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2016 PC 👍 48 % Mixed, 220 reviews on Steam

An extremely hard and frantic space shooter in the spirit of R-Type, Xenon and Gradius, built around quick reflexes and arcade action.

What defines Star Drifter:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Star Drifter are Wolflame, Ultratron and Neon Hardcorps. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Star Drifter special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Wolflame

99 %

2016 PCNintendo Switch 5.89 € 👍 87 % Very positive, 108 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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Ultratron

Sci-fi setting

Ultratron is a frantic twin-stick arcade shooter in the spirit of Robotron 2084, where you play the last battle droid blasting waves of killer robots. Neon retro visuals, driving sound and upgrades between levels make for a hypnotic flow.

Neon Hardcorps

Challenging difficulty

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.

Gradius Origins

Challenging difficulty

A collection of all seven arcade Gradius games in 18 versions, including the Gradius III AM Show Version making its home console debut. Classic side-scrolling shoot-'em-ups with the power-up bar, precise dodging and steep difficulty.

Blue Rider

Challenging difficulty

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.

Super Cyborg

Sci-fi setting

An old-school, relentless run-and-gun shooter in the vein of 90s classics: as an elite cyborg you blast through aliens on a mysterious island. Fast action and steep challenge are the focus.

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.

Power-Up

Action-packed real-time combat

A retro-styled shoot-'em-up from a one-person studio, featuring tough gameplay, a powerful soundtrack and a large arsenal of weapons.

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