60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Action, Retro, 2D.
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Ranphon
Ranphon is a side-scrolling space shooter where you control a small ship called Phon in a vast and frantic space full of hostile spaceships.
Astro Attack
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.
Ranphon is a side-scrolling space shooter where you control a small ship called Phon in a vast and frantic space full of hostile spaceships.
Why similar: Spaceships 22.6% ★, Side Scroller 13.5%, Space 10.9%, Futuristic 8.2%, Bullet Hell 7.8%
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: Score Attack 17.6%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Score Attack 11.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Sci-fi 8.5%
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: Side Scroller 19.2%, Retro 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 8.2%
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: Side Scroller 17.6%, Score Attack 11.9%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.1%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 10.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Futuristic 10.5%, Old School 10.5%, Space 9.1%
Dodge and shoot your way through waves of enemies. REVO is a high speed, neon drenched space shoot ‘em up inspired by arcade classics of the 1980’s. Collect pickups, unlock powerful, ammo hungry weapons, and defeat giant bosses.
Why similar: Spaceships 20.1% ★, Space 10.6%, Old School 9.2%, Score Attack 8.3%, Bullet Hell 7.2%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Old School 12.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
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: Side Scroller 13.9%, Space 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
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: Side Scroller 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Space 10.2%, Score Attack 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Space 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 10%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.4%, Old School 12.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Score Attack 9%
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: Side Scroller 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Score Attack 9.1%, Space 8.8%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.2%, Space 13.2%, Score Attack 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Old School 8.1%
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: Side Scroller 20%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Space 8.4%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Score Attack 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Spaceships 10.8% ★, Shooter 8.9%, Retro 8.3%
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: Side Scroller 19.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Score Attack 9.7%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Futuristic 11.2%, Old School 10.7%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.9%, Space 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Arcade 10.4%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Retro 11%, Score Attack 10.7%, Space 10%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, Score Attack 13.1%, Space 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
Dodge asteroids attracted to your gravitational pull and use the profits generated from their collisions to unlock a variety of different spaceships with different abilities. Reach for High Scores to unlock unique skins for each ship.
Why similar: Score Attack 19.9%, Space 14.9%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Bullet Hell 8.2%
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: Side Scroller 19.9%, Score Attack 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.6%, Space 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Arcade 9.3%
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: Side Scroller 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 9.5%, Bullet Hell 9%
Dodge and encircle your enemies in this neon-drenched revival of the one-of-a-kind arcade classic!
Why similar: Arcade 15.8%, Score Attack 13.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Space 12.1%, Futuristic 9.5%
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: Side Scroller 18.9%, Score Attack 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Arcade 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.5%
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: Side Scroller 12.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Retro 10.2%
A simple control 2D action dodge game where you survive by avoiding incoming missiles. It combines varied missile patterns, difficulty modes, and skin collection in a hyper‑casual format.
Why similar: Arcade 17.3%, Score Attack 14.6%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 19.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Retro 11.2%, Bullet Hell 11%, Shooter 8.1%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Side Scroller 17%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Score Attack 8.3%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Score Attack 15.5%, Space 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Score Attack 17%, Arcade 15.1%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Retro 10.1%, Space 9.7%
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.1%, Score Attack 11.1%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.7%, Score Attack 12.5%, Arcade 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Spaceships 9.4% ★
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Score Attack 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
Blast meteors in this retro-style arcade game with a musical twist! Use your keyboard or plug in a MIDI piano to methodically (and melodically) destroy the oncoming meteors. Shoot for high scores, rack up massive combos, and develop your piano dexterity along the way!
Why similar: Arcade 18.8%, Space 13.6%, Score Attack 11.6%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
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 27.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 11.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 9.2%
A desolate and derelict station has been uncovered. You've been tasked with investigating, only to find the station's automated defenses are still active! How is it still... "alive"? Pilot your ship and find out! Can you make it out... "alive"? This helps me get through school! Hope you enjoy!
Why similar: Space 21.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 8%
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Space 13.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Retro 8.9%
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: Arcade 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Score Attack 12.1%, Space 11.8%, Shooter 10.2%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 11.5%, Score Attack 10.4%, Space 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Arcade 8.8%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Retro 10.7%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Spaceships 9.9% ★, Arcade 9.7%
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: Space 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Retro 11.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.7%, Space 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Old School 8.8%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.7%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
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: Old School 10.9%, Space 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 10%
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.2%, Score Attack 14.6%, Space 9.7%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Arcade 9%
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: Side Scroller 20.9%, Arcade 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 7.8%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Score Attack 12.5%, Space 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Old School 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Old School 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Score Attack 9%
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Score Attack 18.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Space 13%, Retro 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Arcade 9%, Space 8.9%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Old School 10.7%, Space 10.3%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, Score Attack 18.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Space 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.3%, Score Attack 10.3%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Space 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
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: Side Scroller 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Arcade 12%, Space 9.8%, Retro 9.3%
Blast through waves of enemies, collect powerups and test your skills against challenging bosses. It is a modern take on classic space shooters, blending accessible gameplay with roguelite progression. Compete for the top spot on the global leaderboards in 15 minute runs.
Why similar: Space 13.7%, Score Attack 13.5%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Futuristic 8.9%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Score Attack 18.8%, Space 15%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Arcade 9.9%
