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Games like Dark Old Sun

2018PC

A shoot'em up where you pick from a wide range of weapons and upgrade them to become far more powerful as you go. Expect big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Build variety
  • Sci-fi setting
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In short: Games like Dark Old Sun

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dark Old Sun special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Danmaku Unlimited 3

94 %Match

2017PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable86 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Dark Old Sun: gripping boss fights, good gunplay and a sci-fi setting.

You defend humanity as its last pilot against overwhelming odds in a bullet hell shooter. It blends the strengths of classic danmaku games with an approachable design that welcomes newcomers as well as veterans.

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Xenoraid

Boss fights as highlights

A vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up where you swap between four fighters mid-battle, upgrade your squadron between missions and take down huge alien capital ships in hectic boss fights.

Gradius V

Boss fights as highlights

An uncompromising side-scrolling shooter in which you weave through hazards and bullet fire while aiming your Options with the analog stick. Memorizing stages and precise positioning are the heart of the challenge.

ZeroRanger

Boss fights as highlights

You pilot a small ship through a vertical shoot-'em-up where precise dodging matters as much as firing. Each fight unlocks new weapons and abilities, while a mysterious story about the invaders slowly unfolds.

R-Type Delta

Boss fights as highlights

You pilot your starfighter through the organic, biomechanical levels of the Bydo, with the series' first full 3D environments stepping in for the classic flat look. Its demanding enemy patterns and the Force pod's mix of weapons reward precise timing and quick decisions.

Einhänder

Boss fights as highlights

A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.

Sky Force Reloaded

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A vertical arcade shoot 'em up with frantic bullet-dodging action, where you upgrade your plane between missions and replay stages to hit every objective and earn all the stars.

Danmaku Unlimited 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic vertical bullet-hell shooter in the spirit of Japanese doujin games, with dense bullet patterns, punishing boss fights and a driving soundtrack. Pure arcade play built on reflexes and pattern recognition.

Darius Gaiden

Boss fights as highlights

A classic side-scrolling shoot'em up where you pilot the Silver Hawk against giant mechanical fish bosses, with branching stage routes. Upgradable weapons and the new black hole bomb drive intense arcade action.

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