60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade.
You and your spaceship versus thousands of aliens! Blast through waves of aliens with upgradable spaceships in this sci-fi shoot ’em up game and become the Ace of Space!
Murasaki Tsurugi
Murasaki Tsurugi is an explosive puzzle game. While this is a sequel to Murasaki, you can fully enjoy the game even without having played the previous title. Compared with the last game, this one is even more refreshing and fun to play.
Metal Swarm Infinity
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Murasaki Tsurugi is an explosive puzzle game. While this is a sequel to Murasaki, you can fully enjoy the game even without having played the previous title. Compared with the last game, this one is even more refreshing and fun to play.
Why similar: Beautiful 34.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Action 19.1%, Indie 12.2%, 2D 4.6%
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 18.4%, Aliens 13.5%, Action 10.2%, Indie 9.1%
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Action 22%, Arcade 17.9%, Indie 15.3%, 2D 6%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 16.7%, Aliens 12.7%, Space 6%
All Times Classic Defender Game Revisited in 3D Version
Why similar: Space Sim 23.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 14.3%, Aliens 8.8%
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Action 25%, Indie 17.2%, Arcade 17%, 2D 5.9%
A fascinating 2D space shooter based on memes. Set off an amazing journey with Igor Maks and reveal the secret of the galactic internet!
Why similar: Beautiful 32.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Action 11%, Arcade 8.9%, Flight 7.5%
Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home.
Why similar: Beautiful 24.9% ★, Space Sim 20.6% ★, Arcade 13.4%, Space 11.1%, Aliens 9.6%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Action 22.7%, Arcade 22.2%, Indie 13.4%
Space Out blends elements from Breakout, pinball, and a space shooter to provide a unique, fast-paced, and challenging arcade experience.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Action 16.4%, Aliens 11.9%, Sci-fi 6%
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Action 20.9%, Indie 14.1%, Aliens 13.8%, Arcade 11.8%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Arcade 18.6%, Action 10.1%, Aliens 9.4%, Space 7%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Action 16.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Aliens 14.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%
Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Action 30.1%, Indie 18.3%, Arcade 17.9%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 15.5%, Indie 8.4%, Sci-fi 8%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Arcade 23%, Action 12.3%, Indie 8.6%, 2D 7.2%
Now you can select your control style in 3 different ways!. 6 different upgradeable space interceptors, 9 different weapons. You can supply in your carrier and upgrade her defenses. Shoot enemies down. That's all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Action 29.9%, Indie 20.8%, Arcade 16.5%
In this 2D arcade game, your body is the weapon. Shoot the tri out of yourself and recall it back to you to take out a constant onslaught of rogue polygons. Unlock all the tri modifiers and get as high of a score as possible!
Why similar: Action 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Indie 21.4%, Arcade 17%
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 39%, Action 23.9%, Indie 15.6%, Arcade 15.3%, 2D 6.2%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Fast-Paced 16%, Action 14%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 8.9%
Galactic Starfire: Squadron is a Future Sci-Fi Space Shooter game set in different environments around the universe. Complete the challenges and stay alive as you progress through the different types of levels.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Action 15.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Flight 8%
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 42.4%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 14.8%, Indie 6.8%, 2D 6.4%
An endless sci-fi asteroid shooter where each level gets harder. Battle enemies, collect upgrades, and survive infinite waves of intense space combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Space Sim 24.3% ★, Action 10.5%, Aliens 7%, Sci-fi 4.8%
HEXTERMINATE is a top-down shooter which puts you in the role of an Imperial Captain. Your mission is to reclaim a galaxy shattered by centuries of in-fighting. Customise your ship with dozens of different modules, fight side by side with allied fleets and reunite the galaxy under Imperial rule.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Action 26.7%, Indie 19.1%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.8%
Zeroptian Invasion is a classic shoot 'em up with mechanics from other arcades of the 80’s. Travel back in time with this unique pixilated experience with an incredible soundtrack in chiptune.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Action 26.9%, Indie 19.3%, Arcade 18.9%
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 45.7%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Indie 15.8%
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 50.8%, Action 21.4%, Indie 14.1%, Arcade 8.5%, 2D 5.2%
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 61.3%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 13.8%, Indie 9.6%
Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Action 30.9%, Space 12.6%, Sci-fi 12%, Indie 7.6%
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 46.2%, Action 16.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Indie 9.6%, Space 8%
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Action 14.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Colorful 5%
Defend humanity in this retro-inspired space shooter as you patrol the stars and blast killer asteroids from the sky. Keep power to the energy pylons while maintaining the defense shield protecting Earth to earn powerful upgrades for your ship. Do you have what it takes to protect our world?
Why similar: Space Sim 21.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 13.2%, Space 10.7%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Action 27.2%, Arcade 21.1%, Indie 16.6%
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 22.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 10.5%, Aliens 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%
Modern, fast-paced, asteroid shooting frenzy!
Why similar: Action 17.7%, Space Sim 17.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Fast-Paced 12.5%, Indie 11.9%
How good is your short-term memory, attention to detail and ability to handle stress? Once you have finished the climb, you know.
Why similar: Beautiful 46% ★, Action 16.1%, Indie 16%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Casual 4.9%
The cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Action 17.5%, Arcade 17%, Aliens 16.6%, Flight 13.7%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Action 24.3%, Arcade 22.1%, 2D 6.3%, Indie 5.6%
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 42.9%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 16.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%, 2D 5.9%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10.4%, Aliens 9.2%, Flight 8.5%
Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Action 22.5%, Indie 14.7%, Arcade 12%, Casual 5.1%
Solar Struggle is an arcade space shooter with a thrilling story and a challenging skirmish mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Space Sim 12.6% ★, Arcade 12%, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Aliens 9.5%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Action 19.5%, Arcade 18.7%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Space 7.6%
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 34.2%, Action 26.3%, Indie 18.3%, Arcade 15.8%, 2D 5.3%
You're in control of a spaceship and your mission is to destroy as many asteroids as you can. Compete for the highest place on the Leaderboard.
Why similar: Space Sim 25% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Aliens 9.8%
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 41.1%, Action 16.5%, Arcade 16%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Space 6%
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Aliens 16.4%, Action 13.5%, Space 10.1%, Colorful 7.7%
Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Action 26.8%, Arcade 17.8%, Indie 17.5%
Defend Earth from hostile aliens and hungry chupacabras in this modern classic arcade game. Created by a couple of real life VLA Operators!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Aliens 23.5%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 7.1%, 2D 5.7%
Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Action 26.5%, Indie 17.8%, Arcade 14.1%, 2D 5.6%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Arcade 18.4%, Fast-Paced 17.9%, Action 17.4%, Indie 12.1%
"Battle Crust" is a 80's-90's arcade-style shooter. You make full use of "Charge shot" that is available by obtaining the item, And let's Complete all of the 6 stage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.1%, Action 29.6%, Indie 19.3%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Action 20.8%, Arcade 20%, Sci-fi 9%, Space 8.8%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Action 28.6%, Indie 19.9%, Arcade 14.8%, 2D 5.9%
Cosmotic Blast is an asteroid game in an immersive experience. Stand amongst a swirling cluster of asteroids in space as you pilot a ship. Blast and destroy wave after wave of asteroids and collect the Cosmotic energy to enhance your ship, making it faster, stronger and more resilient.
Why similar: Action 35.6%, Indie 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Space 8%
CatDog Puzzle - slide puzzle game. You need solve the puzzle as fast as you can.
Why similar: Beautiful 44.6% ★, Action 27.7%, Indie 19.7%, Casual 8%
Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.1%, Action 30.5%, Indie 20.4%
Velocity®Ultra is an award-winning top down shooter that puts you in control of the galaxy’s only Quarp Jet, an advanced spacecraft with the ability to teleport at will. Tasked with rescuing survivors from a collapsed black hole, you’ll need to use both firepower and quick-wits to catapult the Quarp Jet through 50 levels of sci-fi action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.7%, Action 30.2%, Indie 19.2%
Old school 2d shooter with crazy music by the indie band 8bit Phantom Galactic! -Challenging retro space shooter -Fight your way through various stages and enemies. -Intense Boss fight! -Master the use of your shield to survive. -Use powerups to upgrade your ship's weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Action 28.9%, Indie 20.1%
Redux: Dark Matters is a fast-paced space shooting game with fresh scoring elements - a bastard-hard shooter and definitely a must have for every shmup fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.4%, Action 29.7%, Indie 19%
