60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Retro, Arcade.
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Cosmic Wartoad
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.
Record Store Nightmare
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
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 30.3%, Retro 18%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10%, 1980s 8.2%
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12%, 1980s 10.8%, Retro 10.3%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Retro 18.5%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 8%
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 26.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13.4%, 1980s 10.4%, Retro 9.9%
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 37.4%, Arcade 15.4%, Retro 11.1%, 1980s 8.5%, Old School 6.9%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 16.6%, 1980s 12.6%, Retro 11.6%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: Retro 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, 1980s 17.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 10%
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 27.7%, Retro 20.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Old School 9.4%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Retro 22.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 8.8%, 2D 6.4%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 26.1%, Arcade 15.2%, 1980s 15.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Retro 20.2%, Action 15%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 13.5%
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 25.4%, 1980s 13.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 11.6%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Retro 14.3%, 1980s 13.8%, Action 8.4%
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 27.2%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 12.6%, 1980s 10.8%, Action 9.5%
Pilot your customized craft across 30 psychedelic tubular levels of adrenaline-pumping action, fighting a constant stream of terrifying insectoid aliens trying to stop you in your tracks, all set to a soundtrack by The Crystal Method. Features a 2-player local coop mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Retro 23.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7%
In this bizarre game from 1983, fight the unrelenting attacks of the Dentorium Kamikazium (deadly bacteria that assault the teeth) with your toothbrush and Imagico toothpaste, which contains a supply of the only substance known to combat the DKs: the newly developed chemical DKX 11.
Why similar: Retro 26.4%, Surreal 21.9%, Arcade 14.1%, 1980s 11%, Action 7.6%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Retro 12.3%, Old School 7.6%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Retro 25.4%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 16%, 2D 7.2%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 9.5%, Old School 8.2%
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: Retro 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Arcade 17%, Shooter 14%, Action 9.2%
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 30.2%, Shooter 14.6%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Retro 8.7%
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 30.3%, Retro 23.3%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 6.5%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Retro 20%, Action 15.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 13%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Retro 20.9%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 13.4%, 2D 6.1%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Retro 19.6%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.3%
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 17.7%, 1980s 15.8%, Retro 14.2%, Action 12%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Retro 20.7%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 13.7%, 2D 6.3%
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 35.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Retro 11.6%, Action 8.7%
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 37.9%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 12.5%, Retro 9.5%, Action 7.5%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Retro 16.9%, Shooter 16.9%, 1980s 8%, Arcade 7.3%
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Retro 22.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Retro 20.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 10.6%, 1980s 9%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Retro 16.6%, Arcade 15%, Old School 11.1%, Action 7.6%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 14.1%, 1980s 8.9%, Action 6.5%
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 32.4%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Retro 14%, Action 7.4%
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 28.5%, Retro 19.5%, Shooter 13.5%, 1980s 11.3%, Arcade 10.7%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Retro 19%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 10%, Action 6.2%
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 28.9%, 1980s 15.8%, Retro 13.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 15.4%, Retro 11.9%, Action 10.6%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 11%, Retro 9.2%
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 32.1%, Retro 16.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 10%, 1980s 7.5%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Retro 17.9%, 1980s 9.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.8%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 12%, Action 7.1%
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, 1980s 13.1%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Old School 8.1%
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 9.8%, Action 7%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Retro 15.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Old School 9.8%, Action 9.7%
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Retro 21%, Arcade 15%, Action 12%, Old School 8.8%
Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 11.6%, Retro 11.2%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 12.8%, Old School 7.9%, Action 7.1%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 13%, Retro 10.6%, Action 7.3%
"Show Me How to Live" is a minimalist aesthetic shoot 'em up game, in which we control a ship that must navigate and understand the perspective of a person capable of seeing the senselessness of life but unable to do anything about it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Shooter 20.7%, Retro 15.2%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 13.4%, 1980s 11.7%, Retro 9.9%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Shooter 18.7%, Retro 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 6.2%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Retro 18.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14%, Action 9.7%, 1980s 9.5%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 12.3%, Action 12.2%
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 16.8%, 1980s 11.6%, Retro 11%, Action 11%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Retro 25.9%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
42 of the weirdest, trippiest, sheepiest games ever created. Enter the mind of Jeff Minter, the legendary creator of Attack of the Mutant Camels, Gridrunner, and Tempest 2000, in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Shooter 13%, Surreal 12.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 10.9%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, 1980s 13.6%, Retro 12.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.3%
