Rank 01Why this
Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like INSPACE 2980.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
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The closest matches to INSPACE 2980: Syder Arcade, LUFTRAUSERS, Sora, Ikaruga, and Mega City Force. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Flight and Shoot 'Em Up, like INSPACE 2980.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
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Mega City Force
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like INSPACE 2980.
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Sky Force Reloaded
Why this: Also Flight and Top-Down Shooter, like INSPACE 2980.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: R_Games
- Price: $2.99checked Nov 2
- 40% of 5 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
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Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like INSPACE 2980.
Echoes+
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like INSPACE 2980.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like INSPACE 2980.
Plays great on Steam Deck
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Ikaruga
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like INSPACE 2980.
Mega City Force
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like INSPACE 2980.
Sky Force Reloaded
Why this: Also Flight and Top-Down Shooter, like INSPACE 2980.
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About INSPACE 2980
The closest matches to INSPACE 2980: Syder Arcade, LUFTRAUSERS, Sora, Ikaruga, and Mega City Force. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If INSPACE 2980 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Syder Arcade, LUFTRAUSERS and Sora — 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.
About INSPACE 2980: INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Is INSPACE 2980 worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 5 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $2.99 (checked Nov 2).
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I really wanted to like this game because I love shooters like this, but it just feels unpolished and has too many little frustrations. Upgrades are uninspired and cost WAY too much to max out requiring a lot of grinding. It seems there…”
People who play it also play: Syder Arcade, LUFTRAUSERS, Sora
Frequently asked about INSPACE 2980
Can I run it?
How much does INSPACE 2980 cost?
INSPACE 2980 is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to INSPACE 2980?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside INSPACE 2980 are Syder Arcade, LUFTRAUSERS, Sora.
Who developed INSPACE 2980?
INSPACE 2980 was developed by R_Games.