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2008 PCPlayStationXbox −75 % 19.50 € 4.87 € 10 days left 👍 91 % Very positive, 236 reviews on Steam

A modern arcade shooter that revamps the classic Space Invaders formula with bonus stages, combo chains and power-ups. Gameplay and music blend into a flashy, pulsing electronic presentation.

What defines Space Invaders Extreme:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation

The closest matches for Space Invaders Extreme are Tempest 2000, Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions and Mega Man 11. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Space Invaders Extreme special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Tempest 2000

98 %

1994 PC

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Gameplay comes before story

A fast arcade tube shooter where you glide a claw-shaped ship around the rim of neon geometric levels, blasting waves of enemies. Pounding techno music and particle effects turn this update of the classic into an intense reflex test.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

Challenging difficulty

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.

Resogun

Lavish presentation

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.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

Challenging difficulty

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.

Nex Machina

Lavish presentation

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis built around high scores, precise dodging and short, intense runs. Voxel explosions and tight controls make every run a spectacle.

Blazing Star

Challenging difficulty

A classic Neo Geo horizontal space shooter with prerendered pseudo-3D sprites and fast arcade pacing. As the sequel to Pulstar, it delivers tough boss fights, tight dodging and charged weapon mechanics.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Challenging difficulty

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.

Cyber Hook

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 3D platformer set in a neon retrowave world, where you swing with a grappling hook, run along walls and slow time to race through short, speedrun-style levels. Precision and momentum matter far more than story or character growth.

Beat Hazard

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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