Games like Space Pirate Trainer

95% positive from 2,257 reviewsReleased 20171% finish itSteam Deck Unsupported

What it is

VR arcade shooter. Dodge lasers and shoot droids in waves.

The catch

Repetitive wave shooting with no progression or variety gets old within an hour.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,257 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Space Pirate Trainer

The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed

83% positive from 1,521 reviews201629% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a VR puzzle/exploration adventure game with room-scale movement and 1:1 hand tracking. Players solve puzzles and explore detailed environments in a dark 80s fantasy sci-fi setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive story, voice acting, and innovative VR mechanics, comparing it to classic adventure games like Myst and Gabriel Knight.

The catchMovement is teleport only, with no smooth locomotion or turning, and it feels awful.

Both are tagged VR, Great Soundtrack and First-Person.

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Vertigo 2

95% positive from 2,176 reviews202326% finish itDeck Unsupported

VR adventure game with hybrid locomotion and unique weapon reloads. Explore diverse environments, fight alien creatures and robots, and uncover a conspiracy.

What players likedPlayers praise Vertigo 2 as a Half-Life: Alyx-like, immersive sci-fi adventure with fun weapons, creative levels, and engaging story.

The catchAttempts at humor and writing fall flat

Both are tagged VR, First-Person and Shooter.

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Overload

94% positive from 2,137 reviews20181% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 6-degree-of-freedom zero-gravity shooter with intense combat and exploration. Players pilot upgradeable ships through atmospheric levels, destroying robots and completing objectives.

What players likedPlayers praise Overload as a modern, upgraded Descent, offering smooth motion, diverse weapons, and faithful gameplay from the original team.

The catchLevels and enemies all look the same, so the campaign blurs into repetition.

Both are tagged VR, First-Person and Action.

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Breachers™

83% positive from 1,433 reviews2023Deck Unsupported

Tactical VR shooter with team-based objective gameplay. Players use gadgets and weapon customization in intense close-quarters combat.

What players likedBreachers™ is a natural-feeling game, often compared to Rainbow Six Siege, praised for its depth and organic gameplay.

The catchLobbies are full of screaming kids and much of the game runs on voice chat.

Both are tagged VR, First-Person and Shooter.

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House of the Dying Sun

90% positive from 2,033 reviews201621% finish itDeck Verified

This is a tactical space combat simulator with fleet command and cockpit flight. Players engage in dogfights and manage their fleet, with a focus on replayable scenarios and ship upgrades.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive VR space combat, comparing it to Homeworld, for its intensity and tactical depth.

The catchController, HOTAS and VR input support is poor, so setting up controls is a fight.

Both are tagged Space, VR and Action.

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Swarmlake

95% positive from 1,916 reviews201812% finish itDeck Verified

Swarmlake is a first-person shooter where players fight massive swarms using an overpowered weapon and vertical movement. It offers intense, fast-paced combat focused on high scores.

What players likedPlayers praise this high-score chase game for its smooth performance, detailed progress tracking, and helpful tutorials.

The catchLater updates shrank the arena and cut weapons, leaving a thinner game than before.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, First-Person and Action.

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