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1995PC

A classic 90s vertical space shooter where you customize your ship between levels with a wide range of weapons and upgrades. It offers fast action, a tongue-in-cheek tone and a memorable soundtrack.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Pixel art
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In short: Games like Tyrian

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Tyrian 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.

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

Horror Turn-based combat High difficulty Roguelike runs Shooter Pixel art Grind Survival PvP Open world Card game

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Zero Wing

94 %Match

1989PC, Steam Deck verified90 % positive7.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Tyrian: good gunplay, a sci-fi setting and a strong soundtrack.

A classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up that became a cult name thanks to the infamous Mega Drive translation and the "All your base are belong to us" meme. Its signature twist is grabbing enemies with a tractor beam and using them as shields.

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Gunstar Heroes

Boss fights as highlights

A frantic Mega Drive run-and-gun with mix-and-match weapons, explosive boss fights and wild set pieces. The chaos is even better in two-player co-op.

Jet Lancer

Pixel art

Jet Lancer is a fast arcade aerial dogfighting shooter where you play a mercenary pilot hunting enemy aces and tearing apart giant robots. Pixel art, high speed and short story scenes define the experience.

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

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.

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.

Stargunner

Sci-fi setting

A classic 1990s DOS side-scrolling space shooter where you pilot an elite ship to strike enemy strongholds on a hostile planet. Fast arcade action with weapon upgrades.

In the Hunt

Boss fights as highlights

A classic Irem side-scrolling arcade shooter where you pilot a submarine through hostile waters. Detailed pixel art, explosive action and punishing difficulty define the experience.

Zanac

Sci-fi setting

A classic 1986 vertical space shooter in which you pilot a fighter against a hostile artificial intelligence. Eight special weapons and fast arcade action define the experience.

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