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1985 PlayStation

A classic vertically scrolling arcade shooter in the vein of Xevious, where separate weapons for air and ground targets are used against waves of enemies. Short, demanding action with power-ups.

What defines Alpha Mission:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Alpha Mission are Raiden, Xevious and Event Horizon. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Alpha Mission special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Raiden

98 %

1990 PlayStation

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Sci-fi setting

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.

Xevious

Challenging difficulty

A 1982 arcade classic in which you pilot the Solvalou fighter through vertically scrolling waves of alien enemies, shooting air targets and bombing ground ones at once. It was a pioneering title for the shoot-'em-up genre.

Event Horizon

Gameplay comes before story

An offline arcade space shooter where you defend your base against waves of alien invaders, upgrade your starships and take on large bosses.

Zanac

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Raptor: Call of the Shadows

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic 1994 vertical scrolling arcade shooter where you fly the Raptor as a mercenary, earning cash to buy and upgrade weapons between missions. Fast action, swarms of enemies and a driving soundtrack define the experience.

Gyruss

Challenging difficulty

A classic Konami arcade shooter where you rotate your ship around the edge of the screen, blasting waves of enemies that swoop in from the center. Known for its tube-shooter design and its memorable Bach-based soundtrack.

Star Wars: Episode I - Battle for Naboo

Action-packed real-time combat

A vehicle-based action shooter tied to the first Star Wars prequel: fly and drive Naboo starfighters, speeders and other craft through 15+ missions against the Trade Federation's droid armies on land, sea and in space.

Scramble

Challenging difficulty

An early arcade side-scrolling shooter where you fly a jet over rough terrain, firing and dropping bombs while blowing up fuel tanks to keep flying. Its appeal is the constant fuel pressure and precise maneuvering around the landscape.

Terminal Velocity

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast-paced 1995 arcade flight combat shooter that favors simple controls and intense dogfights over realistic flight simulation. You blast through futuristic landscapes in sci-fi jets, shooting down everything in your path.

Event Horizon: Space Defense

Gameplay comes before story

A space arcade shooter about fending off attacks while upgrading your ship with light RPG elements. Available information is very thin, so this rating is conservative.

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