Games like Project X: Light Years

20 games, the closest and most played first.

1. METAL SLUG
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun…
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting 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!
Side ScrollerRetroShoot Em Up
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2. DoDonPachi Resurrection
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam!
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam!
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam!
Top Down ShooterShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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3. Akai Katana Shin
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three…
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai…
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans.
Side ScrollerShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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4. HUNTDOWN
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule…
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to…
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony.
Side ScrollerShoot Em UpPixel Graphics
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5. Sine Mora EX
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique…
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time…
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Side ScrollerDifficultShoot Em Up
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6. Shoot 1UP DX
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once!
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once!
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Score AttackSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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7. Revolution Ace
A deep, tactical shoot'em up.
A deep, tactical shoot'em up.
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode.
Shoot Em UpBullet HellLocal Co-op
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8. METAL SLUG 2
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action…
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns…
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Side ScrollerRetroShoot Em Up
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9. Jets'n'Guns 2
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of…
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and…
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction.
Great SoundtrackSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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10. AngerForce: Reloaded
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em…
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays…
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades.
Shoot Em UpBullet HellShooter
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11. Super Bit Blaster XL
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the…
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's.
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's.
ControllerShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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12. Assault Android Cactus+
When you're running on battery, make every second count!
When you're running on battery, make every second count!
When you're running on battery, make every second count! Assault Android Cactus+ is an arcade style twin stick shooter set in a vivid sci fi universe.
Female ProtagonistTwin Stick ShooterDifficult
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13. Guns, Gore & Cannoli
Welcome to Thugtown circa 1920, the height of Prohibition.
Welcome to Thugtown circa 1920, the height of Prohibition.
Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties.
GoreSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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14. Alien Hominid HD
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back!
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back!
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Hand DrawnSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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15. Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new…
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun…
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF!
Twin Stick ShooterSide Scroller2D Platformer
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16. RIP - Trilogy™
With the completion of the third title in the RIP series, the RIP games…
With the completion of the third title in the RIP series, the RIP games have become an…
With the completion of the third title in the RIP series, the RIP games have become an instant classic in the arcade-shooter genre.
Shoot Em Up2DShooter
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17. Space Elite Force
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride!
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride!
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles.
ControllerSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
18. Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide…
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an…
From an initial choice of ships, (more unlockable by playing) the player has to destroy all the vortices they will face across the galaxies.
DifficultShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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19. Blazing Chrome
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to…
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind…
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Side ScrollerRetroShoot Em Up
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20. Beekyr Reloaded
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen.
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen.
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen!
NatureSide ScrollerDifficult
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1. METAL SLUG

2. DoDonPachi Resurrection

3. Akai Katana Shin

4. HUNTDOWN

5. Sine Mora EX

6. Shoot 1UP DX

7. Revolution Ace

8. METAL SLUG 2

9. Jets'n'Guns 2

10. AngerForce: Reloaded

11. Super Bit Blaster XL

12. Assault Android Cactus+

13. Guns, Gore & Cannoli

14. Alien Hominid HD

15. Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef

16. RIP - Trilogy™

17. Space Elite Force

18. Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック

19. Blazing Chrome

20. Beekyr Reloaded