- #1 Infinity Blaster
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Olausen Musikk & Media
Windows
In Infinity Blaster you blast through space, defeat challenging enemies and upgrade your weapons! Compete on the global leaderboard, survive an infinite loop of increasingly difficult foes, and unlock 100 achievements. Can you prove yourself as the ultimate space adventurer?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Linear 7%
- #2 Planetstar Warrior
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Todd FrantzPub: Hardbyte LLC
Windows
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 3.5%
- #3 Witchcraft: Candy Hunt
96% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: PixelCrown Games
Windows
Witchcraft: Candy Hunt is an old-school shooter game with charming pixel art graphics that will take you on a Halloween adventure. Fly on a broomstick and battle your way through three exciting levels, each one featuring unique spooky creatures such as pumpkin monsters, evil crows and ghosts.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Cute 5%
- #4 Jezebel: Givin' Love a Shot
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voodoo Games
Windows
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Side Scroller 20%, Shooter 12%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Linear 7.2%
- #5 DRUNKEN BARON
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Florian Schäfer
Windows
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Shooter 13.4%, 1990's 7%, Action 6.7%
- #6 X-Out: Resurfaced
94% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: KRITZELKRATZ 3000Pub: ININ
Windows
Build your fleet and face the alien terror from the deep! Now it’s up to you alone to stop an alien invasion from the depths of the ocean in this legendary, home computer era shoot ‘em up dredged up and faithfully rebuilt for modern platforms – X-Out: Resurfaced!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 22.1%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Score Attack 5.4%
- #7 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
93% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
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 29.3%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Shooter 12.2%, 1990's 7%, Score Attack 6.3%
- #8 Icarus
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Denis EvansPub: Japster's Cavern
Windows
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 31.6%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 8.2%, Aliens 8%, 1990's 5.5%
- #9 Spacewing War
91% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Pneuma GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 27.5%, Shooter 13.8%, 1990's 6.4%, Old School 5%
- #10 R-Type Dimensions III
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KRITZELKRATZ 3000Pub: ININ
Windows
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 27.1%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 13.1%, Linear 6.8%, Aliens 5%
- #11 Nyan-Nyan Punch!
89% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: NomaryPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
냥냥펀치(Nyan-Nyan Punch!)는 귀여운 동물귀 소녀들이 공중에서 1대 1 싸움을 벌이는 액션 게임입니다. 언뜻 보면 슈팅 게임처럼 보이지만 펀치를 날려 시원한 근접 공격으로 싸워야 합니다!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 23%, Shooter 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Funny 7.1%
- #12 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
90% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
Windows
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 29%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 15.2%, 1990's 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #13 StanÇact -Sexy Tenacious Girls-
89% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: marumellon
Windows
『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 25.9%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Cute 6.8%
- #14 Spacegirl 2038
88% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Borsuk Software
Windows
Spacegirl 2038 is a fast paced, high energy arcade style shooter. Save your sister and her crew, they're depending on you!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 6.3%, 1990's 6.1%
- #15 Dessert Storm Girls
86% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Joe James
Windows
Avoid bullets and eliminate enemies to earn points.Take on challenging enemies and bosses across multiple stages, each with its unique design and challenges. Use your skills to stay ahead of the enemy and emerge victorious.Help the CDF stop the separatist uprising and restore peace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Linear 6.9%
- #16 Kanamono
87% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Karai
Windows
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Side Scroller 32.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 5.9%, 2D 5.3%
- #17 Autogiro
86% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Orbe Software
Windows
In Autogiro, a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter, you take control of a sophisticated helicopter and set off on a mission where your survival depends on your accuracy, quick thinking, and strategy!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.8%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Shooter 16.3%, 1990's 7.3%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #18 Veggie Menace
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Linear 8.5%, Funny 8.3%
- #19 Bad Chicken
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Coquibyte Games
Windows
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 12%, Funny 8%, Aliens 7.9%
- #20 Thunder Tiger
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Incredibly Moot Studio
Windows
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 28.6%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Score Attack 9.8%, 1990's 6.7%
- #21 Habroxia
83% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 15.1%, 1990's 6.9%, Action 6.7%
- #22 Aces Over Airfields
82% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Zayd JahangiriPub: Cog in the Clockwork Studio
Windows
Aces Over Airfields is a fast-paced 2D aerial combat game featuring intense dogfights, strategic base defense, and retro pixel art. Fly, fight, and manage resources to dominate the skies and destroy your enemy’s jet or base assets.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Shooter 12%, Action 4.6%
- #23 COTTOn Boomerang - Saturn Tribute
82% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shooter 14.1%, 1990's 8.9%, Cute 7.8%
- #24 COTTOn 2 - Saturn Tribute
81% matchMixed68% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shooter 14%, 1990's 8.9%, Cute 7.8%
- #25 Twinkle Hunter
79% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Silver Cat
Windows
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Shooter 14.3%, Funny 8.3%, Cute 7.8%
- #26 Dug Out
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Phantom Studios
Windows
"Dug Out" is an exciting multiplayer PvP game for 2-4 players, where you dive into an underground arena and engage in intense battles. Armed with guns, you'll dig through the environment to uncover hidden opponents and outsmart your rivals.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #27 TCSTRIKERS4
81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Shooter 21.9%, Cute 7.7%, Action 7.4%, 2D 5.5%
- #28 Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
79% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Mechadonk Media
Windows
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 7.8%, Score Attack 7%
- #29 Gates of Zendocon
78% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
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 30%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Retro 7.1%, Aliens 6.8%
- #30 Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CC164
Windows
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 7.5%, Old School 6.9%
- #31 DRAINUS
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Shooter 17.9%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 7.4%, Side Scroller 7.1%
- #32 Dulce et Decorum
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Zachary Hilsman
Windows
Just another 2D platformer shooter game with pixel art graphics to boot. You can jump around while blasting your enemies with three different methods of combat, and protect your village from an evil immortal.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 6.9%
- #33 Spacewing War 2
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alcalico
Windows
Jump into this new battle in this new side-scrolling shoot’em-up, face enemies and obstacles from every corner of the Milkdromeda Galaxy and encounter strange fun transformations that change the way the game plays.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 10.5%, 1990's 9.2%, Aliens 9%
- #34 Runscore
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: 𝓛𝓮𝔁𝔂
Windows
Runscore is a survival score based game, about destroying enemies. Enemies give different points depending on the current level and dimension. In Classic Mode your goal is to reach Endless UFO. It exist more Dimension with different gamemodes for example Radius Dimension. Get the best score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, 2D Fighter 24.3%, Score Attack 20%, Aliens 9.7%, Shooter 9%
- #35 Cybertrash STATYX
75% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Uncle Frost TeamPub: Uncle Frost Publishing
Windows · Linux
Cybertrash STATYX is a story-driven 2D action-platformer with tactical elements, set in a cyberpunk world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 20%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #36 Celestia
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
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 29.6%, Side Scroller 29.6%, Shooter 14%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Linear 6.5%
- #37 Chromacell
74% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
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 28.2%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Linear 8.6%, Score Attack 7.6%
- #38 Constellar
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
Windows · Mac
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, 2D Fighter 24.8%, Shooter 13.8%, 1990's 6.9%, Retro 5.1%
- #39 ZPF
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZPF TeamPub: Mega Cat Studios
Windows
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 25.9%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Aliens 9.1%, 1990's 8.5%
- #40 IKUSAAAAAAAN!
73% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: 幽々燦々(yuyusansan)
Windows
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Shooter 21.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Cute 10.6%, Action 9.1%
- #41 Astro Attack
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Blocky Pixel
Windows
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 33.5%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Score Attack 15.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Old School 4.4%
- #42 Double D. F.
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RielFactor
Windows
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Aliens 7.8%, 1990's 7.3%
- #43 Habroxia 2
72% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Shooter 17%, Action 8.2%, 1990's 7.7%
- #44 Dominus Solaris
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Danubium
Windows
In the year 2073, the Skolovan Empire attacked and subdued planet Earth. The rebels gathered technology from whatever they could to build a prototype ship, the Dominus Solaris. Now it's up to you, the ship's sole pilot, to fight and liberate the Earth from the usurpers.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shooter 10%, Aliens 8.4%
- #45 Shooting Saucer
70% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: SinksAdventure
Windows
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Linear 9%, Aliens 5.9%
- #46 Rutabaga Desert Storm
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Indomitable Interactive
Windows
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 31.5%, Side Scroller 23%, Score Attack 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Shooter 5.2%
- #47 Island of Mogambo
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abhishek Kulkarni
Windows · Mac
Island of Mogambo is a fast paced run-n-gun game that pays homage to the legendary Contra series while taking the action to new heights. Blast through waves of relentless enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and tackle epic boss battles in a pixelated retro world.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Shooter 8.5%, Old School 5.5%
- #48 Groundskeeper 2
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 31.4%, Shooter 17.4%, Aliens 7.9%, Action 7.3%, Funny 7.2%
- #49 ADDRESS1
70% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: daruma3940
Windows
2D style shoot'em up in which close combat is the primary attack method. With two large swords in her hands, cut her way through enemy bullets and enemy units in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Shooter 21.8%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, 2D 7.4%, Action 4.3%
- #50 UfoPilot : The Phadt Menace - Steam Edition
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: nornware AB
Windows
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 13.1%, 1990's 6.8%, Cute 6.5%
- #51 Stellar Raid
69% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Berry Patch Games
Windows
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Side Scroller 33.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Retro 5.8%, 1990's 5.8%
- #52 NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol. 1 Steam Edition
68% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Retro game fans rejoice! NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION VOL.1 Steam Edition is SNK's legendary handheld console dream collection, containing 10 handheld defining classics, is coming to Steam!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 6.9%, Cute 5.5%
- #53 INNBC STARFIGHTER
66% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Jonathan Fior Pub: Innovative Bioresearch
Windows
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 27.4%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Aliens 7.3%, 1990's 6.6%
- #54 SPACEMAN
66% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Colton Crawford
Windows · Mac
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 1990's 8.6%, Shooter 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #55 Thundering Skies
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Flat Voxel
Windows
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Old School 9.3%, Score Attack 7.8%
- #56 Blitloop
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bitbebop
Windows · Mac
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 28.2%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Score Attack 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Shooter 8.3%
- #57 Shadow and darkness
68% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Shooter 18.4%, Cute 8.9%, Action 8.3%
- #58 TENGAI
64% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 14.7%, 1990's 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #59 Gearbits: Gear Angels
65% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2024
Dev: Quackpond Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Shooter 17.4%, Aliens 9.1%, Action 7.5%
- #60 Terra Bomber
68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: DM MediaPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Side Scroller 26%, Shooter 17.1%, Casual 4.8%, Colorful 4.3%