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Games like Aero Fighters 2

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A classic arcade vertical shooter where you pick a pilot, blast waves of enemies, collect power-ups and use special bombs to take down bosses. Fast, colorful and built for short, score-chasing runs.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

In short: Games like Aero Fighters 2

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Aero Fighters 2 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Nex Machina

92 %Match

2017PCPlayStation87 % positive

Brings what grabs you about Aero Fighters 2: runs that differ every time, good gunplay and combat with precise timing.

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis built around high scores, precise dodging and short, intense runs. Voxel explosions and tight controls make every run a spectacle.

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I Hate Running Backwards

Runs that play out differently every time

A frantic arcade shooter roguelike where you run backwards through waves of enemies and bosses while blasting everything in sight. Destructible environments, wacky weapons and co-op with friends make for chaotic fun.

Wild Guns Reloaded

Action-packed real-time combat

An arcade gallery shooter set in a steampunk Wild West where you aim a crosshair at swarms of enemies, dodge bullets and deflect them. Playable solo or in co-op, with fast pacing and big boss fights.

The Bug Butcher

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2D arcade shooter in the vein of Pang, where exterminator Harry blasts swarms of bugs falling from above in a research facility. Short, intense levels, power-ups and a tongue-in-cheek tone make for quick fun, including co-op.

Beat Hazard

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Enter the Gungeon

Runs that play out differently every time

A tough, pun-filled bullet-hell roguelike where you dodge-roll and flip tables through procedural floors with hundreds of wildly creative guns. Every run plays differently, and mastering the dense projectile patterns is deeply rewarding.

TwinBee

Runs that play out differently every time

A bright, cartoonish vertical shoot 'em up from Konami where you shoot clouds to reveal bells that power up your ship, with two-player co-op. A charming arcade classic built around short, reflex-driven runs.

Resogun

Action-packed real-time combat

A frantic arcade shoot 'em up set in destructible voxel worlds, where you rescue survivors and keep your multiplier alive. Great for score chasers, solo or in online co-op.

Shutshimi

Runs that play out differently every time

A chaotic arcade shoot'em up where a muscle-bound fish with a terrible memory picks new upgrades every 10 seconds. The frantic randomized pace and goofy humor make every run different.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

Action-packed real-time combat

A frantic neon arcade twin-stick shooter where you fight through enemy waves on 3D grids. Companion drones, plenty of levels and co-op or online modes keep the high-score chase fresh.

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