60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Retro.
Astral Bounty is a demanding 2D arcade side-scroller straight out of the ’90s. Blast through hand-built enemy waves, hunt four bounties, earn credits and blow them on beefy upgrades in the shop. You’re going to need them. 3 difficulty levels, 4 ships, mercy optional.
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!
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Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
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.
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 20.5%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 9.1%, 1990's 7.8%
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 25.8%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 1990's 10%, Arcade 8.5%, Score Attack 8.1%
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Difficult 12%, Score Attack 9.7%, Arcade 8%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Score Attack 15.1%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Old School 10.4%, Arcade 10%, Score Attack 8.5%
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 23.4%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Score Attack 11.7%, Arcade 10.4%, 1990's 8.9%
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 30.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Score Attack 11.9%, 1990's 8.3%, Old School 8.2%
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 9.2%, Retro 8.8%
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 25.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Arcade 12.3%, 1990's 11%, Retro 7.3%
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 26.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 10%, 1990's 8.7%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Arcade 10.7%, 1990's 9.5%, Old School 6.8%
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 14%, Old School 8.1%, Retro 7.1%
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 34.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Score Attack 12.6%, Old School 8.5%, Retro 6.7%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Retro 9.2%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Arcade 9.8%, 1990's 9.1%, Cartoony 7.9%
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 26.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Score Attack 11.6%, Old School 10.7%, Retro 8.3%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Old School 8.8%, Arcade 8.6%
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 25.9%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Score Attack 19.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Old School 5.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 10.5%, 1990's 7.8%
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Side Scroller 12%, Score Attack 11.2%, Difficult 9.1%, 1990's 7.9%
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 24.1%, Difficult 15.3%, Score Attack 10.2%, Arcade 10.2%, 1990's 8.6%
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 19.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Difficult 12%, Old School 11.4%, Retro 9.2%
An attack by an alien species, emerging from a dimensional rift, has begun! Shoot 'em up your way through 11 levels with the help of the "Alpha Defence Force", consisting of three cybernetically enhanced cats, and defeat screen-sized bosses in this retro 16-bit-inspired Shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Arcade 11%, 1990's 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Cartoony 8.7%, Old School 8.2%
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 30.5%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Retro 10.1%, 1990's 8.5%, Old School 6.4%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Arcade 12.6%, 1990's 10%, Action 7.4%
Defend humanity's first Mars colony in this fast-paced modern arcade space shooter. Battle asteroid storms, hostile UFOs, complete challenging missions, and master skill-based gameplay inspired by the golden age of arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 12.6%, Difficult 11.5%, Space 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.6%, Score Attack 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 9.4%
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 22%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 1990's 10.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 10%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 1990's 10.3%, Difficult 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Difficult 13.6%, Score Attack 12%, 1990's 9.3%, Arcade 8.9%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 9.7%, Old School 7.5%
A retro-arcade-inspired space shooter with tongue-in-cheek humor, a focus on exhilarating powerups, and score attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Score Attack 17.5%, Arcade 11.1%, 1990's 8.2%, Cartoony 7.8%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 1990's 11.9%, Retro 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
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 22.1%, Difficult 13.7%, 1990's 11.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Old School 9.2%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Arcade 14.2%, 1990's 10.9%, Action 8.7%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids, unlock powerful ships, collect devastating upgrades, and survive the ultimate retro-inspired arcade space shooter alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, 1990's 13.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 10.4%, Score Attack 9%
An arcade shoot 'em up where you brave a hostile asteroid field as one of five ace pilots, battling space pirates and aliens for the energy-rich crystals that keep your stranded world-ship alive. Push your luck to the edge and upgrade your ship between runs if you make it home.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Score Attack 20.4%, Arcade 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 8.4%
Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Score Attack 16.6%, 1990's 14.6%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 7.8%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Score Attack 17.5%, Arcade 14%, Old School 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Dual elevation horizontal 2D arcade shoot 'em up co-op helicopter action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Difficult 13.6%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 8.4%
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Difficult 14.1%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 8.9%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Score Attack 13.1%, Retro 8.4%, Space 8.1%
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Score Attack 14.4%, Arcade 10.9%, 1990's 8.7%, Retro 7.7%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Arcade 14.4%, 1990's 11.8%, Old School 9.3%, Action 8.5%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Arcade 14%, Old School 13.2%, Retro 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
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 27%, Side Scroller 14%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Score Attack 18%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 12.1%, Action 8%
An army of contraptions swarm the skies, and it is up to you, a lone sorcerer to defend the castle wall. LET NONE PASS! Move quickly, dash quicker, and bam, boom, blast them out of the skies with your magic. See how long you can last in this simple and stylish score attack game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Score Attack 25.2%, Arcade 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Old School 6.1%
Play as a Rattus, a psychic rat capable of summoning meteors and altering the fabric of time. He decides to fight some birds. Can you help him survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Score Attack 12.5%, Side Scroller 12%, 1990's 10.2%, Old School 8.5%
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 28.4%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Score Attack 15.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Arcade 18%, Score Attack 15%, Retro 12.6%, Action 10.3%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Arcade 17.8%, Score Attack 15.8%, Retro 12.4%, Action 10.4%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Score Attack 19.9%, Retro 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Difficult 7.9%
This is an action based flappy game turned up to eleven. In the main arcade mode the player is unlocked and able to flap around the length of the screen dodging obstacles, fighting enemies and engaging a stage boss at the end of every level. This is a fully flushed out flappy game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 15%, 1990's 12.8%, Cartoony 11.1%, Action 9.1%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Arcade 11%, Score Attack 10.3%, 1990's 5.9%
Blaze of Storm is a arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. You will fight against enemies in cyberspace as a cyber diver.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Score Attack 16.1%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
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 27.1%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Old School 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
