Games like Galaga
Looking for games like Galaga? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lil Tanks, Space Dragons or Hangeki.
1 61%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsgameplay, story94% User Score 16 reviewsLil Tanks is an action-packed, side-scrolling shooter that puts you in control of a prototype tank -- defending humanity from the alien scourge known as The Cuur. As Earth's last hope, you must upgrade your tank with unique power-ups and blast the aliens back to where they came from! Level up by destroying The Cuur and earn powerful permanent upgrades. Unlock multiple tanks by completing objective…
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2 63%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicgameplay76% User Score 34 reviewsSpace Dragons is a classic "shoot em up" horizontal shooting game, in which you can choose different ships with unique characteristics and abilities to destroy tons of invading aliens. During the adventure you will run into powerful bosses and explosive enemies. Get upgrades for your ship, weapons and much more to make your way through the meaty and bloody path that awaits you in Space Dragons.
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3 64%Game Brain Scoremusic, replayabilitygameplay, graphics74% User Score 38 reviewsA game made by fans, for fans, Hangeki seeks to infuse a classic genre with new ideas. Utilize multiple spectacular weapons to decimate the enemy, and formulate new strategies as you take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.
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4 84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygraphics, grinding96% User Score 5,211 reviewsCritic Score 72%33 reviewsStand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.
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5 69%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, monetization69% User Score 386 reviewsDive into the ultimate single-player space sim with multiple career paths, engaging gameplay mechanics, and diversified missions ranging from exciting space battles to an authentic, sandbox RPG experience. Your value as a space commander will be determined by your fleet. For it to meet your needs and inspire respect among competitors, you’ll need money. The more money you earn, the better (and bi…
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6 93%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding93% User Score 54 reviewsA post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
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7 70%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability77% User Score 1,242 reviewsCritic Score 58%5 reviewsStrike Suit Zero is an action-packed arcade space shooter set in the final hours of a future Earth. The clock is ticking; your planet is about to be destroyed and its only hope is the Strike Suit -- an advanced, transforming spacecraft that empowers you with ludicrous firepower and awesome abilities. Every second is precious; you'll be forced to fight with fury, choose targets on instinct and make…
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8 78%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicstory, graphics89% User Score 69 reviewsCritic Score 66%15 reviewsXenoraid is an exciting vertically scrolling shoot'em up rooted in the classic action gameplay of the genre with modern additional features. Intercept the alien threat in missions that play out differently every time. Pilot skillfully to line up devastating bursts of fire. Switch between four fighters during combat to bring in the best weapons for each situation. Upgrade, repair and enhance your …
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9 87%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystory, replayability92% User Score 763 reviewsCritic Score 72%2 reviewsAs 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
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10 85%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyreplayability, grinding85% User Score 468 reviewsBuilt for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies. Deftly maneuver over twenty unique ships, each with different abilities for you to harness. Backed by an all-new chip-emulated soundtrack by the psychoacoustic artist Rainbow Kitten, Enemy Mind features an adaptive story system as innovative as its gameplay. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Enemy Mind…
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