
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
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SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!

STEEL FORCE: Top Down Shooter
STEEL FORCE is a top-down shooter. Attack robots, use your shield, and push your skills to the limit. Run, dash, and break through waves of armed machines.

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Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
STEEL FORCE is a top-down shooter. Attack robots, use your shield, and push your skills to the limit. Run, dash, and break through waves of armed machines.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, PvE 18.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11%, War 7.1%
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Score Attack 17.3%, Shooter 12.4%, PvE 11.7%, Arcade 11%
Sky Sorcerer is an exciting top-down shooter game where you take on the role of a mighty wizard battling waves of monsters in the air. Fly over captivating locations, fighting various monsters that seek to destroy your magical fortress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, PvE 20.2%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 11.5%, 3D 4.5%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Shooter 21%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, PvE 19.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 5.9%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Shooter 20%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 9.2%, Casual 4.4%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 19.3%, Action 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.2%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 12.7%, Indie 3.8%
History can be thrilling, learn the importance of the air force during the Spanish civil war, the most important air battles, the pilots that fought and the airplanes they used. Fight through the air around the Jarama, Brunete or Ebro. Learn, at the same time you become a flying ace!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Shooter 17.4%, War 16.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 11.1%
Become part of the Flying Pigs and free the world from tyranny. Face the enemy of freedom in this unique shoot 'em up set in the skies of World War II. Eyes up, rookie! It's time for pigs to take flight!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Shooter 16.2%, War 15.7%, PvE 14.7%, Arcade 14.4%
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 42.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Score Attack 9.4%, Action 6.7%
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 47.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Score Attack 14.5%, Action 9.6%, Casual 5.9%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Score Attack 20.4%, Shooter 19%, Action 5.8%, Arcade 5.7%
Take control of a powerful steel mech and smash crowds of zombies to pieces with driving heavy metal! Zombie Murder 3 is a new part of the Top Down Shooter game with a bunch of levels, bosses and upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, PvE 24.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 11%, 3D 8.9%
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 36.1%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 11.1%, PvE 9.5%
"Hime Cut" is a one-on-one 2D shooting game. Aim for a high score as you clear the wave!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Shooter 20.2%, PvE 15.3%, Score Attack 12.6%, Action 7.9%
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Shooter 23.8%, Score Attack 19%, Action 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Score Attack 18.9%, Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 6.5%
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Shooter 20.3%, Score Attack 18.7%, Action 11.9%, Indie 1.4%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 9.9%, Score Attack 8.2%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Shooter 23%, PvE 13.7%, Action 12.6%, Combat 4.1%
Aim for the skies and shoot down the kites. Witness the vivid skyline in rugged weather and lighting that challenge your aiming skills. Discover relics and upgrade munition in a race against time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Shooter 20%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 8.5%, 3D 7%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, PvE 17.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 9.8%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.2%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 12.5%, Indie 3.1%
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.1%, Shooter 25.8%, Action 11.8%, Indie 3.3%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 9.8%, Indie 3.2%
First-person, action, Shooting, Mistery, puzzles
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, PvE 21.6%, Shooter 17.1%, 3D 6.7%, Action 6.6%
Help iO defend the dangerous Lava Planet in this first-person VR shooter as hordes of enemies are unleashed in increasingly difficult waves! Use your gun and shield to get to the end and then beat your high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, PvE 20.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 6.4%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 15%, Score Attack 9%, Action 7%
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 49%, Arcade 21.1%, Score Attack 14.8%, Action 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.7%, Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 9.4%
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 48.3%, Arcade 20.9%, Score Attack 15.6%, Action 14%, Singleplayer 1.2%
BIRBOUT! is a hybrid platform shooter where you play as Sunny The Cockatiel, unlock weapons, eat seeds, fight Plovers and save Snowy The Cockatiel from Desmond the Cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, PvE 20.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Score Attack 8%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, PvE 20.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 6.5%
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, PvE 21%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Casual 3.6%
Gun vs. Zombies is a thrilling showdown where precision meets undead mayhem. Take control of a dynamic gun affected by physics as you fend off waves of zombies hungry for a brain feast. Compete against others on the global leaderboard by showcasing your shooting skills.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Score Attack 20.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 7.4%
MachineGunner 2 is a 2d top-down shooter game that Player controls four characters to clear stages and complete them as fast as possible. One hit will take you to the start line of the stage. So push it at your own pace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, PvE 24.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 12.2%, Casual 3.9%
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Score Attack 18.3%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 6.8%
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 42.4%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Score Attack 12.1%, Action 6.7%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 8.7%, Indie 2.5%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Score Attack 18.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 7.1%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Score Attack 19.1%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 5.3%
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Shooter 20.5%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 12.6%, Casual 7.6%
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.5%, Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 6.2%, Singleplayer 1%
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Score Attack 17.9%, PvE 17.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.3%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 11.9%, Score Attack 9.4%
My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 14.9%, War 12.2%, Action 7.4%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 12.3%, Score Attack 10.2%
Fast-paced 1D arcade shooter. The Y and Z axis are overrated, it's time to play a game that pushes X to the limit. OUTL1NED.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 13.9%, Casual 2.5%
Romantic Shooter is an erotic shmup game where you'll be able to destroy the girls clothes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, PvE 21.9%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 3.9%
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Score Attack 15%, Action 11.8%, Shooter 8.6%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.5%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 12.1%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 11.4%, Score Attack 6.3%, Arcade 4.5%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 12%, Indie 4.8%
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 62.2%, Shooter 21.6%, Action 11.6%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 7%, Arcade 6.5%, Indie 0.8%
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 52.1%, Arcade 17.4%, Score Attack 13.1%, Action 10.3%, Casual 5.2%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, PvE 19.2%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 6.4%
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 52.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Score Attack 14.1%, Action 7.6%, Combat 4.9%