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2015 PC

A space shooter inspired by classic arcade games where you pilot a ship covering colonists as they flee to shelter. Captured colonists become infected and spread the plague, adding extra pressure.

What defines Necromonads:

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

The closest matches for Necromonads are Madrobot X, Tiamat X and Zero Wing. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Necromonads special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Madrobot X

98 %

2016 PC 3.15 €

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

A classic retro shoot 'em up in pixel art where a robot escapes a mad scientist's lab with help from a fellow robot. The focus is on quick reflexes and arcade action.

Tiamat X

Sci-fi setting

A retro side-scrolling space shooter in the spirit of classic arcade cabinets, with six levels of intense shooting action. Quick reflexes and dodging are the core of the experience.

Zero Wing

Sci-fi setting

A classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up that became a cult name thanks to the infamous Mega Drive translation and the "All your base are belong to us" meme. Its signature twist is grabbing enemies with a tractor beam and using them as shields.

Wolflame

Sci-fi setting

A classic vertical 2D shooter in the vein of Raiden and Twin Cobra, built around arcade action, reflexes and dodging bullets. A no-frills retro throwback from the makers of Gigantic Army and Satazius.

Blue Rider

Sci-fi setting

An arcade shooter where you fight to survive as the Blue Rider in a valley flooded with bullets. It nods to classic console heroes and leans on fast reflexes.

Captain Kaon

Sci-fi setting

A retro twin-stick shooter with gravity-based flight, where you pilot a gunship across the solar system against the villainous Doctor Quantex. Its Amiga-inspired pixel art and tight controls deliver old-school arcade nostalgia.

Neon Hardcorps

Sci-fi setting

A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of classic 16-bit action games like Contra and Metal Slug, built around direct arcade action and high tempo.

1993 Space Machine

Sci-fi setting

A classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up in the spirit of Gradius, R-Type and Life Force, celebrating retro arcade space combat with pixel art.

Zangeki Warp

Sci-fi setting

An arcade-style space shooter where you pilot a fighter craft and use its warp ability to slip through swarms of monsters unleashed by an evil scientist. Quick reflexes and clever use of the warp mechanic are the core of play.

Let Them Come

Sci-fi setting

A frantic pixel-art arcade shooter where you fend off wave after wave of alien creatures. Quick reflexes and smart positioning decide whether you survive.

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