60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shooter, 2D, Side Scroller, Action.
A spectacular, satisfying, and super-watchable defense battle! The ultimate 8-bit shoot 'em ups born in the 21st century, ""Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE"", is now on Steam!
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14%, Aliens 13.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Mechs 10.6% ★, Robots 9.8%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 16.6%, Aliens 14.3%, Action 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%
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: Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Aliens 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Action 7.2%
Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.
Why similar: Side Scroller 12.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Aliens 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Robots 8.1%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.1%, Robots 13.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Futuristic 9.4%
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: Side Scroller 18.3%, Robots 11.8%, Mechs 11.6% ★, Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
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: Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Aliens 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Connor loves his job as a researcher, but his office space-base is under attack! Your boss has trusted you to vanquish the alien menace by killing as many as possible, and now you can do so on PC!
Why similar: Aliens 23.3%, Robots 13.5%, Action 12.2%, Futuristic 10.7%, Shooter 9.7%
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: Side Scroller 20.1%, Robots 12.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Sci-fi 7.3%
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: Side Scroller 24.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Arcade 8.5%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Side Scroller 17%, Shooter 17%, Aliens 13.5%, Action 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
Humanity is on the brink of extinction; take the place of Captain Edward Stalway and save the World from the forces of the Vortex. Raid enemy bases, steal alien technologies, collect artifacts and shoot robots into tiny piles of scrap.
Why similar: Shooter 25.7%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.6%, Aliens 14.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Toward aliens and beyond is a shoot'em up game where you make your way through wave of aliens. Destroy, get experience, upgrade and repeat. Can you resist 20 minutes?
Why similar: Aliens 23.8%, Shooter 18.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Casual 9.2%
The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Robots 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Futuristic 8.9%
Do you miss the times when games were not holding your hand? When they did not forgive mistakes and controls and rules were clear and simple to learn? YES? So you miss the 90s!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, Aliens 11.9%, Action 11.3%, Robots 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%
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: Side Scroller 20.7%, Shooter 18%, Action 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 9.9%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Aliens 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.5%
Gemaboy Zero X is an action, exploration, and platform Cyberpunk Ploidmania videogame. It is the latest installment in the PLOIDS saga in which Omega will have to travel through time to preserve it and rescue his beloved Alpha!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Shooter 16.5%, Aliens 15.6%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 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: Side Scroller 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Shooter 11%, Aliens 9.9%, Arcade 8.5%
"Escape Chase Monster" is an action game. Run away from monsters, shoot guns and reach the goal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.1%, Shooter 20.2%, Aliens 12.1%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
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: Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 13.9%, Aliens 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%
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: Side Scroller 21.7%, Aliens 14%, Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Aliens 19.6%, Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Arcade 9.1%, Futuristic 9%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%
CRISIS R is a fast pace side-scrolling shooter drawing inspirations from 16-bit era classics but with modern 3d graphics and effects. Game play revolves around straightforward control against fast pace missions with challenging mecha boss fights.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.9%, Shooter 21%, Action 15.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Futuristic 9.2%
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: Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 15.8%, Aliens 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Sci-fi 11%
Code Arcturus is a retro inspired arcade-style action platformer, with aliens, robots, spikes, explosions, and lots of coins. Blast your way through levels, compete for the fastest times on the leaderboards in Speedrun mode, or put your skills to the ultimate test in Nerfed mode
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Aliens 14%, Robots 10.8%, Arcade 7.7%
Terror from space throws world into panic! Yes, again... Your mission: Save the Earth from mankind and make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie! Inspired by the legendary game from Amiga: Walker and old good Defender.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.6%, Aliens 15.3%, Mechs 12.1% ★, Robots 11.8%, Shooter 11.5%
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 11.1%, Aliens 10.4%, Arcade 8.5%
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: Side Scroller 23.1%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
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: Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Aliens 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Rotate, aim and shoot in zero gravity space. "∀stround" is a zero-gravity shooting action game in which the screen rotates according to the character's direction. Survive against attacking creatures on a space station where gravity suddenly disappears.
Why similar: Shooter 26%, Side Scroller 20%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%
The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Aliens 17.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Robots 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
Is the year 2074. The alien race named as the Cosmonauts arrived and conquered Earth 14 years ago. In this 2D Side-Scroll Shooter everything goes around Icarus, our main character, who got his hands on a strange artifact capable of save it's bearer from certain death.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, Aliens 21.6%, Shooter 17.4%, Futuristic 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.
Why similar: Shooter 19.9%, Action 13.8%, Aliens 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Futuristic 9.9%
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: Side Scroller 36.3%, Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23%, Action 12.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 10.1%
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: Side Scroller 27.3%, Aliens 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 8.9%
Captain Galactic is a colorful retro sci-fi platformer where you ride a hoverboard through strange alien worlds, collect crystals, unlock abilities and items, dodge deadly traps, and blast enemies with your phaser.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.5%, Aliens 13.4%, Arcade 9%, Action 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.9%
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: Side Scroller 25.8%, Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 9.2%
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: Shooter 22.7%, Aliens 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 9.1%
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Aliens 20.2%, Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 9.2%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.3%, Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Action 9%, Arcade 8.9%
Blitz enemies in slow motion as an energy-based speedster and stop time then fire off with precision as a warp speed teleporter in this space-time action! Phase Nexus is a cartoony character action game that stars a quarter alien and a cyborg vigilante fighting against reality-breaking anomalies.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.1%, Aliens 14.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Robots 10.2%, Mechs 10.2% ★
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Shooter 16.5%, Aliens 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Arcade 9.1%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed 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: Side Scroller 22.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Aliens 11.1%, Robots 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
The Japanese just love their famous German-inspired Baumkuchen cakes, and hungry invaders from across the universe have discovered these delicious treats too! Are you up to the challenge of protecting the precious desserts from waves of alien attacks? Save the cakes!!
Why similar: Aliens 19.8%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 10.6%, Casual 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Shooter 20%, Action 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Arcade 11.2%
Metaloid: Origin is an fast-paced gun’n'run 2D platformer. Take on the role of one out of three android warrior's known as “Predator” and dash through 9 different levels in order to save their planet from an robot army led by Lucian Corp, whom invade their planet and exploit the planetary resources to fuel their galactic war efforts.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Action 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Shooter 10%, Anime 6.5%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Futuristic 8.7%, Arcade 8.4%
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: Side Scroller 26.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Aliens 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Aliens 21.2%, Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 10.2%, Score Attack 9.7%
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: Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Arcade 10.2%
A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Robots 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%, Futuristic 7.9%
DAR is an arcade-style single-screen shoot-em-up inspired by the classics, with some modern rogue-like twists! Pick your character, plot a course through the galaxy, grab upgrades and destroy the enemy! The ultimate goal? Saving the galaxy! Or just getting a really, really high score - your call.
Why similar: Aliens 15.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Robots 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%, Arcade 7.6%
Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.6%, Mechs 15.5% ★, Robots 10.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.3%
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: Side Scroller 23.5%, Aliens 16.3%, Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.9%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shooter 19.9%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Mechs 12.8% ★, Action 9.8%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shooter 16.7%, Aliens 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%
