60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Retro.
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Zero Wing
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Apano SYN Fighter
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, 1980s 13%, Arcade 9.6%, 1990's 9.1%, Old School 8%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, 1980s 12.9%, Shooter 11.2%, 1990's 10%, Arcade 9.9%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, 1980s 11.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Old School 8.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 15.2%, 1980s 11.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Retro 10%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, 1980s 14.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.1%, 1990's 10.4%
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: 1980s 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Shooter 13.8%, 1990's 12.1%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, 1990's 12.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Old School 10%
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 27.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Old School 9.9%, 1990's 9.5%, Score Attack 7.3%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.1%, 1980s 11.4%, Space 8.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, 1980s 17.2%, 1990's 14.4%, Old School 9.9%, Arcade 9.2%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 15.2%, 1980s 12.4%, Old School 10.3%, Score Attack 7.8%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, 1980s 13.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 11.6%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, 1980s 15.5%, 1990's 11.6%, Old School 11.5%, Arcade 10.2%
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 23.8%, Arcade 13.2%, Old School 12.9%, Retro 7.8%, Action 7.8%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Old School 13.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 8.7%, 1990's 8.6%
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 22.4%, 1980s 14%, Arcade 11.3%, 1990's 10.9%, Shooter 9.2%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, 1980s 15.1%, 1990's 11.9%, Old School 10.5%, Arcade 8.7%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, 1980s 15.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Old School 10%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, 1980s 15.1%, 1990's 11.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Retro 10.2%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Shooter 12.6%, 1980s 9.9%, Score Attack 9.2%, Retro 8%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, 1980s 13.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 11.2%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12%, 1980s 10.7%, Space 7.1%
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, 1980s 21.9%, Shooter 15.2%, Old School 12.5%, Action 10.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 1980s 13.3%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.9%, 1990's 9.7%
GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: 1980s 26.6%, 1990's 19.2%, Old School 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Retro 7.3%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Score Attack 10.5%, 1980s 10%, Retro 8.4%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, 1980s 13.5%, 1990's 9.8%, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 8%
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: 1980s 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, 1990's 13.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Old School 10.6%
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, 1980s 17.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Old School 10.5%
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 20.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Old School 11.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 8%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Score Attack 11.4%, 1980s 11.1%, Retro 9.2%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: 1980s 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, 1990's 11.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10%
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 27%, 1990's 13.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 7.6%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, 1980s 15.2%, 1990's 11.9%, Old School 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, 1980s 18.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 11%, Shooter 10.2%
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 1980s 13.4%, Old School 12%, Shooter 9.9%, 1990's 9.8%
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, 1980s 16.9%, Arcade 13.7%, 1990's 13.4%, Action 9.3%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Old School 14.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 9.6%
Meteoroids 3D is a simple action game set in space, which wants to pay tribute to a great game of the eighties: Asteroids. Meteoroids 3D does not pretend to be better, or try to emulate the greatness of Asteroids. We just want to bring a funny and addictive game to the players.
Why similar: 1980s 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Old School 13.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.9%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, 1990's 13.8%, 1980s 13.3%, Retro 9.7%, Arcade 7.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, 1990's 14.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 8%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 1980s 15.2%, Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 11.1%, Arcade 10.8%
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 8.2%, 1980s 7.4%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.4%, Old School 11%, Action 9.2%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Retro 15%, Shooter 12.8%, Old School 10%
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 28.2%, Arcade 13.6%, 1990's 10%, Old School 9.7%, Score Attack 7.2%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, 1980s 15.7%, 1990's 12.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.8%
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, 1980s 12.6%, Shooter 10.1%, 1990's 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, 1980s 15.1%, 1990's 11.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.8%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 1980s 15%, Shooter 11.8%, 1990's 10.9%, Arcade 10.9%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Shooter 15.6%, 1980s 15.5%, Old School 9.7%, Space 9.3%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 11.1%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 9.6%
Dodge and encircle your enemies in this neon-drenched revival of the one-of-a-kind arcade classic!
Why similar: Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 16.2%, Space 10%, Old School 9.8%, Score Attack 8.4%
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, 1980s 14.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 10.6%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 10.2%, Old School 9.2%
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 10.4%, Space 8.1%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, 1980s 17.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Old School 10.7%
A vertical-scrolling space shooter, and a love letter to classic arcade space shooters, Tryü Sora blends retro charm with modern gameplay. Master a handcrafted campaign, explore secrets, and dominate fast-paced modes in this addictive space adventure!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 1980s 17.1%, 1990's 12.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.6%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 12.1%, 1980s 11.6%, Score Attack 8%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, 1990's 15%, Old School 13.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Space 8.1%
