Games like Bladestar
If Bladestar is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shmup!, Switch 'N' Shoot and Nova Swarm — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and intense. 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 Bladestar: Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Players who liked Bladestar also play
Steam players who put hours into Bladestar 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.
Shmup!
WHY THIS
Top pick for Bladestar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Switch 'N' Shoot
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Bladestar.
Second-strongest match for Bladestar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Nova Swarm
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Bladestar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm.
Spin Rhythm XD
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Bladestar.
Ranked #4 for Bladestar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Eigengrau
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Bladestar.
Ranked #5 for Bladestar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bladestar.
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Parabolus Two
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Bladestar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Shoot your way across the galaxy in this thrilling adventure! It’s the sci-fi shooter which blends old school game mechanics with modern story driven cinematic experiences. Unlock the mystery of strange events all over the Milky Way and find out who (or what) is behind them.
The Art Of Flight
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Bladestar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Lost Wing
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Bladestar.
Ranked #8 for Bladestar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Pilot a super fast ship through brutal environments, and try to top the leaderboards! Featuring numerous challenges, ships, enemies and traps, Lost Wing is a shot of pure unadulterated adrenaline.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Bladestar
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AsteroidsHD
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Bladestar cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Engage in space-warfare with your friends and foes! Dodge and destroy asteroids while trying to stay alive in multiplayer! Replay value is endless with massive combinations of in-game ship upgrades, modifications, and customization. Destroy Asteroids and Aliens to gain the edge!
Space Invaders Extreme
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Bladestar.
Reviewers of Bladestar cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Bladestar.
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Jets'n'Guns 2
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Bladestar.
Reviewers of Bladestar cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Space Aliens Invaders
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Bladestar cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Bladestar.
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Bladestar at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Bladestar on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bladestar.
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 ~80% under Bladestar on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bladestar.
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.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Bladestar on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bladestar.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Bladestar on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Bladestar on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bladestar.
"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 ~80% under Bladestar on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bladestar.
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!
STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Bladestar on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.
Kill It With Fire
WHY THIS
Priced ~48% under Bladestar on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Bladestar.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
missed messages.
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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More from Fair Weather Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Fair Weather Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Ancient Frontier
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Bladestar.
Another title from Fair Weather Studios, the studio behind Bladestar.
Ancient Frontier is a turn-based strategy RPG set in the far future. You command the fleet. Buy new ships, outfit them with crew and equipment, then deploy and destroy the enemy. Take control of massive fleets of capital ships and support craft as you play through two unique campaigns.
Ancient Frontier: Steel Shadows
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Bladestar.
Another title from Fair Weather Studios, the studio behind Bladestar.
Steel Shadows is a standalone tactics RPG set in the epic universe of Ancient Frontier. Take command of a rag tag band of pirates and outlaws as you fight your way across the Frontier for treasure and glory. Delve into our latest turn based tactical RPG.
Hyper Empire
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Bladestar.
Another title from Fair Weather Studios, the studio behind Bladestar.
Play a 4x game in 40 minutes... or less! We streamlined 4x strategy down to a game that captures the fun in a manageable play time. Lead your faction against escalating enemies and expand the reach of your empire. Multiple paths to victory allows for a variety of strategies. Build your empire.
Frequently asked about Bladestar
- How much does Bladestar cost?
- Bladestar is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Bladestar?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Bladestar are Shmup!, Switch 'N' Shoot, Nova Swarm.
- Who developed Bladestar?
- Bladestar was developed by Fair Weather Studios.
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