60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Arcade, Side Scroller.
Metal Slugger Ops is a remastered run-and-gun shooter. Arm yourself with flamethrowers, ray guns, and more to stop Skuntank's evil military plans. Humanity's last hope for peace lies in your hands!
Blazing Chrome
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!
Project X: Light Years
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.
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 18.6%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Retro 13.7%, Arcade 8.7%
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 27.5%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Retro 14%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.9%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 18.8%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Local Co-Op 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Action 11.6%
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: Local Co-Op 21.4%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
Inspired by classic titles like Contra and Sunset Riders, Balacera Brothers is a retro run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Retro 13.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.6%
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.4%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 11.7%
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 22.1%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Retro 13.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.9%
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: Local Co-Op 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 9.2%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 7.5%
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: Side Scroller 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 13.6%, Shooter 7%
A side-scrolling heavy metal guitar shooter. Blast your enemies with pure metal energy from your astral guitar as the backing track rages in the night. Featuring a fleet of surreal hand drawn space monsters and an arsenal of cosmic items to whomp them with. It's your one way ticket to midnight!
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.2% ★, Side Scroller 15.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Cartoon 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Arcade 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Retro 10.9%
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 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Retro 10.5%
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: Local Co-Op 21.6%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 5.7%
A coalition of large corporations trying to destroy the root flowers is invading Daejeon. Protect the root flowers. It's not going to be easy. Because... Roots Need Control.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 10.2%
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 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Retro 17.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.5%
22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Retro 9.7%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.8%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Old School 8.2%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Local Co-Op 12%, Retro 11.4%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Arcade 15%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Shooter 13.1%
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Platformer 11.5%
A platformer with excellent level design that's unforgiving. With two buttons, overcome 100 levels filled with traps, enemies, dangerous situations, and bosses. Test your patience and precision. If you're looking for a challenge, this is your game.
Why similar: Soundtrack 39.7% ★, Side Scroller 18.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Retro 6.8%, Platformer 6.4%
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: Side Scroller 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Soundtrack 15.4% ★, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Shooter 10.5%
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: Side Scroller 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.7%
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Online Co-Op 8.9%
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 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 14.7%, Retro 10.5%
Nebular Crush is 2D retro shooter that delivers non-stop arcade action. Armed with a magical surfboard and guitar, you must shred your way to victory through over 50 action-packed levels.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Retro 9.7%, Arcade 9.6%
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: Side Scroller 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Online Co-Op 9.2%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, Retro 14.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Platformer 11.1%
Dual elevation horizontal 2D arcade shoot 'em up co-op helicopter action!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Difficult 8%
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: Side Scroller 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Platformer 10.9%
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 23.5%, Local Co-Op 21.4%, Arcade 17.7%, Retro 14.8%, Action 10.7%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 8.7%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Retro 16.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Platformer 10%
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Soundtrack 22.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 9.3%
AngelStrike is an exciting 2D side-scrolling shoot'em'up with handmade pixel-art and a variety of action-packed missions. Play solo or local co-op with friends to rescue refugees, stealthily deliver supplies, escort your allies, and take down hordes of machines in 40 levels across 5 different areas!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Shooter 15.6%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Action 10.1%
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 25.6%, Retro 17.7%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Cartoon 9.3%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 12.7%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Difficult 9.2%
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 24.6%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Arcade 18.6%, Retro 15%, Action 11.5%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 21.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Local Co-Op 15%, Retro 9.8%, Online Co-Op 7%
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 22.2%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Retro 12.3%, Old School 10.6%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Arcade 15%, Action 10.1%
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 19.4%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Retro 12.8%, Shooter 11.9%
Your conventional methods of operation are "shoot first then shoot again!"
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11%, Cartoon 10.3%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Retro 13.3%, Soundtrack 11.8% ★, Arcade 9.8%
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Local Co-Op 9.8%
1992's home computer legend Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original. Take flight in Apidya' Special!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Retro 13%, Shooter 10.5%
Bouncy Bob 2 is a crazy couch co-op game for up to 4 players. Choose one of 12 different characters. Customize your color, choose one of 14 arenas and get ready for the ultimate bouncy bobbing.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.9%, Cartoon 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Retro 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%
Armorik is a young, courageous and ambitious Viking. With your help and that of Thor, he will try to conquer the eight territories that will allow him to become a legend.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.6%, Retro 22.6%, Arcade 18.9%, Platformer 15.4%, Action 11.5%
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 22.5%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Retro 16.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 9.9%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 9.1%, Retro 8.6%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Old School 11.6%, Shooter 10.2%
C&F Inc. teleporters are going offline all over the place, and it's up to an intrepid frog employee to fix the situation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Soundtrack 11% ★, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 10.2%
Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Retro 12%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 9.1%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Shooter 8%
Help Hoodie Girl fight the evil MediaBall's inane advertisements! It's a looping shooter in which each loop increases the speed and difficulty!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 12.8%, Retro 12.6%
Slayer Cat is a classic action shooter game that combines hand-drawn drawings with classic gameplay. Inspired by games like Contra, Doom, and Cuphead. Play as The Slayer Cat as you traverse strange places on an enemy planet, and discover and discover the mysteries of this place!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Platformer 11.4%
Action Packed 2D Arcade Action Platformer featuring hand-drawn graphics. Armed with your fists (or a rolling pin) and a variety of bread-based boosts, fend of the Alien Plants, and avenge the Bakery they destroyed.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.4%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Cartoon 10.1%, Platformer 8.6%
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 27.4%, Arcade 18.8%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Retro 10.3%, Old School 8.8%
