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A 1983 vector-graphics arcade classic where you play Luke Skywalker, fighting through swarms of TIE Fighters to hit the Death Star's weak spot. Once you win, it loops again at higher difficulty.
What defines Star Wars:
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The closest matches for Star Wars are Alpha Mission, Xevious and Gyruss. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Star Wars special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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A classic vertically scrolling arcade shooter in the vein of Xevious, where separate weapons for air and ground targets are used against waves of enemies. Short, demanding action with power-ups.
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Sci-fi setting
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.
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Sci-fi setting
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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Sci-fi setting
A legendary arcade twin-stick shooter where you fight endless robot waves alone while rescuing the last humans. Frantic, punishing and built purely around reflexes.
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Sci-fi setting
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.
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Linear, curated structure
A third-person shooter built around a cover system with blind-fire, sending you through linear sci-fi firefights. Crates for cover and explosive barrels shape the combat.
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Action-packed real-time combat
A third-person action shooter for the PlayStation starring Bruce Willis, who lends his likeness and voice to the hero. It was Neversoft's first original game, made before the studio found fame with Tony Hawk.
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Linear, curated structure
An offline arcade space shooter where you defend your base against waves of alien invaders, upgrade your starships and take on large bosses.
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Challenging difficulty
A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.
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Sci-fi setting
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.