
Shoot 'em Up 2d Game
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Singleplayer, Indie.

Shoot 'em Up 2d Game

Danmaku Engine
Danmaku Engine is a bullet-hell shoot 'em up with a full built-in level editor and Steam Workshop support. Dodge through 21 handcrafted stages across five difficulty tiers. Every bullet pattern, enemy wave, background, and music track can be rebuilt or replaced using the integrated editor.

Wasp Wars 2
A run n' gun FULL ON ACTION 2d shooter. Pretty difficult, lots of explosions.
Danmaku Engine is a bullet-hell shoot 'em up with a full built-in level editor and Steam Workshop support. Dodge through 21 handcrafted stages across five difficulty tiers. Every bullet pattern, enemy wave, background, and music track can be rebuilt or replaced using the integrated editor.
Why similar: Software 50.6% ★, Boomer Shooter 24.4% ★, Action 12.3%, Shooter 9.9%, 2D 1.9%
A run n' gun FULL ON ACTION 2d shooter. Pretty difficult, lots of explosions.
Why similar: Software 65% ★, Action 16.1%, Shooter 14.3%, 2D 3%, Indie 1.1%
An open-source aim trainer providing the tools to take your mouse skills to the next level. Blazingly fast performance and infinite variations provide just the right amount of challenge.
Why similar: Software 67.2% ★, Shooter 18.6%, Action 11.7%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
"Path of Spirits" is a hardcore boomer shooter in the setting of Tatar folklore. You are a shaman who failed an ancient ritual. Armed with magic staffs and mythical artifacts, set off on a journey through a world distorted by spirits to save your loved ones with otherworldly forces.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 55% ★, Action 21.5%, Shooter 20.7%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Idol Shell is a retro-style FPS inspired by the classics of the 1990s. Fight relentless mechanical enemies, explore interconnected levels, uncover hidden secrets, and discover the mystery behind their creation.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 65.3% ★, Shooter 18%, Action 13.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Indie 1.5%
Cold Dark is a survival horror boomer shooter. Wake up in a deserted hospital with no memory of how you got there. Battle zombies and mutated horrors with your shotgun and chainsaw as you uncover the truth behind a deadly outbreak consuming the city.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 59.7% ★, Shooter 21.7%, Action 14.5%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Recognition is a fast-paced cyberpunk boomer shooter. After waking in a chop shop with your memory wiped, you become the target of the ruthless Kurasawa Corporation. Blast your way through hordes of cyborg assassins and deadly mechs as you search for the truth behind your missing past.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 55% ★, Action 21.5%, Shooter 20.7%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
A historical FPS set during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. Involves tactical infantry combat and master authentic period-accurate firearms involving pivotal battles. The game combines intense FPS mechanics with immersive educational narratives.
Why similar: Software 66.5% ★, Action 17.1%, Shooter 14.4%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
A brutal retro FPS roguelike set inside a collapsing mind filled with biomechanical horrors. Die. Adapt. Descend further.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 55.9% ★, Action 21.8%, Shooter 21%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Improve your gaming skills in [Reflexes TEST] and [STICK TEST], and break your own records in the shooting games [B-POINT] and [Bullet Bullet Bullet]
Why similar: Software 64.5% ★, Action 16.1%, Shooter 14.5%, 2D 3%, Indie 1.2%
Iron Psycho: RETRO is a retro First-Person shooter in which the player must eliminate all threats aboard the ship and collect keys to reach the end of each level. Some levels contain secrets.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 53.9% ★, Shooter 21.7%, Action 21.5%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
A shooter primarily focused on constantly aiming at various difficulties.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 55.9% ★, Shooter 20.8%, Action 20.8%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Relive Jules Verne's great adventure with this game originally conceived for Amstrad CPC.
Why similar: Software 78.9% ★, Action 20.1%, Singleplayer 1%
Explore the ruins of a great and mysterious tower, shrouded in days and worlds long forgotten in a DOOM-inspired FPS classic boomer shooter. Turn adversaries to advantages, and pilfer the coffers of the Editors into scions of wanton killing and discover the secrets that lay beneath the spire.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 62.3% ★, Shooter 18.5%, Action 16.5%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Jump, slide, and smash your way through an arena of blood thirsty robots in Off Air. A first person shooter where there are only two rule: Survive and Smile for the camera. Use your wits and speed and dodge around waves of enemies in an ever devolving world of chaos and lead.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 55.8% ★, Action 21.4%, Shooter 20.3%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Dreadborne Dungeon is a pixel art, retro shooter inspired by old school games like Doom and Heretic, as well as mechanics taken from Souls Like games and dungeon crawlers. Explore dark dungeons, fight enemies and survive in a retro-styled world. Die, draw conclusions and don't give up! Good Luck!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 56.2% ★, Shooter 20.4%, Action 20.4%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Three bounty-hunting sisters take on a wild cast of villains in this fully voiced vertical shoot ’em up! Choose from three unique aircraft, master a variety of weapons, tackle gimmick-packed stages, and face powerful bosses in a colorful world with character designs by Shuzilow.HA.
Why similar: Software 64.1% ★, Action 16.2%, Shooter 15%, 2D 3.7%, Indie 1%
Pirate Adventure to pełna przygód gra akcji w stylistyce retro, w której wcielasz się w odważnego pirata przemierzającego niebezpieczne wody w poszukiwaniu skarbów, chwały i… rumu! 🏴☠️
Why similar: Software 76.6% ★, Action 19.3%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
FOOTSLOG is a retro-inspired FPS equipped with fast-paced action and a unique interactive reloading mechanic. Take control of Subject 25 as you fight through a twisted experiment that will stop at nothing to see you perfected. Can you truly walk away from what this facility has made you become?
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 58.8% ★, Action 20.5%, Shooter 18.8%, Singleplayer 2%
A high-velocity movement-shooter following CPL CHAI on his vengeful assault against the Zephari homeworld after their failed invasion of Earth.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 66.2% ★, Shooter 19.3%, Action 13.4%, Singleplayer 1%
Decian (1Player/Multiplayer testing) is a tactical zombie shooter. Manage hunger, rescue survivors, and save your progress to play at your own pace! Warning: hitting 0 citizens no longer means instant Game Over, but your population is key. Fight in intense 2v2 matches for ultimate survival!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 54.9% ★, Action 22.1%, Shooter 21.3%, Indie 1.7%
A short first-person-shooter game. Kill the corrupt baddies, blow shit up, save your hot wife, drink tea.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 56.3% ★, Shooter 21.5%, Action 21.3%, Singleplayer 1%
TeeworldsArchive is a free online multiplayer game with community support, including Deathmatch and Infection, available for all major PC operating systems. Battle or cooperate in the Tees' world with up to 64 players. You can also play in a map with music.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 67% ★, Shooter 15.3%, Action 12.5%, 2D 3.6%, Indie 1.5%
Blast your way through zombie soldiers, succubus demons and floating cultist monks to escape this horror tape straight out of the 90s. Explore a dark world full of supernatural forces, rizz some hot baddies and uncover the secrets of the occult.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 65.7% ★, Shooter 19.6%, Action 13.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
This is a casual game with a very simple gameplay mode
Why similar: Software 78.4% ★, Action 14.1%, 2D 4.8%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Spray N' Pray is a fast-paced boomer shooter where you play as Justinian, a priest armed with dual revolvers. Dash, run, and jump through a demon-infested cathedral, vanquishing hellspawn and fallen angels to earn your righteous place in heaven.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 60.3% ★, Shooter 22.5%, Action 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
TiME WASTER is a fast corridor first-person shooter with a special style. You will find yourself in a place where you must kill for the sake of time and will be killed for the sake of time... Do YOU value your time?
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 56% ★, Shooter 20.9%, Action 20.6%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1%
A brutal 2.5D boomer shooter. Blast through demons and undead with shotguns, rockets, and a katana in fast-paced aerial combat. Dash through speedrun-focused levels packed with brutal bosses, aggressive movement, retro-inspired visuals, and heavy metal action.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 55.7% ★, Action 21%, Shooter 20.8%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1%
Blue Ribbon Bake Off is a new, original playing card game. Players work to gather ingredients to complete a recipe and win a blue ribbon at the county fair. Competitors use every trick in the cookbook to stop them. Who will be named the County's Best Baker?
Why similar: Software 85.9% ★, Action 6.4%, 2D 5%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
An eerie darkness has emerged. With it came creatures demanding servitude to the Vinegar Mutter. Those who dare to fight have been slaughtered and eaten. In this magic based retro shooter, you take the role of Cymon, a wizard making the journey to the source of the chaos in an effort to stop it.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 56.7% ★, Shooter 21%, Action 20.2%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Fantasy blast in the style of retro boomer shooters — an action-packed pixel carnage where hordes of monsters, dark magic, and devious trolls await. Relive the golden age of classic shooters with fast-paced gameplay, a brutal arsenal, and relentless enemies. Don’t forget to save the princess!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 60.1% ★, Shooter 21.7%, Action 14.3%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
KAUNA is a Finnish boomer shooter made with 90's retro style graphics.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 64.3% ★, Shooter 18.1%, Action 15.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%
WIRED 2 KILL is a singleplayer, high action, retro FPS with linear gameplay and a short story narrative. Mow down cyborgs to Intelligent DnB and synth wave music with a selection of 6 weapons, keycards to find and a mission to take down the bot responsible for this city takeover!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 61.3% ★, Shooter 19%, Action 12.3%, 2D 5%, Indie 1.3%
Wreak havoc on a deep underground military base and uncover what secrets lie beneath. Don't forget to wear your tin foil.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 65.2% ★, Shooter 19.6%, Action 12.9%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
A sci-fi First Person Shooter calling back to boomer shooters of old.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 52.8% ★, Action 22%, Shooter 19.8%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Prevent alien ships from reaching your position. Avoid hitting human settlements by shooting only at the ships. Use multi-shot to hit several ships or nitro to move faster. Level up and beat the high score.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 53.7% ★, Shooter 21.7%, Action 21.7%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Drop pucks. Score points. It's Chuzzo time.
Why similar: Software 91.2% ★, 2D 5.6%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Inspired by Alien 3 for Mega Drive / Genesis and Super Nintendo, it combines fast-paced action, suspense, and a dark atmosphere filled with tension. Assuming the role of Erika, you must rescue the trapped scientists while trying to survive the horror lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 56.1% ★, Action 22.1%, Shooter 20.9%, Singleplayer 1%
A retro 2.5D heist shooter set in an office tower after closing. Fight your way up 26 floors of armed night security, win your next gun at the slot machine, and shoot straight through walls that were never built to stop a bullet, from a blowgun on floor one to rocket launchers at the top.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 52.8% ★, Action 24.1%, Shooter 20.1%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
This is a free shooting game. The game has very simple operations and beautiful graphics. Great for killing time.
Why similar: Software 74.1% ★, Shooter 18.7%, 2D 5.1%, Action 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Retail Therapy is a little First Person Shooter where you beat, fight and rob stores while racking up as much money as you can to get more stuff until you can't anymore. The holiday rush only ends when you do.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 54.7% ★, Shooter 22.1%, Action 22.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Sokoban style Qullusrent3
Why similar: Software 96.8% ★, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
You’re Here Again is a weirdcore fast-paced movement shooter, exploring the liminal space between the end of life and whatever comes after. Experience the slow deconstruction of your existence as you utilise a wide range of weapons to kill the strange creatures inhabiting this strange new realm.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 63.1% ★, Shooter 19.3%, Action 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%, Indie 1.2%
As just a citizen detached from society, in this top-down horror game with point-and-click mechanics, try to survive the nights while dealing with your psychological problems and hallucinations, living in a weathered house.
Why similar: Software 91.5% ★, 2D 6.1%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1%
It's finally time to start your new job at The Company! Time to clock in and see what's on the other side of The Company's newly developed portal technology. Fight undead, defeat bosses, and prevent the invasion of a lich's undead army.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 65.7% ★, Shooter 18.5%, Action 12.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%, Indie 1.4%
In the dead of night while everyone sleeps, your shift begins. Your job is to sit before the monitors in the surveillance room and check the CCTV screens. Now that everyone has gone home, nothing in this factory should be moving.
Why similar: Software 97.1% ★, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Clear targets in your office call center and race to the exit in this ridiculous, stapler-centric target shooter.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 64.4% ★, Shooter 18.5%, Action 13.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.3%
Escape From Zombietown is an Action Shooter FPS where you collect guns, grenades and consumables to help you fight off the zombies while you make your way out of town. With 20 levels filled to the brim with zombies, this game has all the zombie annihilating action you need.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 66.6% ★, Shooter 19.3%, Action 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
fast paced action game
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 51% ★, Action 21.8%, Shooter 20.7%, 2D 3.9%, Indie 1.6%
In BULLETHEART, every enemy is a bullet. Learn the layouts, master the mechanics, and augment yourself to achieve victory with style.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 60.5% ★, Shooter 21.8%, Action 14.4%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Originally made for PSP in 2025. Full PC Steam port to modern systems. Variety of enemies, weapons, bosses and levels.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 57.1% ★, Shooter 21.2%, Action 20.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Gasoline is frenetic boomer shooter inspired by 1997 classics You wake up in grim hospital with bandages wrapped around your face and an axe in your hand. Fight twisted creatures, hunt for secrets and explore malevolent levels. Can you keep your cool when everyone around you is smiling far too wide?
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 66.1% ★, Shooter 18.8%, Action 13.1%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Map Roleplay Maker is a simulation program designed for players to create worlds, simulate them, and use them for external roleplaying purposes. Design maps, customize nations, and use a variety of species to spice up your own world!
Why similar: Software 88.6% ★, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 2.3%
Fire the Cannon Shot! It's the evolution of eccentric Japanese-style shooter! With online rankings!
Why similar: Software 61.2% ★, Action 20.9%, Shooter 14.7%, 2D 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
The game is based on the theme of watermelon. You only need to collide the same fruits to synthesize. Three special props: Hammer: One click, you can crush any kind of fruit; Bomb: You can eliminate two adjacent fruits at the same time; Color ball: can eliminate all fruits of the same color.
Why similar: Software 92.9% ★, 2D 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
A retro FPS horde shooter: blast, burn, and slice through endlessly escalating waves of monstrosities. Earn meta-progression through consuming souls and feeding them to your tools of war.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 66.5% ★, Shooter 16.8%, Action 15.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%