet, complete contracts, gather loot, and extract before the horrors lurking there tear you apart. Upgrade your gear and create unique builds for each high-risk expedition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenomire.

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  42. Travelling Spacer is a high-octane, top-down, 2D arcade combat racer, inspired by 16-bit classics of the early 90s. Unlock scores of ships to build your custom fleet, drift through dozens of hazard-filled tracks, and optimize the path your robot companion takes for interstellar deliveries and trade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Travelling Spacer.

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  43. Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERWIRED.

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  44. Cosmic Brothers is a retro-inspired top-down arcade space shooter where you blast through endless waves of asteroids, enemy formations, and epic boss battles. Born from a father-daughter collaboration, this game combines classic arcade action with modern progression systems. My 10-year-old daughter Namie creates the pixel art while I handle the code. Key Features: • Multiple Weapon System… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Brothers.

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  45. Take on the roles of expendable volunteers sent to a forsaken facility on a remote Japanese island. Recover lost data, scavenge for resources, manage your inventory, and endure unspeakable cosmic horrors. In this top-down extraction survival horror, every expedition is a journey back from madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EMPTY SHELL 2.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Outlast the onslaught in a sci-fi survivors-like where your decisions matter as much as your firepower. Command customizable starships, enhance your arsenal with 100+ strategy-defining upgrades, and annihilate endless fleets of cosmic combatants! Carve your legacy among the stars or die trying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starforged Legacy.

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  47. Light Years Away is a sci-fi ARPG survival adventure that immerses you in the vast, unexplored reaches of space. Play as a starship captain stranded in an unknown galaxy after your fleet is ambushed by a mysterious force. With limited resources and only a small crew to rely on, you must travel from planet to planet, exploring alien worlds, collecting resources, and crafting everything you need to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Years Away.

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  48. DDoD is a single-player and co-op tactical roguelite shooter set in the near future, deep inside an abandoned industrial zone. Explore, fight, and mutate your way to the source of a semi-sentient biological AI anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DDoD.

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  49. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A story-driven, top-down horror shooter set in a zombie-infested post-apocalypse. Visceral, grounded, and realistic. A fresh take on a classic genre. FEATURES Deep Combat System Engage in tactical, skill-based combat with a wide range of options. Enemy Variety Face various types of zombies with unique behaviors, as well as organized, well-equipped bandits. If you're clever, you can e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where the forest ends.

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  50. Dive into a 2D action game where you control a spaceship, defeat enemies and overcome deadly traps. Extend your arsenal by collecting new weapons and technologies for your ship that you will need to conquer four different dungeon-like worlds, all connected by an open space full of surprises. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Space.

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