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2007PCXbox77 % positive8.99 €

An abstract, psychedelic Tempest-style arcade shooter by Jeff Minter, with trance-like visuals and sound that hide surprisingly deep mechanics. Fast, demanding and deliberately quirky.

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Space Giraffe are Mega Man 11, Space Invaders Extreme and Spaceman Sparkles 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Space Giraffe special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Mega Man 11

96 %Match

2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified90 % positive29.99 €

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The classic run-and-gun platformer returns with a fresh 2.5D look: you beat Robot Masters, take their weapons and tackle tight, precise stages. The new Double Gear system lets you slow time or boost your firepower.

Spaceman Sparkles 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic bullet-hell shooter set in a neon disco universe where you weave through barrages of projectiles while the beat drives you on. Quick reflexes and a sense of rhythm are key.

Mega Man 8

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic run-and-gun platformer where Mega Man defeats eight robot masters and takes their weapons. The PlayStation entry brings a colorful cartoon look, animated cutscenes and varied stages with boss fights.

Blazing Star

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic Neo Geo horizontal space shooter with prerendered pseudo-3D sprites and fast arcade pacing. As the sequel to Pulstar, it delivers tough boss fights, tight dodging and charged weapon mechanics.

Rollerdrome

Distinctive, stylised art style

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.

Tempest 2000

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast arcade tube shooter where you glide a claw-shaped ship around the rim of neon geometric levels, blasting waves of enemies. Pounding techno music and particle effects turn this update of the classic into an intense reflex test.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

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.

Yars: Recharged

Action-packed real-time combat

A neon-soaked reimagining of the Atari classic that blends arcade shooting with bullet hell, demanding that you read boss patterns and audio-visual warnings. It is backed by a driving electronic soundtrack.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter where you fight swarms of enemies in a glowing neon arena while chasing high scores. Six distinct modes keep it varied, from hectic blasting to careful survival play.

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