60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Side Scroller, Indie, Shoot 'Em Up.
Abyss Survivors – a casual game where the corrupted ocean breeds ferocious creatures. Wield your Sutando abilities to defeat them. Dive deeper, level up, and acquire powerful gear. Utilize elemental reactions strategically!
Kanamono
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Hollow: Cook Off
Stylish and Deadly shooterHollow: Cook Off is the mix of sidescroll shooter and stylish action.You are the quiet but skillful agent, Hollow. And you're going to infiltrate a mysterious factory.Shot, Cut, Float and make your combination.Fight quickly and glamorously but coolly.
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Indie 3.2%
Stylish and Deadly shooterHollow: Cook Off is the mix of sidescroll shooter and stylish action.You are the quiet but skillful agent, Hollow. And you're going to infiltrate a mysterious factory.Shot, Cut, Float and make your combination.Fight quickly and glamorously but coolly.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Side Scroller 30.9%, Action 14.9%, Indie 5.5%
SharkKing is a roguelike, aquatic eat em up.
Why similar: Underwater 45.8% ★, Roguelike 26.8%, Action 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Indie 4.1%
Zeit² brings a new twist to the traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot-’em-up game sporting a unique time travel feature never seen before in this genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.6%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Action 16.4%, Indie 5.9%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Roguelike 24.9%, Action 7.8%, Indie 1.9%
Explore the world's oceans with a sea turtle that has the ability to inflate bubbles! Bubbles can be used as bullets or shields. But be careful not to over-inflate the bubbles and suffocate! Watch your timing and jump out of the water to breathe. Turtles are lung-breathers.
Why similar: Underwater 41.9% ★, Side Scroller 36.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 7.6%, Indie 1.6%
The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Indie 6.5%
Step into The Adventures of Emoji 4 Remastered, where you immerse yourself in this mouse cartoon world playing a shoot em up side-scroller. Follow dynamic rules and use special weapons to defeat enemies for each level. Stay focused on the prize or you might find your game completely cut off.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Indie 1.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Indie 1.7%
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 60.1%, Action 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Indie 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
You are the Squad Killer! Blast through this retro arcade experience guns blazing! Hope you brought your reflexes because this pixel art massacre offers some good old hard core button mashing fun!
Why similar: Roguelike 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 22%, Action 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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 62.6%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Action 14.3%, Indie 5.8%
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 59%, Action 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Indie 6.6%
Embark on an endless cosmic odyssey in Infinite Void! Master retro-inspired space shoot 'em up gameplay with procedurally generated universes, dynamic upgrades, & simple controls. Every run offers a unique challenge. Will you conquer the "Infinite Void" or succumb to its celestial challenges?
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.5%, Roguelike 35.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 10.9%, Indie 2%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Side Scroller 30.3%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Indie 2%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.6%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Action 15.9%, Indie 5.2%
Blast your way through waves of viroid enemies in Antibody, a Defender-style shoot ‘em up set on a living planet. Move through Sanguon’s insides as you fight to contain a viral outbreak. You are the cure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Underwater 29.9% ★, Side Scroller 26.3%, Action 6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
A fast-paced underwater roguelike where a squishy squid with divine powers steals enemy weapons to take revenge on Lord Azure and his Abyssal Cult. Chaos, crustaceans, and cartoon violence await!
Why similar: Underwater 31.4% ★, Roguelike 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Side Scroller 32.8%, Action 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Huge Enemy is a horizontal Shoot ‘em up that takes place in a dark sci-fi universe with Japanese influences.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Action 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Indie 8%
Ballpoint Universe Infinite is a shoot-em-up adventure game featuring artwork entirely drawn in ballpoint pen. Explore immaculate worlds, discover the secrets of the doodles, and customize your Ink-Ship for battle! Press"Ballpoint Universe Infinite is too exuberant to ignore.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.4%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Action 14%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
The arcade shoot 'em up where getting angry is just a game mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Roguelike 34.5%, Action 20.7%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Shoot aliens, fly around and make everything explode, alone and with friends, in this frenetic 2D run and gun roguelite. Survive the procedurally generated environment, collect weapons, level up and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Roguelike 26.2%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 9.9%
Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Action 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Indie 6.7%
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 49.5%, Action 14%, Side Scroller 12%, Underwater 11% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
The rogue-like strategy game Offcoast takes place in a subterranean, underwater landscape.
Why similar: Underwater 66.3% ★, Roguelike 28.8%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Cute marimo take down waves of invading alien species in this side-scrolling shooter! A 2.5D shooting game that blends classic side-scrolling action with strategic depth-based combat. Target priority and strategy are the keys to achieving high scores!
Why similar: Underwater 31.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Side Scroller 28.9%, Action 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Trunks the elephant has dropped his peanuts overboard. Help him retrieve as many peanuts as possible from the deep ocean whilst avoiding unkindly marine creatures.
Why similar: Underwater 57.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Action 6.7%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
『FUBUKI ~zero in on Holoearth~』is a high-speed pixel action game where you control the protagonist, Shirakami Fubuki, and battle using swords and skills.
Why similar: Side Scroller 50.1%, Action 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Indie 3%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.8%, Side Scroller 31.2%, Action 14.1%
Travel and fight your way through this fantasy world to save your kingdom from evil forces in a 2d roguelike adventure!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35%, Roguelike 24.5%, Hack and Slash 21%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Side Scroller 38.4%, Action 12.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
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 47.4%, Roguelike 31.1%, Action 16%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
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 65.6%, Side Scroller 21%, Action 9.2%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
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 60.1%, Action 16.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Indie 4.8%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Underwater 35% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 28.2%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Side Scroller 34.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action 9.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
The ancient fish “Sacabambaspis” game! Easy to operate but difficult! Let's compete to see how far you can swim!
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.5%, Underwater 38% ★, Action 19.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%
NARWHAR Project Hornwhale - the ray themed roaming 16-bit style action shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 27.7%, Action 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Indie 7.7%
Play as a bear diving underwater to explore the ocean’s depths. Collect shells, plants, treasures, and other valuable items from the underwater world. Use your finds to upgrade your gear, allowing you to dive deeper. The deeper you go, the more secrets and hidden places you can discover.
Why similar: Underwater 57.5% ★, Side Scroller 21.8%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Indie 1.3%
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Roguelike 33.7%, Action 14.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Side Scroller 35.4%, Action 18.9%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
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 40%, Side Scroller 34.6%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Indie 2%
Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.1%, Action 23.7%, Indie 8.2%
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 46.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 43.9%, Action 6.3%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.3%
Retro 2D side-scrolling shooter with pixel art. Control a penguin (Laser), a fish (Firebreath), and a human (Railgun) to achieve a high score!
Why similar: Underwater 41% ★, Side Scroller 38.1%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Indie 1.6%
Super SmallMan is a lighthearted arena roguelike game. Players can wield a variety of unique weapons, combine different skills, and purchase useful items to enhance their strength—only then can they fight their way through the demon army's siege and escape alive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.1%, Roguelike 45.8%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Side Scroller 37.2%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Indie 3.2%
Retro space shoot'em up with nice AI, physics, story and RPG elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.5%, Action 31.5%
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 42.3%, Side Scroller 31.1%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
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 67.6%, Action 32.4%
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Indie 3%
Battle through hordes of foes in this roguelike blend of survivors, bullet hell, and tower defense. Conquering TD Run will require more than simple survivor-esque DPS checks. Determine optimal character and weapon specific builds and employ real-time tactics to stay ahead of the increasing enemies.
Why similar: Roguelike 40%, Side Scroller 33.5%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Indie 2.1%
ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Action 15.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
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 67.2%, Action 32.8%
After an alien arives in Brazil, the brazilian army created the FEB - Brazilian Elite Force, a high tech agency with only the best of the bests. Choose one of three agents: Samanta, Zolrys and Silva, and save Brazil from an alien invasion in this 2D platform/shooter game.
Why similar: Action 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Indie 12%
