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2007PC, Steam Deck playable89 % positive−60 % 9.75 € 3.90 €

You fly through dense bullet-hell waves in this shoot-em-up, where precise dodging decides between success and failure. The game aims to unite mechanics, story, graphics and music into one cohesive experience that has influenced many genre makers.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Fast pace

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In short: Games like HellSinker

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Strikers 1945

86 %Match

1995PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable91 % positive

Brings what grabs you about HellSinker: good gunplay, gripping boss fights and a fast pace.

You fly a plane through waves of enemies and bullets in an alternate postwar world full of mechs and rockets. It rewards quick reflexes, dodging and collecting power-ups.

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Project Wingman

Fast pace

A fast arcade combat flight game in the spirit of classic Ace Combat: you fly as a mercenary pilot in an alternate world, upgrade planes and weapons, and fight intense dogfights backed by a driving soundtrack.

Gungrave G.O.R.E

Fast pace

A flashy third-person shooter where you mow down hordes as the resurrected Grave with dual pistols and a coffin weapon. It focuses on over-the-top combos and revenge in a stylized comic look.

Air Buster

Boss fights as highlights

A classic arcade side-scrolling shoot-'em-up in the vein of R-Type and Gradius, blasting through sci-fi stages with power-ups. Its standout feature is simultaneous two-player play.

Luftrausers

Fast pace

A frantic arcade plane shooter from Vlambeer where you mix and match weapons, bodies and engines to take down aircraft and ships. Punchy feel, a stylish sepia look and relentless high-score chasing keep you coming back.

G-Police

Sci-fi setting

As helicopter-style gunship pilot Jeff Slater, you patrol dark domed colony cities on distant moons, taking on mission-based combat while investigating your sister's death. Its moody cyberpunk atmosphere and corporate intrigue set it apart in the late 90s.

OTXO

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A brutal top-down roguelite shooter where you slow time to blast and brawl through a mansion full of enemies. Fast runs, precise aiming and a stylish, dark look define it.

Demon's Tilt

Boss fights as highlights

A frantic pixel-art pinball game that blends flipper action with bullet-hell shooting and demon slaying. You chase high scores, uncover secrets and survive chaotic boss fights across multiple tables.

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