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Games like Distant Space

by PixelMouse

Distant Space is a 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up: control spaceship, destroy extraterrestrials and fight bosses. Distant Space 2 and ZeroRanger play most like Distant Space. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its shoot 'em up, arcade and pixel graphics.

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Distant Space 2
Nov 2, 2017 · PixelMouse
Both: Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up
Top-down 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, pixel art. Destroy enemy ships, fight bosses and pick up weapons.
ActionIndieAdventureCasualArcadeShoot 'Em UpBullet HellRetroShooterSports👍 316
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ZeroRanger
Sep 28, 2018 · System Erasure
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Pixel Graphics · Arcade
2D sci-fi bullet hell shoot 'em up, pixel graphics. Shooting, dodging and unlocking weapons.
Shoot 'Em UpIndieBullet HellGreat SoundtrackActionPixel GraphicsArcade2DRetroShooter👍 2,045
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Super Destronaut
Aug 26, 2016 · Petite Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Space
2D sci-fi arcade space shooter, pixelated retro. Fighting waves of invaders and collecting power-ups.
ActionCartoonShoot 'Em UpArcadeSpaceLocal Co-OpPixel GraphicsPvPRetro2D
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ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA
Apr 19, 2016 · BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
Both: Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up · Pixel Graphics
2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, pixel graphics. Destroy waves of aliens, advance to next stage and combine into dual fighter.
ArcadeActionShoot 'Em UpRetroClassic2DPixel GraphicsSingleplayerShooterSpace👍 844
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Nebula Invasion
Dec 12, 2021 · Nicholas Novella, Joshua Novella
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Space
2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, pixel art arcade. Shooting aliens, collecting power-ups and fighting bosses.
ActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeRetro2DShooterSpaceBullet HellIndieColorful
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Martian Invaders
Nov 24, 2022 · LoadUpGames.com
Both: Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up · Pixel Graphics
Top-down 2D sci-fi arcade shoot 'em up, pixel graphics. Shooting invaders, defending with a shield and chasing high scores.
ActionArcadeShooterShoot 'Em UpTop-Down Shooter2DPixel Graphics1980sAliensMars
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Super Hydorah
Sep 20, 2017 · Locomalito, Gryzor87, Abylight Barcelona
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Pixel Graphics
Side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, pixel graphics. Fighting enemies, selecting routes and collecting power-ups.
IndieActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeRetro2DDifficultGreat SoundtrackPixel GraphicsLocal Multiplayer👍 288
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Star Saviors
May 6, 2016 · Sharpened Edge Studios
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Space · Arcade
Top-down 3D sci-fi bullet hell shoot 'em up, 3D arcade graphics. Shooting enemies, customizing ships and co-op survival.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionIndieSpaceGreat SoundtrackArcade2DStrategySingleplayer👍 1,535
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Polygon Attack
Dec 27, 2016 · Magnolia Art
Both: Space · Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up
Top-down 2D sci-fi bullet hell shoot 'em up, vectrex inspired vector graphics. Shooting enemies, upgrading weapons and fighting bosses.
IndieActionCasualSpaceArcadeAdventureShooterSingleplayerBullet HellShoot 'Em Up👍 240
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R-Type Final 2
Apr 30, 2021 · Granzella Inc.
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Space
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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DRAINUS
May 22, 2022 · Team Ladybug, WSS playground
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Pixel Graphics
Side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, pixel graphics. Shooting, absorbing energy bullets and upgrading ship functions.
ActionShoot 'Em UpIndieShooterSingleplayer2DFemale ProtagonistBullet HellPixel GraphicsSide Scroller👍 1,114
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Starr Mazer: DSP
Aug 26, 2016 · Imagos Softworks, Subpixel Studios
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Pixel Graphics · Arcade
2D sci-fi side-scrolling shoot 'em up, pixel graphics. Battling enemies, boss battles and recruiting pilots.
IndieActionEarly AccessShoot 'Em UpBullet HellPixel GraphicsArcadeShooterSide Scroller2D👍 228
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