Games Like Dark Old Sun

Dark Old Sun

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

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Duke of Alpha Centauri

76% 👍 OF 556
About This Game

Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Fight Space Bosses
  • …Deploy Damage Drones
  • …Fire Bullets and Lasers
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Raiden IV: OverKill

84% 👍 OF 584
About This Game

The series that changed the history of arcade shoot’em ups is back with the crazed action of Overkill mode! Instill fear in your enemies with devastating attacks and earn the acclaimed title of Master Ace!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Blast Through Enemy Swarms
  • …Master Spread and Laser
  • …Face New Stage Bosses
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Starr Mazer: DSP

71% 👍 OF 269
About This Game

The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

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DRAINUS

96% 👍 OF 603
About This Game

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Absorb-and-Return Combat
  • …Reconfigure Your Fighter
  • …Find Story Recordings
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DoDonPachi Resurrection

96% 👍 OF 1.1K
About This Game

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Cancel Bullets For Score
  • …Clash Lasers With Bosses
  • …Choose From Eight Modes
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Jet Lancer

92% 👍 OF 1.2K
About This Game

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Duel Enemy Pilots
  • …Fight Giant Mechs
  • …Dodge Bullet Barrages
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ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA

91% 👍 OF 956
About This Game

First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Rescue a Captured Ship
  • …Shoot Alien Formations
  • …Take on Bonus Stages
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Platypus Reclayed

99% 👍 OF 701
About This Game

22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Shoot to Swap Weapons
  • …Collect Fruit for Points
  • …Fly Two-Player Co-op
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METAL SLUG X

88% 👍 OF 4.0K
About This Game

“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Fight as a Mummy
  • …Pilot Armed Vehicles
  • …Blast Through Six Missions
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METAL SLUG

89% 👍 OF 5.3K
About This Game

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Drive the Metal Slug
  • …Rescue Captive Prisoners
  • …Blast Through Six Missions
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Bit Blaster XL

96% 👍 OF 6.2K
About This Game

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …run out of ammo mid-fight, then have to hunt green drops from destroyed enemies just to shoot again.
  • …grab weapons like heat-seekers, lasers, spread shots, shields, flamethrowers, and a lightsaber-like beam that extends from your ship.
  • …unlock new ships with banked coins, and have each ship change your stats, loadout, and even its own soundtrack.