60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter, 2D.
A fully remastered 70s-style super robot anime meets fast-paced arcade-style 2D side-scrolling shooter action. A Japanese cult classic finally available worldwide — now reborn in HD.
ETHER VAPOR Remaster
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher
Welcome to Shooter Heaven! The classic Telenet Japan & Wolf Team shooters are back! Note: The “Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher” is a free game launcher that lets you play titles from Telenet Japan and Wolf Team. The games themselves are not included with the launcher.
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.8%, Anime 13.3%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 7.5%
Welcome to Shooter Heaven! The classic Telenet Japan & Wolf Team shooters are back! Note: The “Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher” is a free game launcher that lets you play titles from Telenet Japan and Wolf Team. The games themselves are not included with the launcher.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.8%, 1990's 14.3%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 12.3%, 2D 7.5%
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64%, Action 14.4%, 2D 11%, Retro 6.2%, Shooter 3.9%
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.6%, Action 23.6%, 1990's 13.8%
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 59.5%, Action 16.6%, Shooter 14.8%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Action 18.2%, Shooter 14.9%, 1990's 12.8%, 2D 6.4%
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 50.2%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 16.2%, 2D 6.5%, 1990's 5.1%
Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.4%, Action 22.9%, Anime 17.8%, 2D 8%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50%, Action 23.5%, Retro 16.1%, Shooter 10.4%
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Action 15.2%, Anime 12.7%, Shooter 11.4%, 1990's 10.8%
The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Action 26.7%, Retro 17.4%, Shooter 11.2%
Retro space shoot'em up with nice AI, physics, story and RPG elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.9%, Action 30.1%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.3%, Anime 17.4%, Action 13%, 1990's 9.3%
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 64.4%, Action 18%, Shooter 17.6%
Collect loot. Kill Monsters. Do it Quickly. Oh...and DON'T DIE! Quickly navigate your character through a series of levels filled with monsters trying to take you down. Unlock class-specific power-ups, minions, and other bonuses to help you on your quest.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69%, Action 31%
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Anime 19.1%, Action 13.9%, Retro 6.8%, Shooter 6.6%
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 62.7%, Action 16.4%, Shooter 13.7%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Action 24.4%, Retro 15.7%, Shooter 9.9%, 2D 6.6%
Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.6%, Action 31.4%
In the not-so-distant future, the calamity of World War III led to eventual world peace. But, it didn't last. Earth was invaded by alien marauders - the Kretons. Earth's united military force, still depleted after the mighty onslaught of WWIII, was not nearly sufficient to repel the numerous Kreton attacks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.2%, Action 32.8%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.1%, Action 32.9%
High speed kinetic action. Danger is the best offense!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.3%, Action 25.1%, Retro 18.5%
DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Action 23.5%, Shooter 15.5%, 2D 8.6%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.2%, Anime 17.2%, Action 15.7%, Shooter 7%
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Action 20.3%, Shooter 16.4%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
It's the future! And humanity is, predictably, under attack by extraterrestrial forces. Lucky for us we have an experimental ship that's never before been flown that will surely...uh, possibly...well, implausibly be able to win the war! All we need now is a pilot or two.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 77.7%, Action 15.7%, Shooter 6.6%
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 56.7%, Retro 18.7%, Action 14.4%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
"Show Me How to Live" is a minimalist aesthetic shoot 'em up game, in which we control a ship that must navigate and understand the perspective of a person capable of seeing the senselessness of life but unable to do anything about it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Action 19.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Retro 11.3%, 2D 7%
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.6%, Action 24.7%, Retro 18.2%, 2D 6.4%
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 53.3%, Action 21%, Retro 16.7%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.5%, Action 35.5%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.2%, 1990's 13.2%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 10%, Action 9.5%
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 53%, Action 21.4%, Retro 16.5%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Retro 14.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 10.3%, Anime 8.2%
A simple colorful arcade twin-stick shooter in space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Action 17.8%, Retro 12.7%, 1990's 12.5%, Shooter 12.1%
2D style shoot'em up in which close combat is the primary attack method. With two large swords in her hands, cut her way through enemy bullets and enemy units in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.6%, Shooter 17%, Action 9.6%, 2D 9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Action 15.8%, Anime 11.6%, Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 10%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.3%, Action 14.6%, Shooter 11.8%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.9%, Action 16.2%, Shooter 15%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.6%, Action 11%, Shooter 8.5%, Retro 5.6%, Anime 5.2%
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 51.2%, Retro 18%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 11.8%, 2D 5.9%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 11.9%, 1990's 9.1%, Retro 7.7%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Action 26.5%, Retro 21.4%, 2D 9.5%
A tutorial for shmup beginners. Presented by Lightsaber Fairy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.6%, Action 22%, Anime 18.1%, Shooter 10.3%
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.5%, Action 24.6%, Shooter 17.9%, Singleplayer 2%
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 74.2%, Action 15.9%, Shooter 10%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Shooter 13.4%, 1990's 12.9%, Action 11.7%, Retro 11.3%
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57%, Action 29.3%, Anime 13.8%
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 47%, Action 21.5%, Retro 16.3%, Shooter 9.3%, 2D 6%
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变！开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧！
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Anime 16.9%, Action 15.5%, Shooter 12.4%, 2D 7.2%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Action 22.1%, Shooter 16.7%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Retro 20.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 12.1%, 2D 6.1%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Action 16.2%, Retro 15.3%, 1990's 10.1%, Shooter 8.5%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Action 15.1%, Anime 12.6%, Shooter 12.2%, 1990's 10%
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 60.3%, Action 15.8%, Shooter 15.5%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 49.1%, Retro 14.7%, Action 11.3%, 1990's 9.3%, Shooter 7.4%
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.4%, Action 16.5%, Shooter 15.2%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Retro 15.4%, Action 13.4%, Shooter 10.7%, 1990's 8.2%
Take control of a powerful spaceship, face relentless waves of cosmic enemies, and battle colossal bosses in this intense, action shoot-'em-up. Use unique powerups, and save the galaxy in SpaceFire Fury.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Action 19.7%, Anime 18.6%, Shooter 14.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
