60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Singleplayer, Shooter.
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.
Astro Attack
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.
Astro Sentai Jarbonder
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
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 22.3%, Score Attack 15.6%, Side Scroller 15%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, 1980s 9.1%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 1980s 13.1%, Score Attack 11.7%
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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, 1980s 14.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Old School 7.9%
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 25.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Score Attack 11.1%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Arcade 6.2%
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 20%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, 1980s 12.3%, Retro 10.4%
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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 1980s 9.4%, Score Attack 8.8%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, 1980s 14.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 7.8%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 11.2%, 1980s 10.2%, Arcade 9.6%
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 27.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, 1980s 12.9%, Retro 11%, Old School 6.3%
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 21.5%, 1980s 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Retro 11.8%
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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Side Scroller 19.2%, 1980s 10%, Arcade 8.4%
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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 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 17.1%, Old School 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Retro 13%, Side Scroller 12.5%
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 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, 1980s 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Retro 9.5%
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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 1980s 9.5%, Score Attack 8%
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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 1980s 13.4%, Old School 8.9%
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 23.7%, Side Scroller 20%, 1980s 14.3%, Score Attack 12.4%, Arcade 9.4%
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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, 1980s 16.7%, Old School 8.7%, Arcade 8.7%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 18.6%, 1980s 15.2%, Score Attack 12.4%, Arcade 9%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Score Attack 16.8%, Arcade 9.3%
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 21.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arcade 7.7%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, 1980s 15.1%, Old School 9.1%
SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Retro 15%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 13%, 1980s 12%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, 1980s 13.5%, Score Attack 11.2%, Retro 10.4%
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 20.8%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Score Attack 14.3%, Arcade 7.5%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 12.4%, 1980s 11.8%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Score Attack 18.2%, 1980s 11.1%, Retro 11%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
This is a shoot em up game , In this game the player combats a large number of enemies by shooting at them in the space . player will destroy the core of the battleship of enemy to win the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, 1980s 18.5%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Old School 10.9%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Retro 11.3%, Score Attack 7.3%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, 1980s 12.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 7.5%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, 1980s 13.3%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Old School 9.4%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Score Attack 21%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 7.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Retro 7.7%, 1980s 7.3%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, 1980s 22%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Old School 10.2%, Retro 8.8%
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 26.3%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Score Attack 17.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Old School 6.3%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, 1980s 11%, Score Attack 9.8%, Arcade 6.9%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 24.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 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 23.6%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, 1980s 9.2%, Arcade 8.1%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Stylized 8.3%, Retro 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 37.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 7.4%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Old School 12.5%, Retro 9.8%, Arcade 9.7%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Score Attack 11.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Old School 8.4%
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 26.4%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Retro 11.1%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 9.6%
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 21.9%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 7.2%
Side-scrolling, retro 2D shoot'em'up with rogue-lite elements. Survivors-style game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, 1980s 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Retro 9.9%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 17%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Retro 10.5%, Score Attack 8.9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Side Scroller 18%, Retro 11%, Arcade 9%
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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 9%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Score Attack 16%, 1980s 10.8%, Retro 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9%
Shoot psychic orbs, collect useful thoughts, upgrade your Probe with speed, maneuverability, satellites, resistance and suppress negative thoughts in this Brain centric, procedurally generated bullet hell shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, 1980s 15.1%, Score Attack 13%, Retro 7.7%
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 23.3%, Score Attack 15.7%, 1980s 11.6%, Retro 10.2%, Arcade 8.7%
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 20.7%, 1980s 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Side Scroller 11%, Retro 10%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Retro 15.3%, 1980s 14.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 8.5%
Holy cow, it’s all about the moooney! Run, jump and slide in this udderly moo-velous adventure to reclaim your fortunes from those sneaky Pig Pockets. Tough as nails and no continues! Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: 1980s 21.4%, Score Attack 21.2%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Old School 10.6%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, 1980s 15.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Old School 7.5%
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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Side Scroller 17%, 1980s 12.9%, Retro 8.1%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, 1980s 20.9%, Old School 11.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 9.5%
