Games like Hit the Fan (ZX Spectrum)

By DF Design A shoot and dodge-em up All done in the best possible taste !  Can you achieve mega-turd status?    The Story ------------ Introducing Turdesley, in the first of his adventures. It's a tough life being flushed away. Guide him in his travels down the pipe. Dodge or shoot all manner of nasties with his trusty condo-cannon. Travel through the worlds 'Pipe Central', 'Skull… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Down The Pipe.

Scary Things A brand new game for the ZX Spectrum The cartoon character from Down the Pipe now stars in his own horror shoot-em-up. The little guy is literally scared s#$%less   Battling through 5 full levels of nasties, each with its own theme and Boss to defeat. This improved Version 2.0 now contains much more Beeper music from utz, Tufty and the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy !  Featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Things.

A Christmas treat from DF Design Free to download 48K/128K Spectrum and some enhanced features for the Spectrum Next (music and video accessed from its menu, the games are still the original versions though) Following on from the successful Sam Fox Pin-Up poker remake, here we have a new version of the 1988 game Maria's Christmas Box for the festive season. All new classic digitised pics, im… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maria's Christmas Cards (ZX Spectrum/Next Enhanced).

A Zzap 64 Micro Action C64 community-based covermount title. [Issue #4 September/October 2021] This game has been first released as part of the Zzap! 64 Micro Action Magazine Cover Mount #4. This game is also available to download free and also play on your web browser. Source code has been added to the Assemble It - Chapter 8 page on the original TND web site.  Star Hawx is a fun little arcade s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Hawx [Commodore 64].

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

99% User Score Based on 473 reviews

Free movement ship control while the screen advances automatically. Single fire button. Collect stars to obtain temporary special shots. Collected fruits award points that can be converted into extra lives. Modes: practice, score attack (single life), adjustable difficulty If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platypus Reclayed.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 777 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capsized.

This game is only compatible on PAL versions of Commodore 64 systems. NTSC is not supported. The New Dimension, in co-op with Alf Yngve are both proud to present Cosmic Combat Deluxe. A fun arcade blaster for one or two players. This game was originally created and designed using the Shoot Em Up Construction Kit and has been majorly transformed into the SEUCK Redux engine. The game also features t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Combat Deluxe [Commodore 64].

Unfortunately, the fortunes of Mr Hair’s home   planet somehow rely on a magical chalice which,   unfortunately again, has been nicked by some  very dodgy alien creatures from a neighbouring  star system.   Prince Hairy is under increasing pressure from  his princess Meghan Moptop to retrieve this valuable cup as, without it, she feels unable to keep up the high standard of living to which she has… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr Hair & The Fly REDUX.

DF Design (1987-2025) (V2.0 Available Now) Sam is back on the speccy after a 39 year absence with a brand new fast action poker game! Her original poker game from 1986 went down in history and continues to be remembered fondly on ZX Spectrum sites with new versions still being created, including this recent one for the Gameboy: Samantha Fox Strip Poker by Rajcsányi László (WLS) Now the grainy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sam Fox Pin-Up Poker (ZX Spectrum/Next Enhanced).

With great power comes great responsibility as you fly in search to disable your planets power reactors before the toxic noxious poisons are released killing everything. Go about solving ways to reach your goals using the environment around you whilst destroying anything  that gets in your way! Good Luck.. Tips:     To pass barriers, buttons need to be pressed, once all buttons are activated in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAIR-TRIGGER.

About Hakkenkast 48k and 128k ZX Spectrum (Get the whole of Dungeon 1 FREE!....scroll to the bottom!) Update 2 Now Available, Download below: Hakkenkast is a top-down dungeon crawler for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. It’s designed as an arcade adventure and can be played with 4 directional keys and a single fire key - so it works great with Kempston & Sinclair joysticks.   Keys are fully redefinable… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hakkenkast (ZX Spectrum).

© 2018 Luca Bordoni for the 48K ZX SpectrumBased on Yars Revenge © 1981 Atari, inc. TERMINOLOGY RAYWasp under direct user control. ENERGY MISSILEMissile shot by Ray, removes cells. ENEMY BASELaser-base like object on right side of the screen, behind the shield. QOTILE DEFENDERDeadly and indestructible vertical-patrolling steel barriers. SHIELDEnergy shield protecting the Qotile, composed of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rays' Reprisal.

Also recommended for you About the GameOrigami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. It all starts when a 8-years-old boy decides to take a nap after folding a new paper airplane. As he falls asleep, he enters the Origami World. As soon as he enters this new world, an evil threat shows up in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Origami Flight.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

66% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Diadra Empty is a free-roaming shoot-'em-up on a grand scale. Take the role of Nyalra and her faithful dragon Minimi in a fantastical quest to save her missing sister, and battle legions of monsters and menacing bosses. The touching storyline is complemented by the game's beautiful 2D visuals, particle effects and environments rife with enemies, and glowing projectiles. Diadra Empty gives you extr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diadra Empty.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

49% User Score Based on 1,697 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is the 14th game released in the Ace Combat series. It took place in the real world, albeit in a different timeline from that of Joint Assault. Players took control of various members of Task Force 108, most notably William Bishop, as they shut down the threat posed by Andrei Markov and other rebels from Russia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace Combat Assault Horizon.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Dont forget: About the Game"To make U.S. pilots work harder during World War II, it was common among pilots to use amphetamine, which encouraged them to fight longer. The drugs worsened pilots' health and drove them crazy, but was ignored. Some goverments still encourage drug use to make their soldiers fight better". Features: +5 utterly different rooms; +The maximum level you can re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gospel of Abaddon.

GHOSTLY CAPERS Story: Super Hero Steve is your host for the much anticipated Retro Convention, full of exciting computers, consoles and arcade machines. A fantastic day is expected to be enjoyed by all, but there's one tiny problem... the venue is haunted by mischievous and pesky ghouls. They are not best pleased about having their home invaded and are determined to put a stop to the fun. They h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RETCON GHOSTLY CAPERS.

Are you ready for some high-speed espionage mayhem involving boats? Well, The New Dimension in co-op with Alf Yngve are pleased to bring to you River Barrage, first released on the Zzap! 64 Micro Action #21 covermount and is released for you as a free to download game.  This is a horizontal scrolling shoot 'em up action game for your Commodore 64, theC64, Ultimate64 or whatever - you name it :) R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Barrage [Commodore 64].

This is a port of my original iPhone game from 2011 - presented on Mac for the first time, warts 'n' all! Hope you enjoy it! :) Mac Keyboard controls: SPACE - Jump/Double Jump SHIFT - Shoot! Your AIR is running out!  Ambushed on a standard trade jump between Lave and Diso, Spaceman Sam is shot down by space pirates! Oh no! Now, stranded on an alien Moon, Sam must run for his life, avoiding met… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air Supply: 1Bit Run.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

The Black Eye Galaxy. One of the planets attacked by aliens for the extraction of fossil resources. The Alliance send a special cyber team to expel the invaders and destroy their military base. But in fact, not everything is so simple... All the most interesting awaits you in the final! -Experience polished 2D scrolling shooter! Fly and destroy the invaders and the factory inside the military b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Mission.

In the 13th century the town of TRASMOZ was excommunicated for its pagan practices and its inhabitants were cursed for ever... The population was decimated until it became a ghost town, diseases and all sorts of evils on children, animals and crops made this an abandoned place left by the hand of God. Until now no one had dared to approach TRASMOZ again, there is talk of dangerous creatures of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse of Trasmoz.

Welcome to the helicopter shooting games or helicopter gunships games and get ready for the helicopter fight in helicopter fighting games. Helicopter gunship battle grounds is the most immersive helicopter 3d battle games in PVP action games. So hurry up and be the part of this unknown battle and take control of most powerful helicopter combat and become a brave solider in in helicopter fighter ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunship Battle Air Strike 2018.

Zeta Wing is a fun vertical shoot-em-up for the Commodore 64, inspired by the arcade game Gemini Wing, and winner of both the RGN Gamers' Choice Award 2020 for the Commodore 64, and Indie Retro News Budget Game Of The Year 2020. Story: Strange mutant creatures have appeared across the surface of planet Earth! Earth needs a hero to stop them... one like you! So strap into your fighter and blast off… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeta Wing (C64).

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

92% User Score Based on 418 reviews

Build, manage, and grow your unique city in the skies. Traverse a vast and rich open world full of exotic technologies, relentless dangers, and many hidden treasures. Defend your inhabitants – and the kingdoms below! – from destructive attacks. Only daring leaders can reforge the Airborne Empire! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airborne Empire.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

77% User Score Based on 215 reviews

X-Wing vs TIE Fighter comes to Steam bundled with the Balance of Power expansion. Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is the third release of the Star Wars: X-Wing space combat flight simulator series. The player has the ability to choose for each mission which squadron he or she wants to fly in (e.g. either the Y-wings that disable a ship for capture or the X-wings that support them), his or her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR WARS X-Wing vs TIE Fighter: Balance of Power Campaigns.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 13,945 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

Project Wingman is an independently developed combat flight action game to be released on PC with an emphasis on fun and refined gameplay, true-to-its-roots inspirations, and an engaging single player experience. Perfect for those who aren't looking for a simulator experience with the ease of pick up and play, all the way to those who want a fast-paced challenging flight action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Wingman.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

94% User Score Based on 833 reviews

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex-Zodiac.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

82% User Score Based on 301 reviews

Black Skylands: Origins shows you the ropes ahead of the main game release. Learn the basic mechanics and meet the main cast of characters of this open-world adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Skylands: Origins.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 15 reviews

Airheart is a dieselpunk airplane action game, where every colorful level is built on top of the previous one, all the way up to the stratosphere. Airheart combines free roaming, twin stick gameplay with a beautiful, colorful world. Defeat your enemies, salvage their scrap and reuse it to craft new parts for your airplane. Build and try out over 40 weapons and airplane parts. Combine their abilit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

73% User Score Based on 400 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

80’s spaceship anime and arcade-gaming meld with ultra-modern physics and A.I. in a skill-demanding, procedurally generated rogue-lite adventure! Be the hero in a world that oozes classic Saturday morning anime but plays like a tough, modern, tactical shooter. Try to survive the hostile environments of deep space, battling warring factions full of unique and cunning enemies. Unlock ever more power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GALAK-Z.

Originally released in 1995/1996, this re-release includes some upgraded input controls like compatibility with game controllers, and an installation that automates the DosBox setup to provide a Windows install. This is the original text from the 30 years old box: Take command as a high level officer giving orders to a squadron of ultra-fast wing ships with high fire power. Order the fleet t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Quest 1 in the 27th Century.

Relive the abstract Atari 2600 adventure by Howard Scott Warshaw from far 1982 on the 48K ZX Spectrum! INSTRUCTIONS In this adventure game you must make your way past obstacles to find the Lost Ark of the Covenant. Along the way you'll acquire adventure points, which will be scored at the end of the game. The Ark of the Covenant is hidden somewhere outside the Egyptian city of Cairo. The Valley of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Psytronik Software is proud to present THE LAST AMAZON TRILOGY for the Commodore 64! This awesome release features THREE full enhanced SEUCK games from Alf Yngve + an extra bonus game! The Last Amazon 1 & 2 have been specially enhanced by Shaun 'Laser Hawk' Coleman and feature special weapon power-ups and various other brand-new in-game enhancements.  This release also features two bonus games:-  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Amazon Trilogy (C64) FREE.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

79% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Haunted Lands is a 2D pixel shooting game. You are on a contract to eliminate the undead. Can you complete it successfully and still alive? Release Date October 2019 Developer Haunted Lands was developed by alevgor. You can support the developer on itch.io. Platform Web browser If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Lands.

 Alf Yngve blasts back onto the C64 with the SHOOT EM UP DESTRUCTION SET 3, the biggest and best SEUDS compilation so far, this time featuring SIX full enhanced SEUCK games in total!  Alf has once again teamed up with Richard Bayliss and Carl Mason for this release and Richard has delivered excellent front-ends, in-game enhancements along with a splendid array of soundtracks for each game.  Carl '… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shoot 'Em Up Destruction Set 3 [C64].

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

83% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Retrowave Skill-Based Action Roguelike about tough cops fighting crime and keeping peace the old-fashioned way. Choose your cop and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses using a huge arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle. The law will make crime bleed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega City Police.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

54% User Score Based on 267 reviews

Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platypus II.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

73% User Score Based on 169 reviews

Get ready for a blast from the 8-bit past with the all-new 2D action/platforming game, MIGHTY GUNVOLT! A loving nod to the retro side-scrollers of the late '80s, MIGHTY GUNVOLT offers simple controls, cute and colourful graphics, and a surprising amount of complexity and fun. Play as one of three characters: Gunvolt, the star of Azure Striker GUNVOLT; Ekoro, an angel from Japan's Gal*Gun series;… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Gunvolt.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rangok Skies.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, humor

88% User Score Based on 16,270 reviews

Official mobile gaming application of the Indian Air Force If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indian Air Force: A Cut Above.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

85% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

What does a Shoot’Em Up look like if you remove the shooting? It looks like Swordship: an intense dodging game where placement is everything. Sharpen your skills because this is the Dodge'em Up you are looking for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordship.

21%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

15% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

Take control of the latest line of robots and test their fighting capabilities, agility, and endurance in various arenas filled with dangerous obstacles, booby traps and enemies.WORLD MODE:In this game mode you have to reach the finish line of each level before your battery runs out. World Mode takes you through 5 different worlds that each have their own unique contraptions and enemies that will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crashbots.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

68% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drifting Lands.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

97% User Score Based on 115 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

RefRain: Prism Memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-'em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. Dive into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RefRain: Prism Memories.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

77% User Score Based on 375 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China is an air-combat action game based on the historical events of America’s secret volunteer squadrons that defended China against Japan in the China-Burma-India theatre of World War 2. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

71% User Score Based on 528 reviews

“Iron Sky: Invasion” is a space fighter simulator, calling to mind such classics as the legendary... You-Know-Which series - further enhanced with strategy and RPG elements. The core of the gameplay is based on ship-to-ship dogfights, combined with assaults on giant spaceships (such as the Siegfried-Class Zeppelins), as well as tactical thinking and resource management. The game is set in outer s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Sky: Invasion.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 2 reviews

Hyper-5 is an indie cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper-5.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor

65% User Score Based on 119 reviews

A 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling game, takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Get ready to relieve your stress in the immersive world of StressOut! Destroy stores using incredible telekinetic powers while earning upgrades the entire way! New to Virtual Reality? Don't worry, the step by step tutorial ensures that even new players can have a blast obliterating everything in sight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StressOut.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

89% User Score Based on 92 reviews

In the year is 196X the communists won the space race and colonized Venus. Now the Americans have sent Sgt. Jon Dagger to Venus to destroy the Secret Soviet Science Facility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venusian Vengeance.