# Games like Space Pirate Trainer

> The closest matches to Space Pirate Trainer: Raw Data, The Lab, SUPERHOT VR, Hover Junkers, and Blasters of the Universe. 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. [Raw Data](https://imho.run/games/436320/raw-data) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 1,676 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/436320/)
2. [The Lab](https://imho.run/games/450390/the-lab) — A frequent pick in Space Pirate Trainer players' libraries, and another Free To Play. 4,429 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/450390/)
3. [SUPERHOT VR](https://imho.run/games/617830/superhot-vr) — A frequent pick in Space Pirate Trainer players' libraries, and another Action. 5,741 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/617830/)
4. [Hover Junkers](https://imho.run/games/380220/hover-junkers) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 588 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/380220/)
5. [Blasters of the Universe](https://imho.run/games/490490/blasters-of-the-universe) — Also VR and Space, like Space Pirate Trainer. 168 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/490490/)
6. [Arizona Sunshine®](https://imho.run/games/342180/arizona-sunshine) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 5,095 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/342180/)
7. [Pistol Whip](https://imho.run/games/1079800/pistol-whip) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 2,848 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079800/)
8. [Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope](https://imho.run/games/465240/serious-sam-vr-the-last-hope) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 823 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/465240/)
9. [Cosmic Trip](https://imho.run/games/427240/cosmic-trip) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 333 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/427240/)
10. [Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades](https://imho.run/games/450540/hot-dogs-horseshoes-hand-grenades) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 23,772 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/450540/)
11. [DOOM VFR](https://imho.run/games/650000/doom-vfr) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 1,755 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/650000/)
12. [Sairento VR](https://imho.run/games/555880/sairento-vr) — Shares weapon swapping with Space Pirate Trainer. 1,188 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/555880/)
13. [House of the Dying Sun](https://imho.run/games/283160/house-of-the-dying-sun) — Also VR and Space, like Space Pirate Trainer. 1,719 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283160/)
14. [Lethal VR](https://imho.run/games/532270/lethal-vr) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 135 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/532270/)
15. [Half-Life: Alyx](https://imho.run/games/546560/half-life-alyx) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 60,789 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546560/)
16. [Warhammer 40,000: Battle Sister](https://imho.run/games/1733890/warhammer-40-000-battle-sister) — Shares weapon swapping with Space Pirate Trainer. 419 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733890/)
17. [Budget Cuts](https://imho.run/games/400940/budget-cuts) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 1,345 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/400940/)
18. [STAR WARS™: Squadrons](https://imho.run/games/1222730/star-wars-squadrons) — Also VR and Space, like Space Pirate Trainer. 18,916 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222730/)
19. [Yupitergrad 🚀(Virtual Reality Adventure)](https://imho.run/games/1352020/yupitergrad-virtual-reality-adventure) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 74 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1352020/)
20. [Fallout 4 VR](https://imho.run/games/611660/fallout-4-vr) — A frequent pick in Space Pirate Trainer players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,488 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/611660/)
21. [Bulletstorm VR](https://imho.run/games/2451320/bulletstorm-vr) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 93 Steam reviews, 53% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2451320/)
22. [AMID EVIL VR](https://imho.run/games/2320910/amid-evil-vr) — Also VR, like Space Pirate Trainer. 222 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2320910/)
23. [Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality](https://imho.run/games/469610/rick-and-morty-virtual-rick-ality) — A frequent pick in Space Pirate Trainer players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,834 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469610/)
24. [A-10 VR](https://imho.run/games/436220/a-10-vr) — Shares wave based shooting with Space Pirate Trainer. 119 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/436220/)

## 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=418650&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=418650&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=418650&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=418650
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/418650
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Space Pirate Trainer

Space Pirate Trainer is a VR wave shooter released in 2017 by I-Illusions, available for $14.99 USD. Set in space, it features wave-based shooting gameplay with weapon-swapping, defensive shields, power-ups, and high-score chasing mechanics. Reviewers highlight the retro feel and immersive qualities, with players describing it as both funny and intense. It offers short sessions designed for quick bursts of play, supporting solo-only gameplay at a normal difficulty level. The game holds a 95% positive rating from 2,257 Steam reviews. It is not currently supported on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 418650
- **Developer:** I-Illusions
- **Publisher:** I-Illusions
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, VR Support, SteamVR Collectibles, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 12, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/418650/space-pirate-trainer)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=418650&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418650/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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