
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
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Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.

Pewt 'em Up!
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Space & Pixels
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.
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Roguelite 17.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 10.6%
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 34%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 11.4%, Top-Down 9.9%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Shooter 15.6%, Aliens 12.4%, Space 11.5%, Arcade 10.9%
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 54.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 8.5%, Top-Down 8.4%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12%, Action 9.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
Toward aliens and beyond is a shoot'em up game where you make your way through wave of aliens. Destroy, get experience, upgrade and repeat. Can you resist 20 minutes?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Roguelite 20.9%, Arcade 16.4%, Shooter 16.4%, Aliens 14.5%
The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Roguelite 19.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.9%, Top-Down 7.8%
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 36.3%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 11.5%, Space 9.1%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.3%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 10%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action 6.8%
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Aliens 11.9%, Arcade 10.1%
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Roguelite 29.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 9.9%, Indie 4.6%
Star Legion is a local co-op top-down shooter where you battle rogue machines in intense missions. Craft gear, survive hostile incursions, and reclaim sectors to spread the glory of the intergalactic Roman Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Roguelite 15.4%, Shooter 12%, Aliens 10.4%, Arcade 10.2%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.3%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 12.7%, Indie 6.8%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.7%, Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 8.1%, Indie 3.2%
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 35.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Aliens 12.1%, Top-Down 12%, Action 10.2%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down 9.8%, Aliens 6.4%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down 13.7%, Space 8.3%, Action 8.2%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Roguelite 22%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 11%, Action 6.7%
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Shooter 22.3%, Top-Down 16.3%, Action 14.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 8.6%, Aliens 7.4%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 10.1%, Top-Down 9.5%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 9.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Space 8.9%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Roguelite 16.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Aliens 9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 12.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 10.3%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Shooter 21.4%, Aliens 17.1%, Action 9.5%, Combat 5.2%
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Top-Down 15.4%, Action 11.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Top-Down 8.9%, Action 6.8%
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 62.6%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 9.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Indie 5.7%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.8%, Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 9.6%, Casual 3.7%
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 38.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 8.5%, Aliens 6.5%
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12.6%, Aliens 12.4%, Space 8.1%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Indie 2.4%
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Arcade 17.5%, Aliens 12.9%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action 7%
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 12%, Top-Down 9.5%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 7.4%, Action 6.7%
An explosive wave based shooter (shmups) with a real Retro feel to it. You can even play the game in Tate screen mode! "...if you have the itch for some old-school arcade blast-em-up fun, Horizon Shift '81 is a great way to feed that craving." - 8/10 - The Sixth Axis
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Space 13.1%, Indie 9.7%
Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Top-Down 16.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 11.3%, Arcade 11.3%
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 38.9%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Space 7.6%, Roguelite 7.6%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.5%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 12.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Indie 5.7%
Crush the countless crabs while blasting your way through the cancer zone!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Space 15%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Roguelite 9.3%
STDB! is a rogue-like game about hardcore mercenaries and space marines escaping from a very cozy planet filled with monsters, nuclear fire, viruses and pixelated violence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Roguelite 15.7%, Top-Down 10.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.7%
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 42.3%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Top-Down 11.9%, Space 7.5%
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 46.5%, Shooter 17%, Arcade 14.1%, Space 8.4%, Action 8.1%
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58%, Shooter 24.2%, Action 11.9%, Indie 5.9%
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Aliens 11%, Space 9.1%
Rick Henderson is back! Join the endless arena battle, upgrade your ship, upgrade your guns, upgrade your drones. Fight, upgrade, die, repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Roguelite 21%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Top-Down 8.6%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 9.4%, Space 7%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Aliens 11.3%, Top-Down 9.9%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Aliens 7.8%, Space 7.2%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47%, Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 12.8%, Singleplayer 1%
A shoot-em-up game (loosely) inspired by the likes of Crimson Clover, Mushihimesama and R-Type, battling against an ancient superweapon to save both the galaxy and a close friend!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Shooter 17%, Top-Down 12.8%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Arcade 15.9%, Aliens 12%, Action 11.5%, Space 7.6%
Shoot stuff and earn $pacecoin in this wonderfully generic shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Roguelite 19%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 10.7%, Aliens 8.2%
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 18.8%, Aliens 11.3%, Action 8.8%
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.2%, Shooter 20%, Aliens 11.9%, Action 10.4%, Combat 3.7%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Aliens 10%, Space 6.8%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Shooter 18%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 12.2%, Top-Down 9.1%
Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 8 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Roguelite 15.6%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 8.8%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 12%, Indie 8.7%
In the far reaches of space, an odyssey begins. Explore hostile biomes, face powerful enemies, and gather vital resources in a retro shoot ’em up. Reset to evolve and grow stronger. The odyssey of Pegasis is endless, how far will you go?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 10.7%, Top-Down 9.2%