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Games like Space Giraffe

2007PC, Xbox77 % positive8.99 €

An abstract, psychedelic Tempest-style arcade shooter by Jeff Minter, with trance-like visuals and sound that hide surprisingly deep mechanics. Fast, demanding and deliberately quirky.

  • Strong soundtrack
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Challenging difficulty

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In short: Games like Space Giraffe

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

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Asteroids: Recharged

95 %Match

2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified82 % positive8.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Space Giraffe: a strong soundtrack, good gunplay and combat with precise timing.

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.

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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Futuridium EP Deluxe

Challenging difficulty

Futuridium EP is a retro-style shoot 'em up with a modern twist, where you fight through fast, relentless stages full of enemies. Its colourful, glitchy visuals and roughly 45 minutes of original music give it a distinctive look and sound.

Rollerdrome

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast third-person action game where you skate through futuristic arenas, pull off tricks and shoot enemies mid-air. Fluid movement and precise timing mesh together in a stylish retro-future 70s look.

Polybius

Distinctive, stylised art style

A hypnotic arcade shooter from Llamasoft where you blast through psychedelic tunnels and storms of light while pulsing electronic beats pull you into a trance. Great for short, intense reflex sessions, especially in VR.

Nex Machina

Challenging difficulty

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis built around high scores, precise dodging and short, intense runs. Voxel explosions and tight controls make every run a spectacle.

Tempest 2000

Strong soundtrack

A fast arcade tube shooter where you glide a claw-shaped ship around the rim of neon geometric levels, blasting waves of enemies. Pounding techno music and particle effects turn this update of the classic into an intense reflex test.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

Strong soundtrack

A frantic neon arcade twin-stick shooter where you fight through enemy waves on 3D grids. Companion drones, plenty of levels and co-op or online modes keep the high-score chase fresh.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

Challenging difficulty

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.

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