Games like Robert: Space Stories and Battles
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Space shootouts and fascinating stories.
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$39.99R-Type Final 2
Apr 30 · Granzella Inc.
Both: Side Scroller · Arcade
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Shoot 'Em UpActionSide ScrollerArcadeShooterSpaceSci-fiSingleplayer3DCharacter Customization👍 660
$4.99Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
Mar 24 · Pixeljam
Both: Side Scroller · Arcade
A retro mashup of a Galaga-style shoot-em-up and simple platforming action. Made in collaboration with Eisner-award-winning James Kochalka, based on his graphic novel series for kids.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionSide ScrollerRetroPlatformerArcadeShooter2D PlatformerIndie👍 128
$9.99Starr Mazer: DSP
Aug 26 · Imagos Softworks, Subpixel Studios
Both: Arcade · Side Scroller
The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.
IndieActionEarly AccessShoot 'Em UpBullet HellPixel GraphicsArcadeShooterSide ScrollerGreat Soundtrack👍 228
-60%$3.99Enemy Mind
Jun 6 · Schell Games
Both: Arcade · Side Scroller
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
ActionShoot 'Em UpShooterSpacePixel GraphicsBullet HellArcadeSide ScrollerRetroIndie👍 104
$0.99Bit Blaster XL
Jan 22 · Adamvision Studios
Both: Arcade
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpDifficultShooterArcade2DControllerActionCasualMinimalist👍 5,495
$7.99Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche
Apr 1 · WayForward
Both: Arcade · Side Scroller
Interstellar mayhem! A bounty-hunting cat girl! Funktasmical genre-spanning action! This one has it all — no foolin'!
1980sArcadeBeat 'em upFemale ProtagonistOn-Rails ShooterShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerCartoonyColorfulCute
$9.99Space Dragons
Aug 2 · TEAM Black Hat Robot
Both: Arcade · Side Scroller
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
ActionShoot 'Em UpBullet HellPixel GraphicsArcadeShooterSide ScrollerAliens2DAnime
$2.99Super Bit Blaster XL
Mar 16 · Adamvision Studios
Both: Arcade
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpPvPArcade2DControllerActionCasualColorfulPixel Graphics👍 778
$1.99Planet R-12
May 5 · Timushev Vladimir, Composer-Motorin Dmitry (Djinotan)
Both: Side Scroller
"Planet R-12" is a 2D tactical shooter. Your squad of persistent soldiers accidently landed on a planet of robots, populated by hostile mechanisms and war machines. Each step on a planet is full of dangers and soldiers really need your skills and abilities.
IndieActionAdventureStrategySide Scroller👍 249
-50%$2.99Weapon of Choice DX
Sep 23 · Mommy's Best Games
Both: Side Scroller · Arcade
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
ActionShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerRetroPlatformerHand-drawnAliensMultiple Endings2DArcade
$0.99Distant Space 2
Nov 2 · PixelMouse
Both: Arcade
Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.
ActionIndieAdventureCasualArcadeShoot 'Em UpBullet HellRetroShooterSports👍 315
$1.99Alien Attack
Jun 21 · Alien Jellyfish
Both: Arcade
You are a space trooper. Your crew finished the cleaning mission and left you alone by accident. Now you are surrounded by aliens. Persist them as long as you can.
ActionIndieCasualAdventureSimulationPixel GraphicsDifficultArcadeShoot 'Em Up2D👍 181
-85%$2.99Ginga Force
Sep 24 · Qute
Both: Arcade
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
ActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeAnimeGreat SoundtrackBullet Hell👍 227
$4.99Super Star Path
Jun 22 · DYA Games
Both: Arcade
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!
Shoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterBullet HellMatch 3DifficultArcadeShooterExperimental2DTop-Down👍 340
$2.99Captain vs Sky Pirates
Oct 10 · Boogygames Studios
Both: Side Scroller
Captain vs Sky Pirates takes you on a steamy adventure, your mission is to defeat all Sky Pirates. Combat many dangerous enemies but don’t forget to upgrade your gear to beat more deadly Sky Pirates. Prepare for a near impossible challenge in the world of steam Pirates
PiratesSteampunkShooterStrategySide ScrollerPoint & ClickStrategy RPG2DMechsAction
$12.99Space Scavenger
Aug 20 · Red Cabin Games
Both: Arcade
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Action RoguelikeBuildingTop-Down ShooterColorfulRoguelikeArcadeCartoonySingleplayerSpacePerma Death👍 289
$0.99Bullshot
Nov 22 · GATO STUDIO
Both: Arcade
Help Frank F. Franky fight the evil cardesians, zombies & robots while setting your arrested friends free. Bullshot is a run 'n gun game that tries to recover the essence of the 90s classics, such as Abuse, Contra or the Metal Slug sagas.
IndieActionPlatformerRetroSingleplayerShoot 'Em UpSpaceArcadeGreat SoundtrackComedy👍 232
-50%$4.99Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
Jan 23 · Synset
Both: Arcade
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionIndieRetroArcadePixel GraphicsDifficult2DGreat Soundtrack👍 412
-50%$1.49STELLATUM
Sep 15 · Satur Entertainment
Both: Arcade
Equip your battleship's guns, install faster engines, and increase the power of your reactor. Throw a barrage of rockets on hordes of enemy ships, burning everything in your path!
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellCasualSpaceRobotsPvPReal-TimeCharacter CustomizationShooterArcade👍 142
$18.99Beat Hazard 2
Oct 16 · Cold Beam Games
Both: Arcade
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
RhythmMusic-Based Procedural GenerationProcedural GenerationTwin Stick ShooterMusicIndieTop-Down ShooterBullet HellArcadeSpace👍 1,395
$7.99Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD
Aug 21 · Fishlabs Entertainment GmbH
Both: Arcade
A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.
SpaceThird-Person ShooterExplorationSpace Sim3D FighterShooterArcadeAction-Adventure3DLinear👍 1,479
$2.99Run Build Pew!
Jun 6 · Knight Owl Games
Both: Arcade
You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.
Bullet HeavenRogueliteAction RoguelikeTop-Down ShooterSpaceShoot 'Em UpShooterArcadeRoguelike2D👍 552
$0.99Star-Pit Starship
Apr 10 · Puddledock Games
Both: Arcade
Star-Pit Starship is an addictive arcade score-chaser. Build your ship and blast some baddies. The longer you last in the pit, the more money you'll earn and the better you can build your next ship. Build-Battle-Repeat!
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