60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer.
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Eschaton: Battle For Eternity
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
A Blast From The Past
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, 2.5D 20.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 11.6%, 1980s 11%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, 2.5D 22.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 9%, 1980s 8.8%
What is that... a cat!? A mysterious enemy has invaded from outer space. Break through a storm of bullets in your super fighter in this unique full-scale shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Action 18.8%, Arcade 18.7%, 1990's 15.9%, Top-Down 14.2%
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, 2.5D 21.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 10.4%, 1980s 9.6%
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 31.3%, 2.5D 21.9%, Arcade 13%, Action 9.5%, Top-Down 9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, 2.5D 22.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 8.5%, Retro 8.3%
Three classic Score Attack games with online Leaderboards. Blast, Chomp and Swerve your way to high scores!
Why similar: 2.5D 28%, 1980s 21.1%, Arcade 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Action 12.9%
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 15.6%, 1980s 14.9%, 1990's 11.4%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Arcade 18%, Action 17.2%, 1980s 16.9%, Space 8.3%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 15%, 1980s 14.2%, 1990's 10.7%, Space 9.6%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Arcade 22.8%, 1980s 16.5%, Action 12.5%, 1990's 11.5%
Shoot your way through hordes of enemy ships, tanks, mine fields, wind mills, lazer beams, massive boss fights and software bugs, all in a multidimensional shoot em up like never seen before!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, 2.5D 21.7%, Arcade 12.8%, 1980s 9.6%, Top-Down 9.5%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, 1980s 17.9%, Arcade 14.2%, 1990's 13.1%, Action 9.5%
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, 1980s 16.2%, Action 13.9%, Top-Down 12.5%, 1990's 11.6%
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Action 24.3%, 1990's 14.4%, Arcade 14.2%
Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Arcade 14.4%, 1980s 12.4%, Space 11.5%, Top-Down 10.7%
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, 1980s 23.1%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 20.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 14.6%, Retro 10.6%, 1990's 10.6%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Action 25.3%, Arcade 21.4%, Retro 11.7%, Indie 8.8%
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 32%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 20.1%, Top-Down 11.7%, Space 9.1%
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 28%, Arcade 15.7%, 1990's 13.3%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action 10.3%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 14.4%, Retro 12.5%, Sci-fi 4.4%
Cosmolon is a sci-fi spaceship shooter inspired by classic arcade and MS-DOS games. You control a ship that can boost around, level up, and destroy wave upon wave of enemy ships with beautiful pixel art plasma bolts and explosions. Nab fancy power-ups and fend off unique enemies. Can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Top-Down 11%, 1980s 10.2%, Action 9.9%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Arcade 25.1%, Action 23.6%, Indie 8%
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 28.9%, Action 18.9%, Arcade 18.6%, 1980s 15%, Top-Down 10.1%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, 1980s 17.2%, Arcade 14.5%, Top-Down 10%, Space 9.1%
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Arcade 16.9%, Top-Down 12.8%, Action 11.7%, Space 11.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, 2.5D 25.4%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 15.7%, Top-Down 9.3%
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 14.1%, 1980s 13.6%, 1990's 9.7%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Arcade 16.4%, 1980s 14.5%, Space 13.2%, Action 7%
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 14.5%, Top-Down 10%, Retro 9.5%
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 29.5%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 17.7%, 1990's 12.2%, Space 7%
A vertical scroll shooter where deflecting enemy projectiles is key to success.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, 2.5D 22.8%, Arcade 13.7%, 1990's 12.6%, Top-Down 8.2%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, 1980s 15.1%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 11.3%, Retro 10.4%
METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, 1990's 16.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 9.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, 2.5D 23.2%, Arcade 13.5%, 1980s 11.6%, Action 7.7%
In this cartoony arcade game, released in 1984 for home microcomputers, take on the role of the titular Pedro, a frustrated gardener trying desperately to protect his precious flower garden from invading animals.
Why similar: 2.5D 32.2%, Arcade 19.5%, 1980s 17.2%, Action 15.6%, Retro 14.7%
Solo Defender is a fast-paced vertical space shooter where you battle waves of enemies, unlock upgrades with Gems, and face epic bosses—including a drone-spawning Mothership. One life, multiple planets, and a secret level await. No ads—just pure arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, 1980s 14.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Top-Down 11.2%, Space 8.4%
Fight your way through a series of unforgiving arenas, learning to use Newtonian movement to give yourself an edge over your enemies. Upgrade your ship and your weapons along the way with whatever you can find, but don't take too long, as the enemy will soon overwhelm you.
Why similar: 2.5D 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action 19.6%, Space 12.3%, Arcade 11.4%
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 31.9%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 17.2%, Top-Down 13.6%, Space 9.3%
Take control of high-powered ships in a mind-blowing 3D shoot them up and push back the enemy... beyond the atmosphere! Blast through over 10 adrenaline-fueled levels packed with action, secrets, and epic set pieces to discover the true ending.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 17.2%, 1990's 16.3%, Retro 7.9%
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 11.2%, Retro 10.4%, 2.5D 9.9%
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 28.5%, Arcade 15.2%, 1980s 15.1%, 1990's 10.2%, Space 9.7%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Arcade 21.5%, Retro 13.5%, Action 10.7%, Space 9.2%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Arcade 15.8%, 1980s 13.9%, Space 13.1%, Action 10.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, 2.5D 21.2%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 9.2%, Retro 9.1%
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 52.6%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 15%, Top-Down 10.1%, Sci-fi 6.2%
The solar system is on the brink of collapse! Using powerful alien technology, you must battle enemies, players, and the forces of gravity to escape and survive. Redemption is optional. Survival is not.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, 2.5D 17.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 13.8%, 1980s 9.9%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Arcade 28%, Action 26.6%, Retro 14.4%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Top-Down 15.6%, 1980s 14.9%, Action 13.8%, Space 9.3%
Beyond The Space Wall is a story-driven brick-breaking action game, enriched with RPG elements and other original features. In addition to the usual brickbreaking, you’ll face plenty of choices and side quests that directly influence the direction of the main story. Can you find the path to victory?
Why similar: 2.5D 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down 9.3%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, 1980s 15.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Top-Down 12.4%, 1990's 11.9%
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, 1980s 14.6%, Arcade 13%, Action 12.2%, 1990's 10.8%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, 1980s 12.9%, 1990's 12.9%, Action 12%, Arcade 10.2%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, 1990's 13.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 9.9%, Top-Down 8.3%
Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Arcade 13.8%, 1980s 12.8%, Space 12.6%, 1990's 9.7%
RotorScape is a shoot 'em up style game with a 2.5D perspective, where you fly a helicopter. You can collect different weapons to use in combat. The game has stages with different themes and climates, as well as threatening bosses. RotorScape proposes a 90s style of gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, 2.5D 21.7%, 1980s 13%, Arcade 11%, 1990's 8.9%
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 32.5%, 2.5D 19.3%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 10.8%, Space 10%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 16.1%, 1980s 15.5%, 1990's 11%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, 1980s 18.2%, 1990's 14.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 8.5%
