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1990

In Solar Striker you fight through endless waves of alien rocketships on an interstellar battlefield. Grab floating energy cells for extra life and firepower while dodging churning energy fields and massive cruisers.

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

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The closest matches for Solar Striker are Gyruss, Xevious and Raiden. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Solar Striker special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Gyruss 98% match – Shooting and gunplay
Newest alternative: Satazius 95% match – released 2011

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Gyruss

98 %Match

1983Xbox

A classic Konami arcade shooter where you rotate your ship around the edge of the screen, blasting waves of enemies that swoop in from the center. Known for its tube-shooter design and its memorable Bach-based soundtrack.

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Xevious

Shooting and gunplay

A 1982 arcade classic in which you pilot the Solvalou fighter through vertically scrolling waves of alien enemies, shooting air targets and bombing ground ones at once. It was a pioneering title for the shoot-'em-up genre.

Raiden

Shooting and gunplay

A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.

Truxton

Challenging difficulty

Truxton is a classic vertical shoot 'em up from the arcade era, where you pilot a small spaceship through five large levels packed with enemy waves. With just a shot and a bomb button, you fight through bosses that loop endlessly at higher difficulties.

Moon Cresta

Action-packed real-time combat

You pilot a ship along the bottom of the screen and fight off waves of Galaxian-style attackers while a moving starfield suggests vertical scrolling. A classic early arcade shooter whose simple rules quickly demand precise dodging and shooting.

Raptor: Call of the Shadows

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic 1994 vertical scrolling arcade shooter where you fly the Raptor as a mercenary, earning cash to buy and upgrade weapons between missions. Fast action, swarms of enemies and a driving soundtrack define the experience.

Satazius

Shooting and gunplay

A classic side-scrolling arcade shooter with 13 upgradeable weapons, selectable side weapons and a charge attack. Demanding boss fights and dense enemy waves are aimed at arcade veterans.

Galaga

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Strikers 1945 II

Action-packed real-time combat

You pilot a fighter through waves of bullets and massive mech enemies in this vertically scrolling arcade shmup. It is a tight, demanding shoot 'em up that rewards repeated attempts with sharper reflexes.

RefleX

Shooting and gunplay

A Japanese indie shmup where you weave through dense bullet patterns and use sharp reflexes to tear down huge enemies. As the second chapter of the ALLTYNEX trilogy, it delivers short, intense arcade action in a sci-fi setting.