Games like Die for the Empire

"Jet Gunner" is a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter game that features intense action and vintage graphics. As a mercenary named Sinclair, players must navigate through various levels while battling against hordes of enemies and powerful bosses. With a wide range of weapons and special abilities, players can customize their playstyle and strategize to overcome challenges. The game also includes local co-op mode for up to 4 players.

"Spaceship Looter" is an action-packed roguelike game where you play as a mercenary, robbing derelict spaceships filled with valuable loot and formidable enemies. Each ship is randomly generated, providing a unique experience every time. The goal is to bring the ship to its new owner in exchange for the cargo, while avoiding the fate of the ship's previous crew.

"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.

"Dungeon of Zolthan" is a first-person dungeon crawler game set in a dark fantasy world. The player must navigate through treacherous mazes, battling monsters and collecting loot to progress. With permadeath and randomly generated dungeons, each playthrough offers a new challenge.

"Saviors" is a shooter game with both single-player and local 2-player co-op modes, offering a thrilling bullet hell experience. Players can customize their ships and battle through 18 levels in a fight for humanity's survival against aliens. With a full 3D engine, this game boasts compelling music, online leaderboards, downloadable replays, and 100 Steam achievements.

"Sun Blast" is a 6-degree-of-freedom shooter set in a futuristic world. Players take on the role of a skilled star fighter pilot, engaging in high-speed combat against enemy forces and bosses across various challenging levels. With upgradeable weapons, power-ups, and a variety of level environments, "Sun Blast" offers a thrilling and immersive experience for fans of the genre.

"Until I Have You" is a challenging pixel art platformer with puzzle elements. You play as a hacker trying to escape from his past, using your wits and tools to outsmart enemies and overcome obstacles. With its tight controls and clever level design, it offers a satisfying and thought-provoking experience.

"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.

"Over 9000 Zombies!" is a frenetic first-person shooter where players must survive waves of zombies in various maps. Utilize a wide range of weapons, from pistols to grenade launchers, to annihilate the undead hordes and progress through the game's challenges. With online co-op mode, team up with friends to exterminate the zombie menace together. Fight for survival and prove your mettle against over 9000 zombies!

In Wolfenstein 3D, play as agent B.J. Blazkowicz and escape from Castle Wolfenstein during World War II. Fight against Nazis, scientists, and mutants using various weapons in this early 3D first-person shooter. This classic game is known for starting the modern FPS genre and includes the Spear of Destiny expansion.