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1995
You pilot a spacecraft through classic side-scrolling space levels, collecting power-ups to survive dense waves of enemies. Its weapon system and upgrades add their own twists to a shooter that clearly draws on R-Type.
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The closest matches for Pulstar are Vanquish, Darius Gaiden and Andro Dunos II. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pulstar special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
97 %
Best match
Platinum Games' blisteringly fast third-person shooter where rocket-boosted slides and slow-motion aiming turn cover shooting into a high-speed ballet against robot armies. Short, intense and packed with spectacle.
96 %
Shooting and gunplay
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.
96 % 14.99 €
Shooting and gunplay
You pilot your spaceship through a classic side-scrolling arcade shmup. The appeal lies in precise dodging, collecting power-ups and mastering ever denser enemy waves.
95 %
Shooting and gunplay
Ghost Blade HD is a bullet-hell shoot 'em up that revives the arcade spirit of the 1990s with a modern look. Its score-driven gameplay is easy to pick up but demanding to master, and it adds a two-player mode and a TATE screen orientation option.
95 % 8.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A modernized take on the arcade classic: pilot a ship, dodge and blast asteroids, chase high scores and tackle challenge levels with new abilities, neon visuals and a fresh soundtrack.
95 % free
Shooting and gunplay
A fast arcade bullet-hell shooter with three ships and multiple modes ranging from beginner-friendly to brutal. The Break Meter for bombs and power-ups rewards aggressive, risky play.
95 %
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.
95 % 19.50 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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.
95 %
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter where you pilot a geometric ship through a glowing neon grid, fending off swarms of enemies in pursuit of a high score. Simple controls, short rounds and demanding reflexes make it highly addictive.
94 % −50 %Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
You pilot a side-scrolling fighter that can absorb enemy energy bullets and turn them against the swarms of ships zipping through space. Its appeal lies in the tight timing between dodging and absorbing.
