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1999PC

Tyrian 2000 is a fast-paced shoot 'em up where you pilot a starship through waves of enemies and upgrade it with front, rear and side weapons. Earn credits between levels to buy new guns and then blast even more foes.

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

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The closest matches for Tyrian 2000 are Jet Lancer, Space Pirate Trainer and Earthion. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Tyrian 2000 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Jet Lancer

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2020PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified92 % positive14.79 €

Jet Lancer is a fast arcade aerial dogfighting shooter where you play a mercenary pilot hunting enemy aces and tearing apart giant robots. Pixel art, high speed and short story scenes define the experience.

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Space Pirate Trainer

Shooting and gunplay

A VR arcade shooter where you dual-wield blasters and a shield against waves of drones and robots, physically dodging and aiming. Fast, intense and built around chasing high scores.

Earthion

Shooting and gunplay

Earthion is an upcoming shoot-'em-up built in the spirit of classic Mega Drive arcade shooters, with physical retro releases planned. You get old-school arcade action with retro charm and a 16:9 version for modern platforms.

Strikers 1945 II

Shooting and gunplay

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.

G-Darius HD

Shooting and gunplay

You pilot the Silver Hawk through the classic branching shoot-'em-up stages of the Darius series, switchable between modern HD visuals and authentic retro arcade graphics. The capture ball system lets you catch enemies to power up your ship and shape your own approach to each fight.

Super Stardust Ultra

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You pilot a lone star fighter through relentless waves of enemy ships and asteroids in this fast arcade shooter. Its appeal lies in sharp reflexes, split-second timing and the satisfaction of turning chaos into spectacular explosions.

Stargunner

Shooting and gunplay

A classic 1990s DOS side-scrolling space shooter where you pilot an elite ship to strike enemy strongholds on a hostile planet. Fast arcade action with weapon upgrades.

Earth Defense Force 4.1: Wing Diver the Shooter

Shooting and gunplay

You pilot a flying diver in this vertical shoot 'em up spinoff of EDF 4.1, trading the series' ground-based giant monster carnage for fast arcade aerial combat. Dodging and precise shooting matter more than tactics, and the series' campy charm carries over.

Einhänder

Shooting and gunplay

A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.

Truxton

Shooting and gunplay

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.