60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller.
Shoot lead & blow heads in Arena Brutal, an action shooter that'll put your weapons proficiency to the test! You'll need to manage the uniquely simulated recoil of each gun, keep on top of ammo & avoid getting your face blown off while speeding to the exit for the highest score & the next challenge
Santa's Monster Shootout
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!
Coal Road
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
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 27.6%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 15.8%, Gore 11.9%, Action 8.9%
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 9.5%
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 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 7.4%, 2D 4.3%
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 36%, Side Scroller 27.9%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 6.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 5.3%
A modern take on run-and-gun platformers inspired by the golden age of 16-bit gaming. Explore hostile alien worlds, unlock powerful weapons and upgrades, return stronger to uncover new secrets and battle colossal bosses in relentless arcade action.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Gore 10%, Shooter 9.6%
The Perdition Man: Interval is a side scrolling run n' gun steeped in heavy atmosphere. You are alone on your mission and unable to control what you see and what you are about to do. In this single player campaign you must traverse platforming sections and push on through hordes of haunting enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Gore 10.8%, Shooter 9.6%
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 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 8.1%, Platformer 6.8%
Big guns have begun an attack on YOUR communities, and trust, bredren, YOU DI ONLY BLACK MAN DAT CYAN STOP DEM ...and di only way to stop dem, is to run-right and shoot everything that moves!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Cartoony 7%
Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Gore 16.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Shooter 8.2%
What starts as a battle against a minor evil may ultimately lead to saving the whole world
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Shooter 13.3%, Gore 9.3%
"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid
Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Physics 14.6%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 11%
Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 9.5%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 31.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 5.9%
Void Operators is a shooter and arcade game combining run-and-gun and beat-'em-up gameplay in a dark and brutal sci-fi universe. Blast the Voidemons, seal the rifts from which they emerge, and prove that you deserve your place among the elite protectors of humanity.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.5%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 10.4%
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 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 12.6%, Shooter 12.3%
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Platformer 15.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 10.9%
Gun Rage is an old-school, fast-paced, side-scrolling run and gun, with 16-bit era graphics, inspired by greatest classic games of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Gore 15.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Violent 9%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 12%, Action 10%
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Platformer 15.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 9.2%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 8.8%, Cartoony 6.5%
When terrorism threatens the world there is no need to send a bunch of iconic movie heroes back from the '80s. One under-funded over-powered mercenary is all that's needed to save the world in this epic run 'n' gun destruction-fest of a homage to Broforce!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Gore 11.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Platformer 11.6%
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 42.9%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 8.1%
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Platformer 15%, Shooter 13.7%, Cartoony 7%
Loco Bonobo is an indie platform shooter with ragdoll physics, gory mayhem and princess rides! Die constantly like you deserve whilst kicking ass as a lobotomized lab monkey slaughtering a never-ending barrage of evil clones!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Gore 17%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Physics 11.5%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Platformer 15.7%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 10.5%
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 52.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 8.7%, Arcade 7.4%
Every character plays like an entirely different action game in Contract Rush DX. Explore a world inspired by 2000's flash animation, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Platformer 13.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Gore 9.9%, Violent 7.1%
Immerse yourself in the adventure of Paper Pilot, where you control the "Paper Pilot" through 15 unique levels. Collect star boxes to unlock new levels. Beware, your gun can overheat! Develop a strategy to navigate this adventure successfully.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.1%, Platformer 16.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Cartoony 6.1%
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Gore 16.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Platformer 6.9%
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 35.2%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Stylized 7.7%, Arcade 7.4%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 8.8%
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 9%, Action 8.9%
Crack your enemies with an arsenal of weapons and various tactics in this 2D egg-splosive, gore-filled, yet kid-friendly action platformer, teeming with splattering yolk and shattering eggshels and survive the fierce cage wars.
Why similar: Gore 23.5%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 17.2%, Combat 10.5%, Platformer 8.4%
The pack of Arcades in The Last Shot Universe
Why similar: Side Scroller 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Physics 15.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Simulation 5.1%
Slayer Cat is a classic action shooter game that combines hand-drawn drawings with classic gameplay. Inspired by games like Contra, Doom, and Cuphead. Play as The Slayer Cat as you traverse strange places on an enemy planet, and discover and discover the mysteries of this place!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Platformer 16.2%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 10.6%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Side Scroller 27.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 5.9%
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 31.6%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 6.5%
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 34%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 5.7%
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
Why similar: Gore 23.4%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Platformer 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Violent 9.1%
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 9.8%, Tactical 7.6%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 10.3%
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 28.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 9%, Action 5.9%
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 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Shooter 16.1%, 2D 4.3%, Action 4%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 27.7%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 4.5%
A 3D gravity shooter with infinite procedurally generated levels and hints of Thrust, Gravitar and Lunar Lander.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Arcade 14.7%, Physics 13.5%, Action 12.7%, Shooter 11%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 28.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 5.8%
It's a Panda-emic! Spreading across the globe causing panic and fear. Only one hero has the courage, power and cuteness to save us all. Join Pandy and his jetpack as they travel the world, protecting us from the critter panda plague.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Platformer 17.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Cartoony 10.1%, Combat 8.8%
The ultimate 2D Physics War Game - War just got fun, build your army with tanks, guns, spies, flame tanks and helicopters. Then embark on battles of mass destruction and tactical rescues. Bring peace to faction island by destroying all your enemies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Shooter 12%, Physics 11%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.9%, Shooter 8.2%
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Gore 20.4%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 8%
KLITTER fuses the precision of arena combat with the chaos of glitchcore and the flow of a movement-driven brawler. Every dash, every shot, every kill defines your rhythm - stop moving and you die, flow perfectly and the system collapses. PURE FLOW. ZERO MERCY.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Shooter 17.7%, Gore 11.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 9.6%
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Shooter 18.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Action 6.7%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 10.9%
Shadows of steel moons is an action-platformer with dark techno-fantasy style. The story of a valiant knight who defeats mechanical gods and monsters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Platformer 15.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Weird Hero is a humorous and challenging shoot'em up where the hero, SuperMegaDude, battles countless foes with his arsenal of weird weapons: the Flickinator, the Atomic Toaster, a magician's hat and other strange devices.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Platformer 17.2%, Shooter 14%, Action 13%
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 5.5%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Side Scroller 25.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 6.5%
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Combat 4.9%
