Games Like Chicken Invaders 4

Chicken Invaders puts you at the forefront of a battle against invading intergalactic chickens, bent on revenge for our oppression of Earth chickens. This time, the chickens have hatched a devious plan to block out sunlight and freeze Earth to death!

Why similar: Action 28.4%, Casual 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Indie 19.2%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the series' signature humor and wave-based arcade shooting mechanics.

Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Action 30.3%, Casual 27.4%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that started the series, providing a pure, retro arcade shooting experience.

Chickens. For centuries we have oppressed them, grilling, roasting, stewing, and stuffing them in buns. The time has come for us to pay. Intergalactic chickens are invading Earth, seeking revenge for the oppression of their earthly brethren!

Why similar: Action 31.8%, Casual 28.1%, Indie 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same classic intergalactic poultry-battling action that defines the franchise.

A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.6%, Action 23.7%, Casual 22.7%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive take on the formula that adds persistent progression and massive scale to the classic gameplay.

Just when you thought it was safe to eat chicken again, the chickens have returned with an organized invasion to take over the entire solar system! Journey to each planet and fight your way through to save the world (again)!

Why similar: Action 30.4%, Casual 27.5%, Indie 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational entry in the series that established the core loop of space-faring chicken destruction.

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.1%, Action 22.8%, Indie 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished arcade shooter that mirrors the accessible, upgrade-focused gameplay of the Chicken Invaders series.

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.7%, Action 21%, Indie 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel improves upon the original with more intense bullet-hell segments and satisfying weapon progression.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.8%, Indie 15.3%, Action 13%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, co-op-friendly shoot-em-up that captures the chaotic fun of arcade-style space combat.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Action 25.4%, Indie 20%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear, retro-inspired shooter that delivers a challenging and rewarding arcade experience.

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.1%, Action 25.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, roguelike space shooter that keeps the action intense and the replayability high.

Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Action 30.3%, Indie 22.7%, Casual 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional shoot-em-up gameplay with puzzle elements, offering a fresh twist on the arcade shooter.

Old friends and bitter enemies await as you invade Earth alongside a Mothership full of alien friends! Blast, beam, and bite your way through an endless swarm of enemies as you and up to three of your fellow hominids cause mayhem with a huge arsenal of weapons, mutations, and acrobatic maneuvers.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.1%, Casual 23.6%, Action 23.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, co-op-focused shooter that shares the same frenetic energy and humorous art style.

They Came From the Sky is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the Flying Saucers in the 1950s with one and only one Mission: Make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie!

Why similar: Action 36%, Casual 35.5%, Indie 28.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, retro-styled game where you play as an alien invader, flipping the script on the Chicken Invaders premise.

Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Casual 20.9%, Action 20.7%, Indie 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, casual arcade shooter that focuses on pure action and simple, satisfying destruction.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.4%, Action 26.1%, Indie 19.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern bullet-hell shooter that is surprisingly accessible, perfect for fans of the seed game's more intense moments.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.9%, Action 20%, Indie 18.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterfully designed shooter that pays homage to arcade classics while introducing innovative mechanics.

Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.

Why similar: Casual 30.6%, Action 27%, Indie 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie arcade shooter that provides a similar low-stakes, high-fun experience.

Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.

Why similar: Action 53.9%, Indie 46.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more platform-heavy, it shares the bird-themed humor and action-oriented gameplay of the seed game.

Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, animal-themed shooter that features roguelite elements and satisfying, fast-paced combat.

It came from space and ate our brains is a unique Arcade top-down shooter. Looking for addicting gameplay, four-player co-op mode, and tons of aliens to send into oblivion? You’ve come to the right place!

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that captures the sci-fi invasion theme with a fun, arcade-inspired gameplay loop.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.6%, Action 21.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter with a unique time-based mechanic and stunning visuals that elevate the genre.

Dodge, shoot and explode across the Solar System as a crew of intelligent and dangerous chickens. As the pilot of The Golden Eagle, it's your duty to keep Colonel Ram and Professor Bez safe as they squabble about ethics and who last used the toilet. Wage war against humanity as you battle your way towards the Sun to complete your mission.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Action 33%, Indie 28%

Why You'll Like It: A space-based shooter that features a humorous narrative and classic side-scrolling mechanics.

Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

Why similar: Action 31.4%, Casual 28%, Indie 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same space-themed, wave-based shooting style that makes the seed game so addictive.

Pigeons Attack is a top-down shooter whose goal is to survive the pigeons hordes for as long as possible. Use upgrades and weapons placed around the level. Unlock new characters, maps and magic runes. Help fight this invasion, alone or with your friends!

Why similar: Action 37%, Casual 35.4%, Indie 27.6%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, multiplayer-focused shooter that leans into the absurd premise of avian-based threats.

Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them.

Why similar: Action 28%, Casual 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Indie 21.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic fixed-screen shooters that feels very similar to the early Chicken Invaders titles.

In the future, intelligent robot ducks have become smarter than humans, they took our jobs, and took control of our world! You can't cope with being second in the food chain, so this is how your duck hunt starts.

Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-compatible arcade shooter that focuses on wave-based survival against a feathered menace.

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 27.8%, Casual 14.5%

Eggstraction is a multiplayer (4vs1) game where a group of chickens must steal their eggs back from a furious farmer. Dodge dangerous traps, blast down barricades and make use of whacky abilities to avoid ending up back in the cage.

Why similar: Action 40.5%, Casual 37%, Indie 22.6%

From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun!

Why similar: Action 63.5%, Indie 36.5%

Take to the stars and smuggle, shoot, scavenge and steal your way to wealth and glory! Cashtronauts is fast-paced space capitalism at its finest. How are you going to make your millions?

Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed action game that emphasizes local co-op chaos, much like the multiplayer modes in the seed game.

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.2%, Action 21%, Indie 11.8%

As the mysterious and powerful "Guardian of Earth" your steely eye and HYPER-POWERED LASER ARM have kept the citizens of Earth safe for generations.

Why similar: Action 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Casual 24.8%, Indie 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, side-scrolling shooter that balances intense action with a lighthearted, comedic tone.

This tiresome bunch of feathered troublemakers is not giving any peace. Stop this hostile destruction from these rampaging roosters in Arcade mode, or fight against the clock in Classic mode in three difficulty levels.

Why similar: Action 88.8%, Casual 6.5%, Indie 4.6%

CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72.2%, Action 27.8%

Chickens, baseball bats and rockets, need more? Fight other player chickens in a fast-paced platformer fighter where you use the environment to defeat your enemies. Pick up fishing rods, jetpacks, net guns, and even other chickens. Also defeat an evil duck in story mode or create maps in the editor.

Why similar: Action 52.2%, Casual 47.8%

Aliens Invaded Our Planet is a Multiplayer / CO-OP (Up to 6P) FPS & Arcade Style Action game, the game is about alien invasion in 1900s Richalley Town. Shoot and run for your life against the aliens!

Why similar: Action 37.9%, Casual 34.1%, Indie 27.9%

The Horde Wants You Dead is a casual, top-down shooter with up to 4-player online co-op. Ambushed by an angry horde, you and your friends face a fight for survival against thousands of relentless enemies!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56%, Action 22.6%, Casual 21.4%

Can you deal with unrelenting disaster and hold your ship together long enough to destroy the enemy invaders? Repair systems, extinguish fires, arm the torpedoes, avoid deadly solar flares, destroy your friends and clone them back again; it's all in the life of a Catastronaut!

Why similar: Casual 36.8%, Action 36.2%, Indie 27%

Chickenoidz Super Party - multiplayer top-down arena shooter for up to 4 players. You can play local or altogether online via Remote Play. Steal the show using an array of incredible weapons, special equipment and even mutations. Smash your opponents to smithereens, rip everything around you.

Why similar: Casual 50.4%, Action 49.6%

"Why did the chicken cross the road? It didn't." Try to stop the chicken hordes with vehicular combat. Compete for high scores against your friends.

Why similar: Casual 50.2%, Action 49.8%

1917 - The Alien Invasions is a bullet hell memorization shooter. Dr. Brunhild Stahlmüller upgrades an WW1 Triplane with superior alien technology to attack the invaders. She will avenge mankind and take the battle into the darkness of space until she reach an ancient alien world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.4%, Action 26.1%, Indie 19.5%

An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes CYGNI the vanguard for the next generation of shoot-em ups. Outgunned, outmanned and out on your own, plunge into a sky full of hell in a last-ditch battle for survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 76%, Indie 24%

The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.6%, Action 30.2%, Indie 7.1%

A Fresh and Insane Brawler with Roguelike elements. Lead a fellowship of jackasses abducted by angry aliens and forced to spread chaos into the most famous sports events. Instant fun, Retro Arcade style, for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

Earth is under siege! A mysterious and powerful alien race has come to enslave the entire galaxy, and your fleet is humanity's last hope. You must put an end to the attacks and rebuild a home for the survivors.

Why similar: Action 54.1%, Indie 45.9%

Birds murdered your Pa! His final wishes are for vengeance. Take your Pa's rifle and kill as many birds as you can to avenge his death. Battle a variety of enemies and bosses on your quest to kill the bird that murdered your Pa.

Why similar: Action 63.7%, Indie 36.3%

Sloths. Pizza. Chaos. Battlesloths 2025: The Great Pizza Wars is the fast-paced multiplayer competitive twin-stick shooter of your slothy dreams & the sequel to Battlesloths. Compete with up to four human players or AI sloths. Use a myriad of weaponry to destroy your enemies in a quest to... EAT. ALL. PIZZA!

Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

Why similar: Action 41.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Indie 17.3%

The sequel to the Steam Awards finalist, invaders are living inside your computer again — but now their source is the mysterious interstellar object 3i Atlas. Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Casual 29%, Action 27.3%

The world's craziest chicken is heading back to the racetrack! Wacky characters, cool tracks and karts, and zany items await in a worldwide online battle for first place!

Why similar: Action 100%

Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Action 31%, Indie 23.9%

Ride brooms, cast spells and transform your enemies into chickens in this intense magical sport

Why similar: Action 100%

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Why similar: Action 80.4%, Indie 19.6%

A heroic rooster sets forth on a ridiculous space adventure to DESTROY THE SUN!

Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%

Snow Plows vs Aliens: 4 player, local co-op chaos

Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%

Pluck them. Pluck them all. You are an Australian Magpie on a mission. That mission: Spread havoc, cause mayhem, and grab the occasional unattended piece of food. Menace, rob, and terrify humans, enjoying old-school action arcade gameplay rendered in glorious retro PS2 graphics.

Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%