Games like Cosmic Cruiser
If Cosmic Cruiser is your kind of game, the closest matches are RESHOOTER, Martian Invaders and Gates of Zendocon — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Cosmic Cruiser: In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Players who liked Cosmic Cruiser also play
Steam players who put hours into Cosmic Cruiser also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
RESHOOTER
WHY THIS
Top pick for Cosmic Cruiser fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Martian Invaders
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Cosmic Cruiser fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Gates of Zendocon
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Cosmic Cruiser fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Invaders from the Lost Sectors
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Cosmic Cruiser fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Arcadia
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Cosmic Cruiser fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Stop the Saturnians!
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Cosmic Cruiser fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Asteroid Blasters
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Cosmic Cruiser fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Space Warpster
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Cosmic Cruiser fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Cosmic Cruiser at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Cosmic Cruiser on Steam right now. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Cosmic Cruiser on Steam right now. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Cosmic Cruiser on Steam right now. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Bit Blaster XL
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Cosmic Cruiser on Steam right now. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
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!
TYRONE vs COPS
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Priced ~67% under Cosmic Cruiser on Steam right now. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.
Orbt XL
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Cosmic Cruiser on Steam right now. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Toree 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Cosmic Cruiser on Steam right now. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).
UBERMOSH Vol.5
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Cosmic Cruiser on Steam right now. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Disfigure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
![UNBEATABLE [white label] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1290490/header.jpg?t=1736770503)
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More from Imagine
Other recommendable Steam games by Imagine, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Alchemist
WHY THIS
Another title from Imagine, the studio behind Cosmic Cruiser. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
In this classic retro platformer, take on the role of a skilled Alchemist to battle an evil warlock. Transform into a mighty golden eagle to traverse the winding chambers of the warlock's dread castle, or hurl lightning bolts at terrifying foes, to unite the four pieces of the Spell of Destruction.
Jumping Jack
WHY THIS
Another title from Imagine, the studio behind Cosmic Cruiser. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
In this addictive arcade style platformer from 1983, jump through 20 levels of moving platforms, zany hazards, and bizarre enemies, each more difficult than the last. Time your jumps carefully, because one wrong move could send you hurtling downwards.
Schizoids
WHY THIS
Another title from Imagine, the studio behind Cosmic Cruiser. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
In this classic top-down space game from 1983, you can take on one of the most dangerous jobs in the galaxy: garbage disposal. Try to survive for as long as possible, while knocking the giant garbage pods into a black hole with your Space-Dozer.
Ah Diddums
WHY THIS
Another title from Imagine, the studio behind Cosmic Cruiser. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
In this classic ZX Spectrum game from 1983, take on the role of the loyal Teddy, trying to leave the toybox to comfort a crying baby. But watch out! The other toys, scared that the baby being comforted will lead to mother turning out the lights, will try to stop you!
Arcadia
WHY THIS
Another title from Imagine, the studio behind Cosmic Cruiser. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Stonkers
WHY THIS
Another title from Imagine, the studio behind Cosmic Cruiser.
One of the world's first real-time strategy games, originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1984. Move your units across varied terrain to meet the enemy, managing strategic positioning and supply lines.
Pedro (C64/Spectrum)
WHY THIS
Another title from Imagine, the studio behind Cosmic Cruiser. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
In this cartoony arcade game, released in 1984 for home microcomputers, take on the role of the titular Pedro, a frustrated gardener trying desperately to protect his precious flower garden from invading animals.
B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum)
WHY THIS
Another title from Imagine, the studio behind Cosmic Cruiser. Shares Action with Cosmic Cruiser.
In this cartooney club-em-up, released in 1984 for home microcomputers by Imagine, take on the role of the titular B.C. Bill, a true paragon of prehistoric sensibilities, solving all his many issues with his versatile wooden club.
Frequently asked about Cosmic Cruiser
- How much does Cosmic Cruiser cost?
- Cosmic Cruiser is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Cosmic Cruiser?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cosmic Cruiser are RESHOOTER, Martian Invaders, Gates of Zendocon.
- Who developed Cosmic Cruiser?
- Cosmic Cruiser was developed by Imagine and published by Pixel Games UK.
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