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2018PC, Nintendo Switch88 % positive2.99 €

A frantic side-scrolling space shooter packed with explosions, boss fights and plenty of upgrades. You fight through short, demanding runs of space combat against the Klyvu.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Pixel art
  • Shooting and gunplay

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In short: Games like Space Elite Force

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

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Steredenn

92 %Match

2015PEGI 7PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable87 % positive12.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Space Elite Force: runs that differ every time, gripping boss fights and pixel art.

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

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Truxton

Boss fights as highlights

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.

Zenodyne R

Boss fights as highlights

A 16-bit era style shoot-'em-up with a Mega Drive-flavored soundtrack, six boss-filled stages, five ships and branching paths. Your reflexes and patience get a serious workout.

Ultratron

Shooting and gunplay

Ultratron is a frantic twin-stick arcade shooter in the spirit of Robotron 2084, where you play the last battle droid blasting waves of killer robots. Neon retro visuals, driving sound and upgrades between levels make for a hypnotic flow.

Raiden

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.

Wolflame

Shooting and gunplay

A classic vertical 2D shooter in the vein of Raiden and Twin Cobra, built around arcade action, reflexes and dodging bullets. A no-frills retro throwback from the makers of Gigantic Army and Satazius.

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.

DoDonPachi

Boss fights as highlights

A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.

Starward Rogue

Runs that play out differently every time

A roguelite bullet-hell shooter where you fight through randomly generated labyrinths inside a star, weaving through waves of projectiles while collecting weapons and upgrades. Each run feels different thanks to varied item combinations.

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