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Games like Ion Assault

2009PCXbox74 % positive9.99 €

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.

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Fast pace

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2011PCSteam Deck verified95 % positivefree

Fits your focus: Combat like Ion Assault.

A fast arcade twin-stick shooter where you clear arenas of enemy waves by chaining combos and well-timed bombs. A time-slowing buffer and seven modes with online leaderboards add depth and replay value.

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Space Pirate Trainer

  • Combat like Ion Assault

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.

Galaga

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A classic arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter along the bottom of the screen and blast waves of insect-like aliens. The tractor beam that captures your ship, which you can rescue for double firepower, gives it its hook.

Asteroids: Recharged

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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.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

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A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter where you pilot a geometric ship through a glowing neon grid, fending off swarms of enemies in pursuit of a high score. Simple controls, short rounds and demanding reflexes make it highly addictive.

Chicken Invaders

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A humorous arcade shooter in the spirit of Space Invaders, where you fend off alien chickens seeking revenge on humanity. Fast, simple action with a tongue-in-cheek sense of absurdity.

Akka Arrh

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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

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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.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

  • Combat like Ion Assault

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter where you fight swarms of enemies in a glowing neon arena while chasing high scores. Six distinct modes keep it varied, from hectic blasting to careful survival play.

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