60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, 2D, Action, Sci-fi.
Advanced Busterhawk Gley Lancer: Overdrive is a reimagining of the classic Mega Drive shmup, Gley Lancer. Built from the ground up for the Neo Geo and ported to modern platforms (no emulation). Featuring new stage, enemy and boss designs as well as a new soundtrack, new mechanics and modes of play.
Quantum: Recharged
Dodge and encircle your enemies in this neon-drenched revival of the one-of-a-kind arcade classic!
1993 Space Machine
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.
Dodge and encircle your enemies in this neon-drenched revival of the one-of-a-kind arcade classic!
Why similar: Shooter 20.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Score Attack 11.6%, Space 11%, Futuristic 8.8%
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: Gun Customization 29.6% ★, Score Attack 10.6%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 8.2%
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: Hand-drawn 11.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Space 10.6%, 1990's 9.6%, Arcade 9.1%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.8% ★, 1990's 14.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 10.4%, Score Attack 9.3%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.6% ★, Space 15.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Futuristic 7.9%
You play as a gun in order to shoot down lots of enemies in order to increase your high score. Enemies of different difficulties and colors...and even a boss fight. Pick up power-ups and don't die to beat your high score and unlock new colors to customize your gun.
Why similar: Gun Customization 33.6% ★, Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 9.9%, 2D 6.3%
Xenotype is a side-scrolling space shooter with fully integrated Co-op gameplay. Take control of humanity's biggest scientific achievement as you fight back against a deadly alien invasion. Explore an expansive action/adventure campaign alone, OR recruit a friend and dominate together!
Why similar: Gun Customization 25.6% ★, Shooter 11.9%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shooter 22.2%, Arcade 14%, Retro 11.5%, Score Attack 11.3%, Space 10.9%
A simple control 2D action dodge game where you survive by avoiding incoming missiles. It combines varied missile patterns, difficulty modes, and skin collection in a hyper‑casual format.
Why similar: Arcade 21.1%, Score Attack 15.8%, Space 15.1%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Neuromana is a run’n’gun classic reimagined for today: traditional frame-by-frame animation, hand-drawn backgrounds, killer gameplay, and a 90s anime aesthetic. Now run and gun!
Why similar: Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 16.4%, 1990's 12.8%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Futuristic 10.6%
Aliens are attacking Tokyo and kidnapping its citizens to transform them into mutants! Pilot the StarBurner to battle enemy waves, rescue helpless humans, and survive relentless alien attacks in this fast-paced arcade shooter.
Why similar: Score Attack 23.3%, Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 20.4%, Retro 10.7%, Action 7.5%
Pilot your UFO through an asteroid field… with the power of math! 💥🧠 Dodge and solve operations to destroy asteroids before they crash into you. A fun and educational arcade game that sharpens your brain while testing your reflexes.
Why similar: Space 22.4%, Futuristic 19.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Score Attack 12.9%, Cartoony 8%
Step into the past with your LCD handheld! Test your reflexes and coordination as you navigate challenging obstacles to defeat the alien invasion. With two unique game modes, master the sequences and climb the leaderboards. Can you rise to the challenge?
Why similar: Arcade 19.9%, 1990's 19.7%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, Score Attack 14.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Score Attack 21.5%, Arcade 20.3%, Shooter 20.2%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Control your ship and destroy all the enemies and bases that have appeared through teleportation! is a score-attack vertical shooter for 1 or 2 players. Enjoy simple shoot-and-dodge gameplay, rich destruction effects, and tons of hidden features.
Why similar: Score Attack 20.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Choices Matter 7.8%
Defend Earth against alien asteroid attacks in this arcade roguelite retro shooter and experience the evolution of the genre in a gripping visual and auditory adventure.
Why similar: Gun Customization 29.9% ★, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, 1990's 9.5%
The steel wolf running across the earth × the sonic corpse that buries its prey. DECO shooting game redeployed!
Why similar: Shooter 16.1%, 1990's 14.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Futuristic 10%, Sci-fi 8.9%
Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.
Why similar: Gun Customization 26.7% ★, Score Attack 12.9%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.2%
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
Why similar: Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Space 13.3%, 1990's 12.4%, Retro 8.8%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Score Attack 18.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 1990's 8%
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Gun Customization 20.5% ★, Shooter 14.7%, Space 13.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%
The circus is back in town! Compete alone or with Friends in 6 circus-themed minigames. Each with it's own unique challenges and twists. Can you outsmart Fiendish Freddy and get your score high enough to impress our panel of crazy judges? Can you earn enough money to save the circus?
Why similar: Arcade 18.4%, Cartoony 16.5%, 1990's 15.7%, Score Attack 12.1%, Action 11.6%
Dive into a 2D action game where you control a spaceship, defeat enemies and overcome deadly traps. Extend your arsenal by collecting new weapons and technologies for your ship that you will need to conquer four different dungeon-like worlds, all connected by an open space full of surprises.
Why similar: Gun Customization 30.9% ★, Shooter 14.8%, Space 12.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 8.8%
ASTRO AMIGO is a story-driven sci-fi adventure game where you explore a strange Wisconsin town, investigate its secrets, play mini-games, and make story-shaping choices as young Austin searches for his missing dog, Amigo.
Why similar: Cinematic 13.9%, 1990's 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Multiple Endings 11.2%
An indie top-down sci-fi score-attack game about blowing up aliens in the upper atmosphere! Compete against your friends locally and see who can get the highest score on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Arcade 18.8%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Futuristic 13.3%, Space 12.1%, Action 11.4%
It's breakout. You know breakout.. Contains: one paddle, ball(s) and blocks. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Beat the campaign, then build cursed levels in the editor and share them on the Workshop. The ball does not care about your plans..
Why similar: Arcade 23.6%, Space 15.4%, Score Attack 14.6%, 1990's 12.2%, Action 10.4%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Score Attack 15.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 13.6%, Futuristic 11.6%, Shooter 10.8%
Remember the little games that filled whole afternoons? Retro Mix 8 brings eight familiar games together in one single-player arcade collection, from tank defense and fish-eat-fish to tile linking and brick breaking. Come back for one more round!
Why similar: Shooter 24.1%, Arcade 18.2%, Score Attack 15.2%, 1990's 12.8%, Action 8.3%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shooter 18.6%, Score Attack 17%, Space 15.9%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Space 17.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Retro 12.1%, Arcade 11.4%, 1990's 10.1%
Lead an elite squad of heroines in this high-energy vertical shmup! Blast through enemy waves, dodge deadly patterns, and take down epic bosses as you fight to free the galaxy from the grip of the Merlian Empire.
Why similar: Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 13.9%, 1990's 12.7%, Space 11%, Retro 9.6%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 14.5%, 1990's 14.2%, Space 10.2%, Score Attack 9.9%
Galaxi Taxi is a hybrid of Story-Driven Action-Adventure, Shoot’em and Boss Fight, and you’re a taxi crew in the classy 90s animation art style. Drive your taxi and discover the depths of a rural outer space, a muddy milky way, a cosmic dust flooding the taxi and an ubiquitous smog.
Why similar: Gun Customization 30.2% ★, 1990's 13.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 15.5%, 1990's 15.3%, Space 11.4%, Futuristic 10.4%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Arcade 15.3%, Score Attack 14.7%, Shooter 13.8%, 1990's 12%, Sci-fi 10%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Arcade 23.4%, Shooter 22.1%, 1990's 14%, Space 10.9%, Action 8.1%
Rotate, aim and shoot in zero gravity space. "∀stround" is a zero-gravity shooting action game in which the screen rotates according to the character's direction. Survive against attacking creatures on a space station where gravity suddenly disappears.
Why similar: Shooter 28.7%, Space 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 10.8%, Futuristic 10%
It is the year 2127, the closing of the great war is upon us. You purchase a starship to explore regions unknown and to extract untold riches from distant galaxies. Pirates and bloodthirsty alien beings wander the universe. It is a gritty and nasty period. Bravely go forth and seek your fortune!
Why similar: Shooter 19.7%, 1990's 16.6%, Futuristic 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Colorful 9%
Tank And Roll is an Action-Shooter game that challenges players achieve the highest score! There are features such as unlocking new vehicles, drawing your own vehicle, and importing custom avatars for your character! It offers both fun and a rewarding challenge for those who dare to master it!
Why similar: Shooter 18.7%, Score Attack 17.9%, Hand-drawn 17%, Arcade 13.2%, Cartoony 10.4%
Guntech 2 is a return of the good old “cave flyer” shoot ’em ups genre. It’s a twin-stick shooter influenced by such classics as Thrust, Oids, Geometry Wars, and Asteroids. You can play in single-player, or couch co-op with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Gun Customization 17.8% ★, Shooter 14.8%, 1990's 13%, Arcade 12.3%, Futuristic 10.6%
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Gun Customization 25.9% ★, Shooter 15.2%, Space 13.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Futuristic 11.7%
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: Shooter 17.8%, 1990's 14%, Arcade 12.9%, Space 10.5%, Score Attack 10.5%
Sanctum Arcadia is a game where you must fight your way through increasingly dangerous zones filled with enemies, hazards, and mystery. Sanctum Arcadia has a unique but still familiar progression system, challenging and engaging combat, all in a smooth Arcade-like experience.
Why similar: Space 23.8%, Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 18.6%, Futuristic 16.8%, Sci-fi 12%
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Score Attack 19.5%, Arcade 17.3%, Space 14.4%, Retro 12.4%, Action 10.3%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Gun Customization 22.3% ★, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Space 11%, Futuristic 9.6%
Help QBob leap from rock to rock as he surveys an array of strangely shaped asteroids, all while avoiding a host of bizarre and deadly alien creatures in this modernized take on an arcade-inspired classic.
Why similar: Arcade 25.7%, Space 17.5%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Action 12.1%, Colorful 11.3%
Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!
Why similar: Space 18.1%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Retro 11.4%
Astral Bounty is a demanding 2D arcade side-scroller straight out of the ’90s. Blast through hand-built enemy waves, hunt four bounties, earn credits and blow them on beefy upgrades in the shop. You’re going to need them. 3 difficulty levels, 4 ships, mercy optional.
Why similar: Score Attack 16.2%, Arcade 13.8%, 1990's 13.4%, Cartoony 10.5%, Retro 8.6%
SlayBall Brick Breaker is a fun twist on classic Brick Breaker games. Play an endless arcade mode where you put your skills to the test as you try and destroy as many bricks as possible and beat your high score.
Why similar: Score Attack 27.3%, Arcade 21.8%, Futuristic 13.2%, Space 8.9%, Retro 8.1%
Quasar is a "Bullet Hell Space Opera" with endless levels and upgrades for your ship. You'll fight against squadrons of enemy ships, even battling entire armadas, with bosses appearing occasionally during Survival mode.
Why similar: Gun Customization 29.7% ★, Shooter 16%, Arcade 12.2%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.8%
Can "Super Meteor" save the universe from the space debris created by the development of space by the people of Earth?
Why similar: Space 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Sci-fi 14%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12.1%
A tribute to the magnificent side-scrolling Arcade shooter games with a modern look, physics-based movement, and some challenging twists that will test your speed, reflexes, accuracy, patience, and memory at the same time.
Why similar: Gun Customization 27.7% ★, Arcade 17.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids, unlock powerful ships, collect devastating upgrades, and survive the ultimate retro-inspired arcade space shooter alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shooter 17.7%, 1990's 15.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Space 11.9%, Score Attack 10.1%
Shoot meteors with a variable fire main, and various different power-ups. Survive and set a new hi-score today!
Why similar: Shooter 23.6%, Arcade 20.7%, 1990's 14.7%, Space 11.8%, Score Attack 8%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shooter 14.8%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, 1990's 10.6%
SpaceDRG is a high-octane, motion sickness inducing action game featuring cute pixel art graphics. Fight against the letters D, R & G in a space themed 1980s retro arcade environment.
Why similar: Shooter 23.3%, Arcade 18.3%, Space 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Sci-fi 10.2%
Rescue Guardian Blaster is a fast-paced, score-focused shoot 'em up! Destroy enemy ships by matching your ship's gun color to the enemy's to earn more points, all while tracking your score against the best players or your friends.
Why similar: Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 19.4%, Space 13.6%, Action 11.8%, Score Attack 10.2%
Simple rules, surprising results: challenge yourself with a novel twist on a classic.
Why similar: Arcade 26.2%, Cartoony 21.9%, Score Attack 20.8%, Colorful 11.3%, 2D 10%
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Arcade 15.8%, Space 14.7%, Shooter 13.4%, 1990's 11.8%, Sci-fi 10.5%
Space Dance is a 90s-inspired space simulator where you defend Earth from alien invaders. Choose from three weapon types, face challenging battles, and upgrade your ship to compete for the highest score. Get ready for an intense space adventure!
Why similar: Gun Customization 31.2% ★, Score Attack 13.7%, 1990's 12.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Space 12%
