60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, On-Rails Shooter.
Interstellar mayhem! A bounty-hunting cat girl! Funktasmical genre-spanning action! This one has it all — no foolin'!
Space Warpster
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.
SPACEMAN
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
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: On-Rails Shooter 22.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 1980s 9.7%, Arcade 9.3%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, 1980s 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Aliens 8.8%
Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Arcade 9%, 1980s 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
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 23.8%, 1980s 19.9%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 10.7%
Katalyst is a 2-D Space Shooter for the people who love and grew up with Space Shooters! Guide the Hero on his journey to defeat the evil aliens threatening civilization! If you like dodging bullets, precision shooting, and only being able to move in 8-directions, then this game is for you!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Aliens 13.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Arcade 8.5%
Nick Duster, better known as "IcoNick", a war veteran of the intergalactic congregation, who has been brought back to defend the planets from hostile alliances. Control your turret, with high firepower. 3 game modes: Contracts, Asteroids and Invasion. Full of action. Hundreds of galaxies awaits. Go!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Aliens 10.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Sci-fi 5.7%
Battle a horde of loony Martian invaders in this on-rail shooter game. Packed with non-stop action, players will use a range of powerful weapons against a gang of colorful and comical enemy invaders. Collect powerups and rescue helpless civilians to get high scores and earn achievements.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Aliens 12.1%, Cartoony 9.3%, Arcade 8.9%
For the first time in video game history, climb aboard Grendizer the Legendary Robot and fight against the forces of evil to defend our planet Earth!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.6% ★, Beat 'em up 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Arcade 6.5%
A high-speed 3D rail shooter inspired by legendary arcade classics. Control the humanoid combat weapon ASURA and battle overwhelming waves of invaders using Energy Shot, Shining Knuckle, and the time-bending Lightning Over Drive.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Arcade 8.1%, Aliens 7.7%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 45.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 6.2%
Horizontal old school 2D shooter where you play as a bounty hunter named Nada. Survive another night at your very risky job, save the space non-alignment colonies from police raid and get back home at one piece alive! 7 levels, loads of new-retro-feel SHMUP fun!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.3% ★, 1980s 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Arcade 7.8%
Defend your cursed train on its last ride through a haunted wasteland — once alive, now swarming with monsters hungry for your soul. You’ve got 3 weapons, 50 waves, and one last ticket… straight to Hell 🎃
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.3% ★, Beat 'em up 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Arcade 7.5%, Cute 3.3%
Return to the PopSlinger universe in this coffee-fueled sequel! Join an elite agent and a digital idol on a mission to rescue a lost heroine in a world full of vibrant chaos. Face new enemies, uncover the mysteries of the Purple District, and groove to a freshly brewed beat!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.4% ★, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
In this classic retro arcade-style space shooter, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure through the cosmos, battling against an onslaught of alien invaders and formidable bosses. With its pixel graphics and pulse-pounding soundtrack, Xappy Ship is a love letter to the classic space shooters.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 56.5% ★, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Aliens 9%, Sci-fi 5.2%
“Join Flare, the grooviest bounty hunter, as she battles notorious criminals for fame and fortune in this stylish 2D beat 'em up. Enter a colorful, hand-drawn world, and unleash fiery kicks, hair attacks, and chaotic combos—each showdown moving her closer to the ultimate funky hideaway!”
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.1%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Cartoony 9.5%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Cute 9.2%, Arcade 6.9%
Tropi is a horizontally-scrolling shoot 'em up set in the Caribbean Sea. You play as the titular Tropi. With the help of his friend and caretaker, Carmen, the two must go out and fight against aliens who have from sprung from the Bermuda Triangle and are terrorizing the surrounding area.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Aliens 12.3%, Cartoony 8.7%
Go on a single player, On-Rails Shooter Adventure in Candy Rangers and match 4 colors with 4 rangers! Each ranger can take down enemies that match their color, and it's up to you to use each one accordingly! Can you match them all?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 48.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Arcade 10%, Cute 5.7%
A robbery has taken place! Four Diva's from around the world are showcasing their treasures at the local lounge but things have gone south. It's time to fight back!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 1980s 15%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Cartoony 8%
Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Aliens 10.6%, Arcade 6.7%
Infinite Onslaught is a fast-paced, on-rails arcade shooter that immerses players in a relentless battle against overwhelming odds, delivering non-stop action from start to finish. Pixel art, retro, cartoonish military style. It uses Keyboard Basher technology to provide light-gun-style gameplay.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.6% ★, 1980s 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Cartoony 9.4%
Join a magical girl with a soda-powered arsenal on a dreamy quest to save her home! In this part beat-‘em-up, part musical shooter, you’ll experience the whimsical story of Ria and Gin as they fight against sinister invaders from another dimension…and maybe even groove to that funky beat!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Arcade 8%
The FUR Squadron faces a mysterious threat during what appears at first to be routine virtual reality training.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Cartoony 7%, Cute 5.2%
Reflect the Light, Listen to the Stars. A celestial reflection action game based on the masterpiece Pictures at an Exhibition.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 50.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Cute 6.4%, Story Rich 5.7%
A Bullet Hell Rail Shooter where you get shot to survive. Engage enemies and absorb their bullets as “seconds of life” by switching to the right color frequency. Thus, surviving long enough to break the time loop you’re trapped in and complete the ENTIRE adventure before the countdown gets to zero.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Space 7.3%
A retro styled on-rails, light gun shooter. Play as Agent Red fighting crime through the bright and colourful City 2. Choose between arcade and dynamic mode, offering fresh experiences on repeated playthroughs.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 60.8% ★, Arcade 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Retro 7.5%, Female Protagonist 5.1%
Cotton, the legendary witch is back, and this time in 3D! Get ready for this formerly Japanese exclusive cute ‘em up gem to be “reconjured”. ININ and Success have teamed up once again to bring you a massively improved - and for the first time worldwide - re-release of Rainbow Cotton.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 49.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Cartoony 10.6%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Cute 5.7%
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 22.9%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Cats 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Arcade 11.2%
A retro-style arcade action game where you're a lone catgirl defending her house from a relentless onslaught of pests!
Why similar: Cats 17%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Beat 'em up 14.2%, Side Scroller 10.9%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: 1980s 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Aliens 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 10.4%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 55.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Colorful 5%
In this classic shooting gallery, originally released for Commodore home computers in 1984, try to rack up as many points as you can by shooting ducks, bunnies, owls, and plates. Watch out for the ducks who spring to live and fly down to try and eat your bullets!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 50.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, 1980s 10.1%, Retro 10%, Arcade 6.6%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 1980s 17.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Cartoony 11%, Arcade 10.9%
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 28.2%, Side Scroller 21.5%, 1980s 16.4%, Aliens 15.8%, Retro 9.4%
A sleep-deprived scientist must use a broken cleaning robot to contain a biological outbreak he accidentally caused before his wife returns and discovers the chaos.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 58.1% ★, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 10.8%, 1980s 6.7%, Colorful 5.3%
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Arcade 7.9%, Space 6%
A 2D kawaii shooter where you build powerful Mechas from space scrap to conquer planets and defeat epic bosses in an interplanetary war.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Arcade 11.5%, Aliens 8.1%, Cartoony 7.1%
The seagulls have organized and plan to conquer the world in SEAGULL WARS, a charming and challenging retro arcade style beat 'em up. Players spend gold on power ups and health, adding a light resource management element to the fast-paced seagull bashing gameplay.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Funny 7.2%
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 24.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Aliens 16.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 9.4%
Mystic Midway: Rest in Pieces – Somewhere between heaven and earth stands the mystic midway. Its live action ‘Master of Cemeteries’ the humorously insulting Dr Dearth, welcomes you to his shooting gallery, Rest in Pieces! Fire away at ghosts, ghouls, and all things that go bump in the night.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Cartoony 10%, Comedy 5.9%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 20%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Cats 10.6%
SkyThrone is a vertical shooter in which you have to defend the Earth from invading space invaders. You are a sexy girl commander who, from childhood, learned to achieve her goal at any cost. This skill came in handy when entering the military and subsequent promotion.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, 1980s 15.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Cute 5.2%
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 8.1%
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: 1980s 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9%
Your backpack's gone, snatched by a daring bather, and the beach is now a free-for-all! Fight for your dignity in 'Burning Beach', a game born from decidedly... strange inspirations.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Cartoony 10.9%, Comedy 6.5%
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 22.2%, Side Scroller 19.3%, 1980s 16.7%, Aliens 13.6%, Arcade 10.2%
Spitfire – Moonpie’s Mission is a side-scrolling rail shooter with a musical twist and intense boss battles. Equip your loyal alpaca, Moonpie, with a rainbow snot cannon and dive into epic battles against an evil alien parasite. The fate of the planet is in Moonpie’s hooves!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 53.9% ★, Side Scroller 17.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Cartoony 8.2%, Retro 4.9%
Fly and fight through the vibrant universe of Liquid Space Dimension in this retro-inspired action shooter! As Sid Seaburn, pilot of the Star Drifter, master a wide range mechanics like drifting, laser beams, and torpedoes to get the highest score possible and stop the evil general Ra-Baba!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 52.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Colorful 6%, Sci-fi 5%
Old style destroyer game, in which you destroy all the subs and other threats from below.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 57.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Retro 6.6%
『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 23.6%, 1980s 18.1%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Arcade 8.9%
Zero Medal - The Galaxy Champions is an action game featuring the comic book characters: Garra, Sombra, Pintado and Juba through epic battles in the classic beat 'em up style that made great titles famous in the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.2%, 1980s 21%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Aliens 11.4%, Arcade 9%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Aliens 15.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Sci-fi 10%
A humorous but challenging retro arcade point-and-shoot with a bizarre story set in the old Wild West. Take out wacky foes and eccentric bosses to become the best shooter in Baffoland.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, 1980s 14.5%, Cartoony 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%
A sidescrolling sextroidvania shtomp-em-up where you play as an alien girl with the power to absorb objects and grow larger!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.7%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Aliens 8.6%, Funny 6.2%
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, 1980s 19%, Aliens 17.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 9.4%
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 52.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Arcade 9.2%, Aliens 8.1%, Sci-fi 4.5%
Knitewings™ is an anime-inspired, fast-paced rail shooter with roguelite progression. Lead one of four angelic sisters, upgrade on the fly, and unleash firepower, melee lunges, and elemental Specials against demonic hordes in a striking arcade adventure.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 59.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
This game is a first person shooter. In missions of this game, you have to eliminate waves of enemies who approach your stand. You cannot move, and can shoot using up to four different types of weapons. In some missions, you robots will fight on your side. There is a variety of enemies.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.2% ★, Beat 'em up 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Funny 3.8%
A classic nostalgic side scroll game！
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.9%, 1980s 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Cartoony 10.5%
This game is a retro-style 2D side-scrolling shooting game. Easy one-button operation. It is expressed with graphics and sounds (MSX) typical of the Japanese 80's. The overall structure is psychedelic and crazy, but that's the kind of game it is, so don't worry about it.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37% ★, 1980s 21.2%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Retro 8.4%, Cute 6.3%
