Games Like UfoPilot : The Phadt Menace - Steam Edition

Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%, Cartoony 9.5%

Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 22%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 8.1%

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 21%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 10.8%, 1980s 10.7%, Shooter 8.7%

『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%, 1990's 8%

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 20.2%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 1980s 11.4%, Arcade 10.4%, 1990's 7.8%

Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12.5%, 1980s 9.3%, Cartoony 8.6%

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 24.6%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%

Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 1980s 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.3%

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: Arcade 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, 1980s 14.5%, Shooter 14.2%, 1990's 10.2%

A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 9.4%

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 17.3%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 17%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 9.2%

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 24.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.1%, 1980s 9.1%, Family Friendly 6.6%

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 22.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 9.9%

A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Side Scroller 14%, 1980s 11.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9%

SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 1990's 10.2%, 1980s 10.1%, Arcade 7.2%

Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 1980s 11.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 9.1%

Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 1980s 10.3%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 9.2%

A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 9.8%, Shooter 8.5%

Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Shooter 13.1%, 1980s 12.2%, Arcade 11.6%, 1990's 9.2%

Search for lost treasure in this Indiana Jones style adventure. Your quest for fortune and glory will not be easy however. Few ever return from their expeditions into the deep jungles. So, if you are brave enough, the "Jungles of Maxtheria" awaits!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 20%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 7.8%, 1990's 7.4%

An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.6%, Cartoony 7.7%

A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 8.3%, 1980s 8%

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 25.6%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 7.1%, 1990's 6.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 1980s 15.2%, Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 11.2%, Arcade 10.8%

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 21.8%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.6%, 1980s 8.1%

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 22.5%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.9%, 1990's 8.9%

In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10%, Retro 8.7%

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: Side Scroller 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 10.2%

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 21.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 10.2%

This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Side Scroller 17.9%, 1980s 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%, 1990's 8.6%

Evil Bird Simulator is a cartoon game where you play as a bird who poops on people and cars. The main player's goal is to stay alive and poop on as many people as possible. If you die in this game you will go to hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10%, Cartoony 7.7%

In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 9.8%, Action 8.7%

Gravitaws is a retro-style stage shooter inspired by Jaws (NES). Explore a dynamic overworld map. Collect research materials and upgrades, while evading an Alien invader. The story is delivered in classic style cutscenes. Fight bosses, survive, collect, fish, and bomb your way to victory.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 1980s 11.7%, Shooter 10.1%, 1990's 8.8%

Jump into this new battle in this new side-scrolling shoot’em-up, face enemies and obstacles from every corner of the Milkdromeda Galaxy and encounter strange fun transformations that change the way the game plays.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 1990's 11.7%, Cartoony 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.7%, 1980s 7.2%

Sir Noggin is a platformer inspired by the glorious 8-bit days and in the style of the Master System. Relive the days where the controllers only had a couple of buttons and you'd have to re-tune in your television sets.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Arcade 13%, 1980s 10.5%, Cartoony 10.1%

Mighty Chameleon Brothers will remind you of old-school arcade classics, with bright and colorful visuals and fun cartoon characters! You'll love the simple yet addictive game play!

Why similar: 1980s 15.4%, Cartoony 11.5%, 1990's 11.4%, Arcade 11%, Old School 10.9%

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 21.8%, Shooter 14.4%, 1980s 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%, 1990's 9%

Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.4%

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 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.3%

Do you like Tetris? Doesn't matter. Space Garbage is here to rotate Tetris 90 degrees on its head and add a little car to it. Blast and stack your way to the top of the leaderboard with this farm-to-table, indie, retro, solo, arcade... experience!

Why similar: 1980s 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Shooter 9.5%

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: Side Scroller 16.4%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 10.1%, 1990's 8.6%

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, 1990's 10.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

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 24.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Cartoony 7.6%

Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 1980s 12.1%, Shooter 9.9%, 1990's 9.2%

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 23%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.8%, 1980s 6.7%

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 22.9%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 8.7%

COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.2%, 1990's 11.8%

Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 11.8%

Blaze of Storm is a arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. You will fight against enemies in cyberspace as a cyber diver.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Cartoony 9.7%, 1980s 9.4%, Shooter 8.1%

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 26.5%, Shooter 14.6%, 1990's 12.4%, Arcade 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%

The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 1980s 14.6%, Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 10.8%

MOON MAN: THE GAME is a 2d platformer shooter. In this game you will find many different worlds and weapons to use. The game is inspired by a certain someone.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Side Scroller 13%, 1980s 11.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

The Classic Returns!Experience the thrill of The Original Moorhuhn Hunt, a cult classic celebrating 25 years of action with tens of millions of sales and downloads! Aim, shoot, and reload to dominate the leaderboard. Are you ready to become the number one hunter?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.1%, Cartoony 9.2%

Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Cartoony 10.2%, Action 8.7%

In Infinity Blaster you blast through space, defeat challenging enemies and upgrade your weapons! Compete on the global leaderboard, survive an infinite loop of increasingly difficult foes, and unlock 100 achievements. Can you prove yourself as the ultimate space adventurer?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 11.7%, 1980s 8.8%, 1990's 5.9%

Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 6.5%

The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.7%, 1980s 13.8%, Action 9.8%