Games Like Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender

AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Cats 21%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Action 9.8%, Arcade 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, expanded version of the seed game, offering more content and refined mechanics.

The Aqua Kitty cats have launched into space in an all new action RPG shoot-em-up adventure! Pick your crew, blast off to investigate mysterious water filled asteroids and watch out for marauding pirate rabbits!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Cats 29%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 7.5%, Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spin-off that shifts the action to space while retaining the core cat-themed shoot-em-up gameplay.

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 50.6%, Retro 11.7%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-inspired shoot-em-up design that captures the same arcade intensity and 2D pixel charm.

Pix the Cat is a critically acclaimed intense arcade game that will challenge your reflexes and your wits, pitting you against your friends and the world in a race to the highest score!

Why similar: Cats 48.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 11.9%, Retro 11%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused game featuring a feline protagonist that emphasizes high-speed movement and score-chasing.

Flying cats versus 10,000 soothing characters! What awaits them beyond all those furious midair fights...? Witness the world's most shocking ending for yourself!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Cats 27.1%, Action 11.8%, Indie 7.7%, Cute 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar cute, cat-themed aesthetic paired with chaotic, fast-paced bullet-hell action.

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 8%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane, twin-stick arcade experience that matches the intensity and polish of the seed game.

Shütshimi is a randomized shoot'em up about a muscle-bound fish with memory problems defending the seven seas. Defeat or navigate through waves of enemies, collecting new upgrades every 10 seconds that change up the gameplay as you battle your way through each of the game's bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.6%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Action 13.8%, Indie 10.5%, Cute 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, fast-paced shooter that shares the seed game's sense of humor and arcade-style brevity.

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 39.3%, Local Co-Op 21.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 8.3%, Retro 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed arcade shooter that emphasizes wave-based defense and local co-op gameplay.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Arcade 5.6%, Indie 4.9%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A premier co-op shoot-em-up that mirrors the arcade-style progression and local multiplayer fun of the seed game.

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 42.7%, Side Scroller 9%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D arcade shooter that focuses on tight movement and satisfying projectile combat.

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Retro 9.3%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a pure, classic shoot-em-up experience with high-quality pixel art and fast-paced action.

Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 11.4%, Local Co-Op 8.1%, Shooter 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, challenging shoot-em-up that shares the vibrant aesthetic and arcade-style difficulty of the seed game.

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 59.8%, Action 17.5%, Indie 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie shoot-em-up with a quirky art style and classic arcade mechanics similar to the seed game.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.1%, Action 8%, Retro 7.3%, Indie 7%, Arcade 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply rewarding indie shoot-em-up that pays homage to classic arcade titles with modern design sensibilities.

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Local Co-Op 18%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Side Scroller 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, roguelike shoot-em-up that offers high replayability and intense, arcade-style combat.

Awesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Cats 24.7%, Arcade 9%, Action 8.7%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cat-themed shooter that blends action and RPG elements for a unique take on the genre.

Kitty Survivors is a funny action rogue-lite game where you slay hordes of creatures, create overpowered builds, use elemental skills and craft stupid weapons. Join a growing guild of misfits with a thirst for milk, hired to protect the Kingdom of Catmere!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Cats 36.4%, Action 6.6%, Cute 4.5%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern cat-themed bullet-heaven game that evolves the shoot-em-up genre into a survival-based experience.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61%, Action 22.8%, Indie 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled arcade shooter that focuses on fast, accessible action and cute aesthetics.

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Action 22.4%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Indie 14.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Retro 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired arcade shooter that focuses on wave-based combat and satisfying destruction.

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 38.4%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Retro 8.9%, Action 8.2%, Arcade 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique shooter that allows you to possess enemies, adding a tactical layer to the classic arcade formula.

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 7.2%, Indie 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish and fast-paced shooter that emphasizes precision movement and high-energy gameplay.

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Retro 6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 2D bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and vibrant visual effects.

Help Hoodie Girl fight the evil MediaBall's inane advertisements! It's a looping shooter in which each loop increases the speed and difficulty!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Action 15.5%, Indie 10.8%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic arcade shoot-em-up experience with local co-op support and retro visuals.

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 57.3%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Action 8.4%, Indie 6.2%, Arcade 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style shoot-em-up that focuses on intense aerial combat and arcade-style scoring.

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Cats 21%, Retro 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Arcade 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: While a platformer, it shares the same cat-themed, retro-inspired action and high-energy feel.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.1%, Action 13.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Indie 10%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished bullet-hell experience that captures the thrill of dodging massive waves of projectiles.

Undercat is a non-restrictive 2D platformer with co-op and PvP modes. Help the Resistance to overthrow the Cats' tyranny and liberate the animal city!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.9%, Retro 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 9.8%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, cat-themed adventure that captures the charm and family-friendly appeal of the seed game.

Cute Survivor where you play as Kitty the cat aboard her flying cat-saucer🛸 created by her distraught human.

Why similar: Cats 44.9%, Arcade 17.2%, Cute 12.3%, Action 11.1%, 2D 8.8%

Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 57.6%, Co-op 12.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Cute 10.7%, 2D 4.7%

The Angel Cats are back! Twin Shot Deluxe is a platform arcade shooter where players defend their homeland using bow and arrows. Take aim at 200+ brand new levels set across four worlds. Play solo or with a friends in local co-op (1-4 players) or competitively to see who will be crowned champion.

Why similar: Cats 25%, Local Co-Op 22.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Retro 10.1%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game with a retro aesthetic and local co-op that feels right at home with the seed game.

The cutest, deadliest top-down roguelike shooter featuring AK-wielding Axolotls. Blast your way through the animal kingdom with an arsenal of kick-ass guns, mighty power-ups and even raise an army of trigger-happy baby axolotls. 🔫🔫 Double the firepower! Local co-op update now live!

Why similar: Action 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 25.3%, Indie 18.5%, Cute 17.2%, 2D 13.4%

The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club! Go alone or group your friends! Shoot the party crashers down!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that emphasizes co-op play and arcade-style bullet-hell mechanics.

Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.5%, Action 23.3%, Indie 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that features high-speed action and local co-op, perfect for fans of the seed game.

Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Retro 13.1%, Action 12.3%, Arcade 11%

Mimi's platformer-shooter adventure through a land of magic, cats, and rain!

Why similar: Cats 47.8%, Action 12.8%, Shooter 10%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Action 12.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Local Co-Op 19%, Retro 11.7%, Action 9%, Arcade 7.8%

Explore, loot, and rush back to defend your ship against alien hordes. Solo or 4-player coop, grow stronger run after run in this frantic action roguelite with a touch of tower defense.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.3%, Action 16.1%, Co-op 9.5%

Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!

Why similar: Action 34.2%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Indie 20.9%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 8.6%

Pet the Cat is a bullet-hell shooter where you unleash powerful attacks by petting an adorable cat! Fight through endless waves of enemies and upgrade your kitty into a formidable force with food, items, and weapons.

Why similar: Cats 63.2%, Action 14.1%, Cute 11.4%, Shooter 11.3%

Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Retro 9.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 8%

Help a heroic team of pets in mechs take back Earth in this exciting Saturday Morning Cartoon inspired shoot em’ up for both new and hardcore players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Cats 21%, Action 8.5%, Arcade 8.4%, Side Scroller 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 64.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Action 6.6%, Side Scroller 6.2%

Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Cats 28.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 7%

Blast your way through hordes of enemies in Ultra Mega Cats, a cooperative roguelike third-person shooter. Play As one of the Mega Cats, armed to the fangs with a wide variety of abilities and escape captivity from your Rodent and Bird Overlords!

Why similar: Cats 58.6%, Action 15.5%, Shooter 15.3%, Co-op 10.6%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Retro 9.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Side Scroller 8%

In this new adventure, Miner and his friends will have to be the greatest of the seven seas to face creatures and lovecraftian places !!! A 2d platform shooter game with small rogue-like elements and physically real water !!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 8.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

BE A CAT! SAVE YOUR HUMAN! You're a fluffy feline who must save their owner from the hordes of flesh eating greebles which dwell within the bathroom. Will she make it through her morning business alive? Only you can save her!

Why similar: Cats 45.5%, Retro 14.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.9%, Cute 7.1%

Meow! This is a cat-themed Survivor-like game where you control an adorable Supercat! Battle monsters to level up, collect items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with strategic builds to fight off invading creatures threatening Meow Star.

Why similar: Action 66%, Cute 34%

QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Cats 13.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Indie 6.5%, Action 6.5%

Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Action 8.5%, Co-op 6.1%, Indie 5.7%

Face a pest infestation and survive until Loki's parents return from their trip! Defend the house with your 9 lives. Choose upgrades, play with different versions of Loki, with unique weapons and abilities to fight this war ^.^

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Cats 35.5%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 6.8%, Cute 5.8%

Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.9%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Action 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Arcade 7.3%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Retro 11.9%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Action 7.7%

Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Retro 7.2%

Avoid rain, get stars,and run across the passage! Retro but new, high-speed action game filled with many hidden elements!

Why similar: Cats 31%, Action 19.7%, Arcade 16%, Retro 14%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

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 52.6%, Retro 12.2%, Action 10.4%, Arcade 8%, Indie 7.6%