- #1 Galaxy Dreamer
97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Annet ValentivePub: Galaxy Games
Windows
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 26.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 15.4%, Space 13%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
- #2 Habroxia 2
96% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 14.7%
- #3 R-Type Final 2
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 816 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 30.9%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 10.5%
- #4 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Kuhn
Windows
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 28.1%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 16.8%, Space 11%
- #5 METAL SLUG 2
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,324 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
“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 21.1%, Action 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Local Co-Op 8.1%
- #6 LASERPITIUM
94% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: THE REETEAM
Windows
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 29.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
- #7 Enemy Mind
93% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 24.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 12.8%, Arcade 10.9%
- #8 Stellar Raid
92% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Berry Patch Games
Windows
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Space 9%, Shooter 8.1%
- #9 Sagittarius
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Monsuta AB
Windows
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 23.7%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Space 12.3%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Shooter 10.6%
- #10 Space & Pixels
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
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 28.9%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 18.8%, Shooter 17.9%, Space 10.3%
- #11 Habroxia
89% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
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 25.7%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 14.6%
- #12 Speyarranoth
90% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Eivind Magnus Noersterud Hvidevold
Windows
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Arcade 14%, Space 12.4%, Action 9.6%
- #13 Spacewing War
88% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Pneuma GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 10.3%
- #14 Exterminator V Pollinators
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Hydro Shock Studio
Windows
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 28.4%, Side Scroller 19%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 11%
- #15 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
86% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
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 30.3%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 9.4%
- #16 Gates of Zendocon
87% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
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 27.2%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.7%
- #17 Alpha Squadron
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Ender's WorkshopPub: Ender Toone
Windows
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 34.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 12.6%, Co-op 11.2%, Space 11.1%
- #18 Kanamono
85% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Karai
Windows
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 29.6%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 13.6%, 2D 4.8%
- #19 Power-Up
86% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 30.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 11.5%, Space 10.6%
- #20 METAL SLUG
83% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
“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 20.7%, Arcade 18.2%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 8.5%
- #21 tz mini stg collection
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%
- #22 Escape 2 Space
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
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 24.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Space 10.3%
- #23 Cyber Mission
81% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Gamenergy studio
Windows
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 21.7%, Action 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Arcade 10.4%
- #24 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
81% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2015
Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 43.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Action 7.3%, Local Co-Op 6.1%
- #25 STURMWIND EX
80% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 13%, Shooter 12.2%
- #26 TENGAI
77% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 14.1%
- #27 C-RUSH
82% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Artnumeris
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 17%
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 49.6%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Arcade 10.8%
- #28 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
79% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
Windows
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%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 17.2%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 11%
- #29 Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade
78% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: xen-42
Windows · Linux
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 18.2%, Arcade 17.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Shooter 16.6%
- #30 Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
78% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Mechadonk Media
Windows
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 26.9%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Action 17.5%, Arcade 17%, Shooter 16.6%
- #31 Veggie Menace
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
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 26.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 7.7%
- #32 R-Type Dimensions EX
76% matchVery Positive87% of 323 reviews2018
Dev: Tozai Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 5.8%
- #33 METAL SLUG X
76% matchVery Positive88% of 3,836 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
“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 22.8%, Arcade 18.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action 12.5%, Co-op 10.5%
- #34 Hellfire
75% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 32.2%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 17.4%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Co-op 9.6%
- #35 miniStrike
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Pollapee
Windows · Mac · Linux
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Shooter 19.7%, Action 15.7%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, 2D 5.5%
- #36 Coal Road
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: BUstation
Windows
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 23.2%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 10.8%
- #37 COTTOn Rock'n'Roll -SUPERLATIVE NIGHT DREAMS-
73% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Arcade 21.9%, Shooter 20.5%, Action 19.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #38 Zero Wrath Vendetta
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
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%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 15.4%, Shooter 14.7%, Space 8.5%
- #39 Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
70% matchVery Positive89% of 131 reviews2024
Dev: Monster Bath Games Inc.
Windows
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 22.9%, Side Scroller 16%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
- #40 Guardian: Planet Defense
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Lemur
Windows
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 40.7%, Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 15.1%, 2D 5.1%
- #41 Asteroid 69
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moonlight Workshop LLC
Windows
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 33.8%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 10.7%, Space 9.4%
- #42 Shadow and darkness
74% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
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 21.7%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 18%, Space 10.2%
- #43 Planetstar Warrior
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Todd FrantzPub: Hardbyte LLC
Windows
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 27.5%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 9.4%
- #44 Syder Arcade
72% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 12%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Action 10.5%
- #45 Space Aliens Invaders
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Shooter 17.8%, Space 16.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 11.5%
- #46 The Rush
69% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle Who
Windows
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 27.1%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.1%, Space 8.3%
- #47 Zero Wing
69% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 26.8%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Space 11.3%, Action 8.4%
- #48 Super Psy Penguin
71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
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 43.8%, Shooter 21.6%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #49 Chromacell
69% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
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 26.9%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Space 9.3%
- #50 Solar Wind
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
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 26.2%, Action 19.4%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Space 11.9%
- #51 Fire Shark
68% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 33.4%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 18.4%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Co-op 8.5%
- #52 Rutabaga Desert Storm
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Indomitable Interactive
Windows
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 29.7%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.2%
- #53 Princess Maira: Initiation
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Termeno, s.r.o.
Windows
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 28.7%, Action 18.2%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 18%, Space 7%
- #54 Roots Need Control 3.0
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: !CyberApex (SkagoGames)Pub: SkagoGames
Windows
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 26.8%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Local Co-Op 11%, Action 10.9%
- #55 DRUNKEN BARON
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Florian Schäfer
Windows
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 26.9%, Action 17.7%, Arcade 17.4%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 16.6%
- #56 Fruitgeddon
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: One Room Studio
Windows
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Shooter 22.1%, Action 21.6%, Space 13.8%, 2D 5.6%
- #57 Alien Hominid HD
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 582 reviews2023
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 26.7%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Arcade 15.5%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Action 9.3%
- #58 Pier Pressure
66% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Headcannon
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.4%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 9.8%
- #59 Santa's Monster Shootout
65% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
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 32.4%, Side Scroller 23%, Shooter 19.9%, Action 19.3%, 2D 4.6%