
Battle swarms of Galactic Invaders in this action-packed retro-inspired arcade shoot em up. May the Nerd be with you.
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Battle swarms of Galactic Invaders in this action-packed retro-inspired arcade shoot em up. May the Nerd be with you.

Ping Pong Space - Retro Tennis
Ping Pong Space is a modern incarnation of the classic Pong game, set in space. Accept the challenge to defeat the AI robot and become the retro tennis champion of the galaxy!

Tiger Heli
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!
Ping Pong Space is a modern incarnation of the classic Pong game, set in space. Accept the challenge to defeat the AI robot and become the retro tennis champion of the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, 1980s 14%, PvP 12.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 9.2%
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 35.2%, Arcade 15%, Score Attack 11.9%, 1980s 9.1%, Old School 8.7%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Score Attack 15.8%, Aliens 14.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Old School 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Arcade 13%, Score Attack 11.1%, 1980s 9.1%, Aliens 8.4%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 12.1%, Aliens 10.8%, Old School 8.8%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Score Attack 12.7%, Old School 9.5%, 2D 6.3%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, 1980s 12.1%, Aliens 11.7%, Score Attack 10.7%, Old School 9.8%
Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Modern 12.1%, Arcade 12%, 1980s 10.5%, PvP 9.3%
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 26.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Aliens 12.4%, 1980s 11.9%, Old School 7.9%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Arcade 14.4%, Old School 12.1%, Score Attack 12.1%, Retro 7.7%
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Psychedelic 19.4%, Score Attack 13.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 6.6%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Arcade 18.9%, Score Attack 14.6%, Retro 10.9%, Action 9.3%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Score Attack 14.2%, Retro 9.6%, Action 8.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Score Attack 11.1%, Retro 10.6%, Aliens 10.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Score Attack 13.2%, 1980s 12.1%, Arcade 12%, Old School 8.7%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Arcade 18.7%, Score Attack 15.4%, Retro 10.7%, Action 9.4%
My Nuclear Octopus is a psychedelic retro arcade game for fans of pure out-and-out arcade blasters that takes two minutes to learn and hours to master! It's an overload of sight and sound for you to lose yourself in. Can you make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Psychedelic 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Retro 11.6%, Arcade 9.6%, 1980s 9.4%
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 25.1%, 1980s 15.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Old School 11.2%, Score Attack 8.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Score Attack 17.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Aliens 10.9%, Retro 10.6%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Aliens 11.6%, Retro 11.5%, 1980s 11%
Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Aliens 12.5%, 1980s 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Arcade 10%
The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.
Why similar: Psychedelic 20.9%, 1980s 15.3%, Modern 15%, Arcade 12.5%, Score Attack 10.8%
Bug Attack! is a game inspired by arcade classics including Missile Command and Space Invaders. Players are tasked with protecting their building as long as they can. Bugs emerge everywhere from the ground at an increasing rate. Which is the greater enemy? The bug horde, or your own nerves?
Why similar: 1980s 18.5%, Score Attack 16%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 10.6%, Old School 9.4%
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Score Attack 21.7%, Arcade 18.7%, Aliens 18.2%, 1980s 11.1%, Sci-fi 7.9%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, PvP 16.5%, Score Attack 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%, 1980s 10.6%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, 1980s 16.1%, Aliens 14%, Retro 7.9%, Old School 7.8%
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 39.1%, Arcade 14.9%, Score Attack 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 6.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Psychedelic 13.8%, Score Attack 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Aliens 10%
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 28.1%, Score Attack 16.5%, Arcade 11.6%, 1980s 9.3%, Retro 8.2%
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Arcade 15.1%, Old School 11.5%, Retro 11%, Action 8.4%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Score Attack 19.5%, Retro 9.1%, 1980s 9.1%, Arcade 7.4%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Arcade 16.7%, Retro 10.2%, Score Attack 9.4%, Action 8.2%
They Came From the Sky is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the Flying Saucers in the 1950s with one and only one Mission: Make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie!
Why similar: Aliens 16.3%, Score Attack 14.6%, Old School 13.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 10%
Moose Life is a trippy, psychedelic trance shooter. Created in the style of a 1980s arcade game, Moose Life offers you an exhilarating ride into the trance zone. Spectacular shooty action and a top techno soundtrack will raise your mood. If you have VR, immerse yourself for greater satisfaction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Psychedelic 27.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Score Attack 12.3%, Action 4.9%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Score Attack 12.4%, Old School 9.3%, 2D 6.2%
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 37.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Score Attack 10.4%, 1980s 9.1%, Sci-fi 7%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Aliens 18.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Action 7.9%
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 31.2%, Arcade 16.1%, 1980s 13.9%, Old School 10.2%, Score Attack 8.8%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Arcade 18.1%, Retro 12.7%, 2D 7.3%, Action 6.6%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Arcade 19.8%, Old School 17.9%, Action 11%, 2D 7.2%
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 34.3%, Aliens 14.5%, 1980s 10.8%, Retro 9.3%, Old School 7.2%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Score Attack 12.7%, Arcade 11.8%, 1980s 11.3%, Old School 9%
Synth Pong is an electrifying pong game with Synthwave theme that will transport you back to the 80s! This game combines classic pong elements with the nostalgic visual and soundtrack of Synthwave, creating a unique and immersive experience.
Why similar: 1980s 20.4%, PvP 17.1%, Arcade 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Retro 11.6%
Dueling pvp, shoot em up. Face your opponents head on, trade bullets and blast them across the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, PvP 23.2%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 9.8%, Casual 8.9%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Aliens 15.3%, 1980s 14%, Arcade 11.6%, Old School 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, 1980s 15.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Old School 10.7%, Score Attack 10.5%
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 28.5%, Aliens 12.7%, 1980s 12%, Arcade 11.7%, Old School 8.3%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, 1980s 15.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Old School 10.7%, Aliens 8.1%
Avoid rain, get stars,and run across the passage! Retro but new, high-speed action game filled with many hidden elements!
Why similar: Score Attack 20.5%, Old School 20%, 1980s 18.4%, Arcade 14.5%, Retro 8%
Runscore is a survival score based game, about destroying enemies. Enemies give different points depending on the current level and dimension. In Classic Mode your goal is to reach Endless UFO. It exist more Dimension with different gamemodes for example Radius Dimension. Get the best score!
Why similar: Score Attack 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Aliens 17.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 7.7%
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Score Attack 16.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Retro 8.1%, Casual 7.5%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Score Attack 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%, 1980s 11.6%, Retro 9.1%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, 1980s 16%, Score Attack 14.7%, Old School 10.1%, Arcade 10%
Shoot-'em-up meets battle-royale. Prepare your thumbs for adrenaline mashing madness.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, PvP 17%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 8.4%, 1980s 7.7%
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 35.7%, Score Attack 21.8%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 9.6%, Old School 7%
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 28.6%, Aliens 13.2%, 1980s 11.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 10%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Score Attack 19.3%, Retro 8.9%, 1980s 8.8%, Arcade 7.4%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Aliens 11.5%, 1980s 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Score Attack 18.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Aliens 11.4%
Defend Earth from hostile aliens and hungry chupacabras in this modern classic arcade game. Created by a couple of real life VLA Operators!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Aliens 29%, Arcade 21.1%, 2D 6.6%, Casual 6.1%