60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade.
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
DRUNKEN BARON
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Action 16.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Action 15%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 7.1%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 13.9%, Casual 11%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 11.6%
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 15.5%, Casual 14.2%
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Action 17.6%, Casual 17.4%, Arcade 17.3%, Shooter 17.2%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Action 17.5%, Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 16.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.2%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 16.4%
A short, mini-shooter inspired by all-nighters and meant to be played in quick runs. Rapid gear progression and powerful consumable items are matched by swarms of ever-increasing enemies. No extra lives--falling asleep is game over.
Why similar: Action 22.1%, Casual 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 14.4%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 9.6%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 17.9%, Shooter 17.9%, Sci-fi 6.7%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 10%, Casual 8.9%
Fast-paced 1D arcade shooter. The Y and Z axis are overrated, it's time to play a game that pushes X to the limit. OUTL1NED.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 18.7%, Shooter 18.6%, Linear 6.7%
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 9.2%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Shooter 10.7%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 11%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12.1%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 15.8%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 9.7%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14%, Action 10.8%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Arcade 17%, Action 14.8%, Casual 12.4%, Score Attack 7.8%
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Side Scroller 27.6%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 14.1%, 2D 4.6%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 10%, Casual 8.6%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.2%
A shooting game where a beautiful girl defeats enemies using magic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 12.1%, Casual 10.4%
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Action 11.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Comedy 11%
FULL-THROTTLE STG "ACCELERATE ZONE". This is an action shooting game where the faster you go, the better your strategy. It's okay to take your time and go at your own pace.
Why similar: Arcade 19.1%, Action 18.6%, Shooter 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Casual 14.5%
Mini Island: Winter is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 19%, Action 18.8%, Arcade 15.9%, Casual 15.8%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Shooter 22.1%, Action 18.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%, 2D 5.7%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 16.7%, Shooter 16.4%, Casual 14.3%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 14.6%, Score Attack 5.3%
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 6.2%
Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Action 24.8%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Casual 7.7%
Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 17%, Casual 14.7%
You are the Squad Killer! Blast through this retro arcade experience guns blazing! Hope you brought your reflexes because this pixel art massacre offers some good old hard core button mashing fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 16.1%, Shooter 14.9%, Casual 14.4%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 11.1%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action 18.8%, Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 18.6%, Score Attack 6.3%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 10.9%, Casual 5.8%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 8%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Score Attack 9.6%, Action 9.4%
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.4%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Arcade 21.5%, Shooter 21.1%, Action 20.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 8.1%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Score Attack 12.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10.9%
ROB. We need your help defending Earth from Alien UFO's. Each one having different defenses. Please Rob your are only hope. Play as a Space Control Agent named Rob. Shooting UFO's out of Space to defend Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Action 19%, Arcade 16.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Casual 15.6%
Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Action 18.9%, Casual 18.8%, Arcade 17.9%, Shooter 17.7%
Star Tank is a shmup with eighties aesthetics, a mixture of styles (Galaga-Operation Wolf). A difficult game that requires great control skills. 20 stages. 5 bosses. Various enemies. Become an expert pilot of a StarTank!!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 10.8%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Comedy 7.9%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Action 21%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Indie 5.1%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 19%, Action 13.6%, Indie 2.4%
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Action 18.9%, Arcade 17.1%, Shooter 17.1%, Casual 15.6%
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.9%
Aim for the skies and shoot down the kites. Witness the vivid skyline in rugged weather and lighting that challenge your aiming skills. Discover relics and upgrade munition in a race against time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 13.5%, Casual 11.3%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 11.1%, Casual 9.7%
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 8.1%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10.4%
