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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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8.2%

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 24.8%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 8.8%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 10.6%

Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, 1980s 9.1%, Space 7.3%

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 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Old School 12.3%, Space 9.9%, 1990's 9.9%

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 14.9%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Shooter 8.7%

The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.1%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 10%, 2D 6.6%, Indie 6.2%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.6%

Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Action 16.1%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Retro 13.2%, Indie 11%

Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 8.5%

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 20.5%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Old School 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%, 1980s 9.3%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, 1980s 12.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 9.4%

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.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, 1990's 9%, Old School 8.5%

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 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 1980s 10.3%, Old School 9%

Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Space 11.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 7.1%

Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Space 14.7%, 1980s 13.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.5%

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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Old School 8.3%

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Soundtrack 14.3% ★, Space 11.1%, Shooter 10.7%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 18%, Bullet Hell 16%, Space 8.6%, Old School 8.4%

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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, 1980s 13.5%, 1990's 11.9%, Shooter 11.7%

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 22.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.8%

Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.4%

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 21.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 10.4%

"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

Why similar: 1990's 22.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Shooter 11%, Retro 11%

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 80.4%, Action 19.6%

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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, 1980s 13.5%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%

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 39.9%, Space 20.5%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Retro 10.2%, Action 9.6%

Amaranthine - is a dynamic horizontal scrolling shooter with elements of procedural generation. Travel through warp to the distant frozen planet that sent a distress signal.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.2%, Space 26.7%, Action 9.3%, Indie 4.8%

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 53.7%, Retro 18.5%, Action 13.1%, Indie 8%, 2D 6.7%

Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 8.5%, Shooter 8.2%

Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 6.4%

Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, 1980s 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Space 11.6%, Old School 10%

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Old School 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 24.8%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Space 10%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.5%

A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Psychedelic 7.3%

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 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Space 10.9%, Old School 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%

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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Retro 9%, Arcade 8.8%, Space 5.1%

Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.9%, Arcade 21.1%, Retro 16.3%, Action 7%, Indie 4.6%

Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Soundtrack 12.4% ★, 1990's 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.9%

The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10%, Soundtrack 7.5% ★

If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Space 16.6%, 1980s 15.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 11%

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 21.5%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 9.5%

Y2ROLL is an N64-style minimalistic physics-based arcade-style marble rolling game that will take you back to the turn of the millennium.

Why similar: Arcade 26.8%, Linear 22.5%, 1990's 17.7%, Old School 14%, Action 7.8%

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 53.4%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 5.7%

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Futuristic 9.9%, Space 9.9%

AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Bullet Hell 34.2%, Shooter 23.4%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Soundtrack 12.3% ★, 1990's 9.3%

A retro-style, fast-paced, and addictive shoot 'em up. A throwback to the classic arcade games of the 80s. Great for playing while waiting in line for another game. 🎮 (shmup)

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, 1990's 13.8%, Old School 13.2%, Space 12.8%

The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Space 11%, Shooter 8%

A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 11%, Old School 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%

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 44.5%, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 12.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Action 5.2%

Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73.4%, Action 16.5%, Indie 10.1%

ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 20%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Old School 10%, Shooter 9.3%

Get into your Flying Tank and shoot 'em up like it's the good old days! Kill strange bosses, drop bombs from above and build an arsenal of fun, powerful weapons. Reclaim the stolen Earth - alone or with a friend - in a rich action-packed side-scrolling shmup!

Why similar: Side Scroller 38.4%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Soundtrack 4.5% ★

1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.

Why similar: 1980s 21.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Retro 13.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.6%

A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

Why similar: Old School 24%, Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 7.6%

Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

Why similar: Action 65.2%, Indie 34.8%

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72.1%, Action 17.6%, Indie 10.3%

Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, 1980s 11%, Old School 9.9%, Shooter 8.8%

A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 26%, Shooter 13%, Linear 9.6%, Space 8.8%