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2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch89 % positive9.75 €

A vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up where you swap between four fighters mid-battle, upgrade your squadron between missions and take down huge alien capital ships in hectic boss fights.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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In short: Games like Xenoraid

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

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Gradius V

94 %Match

2004PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Xenoraid: gripping boss fights, good gunplay and a sci-fi setting.

An uncompromising side-scrolling shooter in which you weave through hazards and bullet fire while aiming your Options with the analog stick. Memorizing stages and precise positioning are the heart of the challenge.

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BroodStar

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RefleX

Boss fights as highlights

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Truxton

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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.

Crimzon Clover: World Ignition

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Boss fights as highlights

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