60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Singleplayer.
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.
Habroxia 2
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Galaxy Dreamer
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 17%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 14.8%
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 15.6%, Space 12.9%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
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 31.5%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 10.2%
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 28.2%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 17.4%, Shooter 17%, Space 10.9%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 20.5%, Action 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Local Co-Op 8.4%
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 29.4%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Action 15.6%, Arcade 15%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 12.1%, Space 10.5%, Co-op 10.5%
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 24.9%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 12.8%, Arcade 10.8%
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 30%, Side Scroller 26.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Space 8.9%, Shooter 8.2%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Space 12.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Local Co-Op 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 29.1%, Action 18.9%, Arcade 18.7%, Shooter 18%, Space 10.3%
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 25.8%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 14.7%
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 31.4%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Space 12.3%, Action 9.7%
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 19.5%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Space 10.7%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 10.3%
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 30.4%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 9.4%
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 28.5%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 10.9%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 22%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 9.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 13.7%, 2D 4.7%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 17.8%, Shooter 16.9%, Side Scroller 15.7%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Shooter 12%, Action 11.6%, Space 10.5%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 10.4%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Arcade 17.9%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 8.4%
Shoot ’em up, with beautiful 2D pixel art, addictive shooter gameplay, classic levels and weapons that will let you perform a symphony of destruction of the alien base in the black eye galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Action 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Arcade 10.3%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.3%
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 49.7%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%
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 29.1%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 11%
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 14.2%
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 26.8%, Action 18.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Shooter 16.7%
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 27%, Side Scroller 18%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 16.8%, Shooter 16.7%
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 44.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Action 7.3%, Local Co-Op 6.2%
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 7.7%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 6.3%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 17.5%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Co-op 9.4%
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 17%, Shooter 17%, Side Scroller 16.2%
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 15.8%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, 2D 5.3%
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 23.3%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10.8%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Arcade 18.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action 12.7%, Co-op 10.3%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Arcade 21.6%, Shooter 20.6%, Action 19.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
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 47.8%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 7.7%
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 37.2%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 15.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Space 8.4%
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 18.1%, Space 10.1%
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 42.2%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 12%, Side Scroller 11%, Action 10.5%
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 40.9%, Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 15.2%, 2D 5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 9.5%
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Shooter 17.9%, Space 16.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 11.5%
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 27.2%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Space 8.2%
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 27.1%, Side Scroller 22%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 9.2%
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 43.9%, Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
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 26.9%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Space 11.3%, Action 8.5%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 18.6%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Co-op 8.4%
Blast your way through a galaxy of planets in this fast paced, side scrolling shoot 'em up. Fight in deep space, fly through asteroid belts, and battle across moons as you take on the alien menace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Action 19.5%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 11.8%
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 9.3%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Action 17.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Arcade 17.2%, Shooter 16.7%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Action 18.3%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Arcade 17.8%, Space 6.9%
A coalition of large corporations trying to destroy the root flowers is invading Daejeon. Protect the root flowers. It's not going to be easy. Because... Roots Need Control.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 15.8%, Local Co-Op 11%, Action 11%
CRISIS R is a fast pace side-scrolling shooter drawing inspirations from 16-bit era classics but with modern 3d graphics and effects. Game play revolves around straightforward control against fast pace missions with challenging mecha boss fights.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.9%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 20.4%, Shooter 19.9%, Space 9.7%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Arcade 15.4%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Action 9.3%
