Awesome
Retro sci‑fi shooter with varied action sequences
Alternatives
Choose Novastorm if…
- you need fully polygonal 3D graphics instead of 2D top‑down
- you want story delivered via full‑motion video cutscenes
- you prefer a high‑energy rave soundtrack over atmospheric
- you are okay with a game that received poor critical scores
Choose Turrican if…
- you want pure side‑scroll shooting
- you need six distinct worlds to explore
- you crave a larger variety of weapons and power‑ups
- you prefer faster‑paced reflex challenges
- you value consistent controls for precise platforming
Choose Soulstar if…
- you need two‑player co‑op on a retro shooter
- you want both rail‑shooting and free‑movement combat
- you prefer a game that uses Sega CD scaling/rotation effects
- you’re limited to a single CD purchase rather than multiple
How to Decide
Awesome is a retro sci‑fi shooter known for its alternating top‑down and vector‑style stages, and it’s loved by retro sci‑fi arcade fans. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Novastorm leans into fully polygonal 3D environments with integrated FMV sequences; Turrican emphasizes a broad weapon upgrade system across five alien worlds; Soulstar adds two‑player co‑operative play and switches between rail‑shooting, free‑roam space and walker combat.
When comparing retro sci‑fi shooters, the key factors are the breadth of gameplay modes (single‑player only versus multiple modes and co‑op), visual presentation (2D top‑down/vector graphics versus full 3D or pseudo‑3D scaling), depth of weapon and upgrade systems, and platform availability (Amiga/Atari ST only versus broader console releases). These dimensions directly affect how closely an alternative matches Awesome’s single‑player, mixed‑style experience and whether it offers additional variety or modern conveniences.
All Alternatives
“Novastorm provides fast‑paced 3D sci‑fi arcade shooting, comparable in action intensity to Awesome.”
“Nemesis 3 is a classic 1988 sci‑fi arcade shooter, sharing the retro action‑shooter core of Awesome.”
“Soulstar mixes rail‑shooting, free‑roam and walker combat, offering a similarly varied sci‑fi arcade experience.”
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