Games like Lunar Lander

Portfolio Website: http://travisenglandhewlett.wordpress.com First Engines Project, FDSC Games Design & Development Level 4  Developed From: 21st September 2020 – 22nd January 2021  Developed by: Travis England-Hewlett  Retro Blitz is a time attack FPS shooter with a retro arcade visual theme. Set on a space station you as the player are against the clock to accumulate as many points as possible b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Blitz.

Portfolio Website: http://travisenglandhewlett.wordpress.com Extended Engines Project, FDSC Games Design & Development Level 5 11th October 2021 – 29th April 2022 Developed by: Travis England-Hewlett  A fleet of usually automated robots are returning home however they are all severely low on power and as a result their more advanced systems have been disabled, including their inter-robot communi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robotics Charging Coordinator.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 293 reviews

Fly Dangerous is a love letter to racing. Fly in space or over varied, infinite, procedurally generated terrain, with total freedom of movement and a Newtonian Flight Model. Its flight assists can be toggled at will, allowing total control over your racing ship with your favorite flight stick setup to beat your own track record or compete on leaderboards. If you don't care about lap times, you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fly Dangerous.

Portfolio Website: https://travisenglandhewlett.wordpress.com  Second Design Project, FDSC Games Design & Development Level 4  1st February – 4th June 2021  Programmer: Travis England-Hewlett  Visuals: Joshua Gay & Emmy Higginson  Once there was a wizard who was cast out of their tower, by a mysterious force. The wizard has eventually managed to return to the tower they once called home, although … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple Elemental.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Rethinking the classic game with arcade machines, Lunar Lander with different physics modes, time trials, missile attacks, tactical modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The last Baron's stunt.

The Thing That's Been Driving Me Crazy In Every Space Sim I Play This is how spaceships should land. Special effects people will typically base it on how helicopters land since that's an obvious reference point and people have an intuitive understanding of what that should look like. Most movies will get this right, or at least have their heart in the right place if they do it wrong. Almost ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Landings (Prototype).

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 838 reviews

Explore the most realistic and beautiful realtime simulation of 'Lunar Flight' in this unique and challenging game. Experience the heart pounding sense of dread as you deliver supplies to moon bases with only seconds of fuel to spare! A modern take on the classic arcade game, Lunar Lander, Lunar Flight extends the experience to a fully fictionalized and accessible lunar module simulator providing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Flight.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

As a newly appointed captain of the Pegasus corporation, you must guide a roster of colorful pilots, eclectic advisors and state-of-the-art landers through a taxing series of missions. Deliver cargo, retrieve resources, and rescue stranded pilots as you navigate a mysterious universe of moons and planets. It’s a thankless job, replete with tension and danger, and it takes a psychological toll … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Lander Beyond.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

89% User Score Based on 28 reviews

***INCOMING MESSAGE - MISSION CNTRL*****You only have your emergency fuel left** **Attempt a hard landing****You have, Only One Burn*****end TRANSMISSION*** If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only One Burn.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 490 reviews

Arcade Moonlander is a challenge of precision and timing. Maneuver the craft to the landing pad before the fuel runs out. Be sure to land gently and vertically. And look out for satellites and space-worms! They will get you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade Moonlander.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

GravitreX started as a contender in the Swedish Game Awards Warm-up competition "80's Warm-up", which had 80's as its theme. GravitreX won that competition, and was later ported to Android. After a few years on Android, it was then turned into an arcade cabinet. Two or three cabinets still exist today, in different barcades in the Phoenix Arizona region. It has now come time to complete … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GravitreX Arcade.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Drift your way through space of hazards If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlanded.

ThrustLander is an action cave-flyer with modern graphics, classic gameplay, challenging levels and modern visuals. Battle through over 250 levels and 3 game modes including a retro mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ThrustLander.

Operate the Starship space launch system and learn how to catch a rocket to understand what it takes to colonize Mars in this ever-evolving simulation of SpaceX Starbase Texas. Here on Itch you can get the older free/demo versions of the game that is now on Epic Games Store. These are the ones with "UNREAL-VERSION" in the name in the download section. Apart from being older, these don't have mult… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starbase Simulator.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

64% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

Explore unique star systems in AGOS: A Game of Space! Scavenge resources, face the danger of space and save humankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AGOS: A Game of Space.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Maneuver your space ship trough lunar caves. Each level is set on a different planet. Try to reach the ending landing platform. Thrust your ship wisely to avoid turrets shooting laser beams and moving space debris. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Lander.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

91% User Score Based on 150 reviews

Millions of players worldwide have flown, built, and fought their way through Captain Forever. CF Trilogy brings Captains Forever, Successor, and Impostor to Steam with a beautiful new renderer, new modules, and a reimagined world written by acclaimed novelist Cassandra Khaw. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Forever Trilogy.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Disinfection is a sci-fi horror game, developed by Evil Turtle Productions, set in the depths of space, where you can play alone or as part of a crew of up to 4 players. You'll be tasked with identifying and destroying deadly nanomachine outbreaks on a variety of procedurally generated space faring vessels whilst fighting for survival. The game features procedurally generated levels and the stats… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disinfection.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

95% User Score Based on 598 reviews

Flight Of Nova is a flight simulation in which you take control of spacecrafts on the full-scale planet NVA-31. You will fly on different types of machines during transport and research missions in an environment with realistic aerodynamics and orbital physics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flight Of Nova.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization

54% User Score Based on 26 reviews

You in the childhood dreamed to become a pilot? Ever wanted to work at NASA? It's "Galactic Landing"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Landing.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

The year is 3721 - Humans have terraformed many worlds across the galaxy using orbital power towers. Unfortunately, a discarded floating red car crashed into an alien space station and was traced back to Earth via its vehicle registration plate TSLA 10. The Aliens have been broadcasting a strange warning message continuously ever since the destruction of their space station… The message reads: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Space Towers.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Captain Kaon is a retro twin-stick gravity shooter inspired by 1980s classics such as Thrust and Gravitar. Captain Kaon brings the vector graphics of old right 'up-to-date’ with vibrant Amiga-style pixel art and a tight twin-stick control mechanic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Kaon.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Merry Christmas From The Future! Merry Christmas from the future! May your holiday season be filled with festive cheer and enough energy to power a spaceship. May your stockings be filled with gadgets and gizmos aplenty, and may you have a holly jolly time with your loved ones (even if they're not human). Wishing you a holiday season that's truly full of love and health. Happy holidays! Since… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timewell: Trail of Celestes.

Gravity Grappler Take the helm in Gravity Grappler, a challenging physics-based arcade game inspired by the ambition and peril of the Space Race! Experience gameplay reminiscent of classic lunar landers, but with a twist. Your journey begins on Earth, where you'll pilot a powerful two-stage rocket. First, master the launch sequence to break free from Earth's formidable gravity. Then, carefully m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Grappler.

This is a remaster of a 2004 game. Both then and now the game engine is made entirely from scratch by only one man. This remaster have completely reinvented and overhauled destruction physics making it fully stable and scalable for future games that will have great level of detail. Veterans of the space sim genre will get familiar straight away as the feel and controls in Galactic Federation rese… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Federation.

In Cross Bow Quest, you will find yourself navigating through the intricately designed fantasy environments of a massive crossbow-focused simulation, each one demanding a unique set of skills and strategies. The game's highly detailed physics engine ensures that every shot you take is influenced by real-world factors like wind, gravity, and the tension of your bowstring. This attention to detail c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossbow Quest.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 2,619 reviews

Space Engineers 2 is an open world sandbox game where engineering meets exploration, construction, and survival in the vastness of space. Become a pioneer in the distant Almagest system, a new uncharted world with infinite possibilities for creativity and discovery. Build everything from starships to space stations as you craft your own path in this highly anticipated next chapter of the Space Eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Engineers 2.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

83% User Score Based on 440 reviews

Get the full version on Steam! Join our Discord! Inspired by classic space games, Underspace is an open-world space arcade dogfighting game, where every star system is crafted by hand, and every star system has something to see or do. Jump into the bizarre galaxy of Croft, step into the role you want, and thrive alone or online with friends. But beware! The storms rule the stars. Be a miner picki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underspace.

‘Nimillion - The Last Expedition’ is a vast, physics-driven rocket ship adventure with Metroidvania-style progression. Pilot your ship using only thrusters, unlocking abilities like a grapple rope, quick boost, zero-gravity mode, lasers and more. Master precise controls to explore treacherous terrain, face environmental hazards, enemies, physics puzzles, and platforming trials. I’ve built this ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimillion - The last expedition.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Nova wing a fast scrolling space shooter for up to 2 players. Fly through the many levels defeating the many swarms of aliens, Bosses and other assorted defences. Collect energy from the defeated aliens to help upgrade your own ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Wing.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

90% User Score Based on 84 reviews

A planetary exploration and survival game. Armed with a basic blaster, jet pack, multi-functional grappling gun, personal landing craft, and his own warp capable refinery ship, Bob thinks he's starting a cushy new life working for Space Salvage Corp. Little does he know; he'll be lucky to survive an hour. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Bob vs. The Replicons.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

91% User Score Based on 3,106 reviews

House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the Empire's most deadly interceptor and in command of the Harbinger Fleet. Hunt down the enemies of your dying empire and upgrade your warships with new weapons and abilities earned during your campaign of terror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of the Dying Sun.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Beyond the Storm is a love-letter to the iconic shmup Tyrian, bringing back the same experience from the past while adding improved visuals, new stories and a lot of more content! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Storm.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 2,679 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observation.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

53% User Score Based on 15,950 reviews

Osiris: New Dawn is an unforgiving near future space survival game with a cinematic feel and elements of horror. Play as a Mission Specialist in single or multiplayer to build your planetary base, pilotable vehicles, and controllable drones as you explore a dangerous solar system far from Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Osiris: New Dawn.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 178 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

During an expedition to the Moon, two astronauts find themselves in a familiar town back on Earth. They soon discover the town is the beginning of a strange and mysterious journey... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lifeless Moon.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroids Millennium.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

72% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Travel across the universe and save dying suns from extinction in this unique and challenging puzzle strategy game. You are the last hope to bring salvation to a perishing universe as you collect and deliver fragments of plasma using your omni-directional ship. Solar flares, asteroids, supernovas and force fields are just some of the challenges you will face as you pilot your ship through the inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Flux.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

69% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Each puzzle will be presented as a combination of Text, Picture and/or Sounds. The puzzles will follow the storyline. The Clues may be hidden in the form of (but not limited to) History, Cryptograms, Steganograms, Riddles and Metaphors. However, here the Game intends to connect you with the Real world, and so you are free to use any available resources like Internet, Books, Library, Encyclopedias… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Temporal Invasion.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

77% User Score Based on 39 reviews

R-Coil is an old-fashioned multidirectional shooter with a unique single button control scheme. Each time you fire your bullet, it will push you back a little. You'll have to balance shooting and thrusting to maintain control. Once you master it you'll be cruising through the cosmos like a space boss in no time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R-COIL.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

43% User Score Based on 244 reviews

Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power, upgrade and purchase new ships, and one day create your own small fleet with a base to call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpdrive.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

55% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Terra Lander pays homage to the classic early days of arcade retro gaming. Navigate the player to the landing pad through twenty increasingly difficult levels within the time limit and whilst managing limited fuel resources. Movement or firing uses up fuel, though levels can be replenished by shooting the fuel dumps. Running out of fuel means you loose control and can't fire. If all fuel dumps ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Lander.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

69% User Score Based on 109 reviews

Sea of Stars continues the Infinite Space series of games that defined the genre of short-form space roguelikes in Strange Adventures in Infinite Space (2001) and Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space (2005). It compresses a galaxy-spanning starship adventure into the space of a single sitting, but as the game world is randomly generated each time you play, you will keep coming back for more. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Space III: Sea of Stars.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 2,106 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Build rockets, airplanes, cars, and anything you can think of with highly customizable parts. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SimpleRockets 2.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 150 reviews

A “Newtonian physics” space-flight simulator for VR! Get in the cockpit, pilot a spacecraft, navigate hazardous environments, and compete with your friends to become the ultimate docker! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Docker VR.

26%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers both relentless action and vibrant visuals that is certain to have you playing again and again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vektor Z.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

57% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 6 reviews

Dogos incorporates current technology into retro shmup gameplay: 3D graphics, dynamic camera, and the ability to move through scenarios as if it were an open world. Dogos invites you to live a real action-packed experience that will challenge your skills and senses. Loads of shots and explosions, and an incredible, catchy soundtrack. If you like fast-paced, thrilling videogames, then Dogos is just… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOGOS.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Discord Server  Soundtrack by INNER JOIN battleMETAL is a successor to the 90's mech simulators of old. A delightful modernization of commanding giant robots bristling with firepower. Players choose and customize their war machines known as METALS, and then drop into the blighted world of Geiserath. Players will be tasked with completing a variety of mission types and they must choose the best … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to battleMETAL.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

68% User Score Based on 700 reviews

Frontier pilots simulator is a environment centered single player vehicle sim combining skill-based flying system with a story-driven economic progression system. Your piloting expertise will be constantly challenged by the world while it unfolds before you. Each contract has multiple routes and players will be the ones to decide what kind of experience they get. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Pilot Simulator.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

67% User Score Based on 3,363 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

In the world of Cortex Command, many humans have opted to amputate their entire natural bodies in order to prolong their lives and enable interstellar space travel. Their disembodied brains are hardly helpless, however, as they can remotely control all kinds of machines and craft through artificial interfaces. Playing as one of these people's brains, you can quickly switch control between many di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cortex Command.