PlayfeedGames like Solar Wind
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Solar Wind is a side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up: shooting enemies, upgrading ship and navigating space. Power-Up and R-Type Dimensions EX play most like Solar Wind. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its shoot 'em up, side scroller and arcade.
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R-Type Final 2
Apr 30, 2021 · Granzella Inc.
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Side Scroller · Arcade
Side-view 3D sci-fi shoot 'em up, modernized visuals. Mowing down hordes, customizing ships and challenging gameplay.
Shoot 'Em UpActionSide ScrollerArcadeShooterSpaceSci-fiSingleplayer3DCharacter Customization👍 660Project X: Light Years
Aug 15, 2025 · MK_Games
Both: Side Scroller · Shoot 'Em Up · Shooter
2D sci-fi side-scrolling shoot 'em up, modern colorful graphics. Navigating enemy zones, battling foes and bosses, collecting power-ups.
Side ScrollerBullet HellShoot 'Em UpCompetitiveShooterArcade2DLinearControllerAction👍 144DRAINUS
May 22, 2022 · Team Ladybug, WSS playground
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Shooter · Side Scroller
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👍 1,114Super Hydorah
Sep 20, 2017 · Locomalito, Gryzor87, Abylight Barcelona
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Retro
Side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, pixel graphics. Fighting enemies, selecting routes and collecting power-ups.
IndieActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeRetro2DDifficultGreat SoundtrackPixel GraphicsLocal Multiplayer👍 288Starr Mazer: DSP
Aug 26, 2016 · Imagos Softworks, Subpixel Studios
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Shooter
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