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Looking for games like Retronaut? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Nano Squadron, Intergalactic Defenders or Galactic Pawns.

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  1. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Manage your shields, evolve your ship, defend Earth. Nano Squadron is a top-down space roguelite where every run brings new upgrades and every mistake leaves you exposed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nano Squadron.

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  2. Intergalactic Defenders is a retro-inspired space shooter combining fast-paced arcade action with rogue-like progression and handcrafted pixel art. If you love classic shoot 'em up (shmup) gameplay with modern upgrades and replayability, this is your next obsession. The year is 2187. Humanity's colonies are under siege. The alien Caedons have launched a merciless invasion — and you're the United … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intergalactic Defenders.

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  3. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Galactic Pawns is an action-packed roguelite bullet hell, where you eliminate high-profile targets across war-torn planets. Master a vast arsenal, upgrade your abilities, and adapt to ever-changing battlefields in a fight for galactic order. Galactic Pawns zooms into the deep state of the galaxy. In a universe full of pawns, chaos and hidden agendas, heroes rise from the shadows. By the order of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Pawns.

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  4. Void SwarmEnter the Void. Survive the Swarm. Evolve with every defeat. Void Swarm is a fast-paced arcade space shooter that blends classic aerial combat with survivor-style progression. Pilot your fighter from a behind-the-ship perspective, tear through massive enemy swarms, and collect energy to upgrade your weapons while fighting to stay alive. Death is not the end. Every run earns resources t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Swarm.

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  5. Survive 15 minutes of pure neon chaos in this fast-paced top-down shooter. Blast geometric enemy swarms, complete ridiculous space-station quests, and upgrade your ship with absurd weapons like plasma rockets, splitter beams, and ricocheting crystal shards. Drawing inspiration from classic arcade shooters, survivor-style arena games, and a splash of retro sci-fi cartoons, Stardust Escape combi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Escape.

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  6. Pilot your ship through 20 waves of alien hordes. Combine auto-firing weapons, evolve their attack patterns through upgrades, and shape your build between waves. Different ships and powerful item synergies open new paths to the final boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrum Vanguard.

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  7. Lunaris is a fast-paced sci-fi top-down roguelite shooter: survive escalating enemy waves, stack powerful passive and active abilities, craft wild build synergies, and turn the arena into a neon storm of lasers and explosions. Every run feels fresh and intense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunaris.

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  8. "Star Dawn: Survivors" is a survivor-like game. You will transform into a brave warrior and use high-tech weapons to fight against endless enemies. Explore the mysterious interstellar wilderness, and constantly unlock powerful upgrades to enhance your combat effectiveness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Dawn: Survivor.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Swarmrider Omega is an "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. Based on Swarmrider(2016), Omega is a darker and faster version, featuring the Saint from Ubermosh Vol.5. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMRIDER OMEGA.

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  10. TEAR THE SHIP APART.Ragtag Fleet is a fast-paced pixel-destruction survival roguelite where enemy ships and battlefield structures are built to be broken. Strip away armor pixel by pixel, carve open new firing lanes, expose critical Cores, and destroy the systems putting your fleet under pressure. Breaches remain, structures fall apart, and every scar changes how you move, aim, and survive. BREA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ragtag Fleet.

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  11. Start as a tiny mech, spread as a cosmic parasite, or rewrite reality as a living cursor. Destroy enemies, unlock hundreds of upgrades, evolve through massive transformations, and grow from scrapyard survivor to universe-shaping power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incremental Heaven.

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  12. Thread the line. Bring back the blackbox.Voidline is a hardcore 3D space roguelite where you pilot a salvaged starfighter through a collapsing relay corridor, stack unstable retrofits, and decide whether to extract safely or push deeper until the line snaps. Every run is a dare. Every upgrade is a bad idea with numbers. Every blackbox you recover carries a fragment of the human civilization the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidline.

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  13. A fast-paced sci-fi action roguelite where you battle escalating enemy waves, combine powerful abilities, and take on challenging boss encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aetheris Core.

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  14. 43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Alone in the vast expanse of space, you are the Hyperspace Striker. Choose a unique class of spaceship and survive the onslaught of factions defending their territory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperspace Striker.

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  15. 1985. An Alternate Universe. A Forgotten World Calls for Help. The International Space Agency (ISA) has just intercepted a desperate, system-wide distress signal from the long-isolated inhabitants of Pluto. In a race against time, the nearby vessel Empress of Discovery is dispatched to respond…but moments after making orbit, the ship’s final transmission crackles through the void: a garbled, stat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm Hunter.

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  16. Discord Community About the GameBecome the Starborn Survivor! The galaxy is under attack. You are the Starborn Survivor, an ancient robotic warrior, previously known as a Nova Sentinel, armed with forgotten technology, tasked with defending worlds from an alien invasion. In this debut game from our indie team, you’ll face relentless waves of enemies, uncover your mysterious origins, and upgrade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starborn Survivor.

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  17. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Feel invincible. Until you're not. A 3D space survivor-like with deep build-crafting, auto-firing abilities, and one Sovereign at the end of every run. Few will reach it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sovereign's End.

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  18. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Neon Pulsefire is a fast-paced roguelite bullet heaven with a huge variety of build options and a ton of unlockable meta-progression. Combine unique classes, passives, weapons and stats to approach every run in a different way. Defeat as many enemies as you can in each floor combining unique passives with up to three auto-firing weapons at a time. Level up, collect Neon and buy items from the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Pulsefire.

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  19. NEON TWIN-STICK • BULLET HELL ROGUELIKE Become insanely overpowered in a Tron-style neon grid where swarms never stop. Stack broken upgrades, melt thousands of robotic enemies, complete high-risk side objectives, and deliberately break the balance to dominate the simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Trons Survivors.

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  20. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Star Knight: Order of the Vortex is a rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up with the ability to create unique builds and synergies as you test your skills in action-packed gameplay. Choose your crew, upgrade your ship, and explore the unknown depths of the Vortex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Knight: Order of the Vortex.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    A relaxing bullet heaven, farming adventure. Play as a powerful Warlock with a side hustle harvesting plants in space. Build the ultimate space farm as you explore the galaxy and stumble onto the mystery of a dead planet. Cultivate exotic plant life, trade your harvests for credits, and customize your runs with unique powers in this roguelite adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Farmer: Warlock of the Universe.

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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 29,890 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    You there, miner! Is your pickaxe sharp, and your beard bushy? Do you dream of crushing bugs, and wake every morning ready for a wonderful day of working for the Deep Rock Galactic corporation? Would you like to shine brilliantly in the darkest depths, to stand out as a beacon of bravery to your fellow dwarves? If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, then the Deluxe Edition Bundle may b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Carnage: Prologue.

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  24. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 2,570 reviews

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wasters.

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  25. Blast, hunt, mine, craft, survive. Gear up for Captain Vking, a 2D survival crafting space shooter where every defeated enemy is a resource. As a cosmic bounty hunter, obliterate endless swarms of enemies, mine the debris, and craft powerful tools to survive the unforgiving void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain VKing.

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  26. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    This is not mankind’s story anymore. Lead weaponized bug warriors through a story-driven action roguelite, create devastating builds, survive escalating chaos, and uncover what humanity left buried beneath Volucris. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Alliance.

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    Survive a mutated laboratory aquarium where every chamber spawns new predators, weapons evolve with your build, and each run pushes you deeper into an absurd underwater bio-horror experiment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akwarium.

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  28. Magic cats in space fighting aliens. Light is your weapon, and the Void is hungry. Shift between wavelengths of light, discover powerful upgrades. Help Luma, the last Starwhisker restore hope to a universe being consumed by darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starwhisker.

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  29. Fight through neon-drenched survival arenas as a cyber cat-eared gunslinger, stacking weapons, upgrades, and chaotic builds against overwhelming enemy swarms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neno Havoc.

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  30. Starforge Pirate is a fast-paced arcade roguelite in which you will battle cosmic enemies, forge wild weapons, manage weapon heat, upgrade your ship, face deadly bosses, and chase the perfect run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starforge Pirate.

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  31. "You're Invading My Space" is a fast paced, space themed, wave survival game where every run is unique. Fight off endless procedurally generated enemy swarms, upgrade and unlock your ships and weapons, and push your limits as this angry galaxy throws everything it has at you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You're Invading My Space.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Battle relentless alien swarms, complete dynamic missions, gather valuable resources, and forge devastating builds in this fast-paced space survivor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EON Survivor.

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  33. Dive into The Variant Void, an arcade-inspired roguelike bullet hell where precision, reflexes, and strategy are your keys to survival. Designed for fans of strategic, fast-paced gameplay, The Variant Void offers randomized challenges, tons of upgrades and endless replayability. A Dynamic Arcade ExperienceIn The Variant Void, you’ll face an unyielding storm of bullets and enemies based on your pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Variant Void.

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  34. Defend Modulea! Dodge bullet hell, combine modules, and fight off waves of enemies with your custom-built space battleship in this roguelike action shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modulea.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A sci-fi survivor game focused on fast-paced combat and deep meta-progression. This is no walk in the park. You'll land on a hostile alien planet and face relentless waves of monsters. The only way to survive this hell is to fight, upgrade, and permanently strengthen yourself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Survivors.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!Introduction In an unknown galaxy in the distant future, many hostile creatures and renegade factions have controlled and steadily expanded their sphere of influence over the past few ce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Strider.

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  37. Upgrade your combat robot, survive endless enemy waves, discover powerful weapon synergies, and free different planets from evil clones in this fast-paced survivor-like action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ATOMIC BOT: SURVIVOR ON PLANETS.

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  38. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Fast paced action arena roguelite where you defeat waves of enemies, hazards and dangerous threats using only your dash as a weapon. Don't get fooled, your dash is a powerful weapon. Upgrade your ship and buy unique abilities to chose your own playstyle and turn your ship into a killing machine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperslice.

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  39. Overview: In the future, a massive space station suffers a disaster. You play as a scientist whose ship crashes into the station. Once, you were studying alien life, but now those creatures have escaped and turned hostile. The station is crawling with enemies, and your job is to clear it room by room until all the enemies are gone. Each room is a new level, with layouts, enemies, and obstacles th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cleanup Crew.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    This demo version provides base Features in a universe of infinitely generated Galaxies with Difficulty progression. Elite level of Bosses will increase after every cycle. Features: Fight against waves of aliens in space Upgrade your ship: install weapons, modules, modifications Travel through procedurally generated Galaxies with generated stage conditions and events Node-based destructions, guns… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Rider.

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  41. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Fly a momentum-driven ship through procedurally generated dead star systems, then land and fight on foot. Shape each world before you build it, master a deep arsenal, upgrade modules, hunt down 16+ bosses. Four difficulties, New Game+, and upgrades that keep paying off. Discover the Vey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driftscape: Void.

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  42. Welcome to All the Stars, a retro-inspired space shooter where thrilling combat meets a cosmic narrative. Face waves of enemies, alien horrors, and a galaxy-changing choice. It’s an amateur passion project but it just might surprise you, no load screens, no microtransactions, just pure arcade action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All The Stars.

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  43. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A cosmic bullet-hell roguelike. Holy Justice is an exhilarating arcade shooter where you upgrade your ship with Core Enhancers, create unexpected combinations, discover unique devices at critical moments, and unleash outrageously powerful builds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Justice: Galaxy Outcast.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,455 reviews

    Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet heaven about mining cofferoids and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Prospector.

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  45. Timeloop TitansTimeloop Titans is a thrilling space arcade shooter that takes you into the heart of an intergalactic war! Dive into a retro-inspired adventure with modern twists as you battle endless waves of enemies determined to annihilate Planet Gaia. Do you have what it takes to save humanity? Key Features Dynamic Space Action Face relentless waves of enemies in fast-paced, adrenaline-fuele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timeloop Titans.

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  46. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    PhaigeX is a fast-paced "survivor-style" space shooter that tasks the player to contain a growing incursion of rogue AI-controlled units. Pilot a variety of ships, use a myriad of upgrades and lay down heavy firepower against the growing menace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PhaigeX: Hyperspace Survivors.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Only ONE LIFE for condensed Fight through 11 intense missions with increasing difficulty, leading to the final battle as the Devastator's pilot. Upgrade your ship during battles by connecting components from defeated enemies. Collect all D-modules from destroyed flagships for the last attack FEATURES: 11 weapon types: from splitting rockets to mines. Attach them to your ship during missions 4… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Space For All.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    This is a very fast God's perspective roguelike shooter, the player will pilot the mech, explore the alien frontier, enjoy the "Crimsonland + Vampire Survivors (Vampire Survivors)" endless killing! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HSS:Reload.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Tear across the desert, obliterating wave after wave with your nuclear missile powered dual-wielding hover tank. A tight, punchy wave survival sandbox with ludicrous weaponry, exhilarating rocket-tank combat, and daily leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SANDRIPPER.

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  50. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    The last ship against the endless. Exterminate as many as you can, and gather points to upgrade your ship from a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you? Survive the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids mashup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Survivor.

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