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2017PC

An arcade shoot'em up in the spirit of the 90s with randomized levels, destructible voxel environments and end bosses. You build your own ship and blast through each run.

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

The closest matches for Xion are Void Scrappers, Space Pirate Trainer and Time Wasters. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Xion special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Void Scrappers

94 %Match

2022PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified89 % positive3.99 €

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

A fast arcade space shooter with roguelike runs: you blast alien swarms, collect scrap to power up your ship mid-run, and unlock new pilots and weapons between attempts.

Time Wasters

Gameplay comes before story

A space-themed bullet heaven roguelite where you upgrade weapons, mow down huge enemy swarms, and use Time and Space Cubes to bend the run in your favor.

Beat Hazard

Sci-fi setting

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.

Titan Attacks!

Sci-fi setting

A Space Invaders-style arcade shooter in which you play Earth's last tank commander, blasting waves of alien invaders as you fight across the Solar System to the Titans' homeworld. Upgrades and simple, addictive action drive the gameplay.

Fur Squadron Phoenix

Sci-fi setting

An arcade on-rails space shooter where you play a trainee pilot flying through virtual worlds, upgrading your ship and defending the federation from a looming threat. Roguelike elements add variety to each run.

Sky Force Reloaded

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A vertical arcade shoot 'em up with frantic bullet-dodging action, where you upgrade your plane between missions and replay stages to hit every objective and earn all the stars.

Starward Rogue

Sci-fi setting

A roguelite bullet-hell shooter where you fight through randomly generated labyrinths inside a star, weaving through waves of projectiles while collecting weapons and upgrades. Each run feels different thanks to varied item combinations.

Beat Invaders

Sci-fi setting

A fast space shoot-'em-up where you blast through enemy fleets, upgrade your ship with rockets and armor, and take down a final boss. Neon visuals and music-driven action give it a strong rhythm.

Symphony

Gameplay comes before story

An arcade-style action game whose levels are generated from your own music collection. The tempo and intensity of each song shape the gameplay, with items and bosses along the way.

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