60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter, Arcade.
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.
Xenmega
A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.
DRUNKEN BARON
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!
A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 8.6%
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 22.3%, Action 15.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 14%, Side Scroller 13.8%
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 27%, Side Scroller 16%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 7.2%
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 22.9%, Action 16.7%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.5%, Side Scroller 14%
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 24.2%, Action 17.6%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 15.3%, Casual 13.8%
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 35.5%, Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 14.2%, Casual 10.7%
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 32.8%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 11.4%
A short, mini-shooter inspired by all-nighters and meant to be played in quick runs. Rapid gear progression and powerful consumable items are matched by swarms of ever-increasing enemies. No extra lives--falling asleep is game over.
Why similar: Action 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Casual 20%, Side Scroller 18%, Shooter 14.5%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Action 17.4%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 15.9%
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 24.2%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12%, Action 7.3%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 16.4%, Side Scroller 14%
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Action 18%, Shooter 17.4%, Casual 17%, Arcade 16.9%
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 28.6%, Action 18.9%, Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 17.4%, Sci-fi 6.6%
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 30.8%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 10.2%, Casual 8.6%
Fast-paced 1D arcade shooter. The Y and Z axis are overrated, it's time to play a game that pushes X to the limit. OUTL1NED.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Action 20.5%, Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 18.2%, Linear 6.6%
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 26.6%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 16.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.6%
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 25.8%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 9.9%
A fast-paced arcade shooter where you blast through waves of baddies, collect power-ups, survive curses, and chase the high score. Easy to pick up, hard to put down.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Action 20%, Arcade 16.8%, Casual 15.7%, Score Attack 7.1%
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 27.6%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 17%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 11.2%
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 29.4%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.8%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.8%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Action 13.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 12.2%
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 28.3%, Action 15.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Shooter 10.8%
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 14.1%, Shooter 11.7%
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 25.6%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 9.4%
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 47.3%, Action 15.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Arcade 10%
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 33.6%, Side Scroller 27.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 14.3%, 2D 4.3%
A shooting game where a beautiful girl defeats enemies using magic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 17%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 12.4%, Casual 10.1%
Ballakala — retro arcade paint shoot 'em up. Blast blobs, survive the bosses, chase the high score. Every hit leaves a colorful mess. 50 levels, 10 bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Score Attack 11.4%, Action 8.9%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10.9%
Fast-paced, comical knockback action! Blast enemies off the screen and begin this chicken's adventure.
Why similar: Action 17.8%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 16.9%, Casual 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%
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 44.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 14.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%
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 31.1%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Arcade 14%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 11.1%
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 35.3%, Action 15.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Score Attack 5%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 16.5%
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 29.6%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 9.9%, Sci-fi 8%
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 26.3%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 16%, Arcade 15.4%
You are the Squad Killer! Blast through this retro arcade experience guns blazing! Hope you brought your reflexes because this pixel art massacre offers some good old hard core button mashing fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Action 17.9%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 15.1%, Casual 14%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Action 21.3%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Indie 4.8%
Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Action 25.3%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 13%, Casual 7.5%
Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 16.9%, Casual 14.3%
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 32.1%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 20.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Sci-fi 5.4%
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 28.6%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 10.6%
Mini Island: Winter is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Casual 15.4%
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 31%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 6.3%
2D horizontal Shoot’em up with Rhythm Game elements. You're María Soliña from Galicia in the XVII Century. Find the three magic objects that will free Galician people from the doom of Noitum, The Night Lord.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 13.9%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 11.3%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 11.1%, Casual 5.7%
FULL-THROTTLE STG "ACCELERATE ZONE". This is an action shooting game where the faster you go, the better your strategy. It's okay to take your time and go at your own pace.
Why similar: Action 19.1%, Arcade 18.7%, Shooter 17.4%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Casual 14.2%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 10.2%, Casual 8.4%
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Arcade 21%, Shooter 20.4%, Action 14%, Casual 5.1%
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 30.1%, Action 21%, Shooter 19.6%, Arcade 19%, Sci-fi 5.3%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Shooter 21.8%, Action 18.4%, Sci-fi 8.4%, 2D 5.4%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 13.9%, Comedy 7.7%
The Great Escape is a infinity runner where player guides a spaceship through a narrow tunnel filled with incoming obstacles. The more you advance harder the hazards become.
Why similar: Action 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Casual 14.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.8%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 7.4%
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 28.3%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 10.8%
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 42.2%, Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 13.8%, Indie 2.3%
Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Action 20.1%, Casual 17.3%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Shooter 10.8%
