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78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of almost 1000 planets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z-Exemplar.

Inspired by the admired Dead Space Series, Discover the massive horrifying world of The Red Selene, Survive through the connected worlds of Colony EC-21 Janus, and travel to the Red Selene itself and back to uncover the story of yourself and the horrors that happened in the colony. Enjoy the technical and artistic achievements of indie classic gaming! Jump into the new genre of the ultimate sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Selene.

The Planetologist is a top down shooter game in which you are a scientist who has to travel with your spaceship through different planets and with a portable scanner laboratory to collect all the information that your sensors can collect. Survives the dangers of different alien environments and finds in the confines of the galaxy a crew to help you survive your adventures. UPGRADE YOUR SHIP Expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Planetologist.

Description Created as part of Unity Game Design & Development course. Dodge and take down as many enemies as you can before you're sucked into the black hole! Modifications Black hole. Using pre-existing artwork, I programmed it to grow over time and suck the player in if they get too close. Reducing the player's speed and destroying them once they reach the centre. Menu & in-game UI. Imported ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Escape.

Grab up to three friends for a lo-fi, bit blasting adventure! Fight your way through unique worlds and play styles to save the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bits That Saved the Galaxy.

Fly through procedurally generated unstable star systems and mine asteroids for precious metals. Upgrade your ship and weapons. Mix and match eight different ships and sixteen different weapon systems for your ideal combination of speed, firepower and accuracy. Get into space shootouts with the pesky occupants of the systems who are very unfriendly just because you warp in and start mining their a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Miner.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Sharpen your coordination skills by dodging and shooting your way through colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by a golden age of video gaming. WARNING: GAME CONTAINS FLASHING LIGHTS 9 stages Easy and Normal Modes with shorter stages and multiple paths Gauntlet mode with longer stages design… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Totally Shmup.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

84% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Earth Headquarters lost contact with a remote colony on the unremarkable planet VL-744, and you, Major, along with your trusty war machine, were sent on a seemingly completely ordinary reconnaissance mission to find out the fate of the colony. What awaits you on this godforsaken planet? What depths will you have to visit, how many will you have to kill, and what secrets will you uncover? Exciting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steelborn.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

84% User Score Based on 202 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Blast off in Dr. Leopold's bomber in this relentless rogue-lite shooter. Tour the solar system on a desperate randomly generated bomb run. Face impossible odds trying to achieve the demented dream of an insane scientist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fission Superstar X.

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.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

The Aqua Kitty cats have launched into space in an all new action RPG shoot-em-up adventure! Pick your crew, then blast off to investigate mysterious water filled asteroids. Battle bizarre enemies, mine magnificent gems, grab new weapons, install enhancing devices, and unlock your crews' unique skills as you level up XP. Just watch out for marauding pirate rabbits, always trying to be first to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTRO AQUA KITTY.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 362 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 11 reviews

The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action — Blaster Master Zero's hybrid side-scrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter! Series protagonist Jason travels to where the series all began, the planet Sophia, in order to save the heroine Eve in this final installment of the trilogy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blaster Master Zero 3.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 208 reviews

COMING SOON TO ITCH.IO! Defend Earth from an immeasurable alien invasion in GunSuit Guardians, an action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival. Take to the skies in an advanced aerial combat suit, wield enormous weapons, and upgrade your gear to become an unstoppable force of destruction. GunSuit Guardians condenses arcade shooter combat with roguelike elements to create a deep, action-packed experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GunSuit Guardians.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Zenodeath is the final entry in the Zeno series, the final evolution, featuring a modern OST by HeavyViper and two gameplay types. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zenodeath.

 WHAT IS THE STARFIGHTER? THE STARFIGHTER is a big, immersive, realistic, Full HD and real-time 3D combat flight arcade game in which you have to be a heroic extra-terrestrial starfighter pilot, fly the two-seater Griffin Starfighter with a Radar-Intercept Officer and wipe out the evil robot extra-terrestrial King Nimrod, his buildings, spaceships, rocket launcher equipped armored buggies, comba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE STARFIGHTER.

******************************************************************************************** I couldn’t export a playable version of this project on my Mac because of GameMaker’s license limits. Sorry for the inconvenience! ******************************************************************************************** A Glob-alypse is a 2D alien shooter where you pilot a small spacecraft throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Glob-alypse.

Cosmolon is a top-down space shooter where waves upon waves of enemies move towards you as time goes on. As a frigate ship, you are not well equipped to fight off enemy factions...which is why you need to gain enough experience to level up. Each enemy faction contains different ships designed to attack you by shooting projectiles, ramping up their movement speed, and even spawning other ships.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmolon.

DESCRIPTION Explore a vast, 2D open world, packed with all sorts of unique locations, enemies, and items to collect. Play as an adventurous wizard, scouring across the land, desperately in search of the 4 keys to a getaway-hot air balloon that will let him escape the planet before its fated destruction. DEFULT CONTROLS ARROW KEYS: MOVE Z: ATTACK/INTERACT ENTER: OPEN/CLOSE MENU SPACE: REC… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balloon-Scape.

Blast back to the golden age of arcade shooters with Galaxian Remake! This isn't just a port; it's a lovingly crafted reimagining of the beloved 1979 classic, supercharged with modern features and exhilarating, non-stop action. Take control of your agile starfighter and defend humanity against waves of relentless, diving alien invaders. Experience the timeless thrill of Galaxian with e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxian Remake.

Fantasy Meets Sci-fi in a Spellcasting, Gun Blasting Adventure Cast From The Past is a single player platformer containing roguelike elements.  You play as Wilmott, a medieval wizard from ages past. When a powerful spell goes horribly wrong, you are flung thousands of years into the future.    Now stranded in a high tech space facility, you're a wizard wildly out of your depth. Explore and figh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cast from the Past.

Original Soundtrack by Ian Wright now available on Spotify and Apple Music. You raised the undead: can you send them back to hell? Borland Stone is a necromancer: meddling with things he shouldn't is part of his job description. But even he admits that summoning Droggadon the Unholy, Lord of the Sixth Circle of Hell was, in retrospect, a bad idea. Droggadon summoned an undead army of his own, in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Rise.

Welcome to Helmeteers: Devlog Video:  An RTS game where you serve your corporate overlords by helping them secure Neverfindium (tm) on a distant planet. Neverfindium, of course, is needed to make your company's signature novelty hat. Take control of a planet-wide army and build up your infrastructure and capabilities in a quest for control. Uses an innovative 2-layer enemy AI and advance… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helmeteers.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

This game is a run n' gun 2d shooter with 6 unique stages, and 360 degree aim. Graphics are pixelated and based on a black, white, and red color palette, and the music is 8-bit styled. IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTION (SPOILERS) Checkpoints (if you die) are provided at the beginning of each stage. The 6 stages in the game are: Avenger (Forest); easier gateway level to build up basic practice in the con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasp Wars 2.

You were sent on a mission to a new planet. The good news... you've found alien life, the bad news... they've boarded your ship and flooded it with poisonous gas. You're the only crew member left, and you have to stop their alien leader before it causes your ship's reactor to go nuclear. Your suit is damaged though, so keep air flowing through your makeshift turbine or face deadly consequences. [… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Critical.

Beachfront Blitz is an isometric action game where you play as Rio, a space adventurer in dire need of a vacation. After booking herself a stay at a fancy resort called Neon Oasis, Rio arrives on the tropical planet in her gunship, and is mistaken for an intruder. She must fight her way through the resort's security forces (cyber crabs!) and reach the resort to resolve this misunderstanding. This … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beachfront Blitz.

Are you looking for an alien-shooting game where you can fly and shoot the alien ships? If so, then this game is definitely for you! Play as the flying tiny hero who flies and shoots the aliens with fascinating style and you can play this game all-day long. Enjoy a classic alien shooting game right on your iPhone or iPad and have a lot of fun for as long as you want! It's a super-fast and ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Hero Shooter : Invasion.

Description: Cosmo had the ability to jump incredible heights with QUANTUM LEAP, manipulate the electromagnetic field with VOLT SURGE, withstand any attack with a PLASMA BARRIER, and even manipulate gravity with ANTI-G. That is, until he was captured by the tyrannical captain of The Cardinal, a massive cross-shaped labyrinth of a vessel known throughout the galaxy for wreaking havoc on any plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardinal Escape.

Description: Play as a S.P.A.C.E. (Space Power Action Committee Emancipator) dedicated to overthrowing the Space Fox Empire and saving the Kitten Faction.  Use your dual blaster weapon to traverse the level, destroy enemies, and save kittens!  Defeat multiple bosses to free the space kittens from the tyranny of the evil Space Fox Empire and bring peace to this sector. Note: I recommend downloading… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S.P.A.C.E. Force.

This game contains flashing lights, photosensitive players beware! World view is an endless arcade-like twin-stick shooter, loosely inspired by bullet hell games. Blast away and shoot enemies as your vision slowly expands. But be wary, the battlefield is not what it seems... This game was made for the UAT Game Design Workshop Jam, March 2023 in 48 hours. The theme of the jam was deception. It wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World view.

Blast off into space! Help Monica and her team explore the galaxy, fight off hordes of enemies, and clean up the mysterious cosmic gel in this retro-arcade inspired action shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmogelica.

Get ready for a hilariously chaotic experience with our 2D platformer Cat VS Squirrels! Developed during the Global Game Jam 2024 under the theme "Make me laugh," this game promises an entertaining blend of action and humor.  Controls Movement: Guide Catman with ease using arrow keys or A and D for lateral movement. Jumping: Leap over obstacles and dodge incoming nuts with the space bar. Wall Jum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat vs. Squirrels.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Laser Tanks is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you command powerful laser tanks to battle alien monsters across varied landscapes. Blast through waves of wild creatures using an arsenal of weapons, pilot advanced tanks, and dive into Dungeon Survivor Mode for endless action-packed challenges in this relentless alien showdown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Tanks.

"Martian Trails: Alien Shooter" is a thrilling 2D platformer game where you, the brave space explorer, venture into the mysterious  landscape. Your mission? Blast away pesky aliens with your cool space blaster while jumping across platforms But be careful! Martian Trails is not just about shooting aliens; it's also about mastering the art of platforming,  dodge obstacles to reach your ultimate goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Martian Trails.

A giant alien crashed into Planet Holevo and you need to rid this monster before you fall off of it! Holevo's Bound is a 2.5D Side-scroller based in outer space featuring an interesting idea of run in and out of space. The players can utilize a Freeze Flame Thrower to help them with their journey and the final boss battle! Enemies will shoot at you even when they miss, your ground will disintegrat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOLEVO'S BOUND: PLANET MELTDOWN.

[Game Jolt]Soundtrack is for here for purchase (listen at GameJolt for free).Thanks for supporting! Game is free to download on Google Play You are a brave pilot, pulled out of warp by a glitch in the hyperspace engine, and teleported into an alien world. Now you are trapped in the time-space manifold, and every time you die, you go back to where you started. But you are Starfleet… Best of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starfleet Pilot.

A strange gift has made its way to this colorful sector of space. Let's bust it open and see what's up! GOAL Defend the Fuzzy Planet Friend(tm) from incoming danger. Various geometric baddies will home in on the planet's position in an attempt to crash down and deal damage. Use your attacks to hold them off and try to survive for as long as you can! CONTROLS Use the mouse to move and aim.Hold Left… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panic on Party Planet.

DESCRIPTION Explore a vast, 2D open world, packed with all sorts of unique locations, enemies, and items to collect. Play as an adventurous wizard, scouring across the land, desperately in search of the 4 keys to a getaway-hot air balloon that will let him escape the planet before its fated destruction. DEFULT CONTROLS ARROW KEYS: MOVE Z: ATTACK/INTERACT ENTER: OPEN/CLOSE MENU SPACE: RECOVER UNL… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balloon-Scape.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Cosmic Resistance is an engaging 2D pixel art casual game with strategy elements that puts you in the role of a skilled fleet commander. Tasked with leading the charge against an alien invasion, your objective is to liberate humanity from their tyrannical rule. Planets hold the key to victory! Conquer these celestial bodies and harness their abundant resources to fuel your epic fight against the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Resistance.

Thrusta X is a 2D retro-style shoot'em-up where the goal is to convey an experience rather than acquiring a high score or the best upgrades. It isn't only about flying from left to right and blasting enemies. Stages throw a variety of surprises at you. Story, puzzle, and battle elements are combined into one flowing adventure. The late Professor designed & built a craft to free the world of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrusta X.

Destroy the waves of aliens before they descend to the surface and wipe out your ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Invasion.

Get into typing-style battles against unknown enemies that are trying to wipe out humankind from all the universe. Play the role of a commander and control ships mentally with a Brain Ship Program, while you are diving in the greatest space war against illiteracy and surviving to regain control of every human star-base and colony that fell under the enemy's power. A LETTER FOR THE PLAYER “We, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typing Fingers - Enemy.

Aniquilation is a Twin stick action-shooter game where your objective is to destroy all the buildings and enemies that are destroying the planets of your galaxy. Play in multiplayer player split-screen couch-coop mode through story mode, or compete with your friends in the 4 PVP VS modes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aniquilation.

Earth Invason! is a challenging modern take on the classic fixed shooter.  Backgrounds are a mix of pixel art and real photography captured by our team.  Groove to extremely catchy electronic music as you travel across Earth, blasting wave after wave of enemies. They think they can take over our planet? They've just invaded the wrong place!  Acquire ridiculously powerful items to help you through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Invasion!.

A terrible disease called THE ICK is wiping out the galaxy's fish, and as a skilled fisherman with a huge backpack, you've taken it upon yourself to collect them all before they're gone forever. Traverse a densely packed open world galaxy, fishing on dozens of different planets and battling ferocious enemies on the trips between them. With over sixty fish to discover and mysterious upgrades to fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER ICK.

Star Hunter is a 2D space combat game that I (design and programming) and two other teammates (music and planet/background art) developed as a part of my uni studies in a span of about a month of semi-active work.  It's a pretty small project and was developed as a learning experience more than an actual product, but it seemed a bit of a waste to just throw it away after showing it at my uni, so h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Hunter.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Jetboy is a retro supercharged jetpacking pixel shooter with a pumping metal soundtrack.Story Mode In the year 3020 a global pandemic swarmed across the planet Gaia... Dave lived on Gaia & Dave was very bored...Randomizer Arcade Mode selectable console themes, with randomizer planets, baddies, bosses, weapons, powerups & difficulty... means every play is unique.Baddies & Bosses space … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JETBOY.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

42% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Alien X - is a hardcore game where you will have to survive playing like a monster Bomber who is on an unknown planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien X.

PUFIWEHO ProtectingUsFromIncredibly WorrisomeExtremely HostileOddities It’s a top-down shooter with no guns and no graphic violence. Suitable for all! Use the arrow keys (or ASDW) and your mouse to fight monsters, solve puzzles, and even travel through space. THE INVASIONWhen swarms of bizarre and dangerous gigantic mosquitoes invade the Earth, it is up to you to defeat the extremely harmful monst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUFIWEHO.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

63% User Score Based on 27 reviews

RollerGirls from Beyond brings side scroller action into VR. Skate, Jump, Ride and Stomp your way to save the Cows of the planet Bovina from Dr Creepy and his Alien Army. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RollerGirls From Beyond.

TL;DRJet Scalawag: The King of Shooters is a 3D space shooter inspired by Star Fox, Wing Commander, Tie Fighter, Descent, Freespace and more. Ok I'll say it - Everspace, Chorus, Star Wars Battlefront and Squadrons are also great, but you really should check out my game if you believe in the Indie Solo Dev* spirit! (And it's really frickin' awesome, besides!!!) *Well, director/solo programmer is m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jet Scalawag: The King of Shooters.