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1983USK 6PlayStation80 % positive9.99 €

An interactive Don Bluth cartoon where you play hero Ace and stop Commander Borf. You survive by pressing the correct input at exactly the right moment through hand-drawn sci-fi scenes.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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In short: Games like Space Ace

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

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2012PEGI 7PC, PlayStation85 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Space Ace: a sci-fi setting, combat with precise timing and a demanding difficulty.

A rhythm shoot-'em-up played in reverse: you dodge projectiles and un-fire your shots in time with the music, using a gamepad or guitar controller. An inventive concept with a retro-futuristic space flavor.

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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter where you pilot a geometric ship through a glowing neon grid, fending off swarms of enemies in pursuit of a high score. Simple controls, short rounds and demanding reflexes make it highly addictive.

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.

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.

Blasters of the Universe

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A first-person VR bullet hell shooter where you physically duck, dodge and twist to evade hundreds of projectiles. It turns arcade action into a real workout.

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.

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.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter where you fight swarms of enemies in a glowing neon arena while chasing high scores. Six distinct modes keep it varied, from hectic blasting to careful survival play.

Robotron: 2084

Challenging difficulty

A legendary arcade twin-stick shooter where you fight endless robot waves alone while rescuing the last humans. Frantic, punishing and built purely around reflexes.

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