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1987 Classic

A classic 1987 arcade shooter where you infiltrate a planet heading for Earth, destroy energy orbs in each level, then race to the exit portal within ten seconds.

What defines Implosion:

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

The closest matches for Implosion are Outbreak in Space VR, Xevious and Zanac. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Implosion special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Outbreak in Space VR

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2018 PC free

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

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.

Xevious

Sci-fi setting

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.

Zanac

Sci-fi setting

A classic 1986 vertical space shooter in which you pilot a fighter against a hostile artificial intelligence. Eight special weapons and fast arcade action define the experience.

Astrokill

Realistic visuals

A space combat shooter where you fly ships from nimble interceptors to heavy gunships. You fight with machine guns, missiles and rail guns, and use a gravity shield that can turn enemy fire back on them.

Steel Strider

Sci-fi setting

An indie run-and-gun shooter in the vein of Turrican and Super Contra, where you pilot a mech and aim and fire independently with the mouse or dual sticks.

Raiden

Sci-fi setting

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.

Raptor: Call of the Shadows

Sci-fi setting

A classic 1994 vertical scrolling arcade shooter where you fly the Raptor as a mercenary, earning cash to buy and upgrade weapons between missions. Fast action, swarms of enemies and a driving soundtrack define the experience.

Space Codex

Sci-fi setting

A minimalist retro top-down arcade shooter where you survive waves of enemy spaceships and dense bullet patterns. Power-ups help, but the difficulty keeps climbing.

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

Realistic visuals

An arcade-style starfighter shooter set in the Star Wars universe: as Luke Skywalker and a Rogue Squadron pilot you fly varied missions against the Empire, from ground assaults to escort duty. Earning medals unlocks new ships and levels.

Exocomets

Challenging difficulty

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.

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