
A fast-paced, top down movement shooter. A drifter must master the art of drifting, the nature of the enemy and the rhythm of attack and defence. Only then can a drifter become The Astrodrifter.
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A fast-paced, top down movement shooter. A drifter must master the art of drifting, the nature of the enemy and the rhythm of attack and defence. Only then can a drifter become The Astrodrifter.

METEOR COMMANDER
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.

Endless Space Scrap
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
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: Aliens 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Flight 12.5%, Shooter 9.3%
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Futuristic 9.7%, Top-Down 9.6%, Flight 8%
Top-down shooter action for the Atari Lynx handheld console. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.
Why similar: Flight 15.5%, Aliens 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, 2.5D 11.8%
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 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, PvE 10.1%, Aliens 9.8%, Shooter 9.4%
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 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, 2.5D 16.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.2%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 13.5%, 2.5D 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Aliens 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%
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: Aliens 14.3%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Roguelite 8.5%
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Aliens 11.6%, Futuristic 8%
A vertical scroll shooter where deflecting enemy projectiles is key to success.
Why similar: 2.5D 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Old School 13.3%, Aliens 10.9%, Shooter 9%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, 2.5D 13.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.6%
A new dimension on the classic shmup genre, take to the skies as a rookie pilot thrown into the deep end. Prove yourself in skies as you battle devious enemies and work become a hero pilot in Iron Flight Air Force.
Why similar: Flight 23.5%, 2.5D 19.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Aliens 11%, Futuristic 6.9%
A 3D Sci-Fi space shooter game where you fight against big flagships and bases to unlock the secrets of the world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Roguelite 10%, PvE 9.1%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Flight 10.1%, 2.5D 9.1%
An unknown signal pulses across the edges of deep space. Drive, shoot. Dodge, destroy!
Why similar: Old School 16.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, PvE 9.9%, Flight 8.8%
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Aliens 11.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Old School 9.2%
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Aliens 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Arcade 8.1%
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Aliens 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Roguelite 9%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Aliens 14.1%, 2.5D 11.6%, War 9.2%
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
Why similar: Aliens 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Old School 9%
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Flight 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Aliens 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Space 8.7%
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Flight 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, PvE 9.9%, Arcade 8.1%
Embark on a fast-paced action journey through space, discovering new weapons and abilities through acquisition and research to better each run. Invite friends to experience it with you!
Why similar: 2.5D 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Roguelite 9.7%, Aliens 9.5%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Aliens 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Roguelite 11.7%, Futuristic 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Futuristic 10.2%
Frantic 4-player laser ricocheting top-down shooter. Keep it casual and enjoy the chaos, or master the surprisingly deep mechanics to obliterate your enemies. Duke it out locally in free-for-all or 2v2.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Aliens 14%, Shooter 11.3%, Futuristic 9.6%, Arcade 9.6%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Aliens 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.9%
Fuel Me Up is a shoot ’em up roguelite game. Your ship’s fuel tank is leaking, and you must eliminate the aliens that have invaded planet Vorthex. Earn money by defeating enemy ships, buy upgrades and add-ons, unlock new ships and pilots, and try to get farther each run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Roguelite 12.2%, PvE 10.8%, Shooter 10%
Weaponized is a fast, violent retro vector shooter. Use your machine gun to carve through asteroids and extract ore. Grab and hurl enemies, snipe through rocks, fight massive bosses. Make your quota and get out before it's too late. Earn. Endure. Weaponize.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 11.4%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Roguelite 14%, Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 12.1%, Top-Down 10.1%
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Flight 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Old School 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Futuristic 10.6%
Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, 2.5D 9.1%, Futuristic 9.1%, War 9.1%
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, PvE 10.1%, Top-Down 8.6%
A top-down 2.5D space roguelite. Salvage the bones of a war nobody talks about. Loot rolls, adrenaline charges with chaos, death sends you back to the Cradle. Your AI companion Luna keeps the silence company. Something out there is waiting for you to get good enough.
Why similar: 2.5D 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Roguelite 11.3%, Shooter 10.9%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, PvE 11.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.9%
Rick Henderson is back! Join the endless arena battle, upgrade your ship, upgrade your guns, upgrade your drones. Fight, upgrade, die, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Roguelite 12.2%, PvE 10.7%, Shooter 9.9%
By choosing one of the two ships, destroy bizarre enemies in neon worlds.
Why similar: Flight 16.8%, Aliens 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Space 8.8%
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 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Aliens 13.6%, Roguelite 9.9%, Arcade 8.6%
Zoratharion is a fast-paced roguelite shoot 'em up. Choose your pilot, ship, and weapon to battle waves of enemies, liberate planets, and unlock upgrades. Every run is unique. Will you rise as the galaxy's savior?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Space 9.4%, Old School 8.3%, Roguelite 8.1%
A fast-paced addicting space shooter with an inspiration taken from many modern games. A project I have been passionately working solo for 2 years+!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Roguelite 9.1%, PvE 7.9%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Aliens 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Flight 13.4%, Arcade 9.6%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Old School 10%, Arcade 9.1%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Old School 10.9%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Aliens 20.1%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 7.8%
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 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Old School 13%, Aliens 12.4%, Top-Down 9.8%
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 16.6%, Old School 14.9%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Space 10.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: 2.5D 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Aliens 13.4%, Old School 13.1%, Arcade 9.9%
Aliens In Paradise is a Shoot'em Up game inspired by shooter games like Contra. Aliens Start invading The Bahamas. They destroy the main characters house so he sets out on a revenge quest to destroy as much Aliens and their Ships as possible. His thirst for revenge may actually save the world.
Why similar: 2.5D 16.8%, Aliens 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Futuristic 9.9%
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Old School 13%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 9.7%
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 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Futuristic 9.9%
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
Why similar: 2.5D 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Aliens 11.9%, Local Co-Op 10.2%
Embark on an interstellar race as the universe collapses. Swing swords, fire projectiles, and reflect hazards to save nomads. 60 challenging missions. Random encounters. Simple mouse controls. Conquer diverse hazards. Will you guide them home?
Why similar: 2.5D 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Aliens 13.5%, Arcade 11%, Old School 10.2%
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Aliens 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Futuristic 10.6%
"Raiden" unites! Get ready to blast into a thrilling new dimension like never before!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 11.4%, Shooter 10.5%
Shoot through storms of weird and funny creatures, jump between planets by switching gravity, and relive the childhood fun of your very first arcade shooters - alone or with a friend in co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, 2.5D 14.1%, Aliens 13.2%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Shooter 9.5%
Unleash hell as a xeno-hating soldier aboard a ship being hijacked by a hitherto undiscovered alien race. Xenoterrestrial is a top-down technical shooter that combines skill and strategy for a fast-paced, challenging experience offering customizable weapons, complex mechanics, and diverse enemies.
Why similar: Aliens 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 9.6%
A top-down atompunk bullet-hell where you pilot the aircraft to fight, override, and weaponize Kaiju born from the depths of the Earth.
Why similar: Flight 15.4%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Roguelite 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
A 2.5D arcade flight game, in which you take the role of a rookie pilot flying a unique rescue aircraft to render dangerous falling space debris safe. Fly through 20 levels including 4 boss stages, and save the world!
Why similar: Flight 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, 2.5D 14%, Arcade 13.5%, Futuristic 12.1%
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the Cratons. Contains both the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: 2.5D 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, PvE 9.6%, Shooter 9.2%
Welcome to Solitary Sentinel, a captivating modern reimagination of Space Invaders and Missile Command, where you must defend against constantly evolving enemies by upgrading a single Sentinel. Enjoy simple controls, and deep strategic gameplay as you fend off the relentless onslaught!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, PvE 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%
An ancient entertainment in a futuristic universe, at least for the audiance. Our main character is a retired soldier who forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Escape, find the responsibles, punish!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.1%