60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Pixel Graphics, Arcade, 2D, 1990's.
Casual Desktop Game is a fanmade revival of the old Desktop Destroyer game featuring community content. Relieve stress by smashing your desktop or unleashing battles between various entities. Create mods for the workshop and share them with the community.
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A series of classic arcade style game modes that will test your skill, puzzle-solving, and reaction. There are 66 levels to conquer across 11 different game modes, secrets to discover along the way, bonus modes to unlock... you'll be surprised how much can be packed into one little spec.
Battle for Asciion
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
A series of classic arcade style game modes that will test your skill, puzzle-solving, and reaction. There are 66 levels to conquer across 11 different game modes, secrets to discover along the way, bonus modes to unlock... you'll be surprised how much can be packed into one little spec.
Why similar: 1990's 19.7%, 1980s 19.5%, Minimalist 19.2%, Old School 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, 1980s 13.7%, 1990's 10.6%, Arcade 9.6%
Planet DOS is under attack by Space Aliens, DOSMan needs to fend them off and defend his home planet!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, 1980s 14.7%, 1990's 11.5%, Minimalist 9.3%
Clear targets in your office call center and race to the exit in this ridiculous, stapler-centric target shooter.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.7% ★, 1990's 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Old School 8.4%, Arcade 6.4%
Digitally demolish any image—whether it's a screenshot of your current screen, one of the dozen included template images, or any image from your hard drive.
Why similar: Clicker 25.5%, 1990's 13.7%, Old School 10.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Destruction 10%
Shmup. Unlock. Customise. Experiment. Upgrade. Basilisk. Petrify. Easy.
Why similar: Destruction 16.9%, 1980s 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, 1990's 12.3%, Minimalist 10%
Cypher Override is a fast-paced, retro-inspired clicking game where precision and speed are everything. Step into the shoes of a digital intruder as you exploit vulnerabilities in a shifting mainframe grid — all while covering your tracks to stay one step ahead of detection.
Why similar: Clicker 24.1%, 1980s 19.1%, Old School 13.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9%
Galactic Vanguard is a fast-paced, retro-style action shooter. Grab your weapons and eliminate relentless enemy forces and powerful alien creatures. Engage in intense battles across space bases, desert wastelands, lava valleys, and abandoned alien ruins!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.6% ★, 1990's 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arcade 10%, Casual 6.1%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: 1980s 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, 1990's 18.8%, Old School 13.7%, Arcade 8.9%
Mega Kaiju Boom Ball is a giant monster-themed break-em-up developed with retro 8-bit constraints in mind. The game mixes the dynamics of breakout, pinball and legendary kaiju into a unique and action-packed 8-bit experience. Can you save the world from a kaiju invasion using just a ball and paddle?
Why similar: 1980s 29.8%, Old School 18.1%, Destruction 14.5%, 1990's 11%, Arcade 9.9%
An arcade style game where you play as an animal hopping around a road trying to crash cars. Work your way through different levels or play in survival mode - how many can you crash before you're run over?
Why similar: 1980s 30.5%, Old School 20.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Minimalist 6.2%
Gigabyte Dynamite is a retro-themed Shoot 'Em Up game - As an antivirus software, you fight your way through a virus-infected computer, with various nostalgic digital landscapes to conquer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Memes 16.8%, 1990's 15.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Old School 9.8%
A deadly virus is decimating the world's population and you are the only one who can stop this threat. Run around the scene collecting the necessary ingredients to produce the vaccine, after that, eliminate the virus and save the population, can you do it?
Why similar: 1980s 24.5%, Old School 20.2%, 1990's 19.8%, Minimalist 11.7%, Arcade 7.7%
Your task is to crush the swarming BUGs on screen—lure them with bait, crush them, crush them, crush them, again and again... You must smoke and drink to keep your mind at peace.
Why similar: Clicker 32.7%, Destruction 21.7%, Minimalist 14.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Destruction 19.8%, 1980s 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, 1990's 14.5%, Old School 11.1%
GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: 1980s 31.8%, 1990's 24.2%, Old School 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arcade 6.7%
An arcade style game where you control a bumper to bounce the blitzr ball! Destroy all blocks to beat levels. Discover power ups and unlock perks to help you along the way!
Why similar: 1980s 26.3%, Old School 18.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 11.4%, Casual 10.8%
Your conventional methods of operation are "shoot first then shoot again!"
Why similar: 1980s 18.3%, Destruction 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, 1990's 14.6%, Old School 10.2%
"Galactic Outlaws" is a side-scrolling space shooter where you lead an elite squad on high-risk missions. Customize and upgrade unique ships, master devastating weapons, and battle waves of enemies in a galaxy plunged into chaos. Victory depends on your strategy and skill!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 29.4% ★, Destruction 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, 1990's 13.2%, Arcade 8.8%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: 1980s 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 18.1%, 1990's 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Destruction 15.5%, 1980s 15.3%, Minimalist 10.1%, Arcade 10.1%
Smash through over 100 brick-packed levels in this fast-paced arcade brick breaker! Collect wild powerups, dodge chaotic curses, and build up FURY to unleash devastating board-clearing strikes. Easy to play, hard to master, and packed with mayhem.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.4% ★, 1990's 25.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 7.2%, 2D 5.8%
Retro Memories: Brick Breaker is a block-breaking game inspired by classic arcade games of the past, making you remember how fun it is to break blocks
Why similar: 1980s 26.9%, 1990's 18.9%, Old School 14%, Arcade 12%, Minimalist 12%
One swing. One cut. One endless harvest.
Why similar: Memes 40.9%, Clicker 37%, Casual 12.4%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, 1980s 19.1%, 1990's 14.8%, Old School 12%, Arcade 11.6%
Welcome to a world of dangerous rectangles where quick reflexes and maneuvering will help you keep breathing... Well, for at least a few more seconds! Two buttons. Life or death. How long can you survive? Okay, so you died. Try Again. Die. One more time. Die. Just one more. Die. One more!
Why similar: 1980s 31.8%, Old School 19.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
XNemesis is a 2D shooter SandBox game, it is a package that contains fully featured levels, Level Designer Software that allows you to create/modify levels and Assets Pack(s) as ready Templates to use in your levels if you don't have/want to use your own images/animations.
Why similar: Moddable 38.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Sandbox 17.4%, Action 11.1%, Indie 8.7%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: 1980s 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, 1990's 19%, Old School 16.6%, Arcade 10.6%
Stick Figure Combat is a game where you fight other stick figures to secure the highest score possible. Try to survive as long as possible against endless hordes of grey enemies! Or create your own map and have your own fun!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Sandbox 16%, Minimalist 12.8%, 1990's 11.5%
A minimalist retro space shooter. Challenging, fast, and fun game play
Why similar: 1980s 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, 1990's 20.4%, Minimalist 15.3%, Arcade 9.8%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, 1980s 16.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Old School 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
In this game , Players need to control their tanks, through the enemy lines, break the enemy base, or defeat the enemy tanks
Why similar: 1980s 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Old School 18%, Casual 12.2%, Action 11.7%
In this game , Players need to control their tanks, through the enemy lines, break the enemy base, and defeat all the enemy tanks
Why similar: 1980s 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Old School 18%, Casual 12.2%, Action 11.7%
Pop, Burst, and Clear a Massive 3D Cube.
Why similar: Destruction 39.8%, Clicker 24.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Minimalist 11.2%, Casual 7.7%
A skill-based journey through the world of the brick-breaking arcade genre. Master precise angle shots, get slimed, dodge falling barrels, crack open safes, or drop a precision airstrike on a swarm of flying bomb-bats blocking a laser switch... all while smashing every brick in sight.
Why similar: 1980s 25.4%, 1990's 19.6%, Arcade 18.1%, Old School 12.2%, 2D 7.1%
Gunstorm II is an space-shooter with bags of playability, character, pretty weapons, and lots of fun. The plot-based action takes you to five different worlds, in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.3% ★, 1980s 24.3%, Old School 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Arcade 6.8%
A fast paced arcade maze chasing game inspired by the 90s media portrayal of hackers and their culture. Download files, evade enemies, collect power-ups, launch rootkits, worms, and forkbombs and unleash total chaos.
Why similar: 1980s 23.5%, 1990's 17.8%, Old School 13.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Survive endless waves and let yourself be swept away by the chaos. Impact Trial: Hyperchaos is a fast-paced arcade bullet hell game with adaptive difficulty, where every second counts and only your reflexes decide how long you last. The longer you hold out, the harder it gets.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.3% ★, 1980s 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Arcade 10.3%, 1990's 7.8%
Walk as many numbers as there are written in the direction you are trying to go. This is a whole new puzzle game based on a very simple idea! Can you achieve 100% and get a donut from King Donut?
Why similar: 1980s 17.8%, 1990's 16.2%, Old School 13.5%, Arcade 13%, Action 9.7%
Brick-breaking gameplay meets Survivors-like mechanics. Use your balls to destroy bricks, level up and pick upgrades to hold your ground against waves of incoming bricks and try to high score in this roguelite brick breaking game.
Why similar: 1980s 26.1%, Minimalist 15.4%, Arcade 13.3%, Old School 12.9%, 1990's 11.9%
The Tome of All Tales is a minimalist old-school shooter that generates an unique adventure in an new setting every day.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.2% ★, Old School 19.1%, Minimalist 10.9%, 1990's 7.5%, Action 4.8%
Play with light and shadow in this Game Boy–inspired puzzle game!
Why similar: 1980s 23.2%, 1990's 18.3%, Old School 15.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Minimalist 10.7%
Casual physics puzzle
Why similar: Moddable 25.2% ★, Clicker 24.3%, Memes 22.3%, Minimalist 12.8%, Casual 4.8%
Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!
Why similar: 1980s 29%, Old School 26.5%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 9.5%, Casual 8.1%
A 2D physics-based puzzle game inspired by old flash games and arcade tasking you with shooting a ball into a cube.
Why similar: 1980s 25.2%, Minimalist 19.1%, Old School 17.6%, Arcade 17.5%, Casual 9.4%
Gamebox is a free and open source sandbox game centered on user generated content. You decide what you want to play, be it in 3D or 2D, single-player or multiplayer, or create and upload your own games.
Why similar: Moddable 59% ★, Sandbox 31.2%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, 1980s 22.7%, Old School 15.7%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Cyberpunk first-person shooter with a rich story and RPG elements. You are Lucy, an enhanced street samurai searching for lost memories. Fight in large, open, interactive levels overtaken by yakuza, zombies, robots and bosses!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.3% ★, Moddable 18.6% ★, Old School 15.6%, 1980s 14.4%, 1990's 12%
A click-based physics game.
Why similar: Clicker 32.1%, 1980s 31%, Arcade 16.6%, Casual 12%, 2D 6.3%
Blast and dodge asteroids while trying to collect fuel and ammunition to continue the onslaught, while your ship is slowed and damaged by the various shrapnel of the very combat you engage in!
Why similar: Destruction 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, 1990's 14.4%, Moddable 13.2% ★, Old School 10.9%
Scorpion Hero is a frenetic side-scrolling shooter with pixel-glow graphics, full of action and explosions in the style of the first games released in the arcades.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 54% ★, 1980s 19.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 6.6%, 2D 4.9%
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: 1980s 25.3%, 1990's 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Old School 15.2%, Arcade 10.8%
Save our galaxy from the invasion of an alien race.
Why similar: 1980s 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Casual 12%, 2D 6.4%
An 8-bit style vertical SHMUP (very loosely) based on the writings of H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Old School 28.1%, 1980s 20%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Old School 26%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 12.3%, 2D 6.5%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: 1980s 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Old School 17.4%, 1990's 16.6%, Arcade 10.8%
Race through 15 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro speed-run platformer.
Why similar: 1990's 30.1%, Old School 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Casual 7.6%, Arcade 7%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, 1980s 19.9%, 1990's 14.7%, Old School 13.5%, Arcade 11.4%
Play as 10 distinct and customizable classes where you shoot, punch, and blow each other up in a causally competitive sandbox shooter!
Why similar: Moddable 26% ★, Memes 18.7%, Boomer Shooter 17.8% ★, 1990's 12.3%, Sandbox 11.3%
A vertical-scrolling space shooter, and a love letter to classic arcade space shooters, Tryü Sora blends retro charm with modern gameplay. Master a handcrafted campaign, explore secrets, and dominate fast-paced modes in this addictive space adventure!
Why similar: 1980s 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, 1990's 16.6%, Old School 11.7%, Arcade 10.2%
