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2015PC4.99 €

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.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Fast pace

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Deep Eclipse

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2014PC73 % positive7.19 €

Brings what grabs you about Dark Matter: runs that differ every time, good gunplay and a sci-fi setting.

An indie arcade space shooter where you pilot a fighter stranded in a parallel universe and blast through hordes of hostile aliens.

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SpaceShot

Fast pace

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.

Syder Arcade

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

An uncompromising retro shoot 'em up inspired by 90s Amiga classics, with free-scrolling, multi-directional shooting. Only your skill counts against hordes of alien invaders.

Outbreak in Space VR

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A simple, intense old-school arcade VR game built around direct 3D action and demanding reflexes. The space setting serves fast, short play sessions rather than story or depth.

Astrosmash

Fast pace

You man a laser cannon at the bottom of the screen and blast incoming meteors, spinning bombs and other debris before they slip past. Meteors split into smaller fragments when hit, turning every wave into a fast, score-chasing scramble.

Cube Destroyer

Vast, open spaces

Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter where you blast your way through enemies in fast-paced action. Details are sparse, so expect mostly quick, straightforward shooting.

Space Pirate Trainer

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A VR arcade shooter where you dual-wield blasters and a shield against waves of drones and robots, physically dodging and aiming. Fast, intense and built around chasing high scores.

Exocomets

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.

Strike Suit Infinity

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.

Galactic Rangers VR

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You grab a pair of blasters in VR and fight endless enemy waves in space. A fast arcade shooter built for short, score-chasing sessions in the vein of Space Pirates Trainer.

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