Games Like Chaos Domain

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, arcade-style experience with intense side-scrolling combat and a gritty, retro aesthetic.

Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.

Why similar: Side Scroller 31.6%, Platformer 27.7%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 14.2%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic run and gun shooters, featuring challenging boss fights and relentless enemy waves.

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, Action 18.2%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Platformer 16%, Shooter 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a quintessential modern run and gun game that perfectly captures the spirit and difficulty of the 16-bit era.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.6%, Platformer 17.9%, Action 17.2%, Co-op 17%, Side Scroller 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines destructive, fast-paced shooting with a humorous take on 80s action movie tropes.

Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger!

Why similar: Action 27.9%, Platformer 20.1%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Indie 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a love letter to the Contra series, offering precise controls and high-stakes platforming action.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Action 32%, Platformer 28.3%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Indie 13.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy-metal infused action platformer that delivers brutal combat and complex weapon systems similar to Chaos Domain.

Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Action 16.6%, Shooter 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and fast-paced run and gun game that embraces a retro pixel-art style and arcade sensibilities.

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Action 22.2%, Co-op 20.5%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard of the run and gun genre, providing chaotic, high-quality sprite-based action.

Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.7%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Co-op 17.9%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and fast-paced run and gun game that offers satisfying combat and chaotic screen-filling action.

Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!

Why similar: Action 31.6%, Platformer 31%, Indie 14.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Local Co-Op 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling shooter that maintains the series' signature humor and massive weapon variety.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Action 37.8%, Platformer 24.6%, Indie 19.4%, Local Co-Op 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on high-speed movement and intense shooting, rewarding players for aggressive playstyles.

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Action 51.8%, Platformer 32.7%, Indie 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and challenging run and gun platformer that feels like a lost title from the 90s.

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.8%, Shooter 20.6%, Action 19.9%, Co-op 19.7%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and strategic room clearing.

Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!

Why similar: Action 37.3%, Platformer 25.9%, Indie 21.3%, Shooter 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania-inspired run and gun that focuses heavily on exploration and intense shooting encounters.

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Action 26.7%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Co-op 17.2%, Indie 17.1%, Platformer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that requires quick reflexes to clear screens of enemies in a confined space.

Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

Why similar: Action 19.5%, Co-op 17.2%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shoot-em-up that shares the retro-inspired intensity and arcade focus of Chaos Domain.

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 22%, Action 14.5%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action platformer that focuses on tight shooting mechanics and exploration.

Humanity Asset is a Metroid-style 3D platformer that pays homage to the traditional retro classic shoot ‘em up genre. Aliens have invaded Earth to strip the planet of its resources, to save their own dying planet. As in all classic shoot 'em ups, only you can save the day - now there’s a surprise!

Why similar: Action 47.3%, Platformer 23.2%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Indie 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that emphasizes shooting and side-scrolling traversal.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.8%, Platformer 25%, Action 21.7%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action platformer that features tight controls and a distinct post-apocalyptic aesthetic.

A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.7%, Action 21.7%, Shooter 21.4%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique shoot-em-up that allows players to possess enemies, adding a tactical layer to the classic formula.

Prepare for the dark world of The Chaos Engine, a steampunk Victorian age in which one or two players must fight the hostile creations of the Chaos Engine across four dynamic landscapes and take part in the ultimate battle.Choose from six hard-nailed mercenaries each with their own unique weapons and skills.

Why similar: Action 63.1%, Co-op 25.7%, Shooter 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down shooter that helped define the run and gun genre with its unique steampunk setting.

Alien Scumbags is a sci-fi action platformer with a big slice of horror and a stack of pop culture references. You'll run, hide and kill across several levels, collect items from capsule machines and unlock characters.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.7%, Platformer 25.2%, Action 19.7%, Shooter 14.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gore-filled, retro-inspired 2D shooter that captures the same spirit of classic sci-fi action.

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Platformer 18.4%, Side Scroller 18%, Action 16.2%, Co-op 15.3%, Local Co-Op 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends classic run and gun gameplay with deep weapon customization and crafting mechanics.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Action 19.9%, Indie 11%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An intense 2D action platformer that features challenging combat and precise movement mechanics.

Extreme battles versus crazy bosses in this Intense 2D Platformer

Why similar: Action 25.8%, Co-op 17.4%, Side Scroller 17%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Indie 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush style action platformer that provides a significant challenge for fans of retro shooters.

Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

Why similar: Action 45.2%, Platformer 30.5%, Indie 24.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused platformer that blends shooting mechanics with high-speed movement.

ZombieRun is a retro platformer with the aim to bring sexy back to local multiplayer gaming. It's you, your friends and guns against all the living dead roaming around. If that's not enough there are also apples, carrots and superpowers in play.

Why similar: Action 66.7%, Indie 33.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-focused platformer that pits players against hordes of zombies in a classic arcade style.

Unchained is a fast paced retro multiplayer first person shooter in which you can compete in different game modes and maps, using a large arsenal of unique and deadly weapons (And some cool powerups too) to defeat your enemies.

Why similar: Action 57.8%, Indie 27.3%, Shooter 14.9%

Chaos is an online FPS game. Why should you play it? Destruction, lots of it, plus some explosions, oh yeah, guns! Who doesn't like guns and explosions?

Why similar: Action 43.4%, Indie 23.4%, Shooter 21%, Platformer 12.2%

Booster Trooper is the future of multiplayer platform shooters. It provides tons of fun with its fast paced action and larger-than-life weapons. You can run or fly around the map, blasting your enemies to bits with bullets, rockets, grenades, magma and other weapons from your arsenal.

Why similar: Action 48.6%, Platformer 28.6%, Indie 22.8%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused platformer that features intense shooting and vertical movement mechanics.

Shoot, reflect, and jetpack your way through ChargeShot -- a local-multiplayer, space-bounty-hunter, deathmatch game with a focus on fast-paced, twitch gameplay. Prove to your friends that you are the greatest warrior in the galaxy. No friends? No problem.

Why similar: Action 63.7%, Indie 36.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced local multiplayer shooter that emphasizes quick reactions and precision aiming.

Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

Why similar: Action 64.7%, Indie 35.3%

NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Platformer 17.9%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Co-op 15.3%, Shooter 14.8%

Blaster Shooter GunGuy is a 2D action rage platformer. Similar in nature to games such as IWBTG. But also inspired by Mega Man and Mega Man X.

Why similar: Side Scroller 31%, Platformer 25.2%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 14.8%, Co-op 11.4%

HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.

Why similar: Platformer 20.2%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Shooter 14.3%, Co-op 11.5%

Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.

Why similar: Action 29.1%, Platformer 20.5%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Co-op 14.8%, Side Scroller 8.9%

Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.6%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 18.6%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Co-op 10.6%

The ultimate couch fragger gibfest! Armed with a powerful shotgun, bullet deflecting shield and power-up tarot cards, 2 to 4 local players will battle it out to collect each others souls in 9 different competitive game modes across 4 realms & 40 arenas. This is frantic local multiplayer action at its bloodiest!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.2%, Platformer 18.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Action 15.8%, Shooter 12.1%

In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

Why similar: Side Scroller 31.2%, Platformer 26.3%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 15.8%, Sci-fi 8.4%

Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

Why similar: Action 37.8%, Co-op 23.5%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.2%

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.4%, Action 28.9%, Shooter 19.1%, Indie 18.6%

TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death.

Why similar: Action 61.5%, Indie 38.5%

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Side Scroller 38.2%, Action 29.7%, Shooter 17.6%, Indie 14.5%

An explosive homage to SNES-era platformers from the makers of Stealth Bastard Deluxe, Explodemon is non-stop action mayhem like you've never seen before.

Why similar: Platformer 45.4%, Action 37.6%, Indie 17%

1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

Why similar: Side Scroller 34.3%, Shooter 25.6%, Action 25.6%, Sci-fi 14.5%

Inspired by the 8-bit games and by the movies from the 80's, your goal is to blow things up, defeat aliens and fight bizarre bosses in this platformer 2D with classic mechanics.

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.3%, Platformer 30.7%, Action 17.4%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Indie 5.9%

Neon Hardcorps is a fast paced top down action shooter, inspired by games such as Contra, Metal Slug, Super Turrican, Cybernator, Realm and Doom Troopers.

Why similar: Indie 56.8%, Action 43.2%

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Action 26.9%, Platformer 21.1%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Indie 12.3%, Shooter 11%

BitMaster is a dynamic and colorful twin-stick shooter which design was inspired by such games as Geometry Wars, Crimson Land and Satellite Reign. Game powered by Unreal Engine 4!

Why similar: Action 77.1%, Indie 22.9%

Hyperdrive Massacre is an 80s inspired arcade fragfest in Spacewar sauce designed around local multiplayer, focused on kinestetics, tactical and shooting skills at a frenzied pace.

Why similar: Action 85.2%, Local Co-Op 3.9%, Shooter 3.5%, Indie 3.5%, Co-op 2.7%

GUN DEVIL is an explosive platformer about rescuing your kidnapped hell wife from Satan's child, the Caramelized Dumbass and his Pimp Legion.

Why similar: Side Scroller 34.2%, Platformer 28.4%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 16.7%

Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 26.8%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 18.3%, Indie 11%

Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

Why similar: Action 43.5%, Indie 24.3%, Co-op 22%, Sci-fi 10.1%

Astro Duel 2 is a sci-fi combat game combining top-down space dog fights with up-close platforming action. Whether versus or co-op, battle through space and on foot at the same time! Strike within the fully-destructible arenas or just nuke ‘em from orbit.

Why similar: Platformer 31.9%, Side Scroller 28.9%, Shooter 18.9%, Action 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Fast-paced shooting in a frantic atmosphere! Pick-up-and-play, like the good old days! Local multiplayer!

Why similar: Action 100%

Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

Why similar: Action 27.1%, Co-op 20.6%, Shooter 19.6%, Indie 16.8%, Local Co-Op 15.9%

Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

Why similar: Action 44.6%, Indie 25.4%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, Sci-fi 9.8%

CortexGear:AngryDroids is a clasic 3d Sci-Fi shooting sidescroller in which quick tactics and skills need to be in harmony the beat the game. A run-and-gun shooter with both mouse and keyboard. An adventure game with a emotional story and epic game-play.

Why similar: Platformer 23.9%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Action 20.8%, Shooter 20.6%, Indie 12.1%

Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!

Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Action 16.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Co-op 9.6%

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Action 46.8%, Indie 27.3%, Co-op 18.8%, Sci-fi 7.1%