Games Like Gunhound EX

Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.

Why similar: Mechs 43% ★, Side Scroller 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Robots 7.3%, Platformer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest spiritual successor to Gunhound EX, featuring similar heavy mech movement and intense 2D combat.

HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!

Why similar: Mechs 61.4% ★, Anime 7.8%, Action 7.2%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Platformer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-production-value 2D mech combat with deep customization and cinematic flair.

Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

Why similar: Mechs 45% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Robots 7.9%, Destruction 5.7%, Anime 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a cinematic, high-speed mech combat experience that feels like playing through an anime series.

Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!

Why similar: Mechs 57.6% ★, Robots 8.8%, Anime 6.5%, Platformer 5.3%, Retro 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical mech-based action where managing your suit's integrity is key to survival.

70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!

Why similar: Mechs 55.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Anime 9.2%, Action 7.7%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic 80s anime mech aesthetic with fast-paced, arcade-style shooting.

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Retro 7.9%, Action 7.6%, Robots 7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same intense, high-octane run-and-gun gameplay found in classic mech-action titles.

Join the Mechstermination Force and save the world from the gigantic MegaMechs!

Why similar: Mechs 52.2% ★, Action 23%, Indie 12.6%, Robots 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features challenging boss-focused mech combat that emphasizes verticality and platforming.

Project Nimbus is a high speed mech action game set in a post apocalyptic world. Players control 'Battle Frames' - humanoid battle suits armed with an arsenal of weapons.

Why similar: Mechs 75% ★, Robots 9.7%, Action 5.4%, Anime 4.3%, Sci-fi 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed aerial mech combat that captures the scale of sci-fi robot warfare.

The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

Why similar: Mechs 40.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Robots 10.1%, Sci-fi 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A horizontal shoot-em-up that allows for extensive mech weapon customization similar to Gunhound.

A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

Why similar: Mechs 42.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Anime 7.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Female Protagonist 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides intense bullet-hell action that rewards aggressive play, similar to the high-stakes combat of Gunhound.

Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Anime 24.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, anime-style shooter that emphasizes movement and dodging in a mech-like combat setting.

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Action 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Platformer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly polished run-and-gun game that mirrors the satisfying weight and combat loop of 2D mech shooters.

Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Platformer 11.1%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, brutal run-and-gun action with heavy mechanical and sci-fi themes.

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Mechs 26.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Robots 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique shooter that uses plane-shifting mechanics to create a distinct, tactical combat experience.

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Anime 9.1%, Action 7.4%, Arcade 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy shoot-em-up that matches the intensity and visual flair of the genre's best titles.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Robots 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Difficult 9.5%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game with a distinct sci-fi aesthetic and tight, responsive movement.

Harness the power of dark energy as you jump, slash, shoot and bombard your way through an army of alien soldiers and killer robots in an arcade style, twin-stick shooter with a slick 80's synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Mechs 49.4% ★, Side Scroller 18.2%, Platformer 6.6%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game that emphasizes fluid movement and heavy weapon usage.

Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

Why similar: Mechs 48.2% ★, Side Scroller 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Platformer 5.7%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that incorporates mechanical upgrades and exploration within a sci-fi setting.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.3%, Action 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers heavy, visceral 2D action with a focus on powerful weaponry and intense combat encounters.

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Action 9.1%, Difficult 9%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, arcade-style aerial combat that feels like a high-speed mech dogfight.

Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!

Why similar: Mechs 52.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Anime 7%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Platformer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mech-based arcade action game that focuses on blowing up waves of enemies in 2D stages.

Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.8%, Action 21.5%, Platformer 18.1%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style action platformer that captures the spirit of classic 2D shooters.

A retrowave/mecha-inspired sci-fi first-person shooter featuring fast-paced combat in old-school style open-plan levels packed with pickups, keys, and secrets.

Why similar: Mechs 63.3% ★, Anime 6.8%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An old-school, mech-themed action game that leans into the classic arcade shooter aesthetic.

Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.9%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Action 16.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-platformer that emphasizes quick reflexes and tactical positioning.

An inferno roars over a destroyed secret military base. Then, from the flaming rubble...an invincible super robot is reborn! Mechs born of advanced science and modern weaponry battle in heavy weight Run 'n Gun mech shooter!!

Why similar: Mechs 50.2% ★, Side Scroller 15.3%, Anime 7.8%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Platformer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D mech-based action game that keeps the focus on simple, arcade-style destruction.

A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has been taken over by a revolt of robots.

Why similar: Mechs 54.5% ★, Robots 12.6%, Action 11.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Sci-fi 6%

Nitro Express is a 2D side-view gun action game where cute pixel-art girls shoot assault weapons with 360° free aiming in the streets of Japan!

Why similar: Mechs 49.8% ★, Side Scroller 18.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Platformer 5.8%, Anime 5.1%

B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars.

Why similar: Mechs 50.8% ★, Robots 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Action 7.6%, Sci-fi 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated mech-focused platformer that emphasizes robot combat in a 2D environment.

Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Action 9.8%, Retro 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, retro-inspired run-and-gun game that shares the arcade intensity of the seed title.

Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

Why similar: Mechs 38.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Anime 8.3%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Action 5.8%

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Action 17.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Indie 7.6%

Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Robots 9.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that focuses on pure, arcade-style shooting mechanics.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Indie 5.4%

Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Mechs 24.4% ★, Action 16.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Indie 8.5%

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Mechs 30.7% ★, Action 15%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Anime 8.5%

【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Anime 11.1%, Action 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Robots 20.4%, Difficult 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Sci-fi 11.3%

Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Action 12.6%, Indie 7.2%, Arcade 6.9%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Anime 15%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Platformer 9%

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: Mechs 52.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Action 5.4%, Retro 4.7%

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Action 10.6%, Retro 9.4%, Arcade 8.4%

Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Difficult 12.6%, Anime 11.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Arcade 7.6%

Pilot the mecha Strike Suit across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills decide Earth's fate. Fast, frantic space combat with capital ship destruction, multiple endings, and a universe that's anything but empty. This is space combat reborn.

Why similar: Mechs 68.3% ★, Sci-fi 8.8%, Action 7.4%, Robots 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%

This is an AI game.

Why similar: Mechs 45% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Anime 10.5%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Orbital Gear is a fast paced sidescroller shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give you momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of the twelve different weapons and destroy your enemies.

Why similar: Mechs 65.9% ★, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action 9%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%

A 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling game, takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, Robots 19.5%, Action 17.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!

Why similar: Mechs 57.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Action 14.3%, Platformer 6.6%, Indie 6%

Dolls Nest is a 3D action game where you can customize mecha girls and explore a ruined world. As a Frame Unit, your adventure will pit you against the gigantic autonomous factory world of Hod. Overcome obstacles using the parts at your disposal and uncover the mysteries that lie at its center.

Why similar: Mechs 70.5% ★, Robots 12.6%, Action 5.7%, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Anime 4.9%

This high-speed 3D shooting game allows players to experience exhilarating battles in the sky, as well as a series of cutscenes depicting the growth of the main characters throughout the story.

Why similar: Mechs 51.9% ★, Action 16.5%, Indie 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Anime 8%

You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.

Why similar: Mechs 52.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Robots 11.1%, Difficult 7%, Sci-fi 6%

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Action 10.9%, Difficult 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.

Why similar: Anime 30.9%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, Sci-fi 18.8%, Action 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 9.8%

Haneda Girl is an action-platformer game with brutal and frantic action. Clean stages swapping between two playable characters. Bullets or Slashes, your choice, but be creative. A wide variety of ways to solve each encounter are at your disposal. Dance the waltz of destruction, end the threat.

Why similar: Mechs 63.1% ★, Sci-fi 9.2%, Action 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Platformer 5.7%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Anime 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Action 8.6%

Senko no Ronde 2 is a fast-paced one-on-one action game offering an eclectic mix of the shooting and fighting genres in a mech-filled bullet ballet played out in space! And with Zuntata alumnus Yasuhisa Watanabe on board, you can expect a superb soundtrack too.

Why similar: Mechs 62.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Action 13.3%, Anime 8%

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 10.6%, Retro 9.4%