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A remake of the classic arcade game Asteroids where you shoot and dodge space rocks. It focuses on quick reflexes and short arcade-style runs.
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The closest matches for Dark Matter are Raiden, Gyruss and Xevious. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dark Matter special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
93 %
Best match
1990
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.
93 %
Shooting and gunplay
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.
92 %
Shooting and gunplay
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.
92 % 3.15 €
Runs that play out differently every time
A frantic arcade space shooter set in the Strike Suit universe where you fight endless enemy waves while chasing high scores. There is no ending, only survival and points.
92 % 7.19 €
Runs that play out differently every time
An indie arcade space shooter where you pilot a fighter stranded in a parallel universe and blast through hordes of hostile aliens.
91 %
Runs that play out differently every time
You pilot a ship through a horizontally scrolling shooter with procedurally generated elements. Your destination is a distant frozen planet that sent out a distress signal.
91 %
Shooting and gunplay
A fast-paced arcade shooter where you blast alien invaders and collect bonuses. Three game modes and plenty of achievements keep the short sessions engaging.
91 % 0.99 €
Shooting and gunplay
A small indie space shooter with 26 levels where you destroy enemy ships, face boss ships, and pick up extra weapons dropped by defeated foes.
91 %
Runs that play out differently every time
A simple but punishing arcade game where you pilot a ship through waves of comets. One hit ends your run, with power-ups and stars to collect along the way.
91 % 5.79 €
Action-packed real-time combat
A classic 90s vertical shoot-'em-up where you pilot a lone fighter through waves of enemies and bosses, buying weapons and upgrades between missions. The 2015 edition brings that retro arcade feel to modern PCs.
