What are the best games like Blasteroids?

The best games like Blasteroids are Helldivers 2, Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain, Marvel Rivals. Each was selected based on gameplay similarity, genre, atmosphere, and player reviews.

What games are similar to Blasteroids?

Games similar to Blasteroids include Helldivers 2, Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain, Marvel Rivals. These alternatives share similar Shooter and Arcade elements.

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Blasteroids

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1987

ShooterArcade

Sci-Fi

53Mixed

Amstrad

Arcade

C64

ZX Spectrum

Atari ST

DOS

Amiga

MSX

198753/100

ShooterArcade

Sci-Fi

From its vector-based graphics to the relentless waves of geometric enemies, Blasteroids distills the arcade shooter to its purest form. The game’s appeal lies in its simple, yet demanding, gameplay loop: navigate a spinning ship through asteroid fields, blasting fragments and alien ships while conserving precious energy. The thrill of surviving another wave, combined with the twitch-reflex demands of its gameplay, keeps players locked in, striving for a higher score.

About Blasteroids

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The Player controls a spaceship viewed from "above" in a 2D representation of space, by rotating the ship, and using thrust to give the ship momentum. To slow down or completely stop moving, the player has to rotate the ship to face the direction it came from, and generate the right amount of thrust to nullify its momentum. The ship has a limited amount of fuel to generate thrust with. This fuel comes in the form of "Energy" that is also used for the ship's Shields which protect it against collisions and enemy fire. Once all Energy is gone, the player's ship is destroyed. The ship can shoot to destroy asteroids and enemy ships. The ship can also be transformed at will into 3 different versions, namely the "Speeder", the fastest version, the "Fighter", which has the most firepower, and the "Warrior", which has extra armour.

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Top 3 Alternatives to Blasteroids

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Recommendation strength

88%

Helldivers 2

2024 · Shooter

Team up with friends to liberate planets in this intense, top-down shooter that emphasizes chaotic teamwork and overwhelming odds, mirroring Blasteroids' frantic, bullet-hell action.

Why recommended

The core gameplay loop centers on fast-paced, twin-stick shooting against hordes of alien enemies, demanding quick reflexes and strategic positioning.
Criteria — Multiplayer is central to the experience, with cooperative missions for up to four players.
The game's difficulty is designed to be challenging, with a high degree of enemy aggression, limited resources, and the constant threat of friendly fire.

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Helldivers 2

2024 · Shooter · Tactical

Rating

85/100

88%Match

Team up with friends to liberate planets in this intense, top-down shooter that emphasizes chaotic teamwork and overwhelming odds, mirroring Blasteroids' frantic, bullet-hell action.

Why recommended

The core gameplay loop centers on fast-paced, twin-stick shooting against hordes of alien enemies, demanding quick reflexes and strategic positioning.
Criteria — Multiplayer is central to the experience, with cooperative missions for up to four players.
The game's difficulty is designed to be challenging, with a high degree of enemy aggression, limited resources, and the constant threat of friendly fire.

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78%

Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain

Shooter

Blast swarms of giant insects and alien invaders with friends in this over-the-top shooter, sharing Blasteroids' focus on satisfying destruction and relentless waves of enemies.

Why recommended

The gameplay is focused on intense, action-packed combat against hordes of enemies, requiring skillful shooting and strategic use of weapons.
Criteria — The game features a robust multiplayer mode where players can team up to tackle missions.
The game offers a challenging experience with hordes of enemies and limited resources

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Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain

Shooter · Science fiction

Rating

79/100

78%Match

Blast swarms of giant insects and alien invaders with friends in this over-the-top shooter, sharing Blasteroids' focus on satisfying destruction and relentless waves of enemies.

Why recommended

The gameplay is focused on intense, action-packed combat against hordes of enemies, requiring skillful shooting and strategic use of weapons.
Criteria — The game features a robust multiplayer mode where players can team up to tackle missions.
The game offers a challenging experience with hordes of enemies and limited resources

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70%

Marvel Rivals

2024 · Shooter

Engage in chaotic team-based battles with a variety of heroes, offering a competitive and action-packed experience that echoes Blasteroids' fast-paced gameplay and sci-fi setting.

Why recommended

The game's core gameplay loop centers on fast-paced, team-based combat, requiring quick reflexes and strategic teamwork.
Criteria — Multiplayer is the focus, with competitive matches pitting teams of players against each other.
The game is designed to be challenging, with a focus on skillful play and strategic team compositions.

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Marvel Rivals

2024 · Shooter

Rating

75/100

70%Match

Engage in chaotic team-based battles with a variety of heroes, offering a competitive and action-packed experience that echoes Blasteroids' fast-paced gameplay and sci-fi setting.

Why recommended

The game's core gameplay loop centers on fast-paced, team-based combat, requiring quick reflexes and strategic teamwork.
Criteria — Multiplayer is the focus, with competitive matches pitting teams of players against each other.
The game is designed to be challenging, with a focus on skillful play and strategic team compositions.

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