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Games like Pixel Galaxy

2015PC, Xbox, Steam Deck verified86 % positive−66 % 2.99 € 1.01 €

A shoot 'em up where you play a single white pixel that absorbs enemies to take on their bodies and weapons. You choose between staying small and agile or growing large and powerful, while your vulnerable core must survive.

  • Pixel art
  • Build variety
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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In short: Games like Pixel Galaxy

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pixel Galaxy special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

Similar in what way?

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

Not for me Exclude horror, turn-based combat, pixel art …

Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

10 games with a similar feel, sorted by match · How is this calculated?

Best match

Windowkill

92 %Match

2023PC, Steam Deck verified95 % positive4.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Pixel Galaxy: good gunplay, combat with precise timing and a fast pace.

A twin-stick shooter where the game window itself is the enemy, shrinking and drifting across your desktop. You dodge foes while shooting the window edges to shove it around, a clever twist that plays with the boundaries of the screen.

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Truxton

Fast pace

Truxton is a classic vertical shoot 'em up from the arcade era, where you pilot a small spaceship through five large levels packed with enemy waves. With just a shot and a bomb button, you fight through bosses that loop endlessly at higher difficulties.

Earthion

Fast pace

Earthion is an upcoming shoot-'em-up built in the spirit of classic Mega Drive arcade shooters, with physical retro releases planned. You get old-school arcade action with retro charm and a 16:9 version for modern platforms.

Steel Empire

Pixel art

A classic steampunk side-scrolling shoot'em up originally released on the Mega Drive in 1992. You dodge and blast your way through linear stages against an evil empire, with four difficulty levels and a replay mode.

Hyper Sentinel

Pixel art

A retro arcade shooter inspired by the 8-bit era, mixing classic blasting with modern upgrades and mechanics. Fast reflexes and pixel visuals take center stage.

Steredenn

Build variety

A frantic pixel-art space shmup blending roguelike elements: randomized stages, a large weapon arsenal and punishing boss fights make every run feel different.

Titan Attacks!

Pixel art

A Space Invaders-style arcade shooter in which you play Earth's last tank commander, blasting waves of alien invaders as you fight across the Solar System to the Titans' homeworld. Upgrades and simple, addictive action drive the gameplay.

Gundemonium Recollection

Pixel art

You pilot a character through five frantic side-scrolling stages drenched in bullets, each ending in a demanding boss fight. Customizable weapons and an unlockable third character let you tune the chaos to your own playstyle.

Downwell

Pixel art

You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.

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