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2024 PC −50 % 16.99 € 8.49 € 9 days left 👍 96 % Overwhelmingly positive, 13,985 reviews on Steam

An Asteroids-style arcade space shooter where each run lets you combine dozens of modules, weapons and shields into wild ship builds. Fast roguelike runs and deep build variety give it great replayability.

What defines Nova Drift:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Strong character progression
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Nova Drift are Darius Gaiden, Einhänder and Ruiner. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Nova Drift special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Darius Gaiden

94 %

1994 PCPlayStation

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic side-scrolling shoot'em up where you pilot the Silver Hawk against giant mechanical fish bosses, with branching stage routes. Upgradable weapons and the new black hole bomb drive intense arcade action.

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Einhänder

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Ruiner

Action-packed real-time combat

A brutal top-down shooter set in a neon-soaked cyberpunk dystopia, blending fast dodging, melee and abilities into frantic fights. Its striking visual style and driving electronic soundtrack define the experience.

ScourgeBringer

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A blisteringly fast roguelite action platformer where Kyhra chains sword combos, dashes and gunfire through procedurally built machine ruins. Fluid movement and demanding combat are the heart of the game.

Void/Breaker

Strong character progression

A fast-paced roguelite first-person shooter where you fight machines controlled by a hostile AI. Deep gun modding and build synergies make every run feel different.

Brigador

Action-packed real-time combat

An isometric vehicle shooter set in fully destructible cities, where you pilot mechs, tanks and other war machines. Its tough, tactical gameplay, grim retro-inspired look and large variety of vehicles and weapons set it apart.

Moros Protocol

Action-packed real-time combat

A stylized, pixel-painted first-person roguelike shooter that blends the feel of early action-adventures with fresh mechanics. You fight through a dark sci-fi world of monsters while confronting your own past.

Armored Core: For Answer

Strong character progression

Fast mech combat where you assemble your own Armored Core from countless parts and take on dystopian missions against colossal Arms Forts. Deep machine customization is the heart of the game.

Rollerdrome

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast third-person action game where you skate through futuristic arenas, pull off tricks and shoot enemies mid-air. Fluid movement and precise timing mesh together in a stylish retro-future 70s look.

Galak-Z: The Dimensional

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A punchy 2D space shooter with physics-driven flight, roguelike structure and a look inspired by 80s mecha anime. Intense dogfights demand quick reflexes and smart resource management.

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