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Looking for games like Mars? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bio Hazard Battle, SOL CRESTA or SynthEscape.

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  1. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    During the first global biowar, a powerful retrovirus filled the planet Avaron with new and deadly forms of life. Only a few survivors remain in O.P. Odysseus, an orbiting platform circling Avaron. Hundreds of years after the biowar, conditions on Avaron are still hostile but livable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bio Hazard Battle.

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  2. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 7 reviews

    Buy Sol Cresta on PlayStation Store and free the solar system from the clutches of evil in this free-form arcade shooter from PlatinumGames. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOL CRESTA.

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  3. SynthEscape is a 80s synthwave-themed shmup with a heavy emphasis on grazing bullets to power your bullet-slowing energy field. I grew up playing shmups like Radiant Silvergun, Gradius V, R-Type Delta, Darius, etc and love new indie shmups like ZeroRanger, Devil Blade Reboot, Crimson Clover EX. This is inspired in part by all of them. Humanity is ruled by a ruthless AI and its endless m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SynthEscape.

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  4. Asteroid Forward is a spin-off video game from the Asteroid series, and it’s a vertical-scrolling action arcade game for PC and mobile devices. FIGHT FEARSOME ENEMIESThe Z9 Galaxy is home to many planets under attack. Power yourself up with the many POWER-UPS scattered throughout the environment and fight your way to victory! Free all the planets in the available levels and replay them to col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Forward.

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  5. The classic shoot 'em up franchise expands ! Fight your way through 5 levels of deadly ships and bosses to get your revenge on the Empire. Colorful pixel art and catchy soundtrack, easy controls but hard game overall, SOMD2 makes use of all of the tropes of the arcade genre. The game features 4 achievements, an in game leaderboard that displays the 5 best speedrunners worldwide, and 3 characters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Orbital Mega Drift II.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The invasion of an unknown life source is getting worse. Nobody knows if the defensive line or the heart of the enemy base is ruined first. With the people's hope, the most advanced fighter will be dispatched into multi-scrolling space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Andro Dunos.

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  7. An excellent arcade-style shooter, Caverns of Mars is a downward-scrolling game where players must pilot their craft through a series of five underground levels filled with alien ships, narrow passageways and a variety of obstacles, including blue diamonds, force field barriers and floating space mines. Fuel must be collected along the way, and at the bottom of the last level a Martian base must b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caverns of Mars.

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  8. 80%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    RType is a sideways-scrolling shoot-em-up in which the evil Bydo Empire rules the galaxy through fear and intimidation and it's up to the player - piloting their heavily-armed R-9 space ship - to battle through eight tough levels to the heart of the Bydo stronghold and defeat them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R-Type.

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  9. Sheep in Space is a surrealist computer game released for the Commodore 64 computer in the 1980s by Jeff Minter's Llamasoft. It is a horizontally scrolling shooter in the style of Defender. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheep In Space.

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  10. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    You play as Xain, the Soldier of Light, who must visit a number of invaded planets and wipe out the evil hordes that have attacked the human populations. The main bulk of the gameplay is a horizontally scrolling run and gun game, while some stages put you in an horizontal shoot 'em up scenario. You take control of Xain, who can jump or duck to avoid enemies and jump up to higher ledges. Lots of ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xain'd Sleena.

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  11. The player competes in a marathon continuous scrolling horizontal shoot-em-up game across land, sea, air and outer space. You can hold down the fire button for a burst of Charged fire, which is especially essential to defeat the bosses. The player can hold down the Jump button to transform back and forth between a Mobile Robot or an Aero Fighter. Some sections have confrontations on both ground a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Formation Z.

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  12. This horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with 32 levels is something of a predecessor to Armalyte. It's set in the Delta region of space, in which the Hsiffan Khanate species have a powerful presence, using their technology to steal and analyze Terran ships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delta.

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  13. Lethal Thunder is a 2D arcade vertically scrolling space shooter. The player controls a spaceship that flies forward, destroys enemies, and defeats bosses, but with a button-mashing mechanic. The player has to mash the shot button to increase firepower. He can find various weapons to use. Lethal Thunder has co-op multiplayer for two players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethal Thunder.

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  14. 45%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    R-Type Leo is a horizontally scrolling shooter arcade game. It is a spin-off of the R-Type series and the last entry to be released in Arcades. R-Type Leo was initially an original shoot 'em up game in development by Nanao before Irem retooled it into an R-Type project instead. It is also the first R-Type game to feature simultaneous two player gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R-Type Leo.

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  15. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Last Resort is an arcade shoot 'em up video game by SNK released in 1992. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Resort.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    70% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Xenon is a 1988 vertical scrolling shooter computer game, developed by The Bitmap Brothers and published by Melbourne House which was then owned by Mastertronic. Xenon was followed in 1989 by Xenon 2: Megablast. The player assumes the role of Darrian, a future space pilot called into action by a mayday report from his superior on a nebula space station. As of late, the colonies of mankind have be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenon.

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  17. 39%Game Brain Score
    39% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    This vertically scrolling shoot 'em up varies from the standard for this style of game, as it also features a degree of horizontal scrolling. The screen area moves across as you reach the edge of the screen and reveals a whole new range of enemies. These include lots of static turrets as well as cannon-fodder waves of enemies. There are 6 levels and each level starts and ends with you travelling t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sidewinder.

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  18. 36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In this side scrolling shooter you have to kill as many enemies as possible to raise your high score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Avenger.

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  19. 32%Game Brain Score
    32% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    While the game is essentially a standard horizontally scrolling shoot'em up, it has an innovation that makes it unique in the genre. The player flies a spaceship (specifically, a bioship) which has the standard forward guns to be found in all horizontal scrollers, but it also possesses a weapon that can be manually targeted with a crosshair, in the same manner as in the game "Missile Command". Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bio-Ship Paladin.

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  20. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Website: http://www.cyberpunk3776.com/ Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/343170 Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberpunk 3776.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 7 reviews

    UFOs! Aliens! Aircrafts! Resistance! SHOOT 'EM UP! Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is a spaceship shooter with 2D gameplay and 3D environment. Enjoy a smart combination of a fast-paced shooting experience and the 1950's sci-fi movies aesthetic, with live-action cutscenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 609 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival. Steredenn is at the crossroads between a shmup and a rogue-like. Enjoy the infinite replayability of the game with its unforgiving gameplay, intense boss fights, (almost) ran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steredenn.

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  23. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true hommage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rick Henderson.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    74% User Score Based on 977 reviews

    Way over in the big void of space live some aliens. They coveted your planet and would do anything to live there. So what's your planet to do? Yeah, blast through them all! Face off against waves of enemies, bosses, giant laser planets, blackholes, wormholes, massive lasers, planets and asteroids across 12 game modes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Really Big Sky.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot 1UP.

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  26. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    54% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Earth is under siege! A mysterious and powerful alien race has come to enslave the entire galaxy, and your fleet is humanity's last hope. You must put an end to the attacks and rebuild a home for the survivors. With the invaders in hot pursuit, and the dangers of the unexplored at every turn, do you have what it takes to forge a new galaxy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ProtoGalaxy.

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  27. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 17 reviews

    "Skillfully pilot the advanced Graceful Explosion Machine (GEM) fighter while blasting swarms of crystalline enemies with your ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued alien worlds, fighting to find a way home." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graceful Explosion Machine.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 468 reviews

    Built 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enemy Mind.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    95% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    It's the future! And humanity is, predictably, under attack by extraterrestrial forces. Lucky for us we have an experimental ship that's never before been flown that will surely...uh, possibly...well, implausibly be able to win the war! All we need now is a pilot or two. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Procyon.

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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    83% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Space Elite Force is a frenetic side-scrolling, full of explosions and epic battles against bosses. With its large amount of upgrades and its high level of difficulty, Space Elite Force is the ideal game for anyone who wants frenzied action, quick plays and a few hours of fun. Embark on this battle and help defeat the awful Klyvu race! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force.

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  31. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Binarystar Infinity is a 1-Bit Shoot ‘Em Up with a challenging experience reminding of the traditional Arcade Shmup classics, that can be experienced alone or with a friend, and with the particularity of being playable in vertical or horizontal scrolling mode. Offering handcrafted levels and bosses with modern fast action gameplay and smooth feedback controls, packaged in a stylized nostalgic 1-Bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Binarystar Infinity.

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  33. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Space 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Dragons.

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  34. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    89% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 2 reviews

    Wings Of Bluestar is a 2D horizontal shmup (shoot'em up) that offers singe and local multiplayer. It's sci-fi themed and has an anime art style. The game offers a lot of features to unlock using ingame earned points, these features are like more credits, boss challenge, gallery etc. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings Of Bluestar.

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  35. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Board the Brix Core, piloted by Prince Brix himself. Combine aircraft in different ways to gain abilities and grab crystals to boost your firepower. It'll take split-second decisions, expert control, and a bit of luck to survive this gauntlet. Can Prince Brix defeat the evil looming before him and save the world? Features The fusion system lets you combine with randomly-appearing aircraft The Upgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Brix Shooter.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Zero Wing is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game, notable for a poorly translated English version for Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) that spawned the "All your base are belong to us" Internet meme. Gameplay includes novel features such as being able to 'tractor' enemy ships, using them to shield your own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Wing.

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  37. Craft your ship. Experience true zero-G dogfighting — and give ’em heaven! Heaven Sent is a thrilling, realistic, space combat simulator. Play for free in thrilling online battles with your own endlessly-customizable spacecraft. CRAFT YOUR FIGHTERPick a fuselage, engines, wings, and more spacecraft parts get the look you want. Choose the weapons you'll use to annihilate the Opposition. Then … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Sent.

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  38. Astro Party EX is a chaotic multiplayer space brawler. Blast enemy ships, run over pilots, and laugh while you do it. The twist? Ships can only turn right. (whaaaaa?) Up to 4 players Online and local multiplayer Two-button controls Fully destructible arenas Stylish pixel art & music If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Party EX.

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  39. Pilot your ship, the &quot;Shapestra,&quot; and swiftly annihilate all invading enemies and their bases on the fortress asteroids! &lt; STRECT &gt; is a vertical scrolling shooter that supports 1-2 players. Destroy enemies quickly. Dodge bullets. It's a simple game at its core. However, you can earn higher scores through specific actions, like uncovering hidden ground enemies or safely transpor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to < STRECT >.

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  40. DESCRIPTIONNEETNectar's Abysmally Small Assortment is a collection of minimalistic games with a maximum of 3 inputs per game. All the games will be score based, and we may add new games as we think of them. The games currently available are: Air Walk Ninja - An endless side scrolling platformer Paddle Hero - A paddle style game where the ball is a weapon Symbol Says - A casual memory based game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEETNectar's Abysmally Small Assortment.

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  41. Never Immortal Never Immortal is a 2D multiplayer topdown shooter featuring two different exciting gamemodes: Wave Survival and Zombie Mystery Wave Survival (PvE) Can be played alone or with friends In the Wave Survival gamemode, you need to survive waves of zombies to avoid being eaten alive. You can try to survive as many waves as you can or you can also try to beat the map. You can also bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Immortal.

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  42. Apano SYN Fighter is a action game in the style of the 80s. Face countless waves of aliens, defeat them, and fight your way through each level to the final boss. The game is suitable for absolute beginners to virtuoso combat pilots. A gamepad is the only requirement, and it's even more fun if you invite one to three friends to join you in destroying the alien waves. #action #multiplayer #retro #ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apano SYN Fighter.

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  43. Take possession of an over-armed spaceship to succeed in the Space Show challenges! 3 brands of equipment with very different philosophies: Falcon industrie: agility and responsiveness Wolf Tech: the most advanced technology for combat use Rhino Corp: raw power. Equip your ship with 5 of the 45 weapons available (Blaster, Rocket, Plasma, Electric...) customize it and adapt your weaponry to the si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Show edition 17.

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  44. DnB Starfighter: High-Octane Shoot 'em upDnB Starfighter delivers a relentless shoot 'em up experience where skill reign supreme. Set against the pulsating backdrop of heavy drum and bass tracks by Ruzer, this high-paced shmup challenges you to push your limits and claim your spot on the global leaderboard. Navigate increasingly chaotic patterns of enemy fire while the music intensifies around yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DnB Starfighter.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Controls: Shoot the laser by holding the LEFT mouse button Hold RIGHT mouse button to activate the shield  MIDDLE mouse or SPACE to launch a megabomb  SCROLL UP or press W to launch missiles. press ''P'' or ''ESC'' to abort or retry the mission. Difficulty can be adjusted at any time.  For now.  gamepad is supported for the gameplay but it still sucks ( no UI yet ) Tips;   Megabomb can be … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heliocide.

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  46. In WAVEBEAM, 2-4 local players navigate the darkness while battling one another to be the last ship left. Fire your BEAM to destroy other ships and stay hidden while navigating the arena. Your PING not only reflects enemy BEAMs, but also reveals your surroundings and your location to everyone, so use it wisely! A Note from the Designer: The concept behind this game was developed by myself and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WAVEBEAM.

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  47. Red alert. The Martians are here. Suit up and launch into orbit in this fast-paced space shooter where you're Earth's last line of defense. Face overwhelming alien forces, dodge relentless bullet hell and suicidal kamikaze attacks, and unleash devastating firepower to purge the Martian threat from above. Orbital Purge is a linear arcade-style shooter that throws you into intense combat against wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Purge.

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  48. 32%Game Brain Score
    35% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    B-Wings is a vertically scrolling space shooter that owes its name to the space fighter from Star Wars movies. You have a wide variety of weapons at your disposal: Fire, Cannons, Jump, Hammer, etc. Each weapon has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, Cannon fires powerful and rapid blasts, but you can only shoot directly in front of you; Van covers several directions, but has slow s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to B-Wings.

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  49. A mysterious invasion force known as the Galaxy Highters invades the Earth in the year 1996. With their abilities in space time manipulation, they are able to invade several time lines in Earth’s history and occupy each one simultaneously. In order to stop the Galaxy Highters, Earth’s militaries design the 'Flying Bird', a jet fighter capable of time travel, enabling it to fly into occupied time l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asuka & Asuka.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    We are fighting a war on two fronts. Plague SA-18 has ravaged the outer galaxies and continues its remorseless march toward the galactic centre. In its wake, the Amorni and their agents have wiped out entire civilisations and stripped planets of their resources. We must act now—before it’s too late. Space Corps needs you. Your Mission Log into Osiris and deploy your Reactive Exocontainment… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rex and the Galactic Plague.

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