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Buckle up buckaroos, space is about to get weird. I'm your host Tom Sennett, Philly's favorite game dev, The Last Real Indie Game Designer on Earth, creator of RunMan, Deepak Fights Robots, and more. I've been a solo game developer for 20 years, and One Million Stars is my freshest. It's a top-down 2D arcade space game with screen wrapping, in the vein of classics like Asteroids. You collect star… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Million Stars.

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.

DEFEND THE GALAXYBlast through endless swarms of cosmic horrors in a fast-paced survivors-style experience where you pilot the ship yourself. Dodge, maneuver, and fight your way through overwhelming enemy waves as chaos builds around you. Unlock powerful turrets and weapons to upgrade your ship and grow stronger every run. With dynamic encounters and evolving threats, no two runs are ever the sam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Flesh: Overdrive.

Surviving is not enough. Fight to stay alive as relentless alien swarms take over a hostile world. Lost Galaxy: Survivors is a fast-paced sci-fi top-down survival shooter where every run is about adapting, building your power, and pushing as far as you can before being overwhelmed. Level up in real time and choose upgrades that shape your build—boost your weapons, enhance your mobility, unlock … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Galaxy: Survivors.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

                                                        Operation Overview 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 the secret Galactic Guardian, worlds shift, villains fall and rise, and balance must be maintained... at any cost.                                           … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Pawns.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

93% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Join The Discord About the Game Battle endless waves of alien spaceships. Fight against a variety of enemies with different behaviours and attack patterns Collect EXP to level up and upgrade your ship to help you survive the onslaught. 80+ upgrades available making each run unique and interesting With a roguelite progression system, no run is ever a fail. Gather more points and unlock new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Carnage: Prologue.

FIGHT THE LOOP. ESCAPE THE INEVITABLE.HAXRAIL is a fast-paced roguelite shooter set in a star system consumed by a temporal catastrophe. You came for a rescue. Now, you're trapped in an endless war, fighting to survive as reality itself fractures around you. HIGH-SPEED COMBAT IN A DYING SYSTEMMaster momentum-based movement and precision shooting in intense dogfights. Boost, drift, and evade to ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haxrail.

Astrum Vanguard - Demo Version Welcome, Pilot! In this early demo of Astrum Vanguard, you’ll face ten waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced space battles. Pilot your ship, collect powerful upgrades, and survive against an ever-growing onslaught of hostile forces. What to Expect in the Demo: Survive up to Round 10 – Battle against increasing enemy waves and push your limits.  Face two … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrum Vanguard.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Wishlist the full game! About the GameThis is the free version of Star Farmer: Warlock of the Universe. As a Warlock, fund your expedition to discover rare and powerful flora through your participation in the lucrative profession of star farming. 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Farmer: Prologue.

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.

You didn't build this ship. You inherited it. An ancient fortress, miles long but barely functional, its last captain dust for a million years. Its automated systems are running on fumes. It needs a captain. It needs crew. It needs someone to tell it what to do. That someone is you. A nobody who stumbled onto not only something impossibly old and powerful, but an entire galaxy of madness. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Empire.

``` Star owes a million credits to the wrong people. The only way out is taking contracts nobody else will touch - and the only backup is Scrap, a salvage drone with a mouth bigger than its thrusters. Star Scrap is a twin stick space combat roguelite. Take on contracts across 7 zones, fight through up to 100 waves of enemies, collect upgrade cards to build devastating combos, and claw your wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Scrap.

EON Survivor EON Survivor is a survivors-like action game set in space, where you must fight your way through massive waves of alien enemies while collecting critical minerals before time runs out. Humanity is locked in an unprecedented intergalactic war. To keep the war machine running, a special unit is created to carry out resource-gathering missions in hostile territories. You are one of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EON Survivor.

A fast-paced, loot-driven action RPG where you step into the role of Earth’s last hope for survival. Carve your way through relentless swarms of enemies, chase down rare and powerful gear, and shape your character through deep build-crafting. As the Swarm spreads across the galaxy, uniting factions under its terrifying banner, you’ll face escalating threats and massive boss encounters in a despera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grindstar.

Launch yourself into battle, fighting endless hordes of unique enemies, adapt and overcome the challenge.  Features Fight Countless Waves of Enemies: Face off against swarms of alien adversaries with unique behaviors and attack patterns, creating an ever-intensifying bullet hell experience. Equip and Upgrade: Manage multiple weapons simultaneously, each with its own upgrade path. Collect and u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperspace Striker.

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.

You're Captain Cole Hunter - broke, hunted, and heavily armed.In this retro-fueled space roguelite, blast through bullet hell gauntlets, collect enemy cores to upgrade your ship, and repay a galaxy-sized debt to a syndicate that wants your hide more than your money. The longer you fly, the hotter the chase gets. Make every shot count... or default in flames. Cole Hunter: Payback is a 2D side-s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cole Hunter: Payback.

Blast through the stars in this fast-paced rogue-lite space shooter where no two runs are ever the same. Pilot your ship against relentless waves of enemies, gather powerful upgrades, and evolve into unstoppable forms as you fight for survival across the galaxy. Choose your path each run: will you focus on overwhelming firepower, unbreakable defenses, or clever control abilities? With every victo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 42 Space Mayhem.

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.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Cosmic Carnage has a total of 3.68 QUINTILLION unique builds. Yes you read that right. 10 Astronauts with unique abilities and stats 10 different ships each with unique stats and starting weapon 15 ship modifications 100+ run upgrades  Battle endless waves of alien spaceships. Fight against a variety of enemies with different behaviours and attack patterns. Collect EXP to level up an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Carnage.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

✦ PILOT A STARSHIP INTO THE VOID ✦ You are the pilot of a starship venturing into a newly discovered dimension filled with vibrant energy and mysterious matter. As you navigate this neon wilderness, you'll encounter distress signals and opportunities to complete side missions that reward you with valuable resources and upgrades.    ⚔️ ✦ BULLET-HELL COMBAT ✦ ⚔️Battle against swarms of alien enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Resurgence.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Play as a member of the Order of the Vortex, a Star Knight tasked with defending the human kingdoms from the terrors that lie within the Vortex. This rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up will test your skill as well as your decision making abilities. Unlockable ships and crew members, combined with a variety of ship attachments and powerful relics, allows for tons of unique builds and synergies. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Knight: Order of the Vortex.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Unlock the true potential of your mech and witness its constant growth and upgrades! In deserts, ice and even satellites, kill thousands of swarms to strengthen your mech! At the end of each battle you will gain valuable resources to upgrade your mech's weapons and armor, unlocking new skills and powerful equipment. Through battles, you'll gain the bonds of your mech's pilots, forming modules in d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HSS:Reload.

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.

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.

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.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 618 reviews

Wreak vengeance with your elite craft on waves of Swarm bugs, who are hellbent on killing you and everyone you love. Harvest their guts for scrap and earn a deliciously varied array of upgrades. Beat the last wave if you have the skill, then strap in and try again in this survival roguelite shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisker Squadron: Survivor.

HUMANITY WANTS YOU The Corporate Consulate has opened recruitment of pilots for the Exploration Corps: a multicorporate program tasked with researching the world beyond the Primal Portal. Through a neural interface, you do not cross the gate in person. You pilot disposable drone frames from the safety of the research facility on Earth and send them into a hostile world on the other side. Your bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.V.E.N.A..

Buckle up for this chaotic adventure in the world of Stellar Breach, a fast-paced sci-fi roguelite where survival hinges entirely on your reflexes and your loadout. The universe is throwing everything it has at you, and you'll need to thread the needle through absolute cosmic mayhem to make it out alive. Master the Dash, Own the Void Combat in Stellar Breach is completely built around precision… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Breach.

40TH CENTURY: VOID SURVIVOR Year 3987. The void hungers. You are the last signal. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 40th Century: Void Survivor.

NEON TWIN-STICK • BULLET HELL ROGUELIKE Mega Trons Survivors is a single-player survival action game built around fast loadout crafting, movement tech, and long-term progression. Choose your chassis, lock in a manual weapon, a starting auto weapon, a magic special, and a boost module, then push through handcrafted stages filled with enemy swarms, minibosses, stage bosses, hidden blueprints, tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Trons Survivors.

The darkest day in intergalactic history is upon us. Don’s Taco Shop has been raided, and all the sweet, precious taco ingredients we hold dear have been taken from us. As an Intergalactic Battle Rooster, you are a rock star, hotshot pilot; the crème de la crème of fighting forces, tasked with retrieving the taco ingredients for Don. Your skill, and reputation, knows no bounds. Choose from an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intergalactic Battle Roosters.

Destination Unknown is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with a massive exploration of space galaxies. Vicious encounters and brutal challenges stand between you and mining resources and building up your ship and space station. Explore the war-torn star systems — where vicious encounters with enemies and brutal challenges with bullet hell bosses.Game modes- Journey – explore 200+ planet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destination Unknown.

Stranded at the Edge of ExistenceAfter a catastrophic first contact shatters humanity’s expedition fleet, you and a small group of survivors crash-land on a hostile, unknown world in the Lost Galaxy—a forgotten corner of the universe, beyond charts and signals. With no help coming, your only hope is to build, defend, and rediscover what remains of our fractured civilization. Can you survive the e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Galaxy: Echoes of War.

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.

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.

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.

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.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Hyperslice is fast paced action arena roguelite where you defeat waves of enemies, hazards and dangerous threats using only your dash as a weapon.  You slice through enemies to kill them, and push anything you want to turn it into a deadly projectile. Upgrade your ship and buy abilities throughout your run to turn your ship into a killing machine. Try to survive through all the waves or seek t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperslice.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A choice-filled Open World RPG where you navigate the story through conversation, combat, or stealth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starium.

THE LEGENDARY RETURNS WITH MODERN ROGUELITE AND CO-OP ACTION! Brick Survivors: Roguelite is a hybrid masterpiece that fuses the pure, addictive thrill of 16-bit arcade classics with the deep, strategic progression systems of today. This isn't just about breaking bricks; it's an action-packed survival saga leading you into the heart of a mechanical army that has enslaved the galaxy! TWO-PLAYER CO-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brick Survivors: Roguelite.

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.

Holy Justice is a cosmic bullet-hell roguelike inspired by classic Shoot’em Ups and expanded with a unique upgrade system powered by Core Enhancers. Their synergies let you shred space pirates and bosses into stardust. Endless possibilitiesForge surprising super-combos with unique Core Enhancers to unlock wild effects and interactions. Earn space credits to grab epic and legendary devices, and di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Justice: Galaxy Outcast.

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.

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.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

ACID PLANET: PROLOGUE features the thrilling first mission of Acid Planet. Under the careful watch of Cpt. Briggs, you'll learn the basics of planetary survival and kaiju hunting techniques. Acid Planet is a Strategic Wave-Defense game with elements of Action Roguelike, RTS and Horde-Survival. It's a game for people who like building, strategy, quick runs, risk-reward trade-offs and battles on a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acid Planet: Prologue.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

85% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O'Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a challenging, squad-based shoot-em-up/bullet hell rogueli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

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.

Collector's Edition Luft Gears is a dieselpunk space simulation originally built for the Game Boy! Now fully playable on Steam. This faithful port preserves every pixel, sound, and moment from the original cartridge, while adding modern comforts for PC players. Take command of your ship as a veteran pilot sent to investigate a mysterious distress signal from deep space. Manage your systems, ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luft Gears.