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Games like Ex-Zodiac

2022PC, Steam Deck playable93 % positive10.99 €

A fast low-poly rail shooter in the style of early 90s classics, where you play as Kyuu freeing the Sanzaru Star System from the terrorist group Zodiac. Pure arcade action with retro charm.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Fast pace
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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In short: Games like Ex-Zodiac

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ex-Zodiac special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Space Pirate Trainer

94 %Match

2016PC, PlayStation94 % positive14.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Ex-Zodiac: good gunplay, a sci-fi setting and a fast pace.

A VR arcade shooter where you dual-wield blasters and a shield against waves of drones and robots, physically dodging and aiming. Fast, intense and built around chasing high scores.

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Space Harrier II

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast arcade rail shooter where you fly through colorful, surreal worlds with a laser cannon, dodging enemy waves and obstacles. Pure reflex-driven, score-chasing action in late-80s style.

Waves

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast arcade twin-stick shooter where you clear arenas of enemy waves by chaining combos and well-timed bombs. A time-slowing buffer and seven modes with online leaderboards add depth and replay value.

Galaga

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter along the bottom of the screen and blast waves of insect-like aliens. The tractor beam that captures your ship, which you can rescue for double firepower, gives it its hook.

Rym 9000

Shooting and gunplay

A frantic arcade shooter drawing on Akira and Evangelion, following a treasure hunt to the Moon with an intense soundtrack and over-the-top visuals.

Galaxy Force II

Sci-fi setting

You pilot a spaceship through scrolling space stages in this 1988 arcade shooter, fighting Halcyon's invading forces to save the Junos system. Its appeal lies in fast, demanding dogfights and the classic arcade drive to push one more run further.

Asteroids: Recharged

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A modernized take on the arcade classic: pilot a ship, dodge and blast asteroids, chase high scores and tackle challenge levels with new abilities, neon visuals and a fresh soundtrack.

Jet Lancer

Shooting and gunplay

Jet Lancer is a fast arcade aerial dogfighting shooter where you play a mercenary pilot hunting enemy aces and tearing apart giant robots. Pixel art, high speed and short story scenes define the experience.

Akka Arrh

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A previously unreleased 1982 Atari arcade prototype where you defend a central fortress by aiming a cursor at waves of approaching enemies. It is fast, abstract and neon-bright, a classic high-score chase with a modern polish.

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