Rank 01Games like Stargunner
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The closest matches to Stargunner: Earthion, Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition), Syder Arcade, Death Rally (Classic), and Space Invaders Extreme. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $2.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like Stargunner.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
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Death Rally (Classic)
Why this: Same retro mood as Stargunner.
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Distant Space
Why this: Shares power up management with Stargunner.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Apogee Entertainment
- Price: Free to play
- 78% of 81 reviews
- Genres: Action, Free To Play
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Fast paced reflexes are essential
- Free to play with no pay to win
- Hidden pickups reward exploration
- Challenging
- Intense
- Nostalgic
More games like Stargunner, sliced differently
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Earthion
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like Stargunner.
Space Invaders Extreme
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like Stargunner.
More from Apogee Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by Apogee Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Quest Master
Why this: Same retro mood as Stargunner.
Major Stryker
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like Stargunner.
About Stargunner
The closest matches to Stargunner: Earthion, Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition), Syder Arcade, Death Rally (Classic), and Space Invaders Extreme. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Stargunner is your kind of game, the closest matches are Earthion, Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) and Syder Arcade — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, intense and nostalgic, and single out its difficulty settings and hidden secrets. 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.
About Stargunner: In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Is Stargunner worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 78% of 81 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Fast paced reflexes are essential
- Hidden pickups reward exploration
- Retro visuals and soundtrack feel authentic
- Shop driven ship customization matters
People who play it also play: Earthion, Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition), Syder Arcade
Frequently asked about Stargunner
Can I run it?
Is Stargunner free to play?
Yes — Stargunner is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Stargunner?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stargunner are Earthion, Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition), Syder Arcade.
Who developed Stargunner?
Stargunner was developed by Apogee Entertainment.