# Games like Space Smash

> The closest matches to Space Smash: Sektori, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, Mega City Force, Waves, and Beat Hazard. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Sektori](https://imho.run/games/2105620/sektori) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Space Smash. 658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2105620/)
2. [Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved](https://imho.run/games/8400/geometry-wars-retro-evolved) — A frequent pick in Space Smash players' libraries, and another Casual. 826 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8400/)
3. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Space Smash. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
4. [Waves](https://imho.run/games/107600/waves) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Space Smash. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107600/)
5. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — A frequent pick in Space Smash players' libraries, and another Action. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
6. [Assault Android Cactus+](https://imho.run/games/250110/assault-android-cactus) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Space Smash. 982 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250110/)
7. [Chippy](https://imho.run/games/602700/chippy) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Space Smash. 629 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/602700/)
8. [Nex Machina](https://imho.run/games/404540/nex-machina) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Space Smash. 885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404540/)
9. [LUFTRAUSERS](https://imho.run/games/233150/luftrausers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Smash. 2,519 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233150/)
10. [Titan Attacks!](https://imho.run/games/203210/titan-attacks) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Space Smash. 391 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/203210/)
11. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Smash. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
12. [Bit Blaster XL](https://imho.run/games/433950/bit-blaster-xl) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Smash. 3,024 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433950/)
13. [Ikaruga](https://imho.run/games/253750/ikaruga) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Smash. 1,193 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253750/)
14. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Smash. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
15. [Renegade Ops](https://imho.run/games/99300/renegade-ops) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Space Smash. 531 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/99300/)
16. [Mushihimesama](https://imho.run/games/377860/mushihimesama) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Smash. 768 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377860/)
17. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Space Smash. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
18. [The Hong Kong Massacre](https://imho.run/games/741510/the-hong-kong-massacre) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Space Smash. 919 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/741510/)
19. [Switch 'N' Shoot](https://imho.run/games/498470/switch-n-shoot) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Smash. 86 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/498470/)
20. [Bleed 2](https://imho.run/games/396350/bleed-2) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Space Smash. 369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/396350/)
21. [Savant - Ascent REMIX](https://imho.run/games/2279330/savant-ascent-remix) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Space Smash. 211 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279330/)
22. [State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem](https://imho.run/games/576130/state-of-anarchy-master-of-mayhem) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Space Smash. 77 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/576130/)
23. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Smash. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)
24. [Super Star Path](https://imho.run/games/375120/super-star-path) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Space Smash. 196 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/375120/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1036490&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1036490&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1036490&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1036490
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1036490
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Space Smash

Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1036490
- **Developer:** Rising Moon Games
- **Publisher:** Rising Moon Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Mar 7, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1036490/space-smash)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1036490&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1036490/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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