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Games like Blaster!

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Blaster! is a 2D sci-fi side-scrolling shooter: piloting a craft, protecting a bomb and fighting bosses. ASTROXION and Vnesis play most like Blaster!. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its side scroller, arcade and retro.

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ASTROXION
Oct 12 · Branec Games
Both: Arcade · Side Scroller · Retro
Side-view 3D sci-fi arcade shoot 'em up, modern 3D retro. Pilot starfighter, defend cubes and survive enemy waves.
ArcadeShoot 'Em UpActionSide ScrollerSci-fiSingleplayerSpaceRetroOld SchoolController
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Vnesis
May 31, 2024 · iLetCreativity
Both: Side Scroller · Space Sim · 2D Fighter
Side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, retro-futuristic neon. Shooting, dodging and summoning allies.
Side ScrollerShoot 'Em UpSpace Sim2D FighterArcadeThird PersonLinearOpen WorldStory RichTurn-Based Combat
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Power-Up
Aug 29, 2014 · Psychotic Psoftware
Both: Side Scroller · Retro · Shooter
Side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, vibrant retro-inspired. Shooting enemies, upgrading weapons and fighting bosses.
IndieActionShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerRetroShooterBullet HellSpaceSingleplayerArcade
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R-Type Final 2
Apr 30, 2021 · Granzella Inc.
Both: Side Scroller · Arcade · Shooter
Side-view 3D sci-fi shoot 'em up, modernized visuals. Mowing down hordes, customizing ships and challenging gameplay.
Shoot 'Em UpActionSide ScrollerArcadeShooterSpaceSci-fiSingleplayer3DCharacter Customization👍 660
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R-Type Dimensions EX
Nov 28, 2018 · Tozai Games, Inc., ESQUADRA,inc.
Both: Arcade · Side Scroller · Retro
Side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, retro 2D or 3D. Shooting, fighting bosses and navigating stages.
ActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeSide ScrollerClassicRemake2DRetroShooterDifficult👍 319
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METAL SLUG 2
Apr 14, 2016 · SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
Both: Arcade · Side Scroller · Retro
Side-view 2D run and gun action shooter, pixel art. Shooting and fighting through missions.
ActionArcade2DShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerRetroMultiplayerClassicLocal Co-OpShooter👍 1,187
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Contra: Operation Galuga
Mar 12, 2024 · WayForward
Both: Arcade · Shooter · Platformer
Side-view 2D sci-fi run-n-gun action, modern graphics. Run, jump and shoot.
ActionArcadeShooterPlatformer2D PlatformerShoot 'Em UpSide Scroller2D1980s1990's👍 813
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Contra Anniversary Collection
Jun 11, 2019 · KONAMI
Both: Side Scroller · Retro · Platformer
Side-view 2D sci-fi run and gun action, pixel graphics. Shooting enemies, platforming and fighting bosses.
ActionSide ScrollerRetroClassic2DPlatformerShooterDifficultArcadeLocal Co-Op👍 1,199
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Blazing Chrome
Jul 11, 2019 · JoyMasher
Both: Retro · Side Scroller · Arcade
Side-view 2D post-apocalyptic run and gun shooter, 16-bit pixel art. Shooting robots, fighting bosses and platforming.
RetroActionPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerIndieShoot 'Em Up2DArcadeLocal Co-OpShooter👍 1,329
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Iron Meat
Sep 25, 2024 · Ivan Valeryevich Suvorov, Retroware
Both: Side Scroller · Shooter · Arcade
Side-view 2D sci-fi run-and-gun shooter, pixel art. Shooting, dodging bullets and fighting bosses.
Side ScrollerShooter2D PlatformerLocal Co-OpSci-fiHorrorActionCharacter CustomizationArcadeSingleplayer👍 987
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Jets'n'Guns Gold
Feb 5, 2014 · Rake in Grass
Both: Side Scroller · Arcade
Side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, detailed pixel art. Shooting, upgrading ships and fighting bosses.
Shoot 'Em UpGreat SoundtrackSide ScrollerActionIndieBullet HellDifficult2DOld SchoolArcade👍 1,246
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B.I.O.T.A.
Apr 12, 2022 · small bros
Both: Retro · Side Scroller · Arcade
Side-view 2D sci-fi action-platformer, pixel art. Exploring, fighting monsters and using various vehicles.
2D PlatformerAliensRetroShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerMetroidvaniaSingleplayerPixel GraphicsArcade1980s👍 207
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