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Games like Galaxy Force II

1988PC

You pilot a spaceship through scrolling space stages in this 1988 arcade shooter, fighting Halcyon's invading forces to save the Junos system. Its appeal lies in fast, demanding dogfights and the classic arcade drive to push one more run further.

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Galaxy Force II are Xevious, Space Harrier II and Truxton. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Galaxy Force II special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Xevious

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1982Xbox

Brings what grabs you about Galaxy Force II: good gunplay, a sci-fi setting and action-packed real-time combat.

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.

Space Harrier II

Shooting and gunplay

A fast arcade rail shooter where you fly through colorful, surreal worlds with a laser cannon, dodging enemy waves and obstacles. Pure reflex-driven, score-chasing action in late-80s style.

Truxton

Challenging difficulty

Truxton is a classic vertical shoot 'em up from the arcade era, where you pilot a small spaceship through five large levels packed with enemy waves. With just a shot and a bomb button, you fight through bosses that loop endlessly at higher difficulties.

Earthion

Shooting and gunplay

Earthion is an upcoming shoot-'em-up built in the spirit of classic Mega Drive arcade shooters, with physical retro releases planned. You get old-school arcade action with retro charm and a 16:9 version for modern platforms.

G-Darius HD

Sci-fi setting

You pilot the Silver Hawk through the classic branching shoot-'em-up stages of the Darius series, switchable between modern HD visuals and authentic retro arcade graphics. The capture ball system lets you catch enemies to power up your ship and shape your own approach to each fight.

Strikers 1945 II

Shooting and gunplay

You pilot a fighter through waves of bullets and massive mech enemies in this vertically scrolling arcade shmup. It is a tight, demanding shoot 'em up that rewards repeated attempts with sharper reflexes.

Asteroids: Recharged

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Akka Arrh

Sci-fi setting

A previously unreleased 1982 Atari arcade prototype where you defend a central fortress by aiming a cursor at waves of approaching enemies. It is fast, abstract and neon-bright, a classic high-score chase with a modern polish.

Galaga Legions DX

Shooting and gunplay

You pilot your fighter through relentless alien waves in a modernized take on the classic Galaga arcade shooter. Hitting enemy weak spots earns bonuses and fuels the chase for a huge score.

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