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1998 PC

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.

What defines Blazing Star:

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

The closest matches for Blazing Star are Resogun, Nex Machina and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Blazing Star special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Resogun

97 %

2013 PlayStation

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

A frantic arcade shoot 'em up set in destructible voxel worlds, where you rescue survivors and keep your multiplier alive. Great for score chasers, solo or in online co-op.

Nex Machina

Sci-fi setting

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis built around high scores, precise dodging and short, intense runs. Voxel explosions and tight controls make every run a spectacle.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

Action-packed real-time combat

A frantic neon arcade twin-stick shooter where you fight through enemy waves on 3D grids. Companion drones, plenty of levels and co-op or online modes keep the high-score chase fresh.

Darius Gaiden

Sci-fi setting

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.

Asteroids: Recharged

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

In the Hunt

Challenging difficulty

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.

Mega Man 11

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The classic run-and-gun platformer returns with a fresh 2.5D look: you beat Robot Masters, take their weapons and tackle tight, precise stages. The new Double Gear system lets you slow time or boost your firepower.

Gunstar Heroes

Sci-fi setting

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.

Redout 2

Sci-fi setting

An extremely fast anti-gravity racer in the vein of F-Zero and Wipeout, where precise handling at blistering speed is the core. It offers a large single-player career with ship upgrades plus online multiplayer races.

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