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1985PEGI 7

A fast arcade rail shooter where you fly through colorful pseudo-3D worlds with a cannon, weaving around obstacles while blasting waves of aliens and bosses.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Fast pace
  • Strong soundtrack
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Space Harrier special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Touhou Chireiden: Subterranean Animism

93 %Match

2008PC, Steam Deck playable96 % positive12.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Space Harrier: gripping boss fights, good gunplay and combat with precise timing.

A classic bullet-hell shooter from the Touhou series where you pilot one of two heroines, each with three weapon types, through dense bullet patterns. It is known for its tight handling, spellcard boss fights and memorable music.

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Touhou Youyoumu: Perfect Cherry Blossom

Strong soundtrack

A classic bullet-hell shooter from the Touhou series where you pick a character with distinct shot types and weave through dense, elaborate bullet patterns. The Cherry Point scoring system rewards risky play, backed by a famously beloved soundtrack.

Asteroids: Recharged

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Danmaku Unlimited 2

Boss fights as highlights

A classic vertical bullet-hell shooter in the spirit of Japanese doujin games, with dense bullet patterns, punishing boss fights and a driving soundtrack. Pure arcade play built on reflexes and pattern recognition.

Mushihimesama

Boss fights as highlights

A frantic Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you fly through insect-filled forests, weaving through dense bullet patterns. Precise dodging and quick reflexes are the core of the experience.

Futuridium EP Deluxe

Fast pace

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.

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