60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, 2D.
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
Steredenn: Binary Stars
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Super Bit Blaster XL
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!
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Score Attack 12.4%, Side Scroller 11%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Co-op 8.9%
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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Space 8.6%
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: Gun Customization 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Score Attack 8.2%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Space 7.6%
Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.
Why similar: Gun Customization 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Score Attack 10%, Bullet Hell 8.2%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Score Attack 9.6%, Difficult 8.4%, Arcade 8.2%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, 1990's 8.8%, Old School 8.4%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Score Attack 11.5%, Space 10.7%, Retro 8.1%
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 19.8%, Score Attack 10.9%, Space 8.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Difficult 10.7%, Score Attack 10.6%, Space 8.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Score Attack 10.7%, Difficult 10.3%, 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Score Attack 10.3%, Space 8.2%, Arcade 8.1%
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 18.9%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Score Attack 8.9%, Arcade 8.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Space 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, 4 Player Local 8.2%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 8.3%, Difficult 7.2%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Difficult 11.3%, Score Attack 9%, Co-op 7.6%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Score Attack 15.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Difficult 11.7%, 1990's 10.4%, Space 10.4%, Old School 9.2%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Co-op 8.6%, Score Attack 6.8%, Arcade 6.8%
A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Retro 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 9.7%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Score Attack 14.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Difficult 10%, Arcade 8%
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Score Attack 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Space 8.9%, 1990's 8.4%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Arcade 14.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Co-op 9.9%
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Score Attack 12.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Difficult 11.2%, Space 9.5%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 6.9%, 1990's 6.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Co-op 12%, Old School 9.6%, 1990's 9.1%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Score Attack 11.2%, Co-op 9%, Space 8.5%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Difficult 10.7%, Co-op 8.5%
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Difficult 18.4%, Space 16.8%, Retro 12%, Sci-fi 10.4%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Difficult 10.2%, Score Attack 9.5%, Shooter 7.1%
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Old School 15.9%, Retro 9%, Co-op 8%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Space 16.2%, Retro 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 9.5%
This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Old School 10.9%, Space 10%, 1990's 8.9%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Side Scroller 14%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Difficult 10%, Space 8.1%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Score Attack 14%, Arcade 11.6%, Old School 9.6%
CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online cross-platform coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Co-op 9.7%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, 4 Player Local 18.7%, Space 14.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Bullet Hell 6.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Arcade 18%, Shooter 13.9%, 1990's 11.7%, Space 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Score Attack 10.3%, Retro 8.6%, Space 8.6%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Retro 18.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Score Attack 14.1%, Bullet Hell 10%, Retro 8.5%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Retro 12.4%, Difficult 12.2%, Arcade 9.4%
Hyperdrive Massacre is an 80s inspired arcade fragfest in Spacewar sauce designed around local multiplayer, focused on kinestetics, tactical and shooting skills at a frenzied pace.
Why similar: Action 47.2%, 4 Player Local 17%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 8.5%, Co-op 6.6%
Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, 4 Player Local 26.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Retro 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Co-op 10.7%, Difficult 10.3%, Score Attack 9.1%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Score Attack 16.4%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.6%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Gun Customization 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Retro 8.6%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 15%, Score Attack 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 7.6%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 7.5%, Difficult 6.2%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 9.7%, Retro 9%
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 16%, Space 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, Retro 14%, Difficult 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Shooter 8.9%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 17%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Retro 10.4%, Space 9.5%
Astervoid 2000 is a 1 to 4 player local-multiplayer space brawler, combining classic arcade action with modern gameplay. Explosive, indestructible, and icy asteroids will slam against your ship, or can be weaponized against your opponents. Perfect support for gamepads & keyboard and mouse.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 51.2%, Retro 18.2%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 12.3%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Score Attack 16.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Difficult 10.9%, Shooter 7.7%
Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Old School 11%, Retro 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
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 20.5%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Retro 9.2%, Score Attack 8.3%, Space 8.1%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 11.4%, 1990's 9.3%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Score Attack 16.2%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, 1990's 9.9%, Shooter 9.5%
