Games like Chicken Invaders Universe

91% positive from 3,777 reviewsReleased 2022Steam Deck PlayableFree

What it is

This is a space shooter arcade game where players fight waves of chickens. The core loop involves upgrading weapons and ships to defeat bosses across many star systems.

The catch

Lives, rockets and fuel are locked behind grinding or paying, unlike the older games.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 3,777 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Chicken Invaders Universe

Kaze and the Wild Masks

94% positive from 2,008 reviews

This is a 90s-style platformer where players use animal mask powers to navigate levels and defeat enemies. It features pixel art and...

The catchThe back half turns into autoscroller levels built on trial and error memorization.

Both are tagged Old School, Family Friendly and Casual.

SNKRX

95% positive from 4,332 reviews

SNKRX is an arcade roguelite where you steer a snake of heroes that attack automatically. Combine heroes by class for bonuses and...

The catchThe snake movement makes dodging near impossible, so runs end on luck rather than skill.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Casual.

Army of Ruin

88% positive from 2,759 reviews

This is an auto-shooter where players use hero skills and weapon upgrades to defeat waves of enemies. It offers a fast-paced, simple...

The catchUnlocks and upgrades cost so much gold that progress turns into a long grind.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Casual.

Insect Swarm

84% positive from 2,615 reviews

Top-down shooter with free exploration, resource gathering, and airframe/weapon upgrades. Fight swarms of insects with diverse weapons...

The catchFarming crystals to raise upgrade numbers becomes repetitive within a couple of hours.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Shooter.

Time Wasters

88% positive from 2,599 reviews

This is a fast-paced roguelike shooter where players use Time and Space Cubes to manipulate gameplay and upgrade ships and captains. The...

The catchThe art is generative AI, which was not disclosed when many people bought it.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Casual.

State of Anarchy

85% positive from 1,103 reviews

This is a fast-paced, top-down shooter with a run-and-gun core loop. It features hand-drawn graphics and a humorous, chaotic feel.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Casual.

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