60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
ZPF
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Stellar Nemesis
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Aliens 11.1%, Shooter 9.6%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Old School 13%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Shooter 10.2%
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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Space 10.3%, Shooter 9.2%
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 18.9%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Aliens 9.4%, Shooter 8.1%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 8.9%
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 22.2%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Aliens 9%, Retro 7.9%
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: Side Scroller 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 7.4%
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Aliens 15%, Space 12.5%, Bullet Hell 6.4%, Colorful 6.4%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shooter 12%, Aliens 10%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 10.7%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Aliens 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Space 7.4%
Super Captain 3D is a shoot-em-up game where you become a Super Hero ready to fight the Pixel Invaders. It features an art style that combines 3D pre-renders with 2D pixel art. Use your Superpowers to protect the Universe!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Aliens 10.9%, Comedy 7.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Space 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 9.7%
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 21.7%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 7.4%
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%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Space 7.7%, Aliens 7.4%
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 21.7%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 6.2%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Aliens 8.8%, Space 8.2%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Aliens 12.3%, Shooter 7.3%, Retro 6.2%
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 21.4%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 6.7%
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 21.7%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Space 8.4%
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 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 10.2%
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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Space 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Shooter 10.1%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Aliens 7.9%, Space 7.5%
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 34.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 8.6%
Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Space 12.7%, Aliens 12.4%, Shooter 9%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Space 5.6%
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 26.6%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Space 8.2%, Aliens 8%
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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Aliens 11.3%, Space 8.5%
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 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Shooter 8.5%, Space 7.1%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Aliens 7.8%, Space 7.2%
A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Old School 8.5%
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Aliens 11%, Old School 7.4%, Funny 7.1%
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 25.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Space 8.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Aliens 7.6%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Space 7.6%
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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Space 7.6%
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 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Aliens 13.2%, Shooter 8.8%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Sci-fi 6.7%
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Funny 5.5%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Space 14.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Casual 5%
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 5.8%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Aliens 11.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Space 9.7%
Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16%, Aliens 11.8%, Shooter 9%, Space 8%
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Old School 6.6%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 20%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 10%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Space 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Old School 6.6%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Old School 10.4%, Space 9.4%, Shooter 9.1%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Aliens 10.8%, Shooter 10.2%
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 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 10.1%, Shooter 9.8%
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 32.2%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Shooter 14%, Space 10.2%, Bullet Hell 6.5%
2D Side Scrolling Shoot Em Up action. Cinematic cut-scenes carry the story on a quest to locate Mother Gator's secret weapon. Unlockable cheats will mix-up the gameplay or enjoy a randomizer mode. Game includes commentary by the developer and musical composer on the process of making the game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Comedy 7.7%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 6.7%
A SUPER REALISTIC (ahem..) alien sniper simulator! Use your super quick reaction skills to outwit the alien blighters and snipe your way to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Aliens 18.6%, Comedy 11.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Funny 6.5%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Space 12.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Old School 6.4%
Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Aliens 10.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 7.7%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Aliens 13%, Space 7.9%
In a world of miracles and challenges, where steam technology meets magic on a vast archipelago continent, you become Lea, an ace pilot. Your mission: conquer enemies, unveil conspiracies, and bring peace. Are you ready to be the hero who stops the war?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Old School 7.3%
A shoot'em'up game for up to 4 players that combines advanced RPG advancement elements with pure space shooter action, 20 unlockable weapons & 4 heroes with varied strengths in their 10 primary stats, along with each ship's 10 aspects, add a huge variety of choices for all gamers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Aliens 13.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 9.4%
