60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Side Scroller, Shooter, 2D.
In this game, we embody an extremely angry rat that must defend itself from sewer monsters to survive. We have plenty of weapons available to achieve this.
Kick the crap out of them! Side-scrolling bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.1%, Shooter 27.4%, Action 25.8%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Simple and fun! Challenge a friend to one-on-one duels across six unique stages, or play solo and conquer 15 levels with increasing difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.9%, Shooter 25.8%, Action 24.5%, Combat 8.5%, 2D 7.3%
On one really bad day of his own vicious cycle. On his way home, Little Haerold's car breaks down in the bad part of town. And then he breaks down, in the violent way. Now Haerold is Homebound and Postal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.9%, Action 25.9%, Shooter 25.1%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Fly with a fart! Defeat the enemy with a fart! Save Japan!？ Attack and jump are integrated, and you can play with just two buttons! 2D action shooting with easy controls!
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.8%, Shooter 30%, Action 18.6%, 2D 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Betrayed by his people, TRANTOR is abandoned alone on an Alien planet. His only chance of escape is to actvate the planet's main computer that lies within the terminal building. Armed only with a flame thrower, fight your way to freedom as TRANTOR...THE LAST STORMTROOPER.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Side Scroller 28.5%, Retro 18%, Shooter 17.1%
The game is now available as “HORGIHUGH,” a shooting game that has been well received for its package illustrations by KOU, an illustrator who has worked on the “Shanti” series and other games, and for its serious theme and authentic level design, despite its cute retro dot-picture appearance.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.1%, Action 26.5%, Retro 13.7%, Shooter 13%, 2D 8.1%
Boomliner – Bomb your way to a safe landing! A fast-paced retro arcade game where each round drops you lower. Destroy buildings to clear your path, but beware—less altitude means tighter moves and higher stakes!
Why similar: Shooter 25.7%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Action 23.5%, Retro 18.8%, Combat 6.3%
Hit Confirmed is an arcade survival game and scoring.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.5%, Action 24.3%, Shooter 24%, Retro 11%, 2D 7%
"Chrotopia" is a 2D action-adventure game set in a monochrome world. As a wanderer, explore a fragmented land, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and restore lost connections to bring back color. Experience a blend of platforming and storytelling in this atmospheric journey.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.8%, Action 29.9%, Retro 18.6%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%
An adorable, fantastic, poppy, and slightly bizarre 2D side-scrolling shooter game! Conquer all 5 stages in order to bring back spring to the island of Esideci!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35%, Shooter 26.4%, Action 23.9%, 2D 7.7%, Retro 5.8%
Zombie Mansion is a 2D side-scrolling platform shooter with puzzle and exploration elements.
Why similar: Side Scroller 43.8%, Shooter 25%, Action 16.6%, 2D 7%, Combat 6.5%
"Escape Chase Monster" is an action game. Run away from monsters, shoot guns and reach the goal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.7%, Shooter 25.8%, Action 16.2%, 2D 8.3%, Retro 7.2%
Mini Island: Summer is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.4%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 26.8%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Mixx Island: Remix is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.6%, Shooter 27.7%, Action 26.6%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Mini Island: Spring is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.2%, Shooter 27.5%, Action 26.7%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Rain Island: Orange is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.3%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 26.8%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Mixx Island is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.7%, Shooter 27.1%, Action 27%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
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: Side Scroller 28.8%, Shooter 25.4%, Action 22.8%, Retro 10.5%, Combat 6%
Shoot, block projectiles (and bounce enemies!) with your shield, and go after your acorns in this zany cartoon bullet hell, filled with silliness and visual gags
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.5%, Shooter 25.4%, Action 23.4%, Combat 8.8%, 2D 7.3%
This game is a 2D shooting action title focused solely on boss battles. You cannot attack on your own! Enemies fire both “red” and “blue” bullets. You must instantly identify the “blue” bullets, catch them, and fire them back. Can you defeat the monsters?
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.3%, Shooter 26.1%, Action 25%, 2D 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Arcanion: Tale of Magi is a retro-style platformer that tells the story of a fledgling warrior Magi, and she and her allies must recover a book from a thief who seeks to use its powers to carry out his revenge.
Why similar: Action 25.9%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Shooter 24.5%, Retro 11.2%, 2D 5.9%
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 34.2%, Retro 21.2%, Shooter 20.5%, Action 13.8%, 2D 5.5%
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 46.3%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 19.5%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
A coalition of large corporations trying to destroy the root flowers is invading Daejeon. Protect the root flowers. It's not going to be easy. Because... Roots Need Control.
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.6%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 14.7%, Retro 12.4%, 2D 7.3%
Panic in Puzzle World is an action-packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Play as Tide and breathe fire, slash with your claws, bounce on bad guys and glide with your wings to put a stop to the robot menace taking over the land, block by block!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.5%, Shooter 22.9%, Retro 14.2%, Action 13.7%, Combat 10.3%
An EXCITENGU side-scrolling shooter game to bring peace through destruction, with 2 titles x 2 modes, and useful features like Rewind and Quick Save!
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.2%, Shooter 30.7%, Action 24.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
SUN SHOT - 2547 People have long since left the earth. In the course of constant military operations and endless skirmishes between states, conditions on earth have slipped into unsustainable conditions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.5%, Shooter 30.1%, Action 28.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
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 35.1%, Side Scroller 33.4%, Action 23.3%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Mini Island: Winter is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.4%, Shooter 27.3%, Action 25.7%, 2D 6.6%, Combat 6%
You find yourself trapped in a void of Norse spirits, who are out to help you… or destroy you. Find your escape in this tight platformer with emphasis on speedrunning. Use the simple but versatile movement to the best of your ability!
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.1%, Shooter 22.5%, Action 16.2%, Retro 7.9%, 2D 6.3%
The alien invasion has already begun! They're already here! Who can help the brave warriors to learn the full power of our civilization!?
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.9%, Shooter 26.4%, Action 25.7%, Combat 6.5%, 2D 6.3%
Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.6%, Retro 24.2%, Action 19.1%, 2D 9.9%, Shooter 3.5%
Fueled by rage The Savage plunges into battle wielding his huge axe in a berserk frenzy as he reaps destruction on all who stand in his way.
Why similar: Action 46.6%, Side Scroller 32.8%, Retro 20.6%
The burning wall is behind you and you will not let go, try to reach the exit by showing skill and accumulating wealth.
Why similar: Side Scroller 58.6%, Action 27.7%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Bobby from Team HOT GUNS has a job to locate and secure the legendary Money Tree.
Why similar: Action 29.7%, Side Scroller 27.6%, Shooter 16.6%, Retro 16.3%, 2D 9.8%
This game is a side-scrolling 2D action shooting game created with dot pictures. Control the main character, Pumpkin Head, as he runs through various stages such as the sea and the desert while battling the slime army!
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.6%, Shooter 26.4%, Action 18.1%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Space is dark and full of terror... and raw resources! Mine asteroids, upgrade your equipment and blast cosmic aliens.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.1%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 23.5%, Retro 10.1%, 2D 5.9%
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!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.3%, Shooter 27.9%, Action 24.7%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: Shooter 27.2%, Action 24.2%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Retro 12.4%, Combat 7.2%
Machine Crisis is a sci-fi VR shooter, player fight gigantic bio-mechs with guts and wits
A 2D action and shooting game created by students. The key is the shape of the main character!
Why similar: Side Scroller 48.1%, Shooter 27.3%, Action 17%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Win The Diamond is a 3d side scroller action adventure sci-fi shooter game. Where, there is a Diamond hidden some where in the Level. The player needs to find the Diamond and collect it, in order to win the Diamond. But collecting it will not be an easy task.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.5%, Action 28.2%, Shooter 28%, Combat 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.9%, Action 20.8%, Shooter 16%, Retro 10.3%, Combat 9.5%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.2%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 21%, Retro 19.7%, 2D 7.4%
The path changes depending on player's choices! "EnGaCho" is an arcade-style side-scrolling action game where you advance while defeating enemies and earning money.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.6%, Action 30.1%, Retro 14.2%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.6%, Shooter 24%, Action 15.5%, Retro 9.7%, 2D 7.1%
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.1%, Shooter 28.9%, Action 26.9%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Star Island is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.1%, Shooter 29.6%, Action 28.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!
Why similar: Shooter 24.6%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Retro 21.4%, Action 19.3%, 2D 9.5%
Mixx Island: Remix Vol. 2 is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty! This beautiful place was built only for simple fun! Choose the character and difficulty level that best suits you and enjoy a short, simple but colorful boss rush minigame!
Why similar: Side Scroller 34%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 25.5%, 2D 6.8%, Combat 5.1%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.4%, Action 22.8%, Retro 18.1%, Shooter 16.8%, 2D 7.2%
Arsonist Heaven is a retro-styled action platformer where you as a mercenary equipped with a jetpack and flamethrower will incinerate mutants in dangerous locations.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.2%, Action 26.7%, Shooter 17.9%, Retro 15.1%, 2D 10.4%
2D Owen is an arcade platformer in which you can explore 8 different worlds & experience a lot of adventures. Run, swim, use Jetpack, Pogo Stick, Hang Glider, Cart, Jump Ball & other things.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 26.9%, Retro 12%, 2D 3.7%
This is a retro style 2D pixel art survival adventure shooter. You control a character armed with a shotgun and grenades. You need to search level for supplies and keys to open locked doors. You can push and move boxes and fuel barrels located on game levels.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.6%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 23.2%, Retro 11.3%, 2D 7.1%
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 36.1%, Side Scroller 27.4%, Action 25%, 2D 9.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
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: Side Scroller 38%, Shooter 27.9%, Action 17.2%, Combat 7.9%, 2D 6.7%
Bahamian Beat Down, a Beatemup style arcade game that takes place in The Bahamas. Take control of either Twin Dragon sibling and explore may true to life locations, items, and characters inspired by authentic Bahamian culture and history as defeat the criminal organization called The Bahama Pirates.
Why similar: Action 45.2%, Side Scroller 30.6%, Retro 16.9%, 2D 7.3%
A side-scrolling 2.5D run-and-gun platformer featuring mechanically inclined sea creatures. Help Pancake on his quest to stop the megalomaniacal Dr. Squid from spreading his ruthless influence!
Why similar: Side Scroller 44.8%, Shooter 23.7%, Action 16.1%, Retro 7.9%, 2D 6.4%
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 24.8%, Retro 24.6%, Shooter 21.5%, Side Scroller 20.9%, 2D 8.2%
It's a side-view scroll shooter. It's a game in which you control your own aircraft and shoot down enemy aircraft. There are 21 different types of weapons to attack, and if you accumulate 3 gauges on the UI, each selected weapon will be available for a certain amount of time.
Why similar: Side Scroller 48.2%, Shooter 29.3%, Action 21.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
