Games like Space Defender
Space Defender is a top-down 2D arcade space shooter with some RPG elements.
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Cosmic Ray
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Space Battle
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Gospel of Abaddon
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Ostallian Core
A modern omnidirectional space shooter with colorful retro-style ASCII art and light RPG elements, featuring optional permadeath.
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Earl vs. the Mutants
Save humanity in a mutant-ridden apocalypse! Dive headfirst into Earl vs. the Mutants, a high-octane top-down survival action-roguelite set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse.
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Arcadium - Space Odyssey
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
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Insect Swarm
The insect swarm is a swarm consists of millions of alien insects, and you, as the only survival on this barren planet, will have to fight against them dauntlessly. Good luck!
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Underspace
The spiritual successor to Freelancer with a Lovecraftian, sandbox RPG twist. Explore a vast handmade universe with Day 1 mod support and a planned PvP/co-op multiplayer on the Early Access roadmap. You're going to need a bigger ship.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Space Defender at current Steam store prices.
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Space Battle
Pilot your ship through dangerous space and defend against relentless imperial attacks in Space Battle, a high-intensity round-based strategy game. Upgrade your ship, mine for essential resources, and survive the onslaught to protect the galaxy!
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Gospel of Abaddon
Gospel of Abaddon is a 2D mix of RPG, Shooter and Roguelike. During WW2, an American pastor deserts the army and after using amphetamine, he sees God telling him to destroy the entire sinful world...
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Earl vs. the Mutants
Save humanity in a mutant-ridden apocalypse! Dive headfirst into Earl vs. the Mutants, a high-octane top-down survival action-roguelite set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse.
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Earl vs. the Mutants
Save humanity in a mutant-ridden apocalypse! Dive headfirst into Earl vs. the Mutants, a high-octane top-down survival action-roguelite set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse.
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Arcadium - Space Odyssey
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
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Insect Swarm
The insect swarm is a swarm consists of millions of alien insects, and you, as the only survival on this barren planet, will have to fight against them dauntlessly. Good luck!
Frequently asked about Space Defender
- How much does Space Defender cost?
- Space Defender is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Space Defender?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Defender are Cosmic Ray, Space Battle, Gospel of Abaddon.
- Who developed Space Defender?
- Space Defender was developed by Guillaume M92.
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