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1995PC

You pilot a spacecraft through classic side-scrolling space levels, collecting power-ups to survive dense waves of enemies. Its weapon system and upgrades add their own twists to a shooter that clearly draws on R-Type.

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The closest matches for Pulstar are Vanquish, Darius Gaiden and Andro Dunos II. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pulstar special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Vanquish

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2010PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified89 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Pulstar: good gunplay, a sci-fi setting and lavish production.

Platinum Games' blisteringly fast third-person shooter where rocket-boosted slides and slow-motion aiming turn cover shooting into a high-speed ballet against robot armies. Short, intense and packed with spectacle.

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Darius Gaiden

Shooting and gunplay

A classic side-scrolling shoot'em up where you pilot the Silver Hawk against giant mechanical fish bosses, with branching stage routes. Upgradable weapons and the new black hole bomb drive intense arcade action.

Andro Dunos II

Shooting and gunplay

You pilot your spaceship through a classic side-scrolling arcade shmup. The appeal lies in precise dodging, collecting power-ups and mastering ever denser enemy waves.

Ghost Blade HD

Shooting and gunplay

Ghost Blade HD is a bullet-hell shoot 'em up that revives the arcade spirit of the 1990s with a modern look. Its score-driven gameplay is easy to pick up but demanding to master, and it adds a two-player mode and a TATE screen orientation option.

Asteroids: Recharged

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Akka Arrh

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Einhänder

Shooting and gunplay

A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Drainus

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You pilot a side-scrolling fighter that can absorb enemy energy bullets and turn them against the swarms of ships zipping through space. Its appeal lies in the tight timing between dodging and absorbing.

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