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2016PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable87 % positive5.89 €

A classic vertical 2D shooter in the vein of Raiden and Twin Cobra, built around arcade action, reflexes and dodging bullets. A no-frills retro throwback from the makers of Gigantic Army and Satazius.

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

The closest matches for Wolflame are Truxton, Galaga and Danmaku Unlimited 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Wolflame special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Truxton

100 %Match

1988PC94 % positive7.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Wolflame: good gunplay, a sci-fi setting and a demanding difficulty.

Truxton is a classic vertical shoot 'em up from the arcade era, where you pilot a small spaceship through five large levels packed with enemy waves. With just a shot and a bomb button, you fight through bosses that loop endlessly at higher difficulties.

Galaga

Shooting and gunplay

A classic arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter along the bottom of the screen and blast waves of insect-like aliens. The tractor beam that captures your ship, which you can rescue for double firepower, gives it its hook.

Danmaku Unlimited 2

Challenging difficulty

A classic vertical bullet-hell shooter in the spirit of Japanese doujin games, with dense bullet patterns, punishing boss fights and a driving soundtrack. Pure arcade play built on reflexes and pattern recognition.

Raiden

Shooting and gunplay

A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.

Zero Wing

Shooting and gunplay

A classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up that became a cult name thanks to the infamous Mega Drive translation and the "All your base are belong to us" meme. Its signature twist is grabbing enemies with a tractor beam and using them as shields.

Hyper Sentinel

Shooting and gunplay

A retro arcade shooter inspired by the 8-bit era, mixing classic blasting with modern upgrades and mechanics. Fast reflexes and pixel visuals take center stage.

DoDonPachi

Challenging difficulty

A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.

Danmaku Unlimited 3

Shooting and gunplay

You defend humanity as its last pilot against overwhelming odds in a bullet hell shooter. It blends the strengths of classic danmaku games with an approachable design that welcomes newcomers as well as veterans.

Gyruss

Shooting and gunplay

A classic Konami arcade shooter where you rotate your ship around the edge of the screen, blasting waves of enemies that swoop in from the center. Known for its tube-shooter design and its memorable Bach-based soundtrack.

Let Them Come

Shooting and gunplay

A frantic pixel-art arcade shooter where you fend off wave after wave of alien creatures. Quick reflexes and smart positioning decide whether you survive.

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