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Games like Trail of Destruction

2017PC4.99 €

You pilot a ship that leaves a trail, and destroy enemies by looping that trail into a circle around them. Abilities, items and arena events keep the fast arcade action tricky and varied.

  • Fast pace
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty

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In short: Games like Trail of Destruction

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Trail of Destruction special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

89 %Match

1999USK 6PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable86 % positive9.75 €

Brings what grabs you about Trail of Destruction: a fast pace, combat with precise timing and gameplay over story.

A fast-paced Star Wars pod racing game where you thunder through hazardous tracks at breakneck speed. With over 20 racers, upgrades and Anakin as the headline pilot, it captures the famous race from the film.

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Spinning Around

Gameplay comes before story

A simple arcade game where you steer your spaceship quickly and precisely through gates. It purely tests your reflexes, with no story or frills.

Syder Arcade

Challenging difficulty

An uncompromising retro shoot 'em up inspired by 90s Amiga classics, with free-scrolling, multi-directional shooting. Only your skill counts against hordes of alien invaders.

Luminosity

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast-paced Qix-style arcade game where you pilot a spaceship, cut off areas of the map with your laser and claim a set percentage while increasingly tough enemies and hazards close in. Power-ups and permanent ship upgrades add variety.

Incandescent

Gameplay comes before story

A fast arcade space shooter where you pilot a ship against waves of enemies and bosses. The difficulty adapts to your skill, and powerups upgrade your weapons and health.

Akka Arrh

Gameplay comes before story

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.

Astrokill

Action-packed real-time combat

A space combat shooter where you fly ships from nimble interceptors to heavy gunships. You fight with machine guns, missiles and rail guns, and use a gravity shield that can turn enemy fire back on them.

Star Advent

Challenging difficulty

A small indie space adventure where you make your way through space and cannot afford any mistakes. Little is known about the details, but it seems to emphasize skill and precision.

Raiden

Challenging difficulty

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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