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2009 PCXbox 9.99 € 74 % positive Mostly positive, 81 reviews on Steam

An arcade space shooter where you control thousands of ion particles using a fluid and particle physics system to destroy obstacles and enemies. Intensity scales dynamically: the faster you clear things, the more enemies appear.

What defines Ion Assault:

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

The closest matches for Ion Assault are Neoteria, Pulstar and Fly and Destroy. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ion Assault special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Neoteria

98 %

2012 PCNintendo Switch −50 % 3.99 € 1.99 € 5 days left

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

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SpaceShot

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Slipstream 5000

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Biology Battle

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Major Stryker

Sci-fi setting

A classic early-90s PC vertical-scrolling space shooter where you play Major Stryker fending off the alien Kreton invaders. Fast arcade action with power-ups and waves of enemies is the focus.

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