60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer.
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Galaxy Dreamer
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Hellfire
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Space 12.9%, Action 11.4%, Local Co-Op 10.4%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Arcade 16.3%, Co-op 13.7%, Local Co-Op 12%, Action 11.6%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 12.6%, Co-op 12.3%, Local Co-Op 10.6%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Arcade 15.6%, Co-op 11.1%, Action 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.8%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Co-op 9.2%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
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 35.1%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 11.9%, Space 10.5%, Co-op 9.7%
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Co-op 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Space 9.2%, Linear 7.8%, Action 7.7%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 12.6%, Co-op 11.2%, Space 11.1%
Shoot ’em up, with beautiful 2D pixel art, addictive shooter gameplay, classic levels and weapons that will let you perform a symphony of destruction of the alien base in the black eye galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Co-op 12.5%, Action 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%
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 38.9%, Arcade 18%, Action 13.8%, Space 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Co-op 18%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 5.5%
Arcade shooter where the player battles against monsters, completes various missions with a cool battleship. Deathrix invaded the world and released a mysterious meteorite causing a great flood. Players can upgrade their ships for better performance to fight the most brutal enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 13%, Co-op 11.8%, Local Co-Op 10.1%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Co-op 15.7%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Arcade 14.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Arcade 16.8%, Co-op 9.6%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
RIFTINVADERS is a fast-paced arcade game with hard difficulty, focused on aim training and endless action. Compete for top spots on the leaderboard, unlock achievements and get to the highest X-RUN possible. Enjoy also in seated VR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Arcade 20.6%, Space 17.4%, Action 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
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 50.3%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Local Co-Op 9.2%
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 61.1%, Action 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Arcade 8.7%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Arcade 17.6%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Action 8%, Co-op 7.8%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Arcade 23.2%, Action 16.9%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Co-op 8.3%
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 73.8%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 10.4%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 11%, Co-op 8.7%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 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 45.8%, Action 16.8%, Space 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Linear 9.1%
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Co-op 15.5%, Arcade 14.1%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.5%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Action 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Multiplayer 5.7%
ASTROSMASH® was originally a Shoot´em up game for the Intellivision® console in 1981. This reimagined version is based on the game’s original theme and gameplay but much more exciting and challenging. The new graphics are phenomenal and the amazing background music adds a lot of excitement.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Co-op 12.2%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Space 11.2%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Arcade 19.1%, Co-op 14.9%, Action 9.4%, Local Co-Op 8.4%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Co-op 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Local Co-Op 8.9%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Co-op 16.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 10.6%
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 50.6%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Action 11.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Arcade 20.7%, Action 16.2%, Space 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
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 35.7%, Space 15.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Arcade 19%, Co-op 18.2%, Action 10.1%, Local Co-Op 8.6%
A wave defense game in classic arcade style. Play the infinite survival mode alone or with a friend (co-op), or play story mode and experience the origin story of the Harvest Hero!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Local Co-Op 22.8%, Arcade 21%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
Remake of one of the oldest arcade classics. Challenge yourself and advance through the levels filled with asteroids, power-ups and virtual bitcoins, that you can spend in the shop to get ready for what's coming. Get your friends and share the adventure together in co-op mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Co-op 18.5%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 10.8%
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 41.5%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 15.5%, Space 13.3%, Linear 8.4%
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Co-op 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Action 6.1%, Space 5.6%
Crush the countless crabs while blasting your way through the cancer zone!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Space 20.7%, Arcade 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 9.6%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.6%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Singleplayer 1%
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 55.6%, Arcade 25.3%, Action 19.1%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Space 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Co-op 9.7%
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 43.5%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Arcade 22.1%, Action 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Local Co-Op 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Arcade 8.1%, Space 7.7%
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 61.6%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 8.8%, Multiplayer 4.5%
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 64.1%, Arcade 25.8%, Action 10.2%
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Arcade 16.4%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 9.1%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Arcade 15.4%, Co-op 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Local Co-Op 8.4%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Space 14%, Arcade 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Help the government agents in black thong to end the alien threat and the invasion of the machines. 1 or 2 players. Individual and cooperative. Gamepad compatible. Demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Co-op 18.7%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Arcade 11%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%
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 64%, Action 20.8%, Arcade 15.1%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 15.2%, Space 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 12%, Space 11.5%, Linear 6.5%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.3%, Action 24.1%, Arcade 16.6%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Arcade 16.3%, Co-op 11.6%, Action 7.7%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Arcade 20.1%, Action 14.7%, Space 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%
