60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer, 2D.
A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.
Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Hellfire
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!
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Local Multiplayer 14.8%, Co-op 11.3%, Arcade 11.1%
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 30.2%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Arcade 15%, Co-op 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 11%
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 32.3%, Arcade 16%, Local Co-Op 15%, Co-op 10.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%
Steel Saviour is back! Try yourself at this revised 16: 9 version of a cult side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Post-apocalyptic 18.6%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Local Multiplayer 16.2%, Arcade 10.3%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Arcade 14.5%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Co-op 9.7%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Arcade 15.8%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Co-op 8%
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 29.6%, Arcade 14.7%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%
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 31.9%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Arcade 16%, Action 9.8%, Co-op 8.9%
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 36%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Co-op 15.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%
Survive the zombie world with your colleague. It's pretty simple. Shoot, build and craft. That's it! The most important thing to survive is cooperation. Probably.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%, PvE 9.1%
Unreal Mashup will test your gaming ability with a solid first person shooter base experience. Fight against bots or join your friends in their personal server automatically created at every login. This high pace futuristic shooter is Fast!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Co-op 9.9%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Sci-fi 10%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%
10 years have passed since a swarm of apocalyptic constructs wiped out most of humanity. Among the ashes of old Earth, a small band of survivors now find themselves with little else to do and far too much ammunition.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Post-apocalyptic 22.5%, Anime 18.7%, PvE 11.8%, Action 5.6%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Anime 9%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
A Zeppelin that shoots arrows where you can acquire improved skins and powers for your adventure
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, PvE 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%
Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Cinematic 16.2%, Co-op 13.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Local Co-Op 8.1%
Skygrave is an action based arcade style shoot 'em up game (shmup) where you must face the wicked panda-humanoid race called the Xiph, who are hell bent on invading and destroying your world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Arcade 20.5%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Action 13.2%, 2D 7.6%
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 23.8%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Local Multiplayer 16.5%, Co-op 10.9%, Arcade 9.6%
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, Co-op 12.9%, Anime 9.5%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, Arcade 14%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%, Action 7.9%
An endless eat-em-up arcade game inspired by retro classics with an unique inside-your-computer theme. Upgrade your system's RAM, storage, and processor, while avoiding major security attacks from the likes of Spectre, Meltdown, and ZombieLoad.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.6%, Arcade 21.4%, Local Multiplayer 19.4%, Co-op 15.8%, Action 9.7%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Arcade 16.7%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Action 8.6%
Two robobunnies team up to transport a magic crystal safely through 50 action-packed levels, protecting it from danger lurking in the shadows. With hours of gameplay that is perfect to binge alone, with a friend, or 5 minutes at a time. How deep into space can you go?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.8%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Anime 9.8%, PvE 9.1%
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Co-op 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.5%
Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Anime 16.1%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 13.6%, 2D 7.9%
The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Co-op 11.2%, Sci-fi 11%, Local Co-Op 9.6%
A small accident was occurred in the laboratory, which lead to an apocalypse. Not just an apocalypse, but a 'mos apocalypse'. What's a Mos? It's is a bigger version of a mosquito. Those mos are the reason many people have gone missing. Play as every member of the AAS team and stop the apocalypse!
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Co-op 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Local Co-Op 24%, Co-op 16%, Arcade 8.7%, PvE 8.2%
The arcade shoot 'em up where getting angry is just a game mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Post-apocalyptic 22.7%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 12.4%, 2D 6.7%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Local Co-Op 15%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Co-op 9.8%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Local Co-Op 22%, Co-op 13.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Sci-fi 10.3%
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Arcade 14.5%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Combat 8.7%
A neon-drenched tactical shoot’em up that asks: in Space Invaders, what if you were the invaders? Command an alien swarm, outmaneuver Zap Zappington, deploy ridiculous power cards, battle solo or in local PvP, and deliver the payload to Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 13.2%, PvE 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.3%
To Your Stations! is a couch co-op spaceship management game where up to four players work together to crew a spaceship. Coordinate the torpedoes, lasers, and shields of your ship to fight off asteroids, aliens, and other deep space entities.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Local Multiplayer 22%, Co-op 16%, Arcade 10.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Anime 15.6%, Arcade 15.6%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Action 7.7%
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Local Multiplayer 15.4%, Co-op 15.1%, Local Co-Op 14%, 2D 5.8%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Co-op 12.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%
Neon Tyrant is a co-op vertical shmup where togetherness is a mechanic: fly close to bond shields, rescue downed wingmates under fire, draft run-defining perks. Campaign, endless, daily runs, boss rush — 1-4 pilots, local or online. Flying solo? Hire an AI wingman that learns. Everything glows.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Co-op 15.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%
Backfire Brigade is a chaotic couch co-op firefighting game for two to four players. Coordinate with your fellow firefighters to rescue victims trapped in burning buildings while extinguishing the flames.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 39%, Co-op 18%, Arcade 17.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Action 7.4%
Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.7%, Local Multiplayer 17.8%, Co-op 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Help the government agents in black thong to end the alien threat and the invasion of the machines. 1 or 2 players. Individual and cooperative. Gamepad compatible. Demo available.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.1%, Local Multiplayer 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Co-op 15.5%, Arcade 9.8%
Welcome to TRAXION²! Again you take the role of a daring starship pilot, embarking on a series of break-neck missions into the caves of a dangerous alien planet. This time around, you can join forces with a second player, or challenge each other in deadly deathmatch mode!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Co-op 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%
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 29.3%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Co-op 9.4%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Local Co-Op 22.1%, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Anime 11.8%, Arcade 9.4%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Arcade 18.7%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Action 9.2%, 2D 7.2%
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Action 8.6%
SNAKE GAME ULTRA CORE is an arena shooter where you play as a snake with a shotgun, escaping from a laboratory and seeking revenge on your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Combat 13.7%, Action 9%, Arcade 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Hyper Gods is a 2D cinematic 80's-influenced shoot'em up that places you in frantically fast 1v1 battles against the Gods. Dodge, boost and shoot your way to protect Mankind and prevent its extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Anime 10.2%, Co-op 10%, Arcade 8.3%
Arcade shooter where the player battles against monsters, completes various missions with a cool battleship. Deathrix invaded the world and released a mysterious meteorite causing a great flood. Players can upgrade their ships for better performance to fight the most brutal enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Arcade 17.2%, Local Co-Op 15%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Co-op 10.8%
Use fusion. Avoid obstacles. Die. Try again.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Arcade 16.8%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Action 11.8%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Local Co-Op 15%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Anime 10.3%, Arcade 10.2%
A sci-fi action-arcade game inspired by classic gun n' runs of the '90s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.2%
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 36.8%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Arcade 15.9%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Action 10.2%
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 32.3%, Arcade 17%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Co-op 10.7%, Action 10.3%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Anime 15.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.3%
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Local Co-Op 14%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Action 7.4%
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 26.6%, Local Multiplayer 17.1%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Co-op 14%, Arcade 13.6%
BEARZERKERS is the premiere bear based evisceration experience. Feed your friends to the bears in HUNT or work together to defeat their mecha army in GAUNTLET. Video games!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 32.5%, Co-op 15.8%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 9.1%
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Local Co-Op 25.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Co-op 10.4%
