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2015 PC

An arcade survival shooter where you pilot a spaceship solo or with a friend, fighting through waves to a driving drum and bass soundtrack.

What defines NeXus: One Core:

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

The closest matches for NeXus: One Core are Beat Hazard, Berzerk: Recharged and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NeXus: One Core special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Beat Hazard

97 %

2009 PCXbox 9.75 € 👍 95 % Overwhelmingly positive, 7,379 reviews on Steam

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

An arcade twin-stick shooter where your own music library drives the enemy waves and your ship's firepower. Every song creates a unique, chaotic and flashy experience.

Berzerk: Recharged

Sci-fi setting

A twin-stick revival of the arcade classic where you blast through mazes full of robots while fleeing the invincible Evil Otto, with optional local co-op.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

Gameplay comes before story

A frantic neon arcade twin-stick shooter where you fight through enemy waves on 3D grids. Companion drones, plenty of levels and co-op or online modes keep the high-score chase fresh.

FullBlast

Sci-fi setting

A retro-style arcade shooter where you blast waves of alien ships across 12 levels, grab power-ups and take down huge bosses. Playable solo or in local co-op.

Resogun

Sci-fi setting

A frantic arcade shoot 'em up set in destructible voxel worlds, where you rescue survivors and keep your multiplier alive. Great for score chasers, solo or in online co-op.

Rock n' Roll Racing

Sci-fi setting

An isometric combat racer where you battle rivals in futuristic races using weapons and upgrades. Its rock soundtrack and two-player mode made it a classic.

Aegis Wing

Co-op or multiplayer

An Xbox arcade space shooter where you fend off an Araxian invasion solo or with up to three friends. Insane mode offers bigger rewards but lives up to its punishing name.

Telefrag VR

Sci-fi setting

A fast-paced VR arena shooter where you dash and teleport through arenas with impossible geometry, with no up or down and threats coming from every direction.

Grip

Sci-fi setting

Grip is a blisteringly fast combat racer in the spirit of Rollcage, letting you drive on walls and ceilings at extreme speed while blasting rivals with heavy weapons.

Hyperdrive Massacre

Co-op or multiplayer

A frantic 80s-style arcade shooter where you pilot a space Cadillac in a frictionless, screen-wrapping arena, fighting local multiplayer duels with lasers, mines and deflector shields. Playing every mode unlocks new cars and arenas.

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