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1992

A SNES classic among space shooters that mixes vertically and horizontally scrolling stages. A pre-mission weapon selection, impressive graphical effects and a strong soundtrack make it memorable.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Axelay are Asteroids: Recharged, Einhänder and Futuridium EP Deluxe. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Axelay special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Asteroids: Recharged

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Brings what grabs you about Axelay: good gunplay, a sci-fi setting and combat with precise timing.

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.

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Einhänder

Shooting and gunplay

A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.

Futuridium EP Deluxe

Challenging difficulty

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.

Tempest 2000

Shooting and gunplay

A fast arcade tube shooter where you glide a claw-shaped ship around the rim of neon geometric levels, blasting waves of enemies. Pounding techno music and particle effects turn this update of the classic into an intense reflex test.

Darius Gaiden

Shooting and gunplay

A classic side-scrolling shoot'em up where you pilot the Silver Hawk against giant mechanical fish bosses, with branching stage routes. Upgradable weapons and the new black hole bomb drive intense arcade action.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Action-packed real-time combat

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter where you pilot a geometric ship through a glowing neon grid, fending off swarms of enemies in pursuit of a high score. Simple controls, short rounds and demanding reflexes make it highly addictive.

Vanquish

Shooting and gunplay

Platinum Games' blisteringly fast third-person shooter where rocket-boosted slides and slow-motion aiming turn cover shooting into a high-speed ballet against robot armies. Short, intense and packed with spectacle.

Blazing Star

Shooting and gunplay

A classic Neo Geo horizontal space shooter with prerendered pseudo-3D sprites and fast arcade pacing. As the sequel to Pulstar, it delivers tough boss fights, tight dodging and charged weapon mechanics.

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