Games like R-Type Leo
Looking for games like R-Type Leo? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Project X: Light Years, Contra: Operation Galuga or EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN.
- 96%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicreplayability, story96% User Score 96 reviews
StoryThirty years have passed since the first battle against the alien menace in Project X. Now, the threat has returned—stronger, smarter, and more relentless than ever. Project X: Light Years brings back high-octane, side-scrolling shoot’em-up action as the official successor to the beloved Amiga classic. Crafted by passionate fans and shaped through close collaboration with players and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project X: Light Years.
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- 90%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaymonetization, stability90% User Score 516 reviews
A new entry in the legendary Contra series is here! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the '80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode! When the Red Falcon ter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contra: Operation Galuga.
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- 64%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization61% User Score 1,170 reviewsCritic Score 68%5 reviews
The EDF series moves away from its traditional series and into new territory with this new project. Developed by YUKE'S, with a theme song by Takashi Niigaki and creatures designed by Ryu Oyama for an EDF game that has never been seen before. Welcome to EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN. Set on planet Earth devastated by war, this new adventure joins the EDF as they continue to battle to save the wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN.
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- 62%Game Brain Scoregraphics, replayabilitymusic, story70% User Score 40 reviews
Year 1999, fall. The countless super minimum machine group 'nano-machine', which came flying, invaded the principal weapon and military terminals of each country from outer space and began multiplication. This weapon group which is automated with the 'nano-machines' repeated attack with non discrimination and the metropoles of each country were in a devastating state. A fear of the extensive nucle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strikers 1945 3.
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- 72%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygraphics96% User Score 25 reviewsCritic Score 74%7 reviews
You thought they’d come from space? Wrong! It’s up to you alone to stop an alien invasion from the depths of the ocean in this legendary, home computer era shoot ‘em up, dredged up and faithfully rebuilt for modern platforms – X-Out: Resurfaced! Resurfaced: In 1990, the year of X-Out’s initial release on Amiga, it stood out as a breath of fresh seaside air in the stale shoot 'em-up space. It did… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Out: Resurfaced.
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- 26%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaymonetization, grinding26% User Score 1,689 reviews
Return to the world of high-octane mech combat in Hawken Reborn. Construct your ultimate war machine and shoot your way through hordes of enemies to uncover the mysteries of Ilall in this brand-new Free-to-Play PVE mech game. Hawken Reborn is a PvE first person shooter, whilst the original Hawken was an exclusively PvP experience. Pilots may not be going head-to-head in Hawken Reborn against each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAWKEN REBORN.
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- 54%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplayoptimization, graphics54% User Score 178 reviews
A four-title compilation of the mega-popular RAIDEN arcade series! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raiden Legacy.
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- 87%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsstory, grinding88% User Score 609 reviewsCritic Score 82%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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- 67%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, monetization62% User Score 5,398 reviewsCritic Score 77%5 reviews
Alma is expecting and a new level of terror grows as you and your cannibal brother battle through a hellish nightmare. Fight together or die alone on a deadly mission to confront your twisted mother. Players can take on the role of Point Man, a genetically enhanced soldier with superhuman reflexes and the ability to manipulate time, or the undead spirit of his brother Paxton Fettel, a paranormal e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F.E.A.R. 3.
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- 80%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability81% User Score 401 reviewsCritic Score 80%3 reviews
Unlike the original "EDF" series, which are drawn in a photo-realistic world, this game is boldly drawn in a voxel world! For people who just hate the look of huge real insects, or who are not so good at some brutal in-game expressions, this game can be your first EDF experience which you can exhilaratinglly defeat gigantic enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers.
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