60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter, 2D.
A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination.
SATAZIUS
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Escape Space
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Robots 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, 1980s 7.7%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Gun Customization 16.9% ★, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Shooter 9.2%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Gun Customization 14.5% ★, Side Scroller 9.7%, Retro 7.8%, Bullet Hell 7.6%
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Robots 11.7%, 1980s 10.4%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
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 20.6%, 1980s 13.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Retro 10%
Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 1980s 12.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.1%
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 22.1%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 1980s 12.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Sci-fi 7%
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Cyberpunk 13.2%, 1980s 12%, Shooter 10%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, 1980s 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Robots 9.2%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
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 21.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Shooter 11%, 1980s 9.1%
Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Cyberpunk 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 1980s 10.1%, Bullet Hell 7.8%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, 1980s 13.2%, War 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Robots 14.4%, Futuristic 12.1%, Shooter 9.2%
Call on CELLs, change your weapon, and shoot however you want!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Shooter 15.4%, War 12.6%, Futuristic 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.1%
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 11.4%, 1980s 11.3%, Cyberpunk 9.3%, Futuristic 9.1%
A thrilling sci-fi cyberpunk shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle through the Ecumenopolis, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Cyberpunk 14%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Futuristic 8.9%
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 20.9%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Futuristic 9%
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 20.4%, 1980s 16.6%, Cyberpunk 11.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Futuristic 8.7%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Robots 8.2%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Shooter 9.9%, 1980s 9.3%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 1980s 9.5%, Retro 9.2%, Shooter 8%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, War 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%
In this unique 3d shooter, originally released in 1991 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a high-tech cop tasked with rescuing the President's daughter, who was kidnapped by an evil robot, before she is killed.
Why similar: Robots 17.7%, Retro 13.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Cyberpunk 12.3%, 1980s 10.9%
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 20.5%, Gun Customization 19.4% ★, 1980s 17%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Retro 7.3%
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 26.2%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Retro 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Space Savior Special. Shmup genre game. Help Earth in her last awakened attempt to save humanity from the Naggal Biomechanical Virus. Use everything you have to get through enemy forces! Your ship, your pods, your bombs, your faith and your reflexes to destroy your terrible enemy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Cyberpunk 15.5%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Shooter 10.9%, 1980s 9.3%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, 1980s 11.7%, Retro 11.5%, Action 7.9%
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 24.2%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Retro 13.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Futuristic 6.7%
Space Force Squadron is a horizontal 2d shmup. Choose between 4 pilots with different spaceships and different attributes. Buy upgrades for ships using points earned in battles. This is arcade style game, meaning there is no possibility to save.
Why similar: Gun Customization 27.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Futuristic 6.1%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 1980s 12.5%, Retro 9.7%, Shooter 9.1%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 1980s 12.8%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Shooter 9.6%
Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps
Why similar: 1980s 20.3%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 7.6%
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, 1980s 11.5%, Shooter 9.6%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 20.8%, Retro 15.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
Dive into a 2D action game where you control a spaceship, defeat enemies and overcome deadly traps. Extend your arsenal by collecting new weapons and technologies for your ship that you will need to conquer four different dungeon-like worlds, all connected by an open space full of surprises.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.3% ★, 1980s 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 8.4%
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Cyberpunk 14.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Robots 7.7%
THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Gun Customization 21.1% ★, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Cyberpunk 7.4%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 8.7%
The steel wolf running across the earth × the sonic corpse that buries its prey. DECO shooting game redeployed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Robots 12.3%, Shooter 11.4%, War 10.9%, Futuristic 9.1%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 1980s 13.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 11.3%, 1980s 8.6%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Retro 11.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Shooter 12.3%, 1980s 12.2%, Cyberpunk 9.8%
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
Why similar: Gun Customization 26.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Side Scroller 12%, Shooter 7.2%, Retro 7.1%
Blaze of Storm is a arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. You will fight against enemies in cyberspace as a cyber diver.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Cyberpunk 14.8%, 1980s 10.6%, Anime 8.9%, Retro 8.5%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 9.2%
The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Robots 12.8%, Futuristic 11.4%, Shooter 11.3%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, 1980s 16.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Retro 8.5%, Difficult 8.4%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 1980s 14.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
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 36.7%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Arcade 7%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, 1980s 16.5%, Futuristic 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Bullet Hell 10.1%
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 29.3%, 1980s 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Arcade 7.6%, Shooter 7.2%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Futuristic 7.5%
An action roguelike shoot 'em up. Draft power-ups between levels to become stronger and build crazy combos. Several player ships to unlock, multiple game modes; including Endless Mode and Arcade, leaderboards and achievement challenges!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Gun Customization 14.2% ★, Cyberpunk 11%, Shooter 10.5%, Bullet Hell 8.6%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, 1980s 19.4%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Retro 9.7%
Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Cyberpunk 13.6%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Futuristic 8.3%
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 26.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 9.1%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, 1980s 16%, Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Arcade 8.6%
Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Anime 10.3%, 1980s 10.3%, Shooter 7.9%
