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Breakout is hard to replace: few games combine setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 4 gameplay attributes and found 34 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Asteroids, Galaxian and Centipede lead the list, with Asteroids reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Breakout special.

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GenreAdventure

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 1976Dev Atari

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The closest game to Breakout is Asteroids — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Galaxian and Centipede follow close behind.

#1Asteroids94 #2Galaxian94 #3Centipede94 #4Galaga95 #5Gradius93

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Games like Breakout

34 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

94

Asteroids

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1979Dev Atari · Adventure International

✓ Shared with Breakout: setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and visual isometric, while skipping visual 2d

94

Galaxian

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1979Dev Namco · Midway

✓ Shared with Breakout: setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter and visual isometric, while skipping visual 2d

94

Centipede

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric

IGDB75· 2

Year 1981Dev Atari

✓ If you enjoyed Breakout, expect setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and visual isometric, while skipping visual 2d

95

Galaga

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

IGDB70· 2

Year 1981Dev Namco Limited · MidwayOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Breakout, expect setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with shooter

93

Gradius

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DSpace

IGDB75· 1

Year 1985Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Breakout: setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter and setting space

#6WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!

89

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonPixel Art

IGDB91· 2

Year 2003Dev Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Breakout, expect single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: visual third person and visual pixel, while skipping setting scifi

90

Resogun

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DCo-op

IGDB86· 11OC85· 45

Year 2013Dev Housemarque · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Shared with Breakout: setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with shooter and co op

89

Ms. Pac-Man

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerRangedIsometricPixel Art

IGDB84· 2

Year 1982Dev General Computer Corporation (GCC) · Bally Midway

✓ Shared with Breakout: single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping setting scifi

89

Commando

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 1985Dev Capcom · INTV CorporationOn PC

✓ Like Breakout, it's known for single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

95

R-Type

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Year 1987Dev Irem · Electric Dreams SoftwareOn PC

✓ Like Breakout, it's known for setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter

90

Dig Dug

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB70· 1

Year 1982Dev Namco

✓ Nearly identical: single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d.

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

86

Alien Swarm

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiCo-opOnline

Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB60· 1

Year 2010Dev ValveOn PC

✓ Like Breakout, it's known for setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping visual 2d

94

Arkanoid

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric

Year 1986Dev Taito

✓ Shared with Breakout: setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping visual 2d

#14Halo: Combat Evolved

85

Halo: Combat Evolved

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiOfflineCo-op

IGDB87· 3

Year 2001Dev Bungie · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Breakout, it's known for setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping visual 2d

89

Wii Party

GenreAdventure

SoloMultiplayerIsometricThird Person

IGDB70· 3

Year 2010Dev NDCube · Nintendo

✓ Like Breakout, it's known for single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping setting scifi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Breakout?: The closest game to Breakout is Asteroids, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 3 gameplay attributes, including single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and setting scifi. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Breakout?: The three closest games to Breakout are: 1. Asteroids (94/100, 3 shared attributes) 2. Galaxian (94/100, 3 shared attributes) 3. Centipede (94/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Breakout's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 34 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is Galaxian similar to Breakout?: Yes, very much so — Galaxian scores 94/100 similarity to Breakout. They share 3 attributes, including single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
How is similarity to Breakout calculated?: We compare Breakout against every game in our catalog using 4 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Breakout experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Breakout?: Yes — Paladins® is free and scores well on similarity to Breakout. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.