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Games like Duke of Alpha Centauri

If Duke of Alpha Centauri is your kind of game, the closest matches are Asteroid Bounty Hunter, Space War: Infinity and Project Neon — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, chill and epic. 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.

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About Duke of Alpha Centauri: Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

2016ActionIndieCasual29.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby EGAMER
Duke of Alpha Centauri — Steam game cover
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Achievements are trivial to maxBright visuals contrast with intense enemy wavesDual weapon loadouts allow customizationAtmosphericChillEpic

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Steam players who put hours into Duke of Alpha Centauri 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.

  1. Asteroid Bounty Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Top pick for Duke of Alpha Centauri fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Space War: Infinity

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Duke of Alpha Centauri fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

    2019ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Project Neon

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Duke of Alpha Centauri fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Blast through enemy defenses in this intense 16-bit shoot ‘em up (or shmup), dismantling interplanetary shields to bring humanity’s last hope back from Mars and save Earth from ecological collapse.

    2026ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗
  4. Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Duke of Alpha Centauri fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race, is a 2D, dual stick shoot em' up, bullet hell, arcade game. Tear up hordes of aliens with skill based game play, bombs & upgrades to obliterate everything!. Gun down 11 massive bosses, bank insane score on the leaderboards & overcome clouds of enemy fire.

    2020ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Defender's Squad: The Last Ride

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Duke of Alpha Centauri fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Astro Attack

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Duke of Alpha Centauri fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

    2024ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Space Wars

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Duke of Alpha Centauri fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Anceder

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Duke of Alpha Centauri fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !

    2018ActionIndieCasual12.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Duke of Alpha Centauri

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Risk of Rain 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Reviewers of Duke of Alpha Centauri cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

    2020ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Space Invaders Extreme

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Duke of Alpha Centauri cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    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?

    2018Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Impact

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Duke of Alpha Centauri cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Build your deck against hundreds of monsters and defend yourself against your enemies with the best deck. Unlock characters with rogue-lite elements, a wide range of weapons and special abilities as you progress.

    2023ActionIndieEarly Access3.49 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Duke of Alpha Centauri at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Duke of Alpha Centauri on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Duke of Alpha Centauri on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Duke of Alpha Centauri on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Duke of Alpha Centauri on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Duke of Alpha Centauri on Steam right now. Shares Action with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Duke of Alpha Centauri on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Duke of Alpha Centauri on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Duke of Alpha Centauri on Steam right now. Shares Action with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!

    2021ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Evil Egg

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Blast it all to hell.

    2025ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Unturned

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.

    2017ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Aimlabs

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Super Animal Royale

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Welcome to the coziest way to kill your friends. Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, top-down 2D battle royale where adorably murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun. Then, relax in Super Animal World with fishing, hamsterball races, and story quests before the next fight to the death.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from EGAMER

Other recommendable Steam games by EGAMER, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Slash It 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares achievement spam with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Another title from EGAMER, the studio behind Duke of Alpha Centauri. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Slash It 2 is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to press letters, numbers and type words in the right time and direction.

    2017ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Slash It

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Another title from EGAMER, the studio behind Duke of Alpha Centauri. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Slash It is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to match shapes, press letters and numbers in the right time and direction.

    2016ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Cube Runner

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Another title from EGAMER, the studio behind Duke of Alpha Centauri. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Cube Runner is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers.

    2016ActionIndieCasual39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Slash It Ultimate

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EGAMER, the studio behind Duke of Alpha Centauri. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Play the rhythm of a song through various game modes and compete with other players!

    2017ActionIndieCasual1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Upside Down

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Another title from EGAMER, the studio behind Duke of Alpha Centauri. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Spin Rush

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EGAMER, the studio behind Duke of Alpha Centauri. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Spin Rush is 2D arcade game, where you have to collect dots and match colors.

    2016ActionIndieCasual29.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Neon Space

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Another title from EGAMER, the studio behind Duke of Alpha Centauri. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Neon Space is a fun and simple but at the same time highly addictive game.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Neon Space 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Another title from EGAMER, the studio behind Duke of Alpha Centauri. Shares Action and Indie with Duke of Alpha Centauri.

    Neon Space 2 is a highly anticipated sequel to Neon Space. The game kept all the elements from his predecessor, but at the same time the visuals received a major improvement.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Duke of Alpha Centauri

How much does Duke of Alpha Centauri cost?
Duke of Alpha Centauri is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Duke of Alpha Centauri?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Duke of Alpha Centauri are Asteroid Bounty Hunter, Space War: Infinity, Project Neon.
Who developed Duke of Alpha Centauri?
Duke of Alpha Centauri was developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Duke of Alpha Centauri.

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