Games like Polygoneer

80% positive from 1,802 reviewsReleased 201744% finish itSteam Deck Playable$4.99 $0.49 -90%

What it is

Polygoneer is a fast-paced arcade shooter where players match colored shots to polygonal enemies. It's a reflex-testing game with a score-based progression and replayable stages.

What players liked

Players praise its fun, simple gameplay, reminiscent of other straightforward titles.

The catch

The spinning, flashing visuals cannot be turned off and leave players nauseous.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 1,802 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Polygoneer

Intergalactic Bubbles

79% positive from 1,192 reviews20156% finish it

A 3D match-3 bubble puzzler with swinging and exploding mechanics. It offers upgradeable abilities and power-up combinations for varied challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise its glitch-free, fun gameplay, comparing it to a celebratory, musical experience.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade and Singleplayer.

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Bit Blaster XL

97% positive from 3,031 reviews2016Deck Verified

This is a retro arcade shoot 'em up where players dodge endless waves of enemies while automatically firing. They collect power-ups and earn coins to unlock new ships for high score chasing.

What players likedPlayers praise its balanced challenge and progression, reminiscent of classic arcade shoot 'em ups.

The catchShips only turn left or right, so steering stays clunky and hard to control.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade and Casual.

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Planes, Bullets and Vodka

85% positive from 3,013 reviews20163% finish itDeck Verified

This is a fast-paced arcade shooter with procedurally generated tunnels and a score multiplier mechanic. It offers quick, replayable action for leaderboard competition.

What players likedPlayers praise this retro arcade-style game for its addictive achievement hunting and high score challenges.

The catchThe whole thing is over in minutes and loops one music track throughout.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade and Casual.

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Sky Force Reloaded

93% positive from 2,718 reviews20172% finish itDeck Verified

This is a modern arcade shoot 'em up with a core loop of blasting enemies, upgrading your plane, and completing missions. It offers intense action with beautiful environments and a deep progression system.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a modern, replayable arcade classic with balanced difficulty, rewarding weapon upgrades after initial grinding.

The catchProgress demands replaying the same stages endlessly to farm currency for upgrades.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade and Action.

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Jamestown

94% positive from 2,362 reviews201119% finish itDeck Verified

A 4-player co-op top-down shooter with a steampunk Mars setting. Its core loop features reviving teammates to ensure collective survival.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, excellent bullet-hell shooter for its art, music, and writing.

The catchOften fails to run on modern systems and has gone years without any fix.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade and Action.

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Sky Force Anniversary

92% positive from 2,155 reviews201516% finish itDeck Verified

This is a scrolling shooter game with a core loop of upgrading your ship and battling enemies. It offers intense arcade action with modern visuals and competitive weekly tournaments.

What players likedPlayers praise this simple, classic shooter for its relaxing, repetitive fun and well-designed difficulty curve across multiple platforms.

The catchProgress is gated behind replaying the same levels for hours to grind upgrades.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade and Action.

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