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Games like Xenon

1988

A classic vertical-scrolling arcade shooter from the Bitmap Brothers: as pilot Darrian you fight through waves of alien Xenites, collect power-ups and switch between aircraft and ground-vehicle modes.

Shooting and gunplay
Sci-fi setting
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Fast pace

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In short: Games like Xenon

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

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Best match

Crimzon Clover: World Ignition

96 %Match

2014PC, Steam Deck playable93 % positive

A fast arcade bullet-hell shooter with three ships and multiple modes ranging from beginner-friendly to brutal. The Break Meter for bombs and power-ups rewards aggressive, risky play.

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Galaga

Shooting and gunplay

A classic arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter along the bottom of the screen and blast waves of insect-like aliens. The tractor beam that captures your ship, which you can rescue for double firepower, gives it its hook.

Tyrian 2000

Fast pace

Tyrian 2000 is a fast-paced shoot 'em up where you pilot a starship through waves of enemies and upgrade it with front, rear and side weapons. Earn credits between levels to buy new guns and then blast even more foes.

Raiden

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Steel Empire

Fast pace

A classic steampunk side-scrolling shoot'em up originally released on the Mega Drive in 1992. You dodge and blast your way through linear stages against an evil empire, with four difficulty levels and a replay mode.

Truxton

Challenging difficulty

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.