Games Like Chicken Invaders 5

They came without warning, squawking menacingly, their ruffled feathers darkening the sun. Invading intergalactic chickens, out to punish humanity for our oppression of their earthly brethren. Now they're back, and they're having Earth for dinner!

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

Why You'll Like It: This direct predecessor offers the same classic arcade shooting mechanics and humorous space-themed combat.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Action 30.4%, Casual 27.5%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature blend of arcade action and comedic alien invasions.

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 32.6%, Casual 28.8%, Indie 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: Another essential entry in the series that maintains the core gameplay loop of fighting off waves of intergalactic poultry.

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 31.2%, Casual 28.2%, Indie 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic look at the series' roots, providing the same simple yet addictive shooter experience.

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 53.9%, Action 23.6%, Casual 22.6%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive take on the formula that adds persistent progression and a massive galaxy to explore.

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 52.9%, Action 18.5%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Indie 9.4%, Co-op 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, modern arcade shooter that shares the same accessible, high-octane gameplay and upgrade systems.

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 31.5%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Casual 15.3%, Action 15.1%, Co-op 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that captures the same retro-inspired excitement and simple controls.

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 49.3%, Local Co-Op 24.3%, Action 16%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel offers even more intense bullet-hell action and visual flair while keeping the core arcade feel intact.

Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Action 20.4%, Local Co-Op 19%, Indie 13%, Co-op 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique squad-based mechanic that adds a layer of strategy to the classic side-scrolling shooter formula.

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 31.3%, Action 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Indie 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, casual shooter that shares the same lighthearted and humorous aesthetic as the seed game.

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 38.7%, Local Co-Op 22.5%, Action 14.7%, Co-op 12.1%, Multiplayer 12%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, customizable shoot-em-up that supports local and online co-op for a chaotic multiplayer experience.

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 34.9%, Action 24.4%, Indie 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Casual 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional side-scrolling shooting with puzzle-solving elements, offering a fresh take on the genre.

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 53.7%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Indie 9.9%, Action 9.6%, Co-op 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic co-op shoot-em-up that matches the frantic pace and team-based fun of the Chicken Invaders series.

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 28.4%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 18.7%, Local Co-Op 16%, Multiplayer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same absurd, animal-themed combat premise with fast-paced, arcade-style action.

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 You'll Like It: A vibrant, top-down arena shooter that emphasizes local multiplayer fun and silly, family-friendly competition.

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 40.7%, Action 34%, Indie 25.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging space shooter that features a similar tongue-in-cheek narrative and intense boss battles.

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 49.2%, Local Co-Op 28.1%, Action 15.2%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic shoot-em-up gameplay with RPG elements and local co-op for a highly replayable experience.

A spy-chicken tries to save the world from doom in this runner/shooter game that has a little bit of everything with a touch of chicken and anime girls on top. Run for your life in 6 different worlds and shoot your way through tons of enemies until you become a legend.

Why similar: Action 32.2%, Co-op 24.3%, Indie 21.8%, Multiplayer 21.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, 2D arcade platformer that features a similar comedic tone and chicken-centric protagonist.

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 38%, Action 37.4%, Indie 24.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more of a co-op management game, it captures the same frantic, high-stakes space-crew atmosphere.

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: Multiplayer 33%, Action 25.7%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Indie 10.9%, Co-op 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, fast-paced multiplayer game that shares the same absurd humor and chaotic energy as the Chicken Invaders series.

Fight your way as Mean Mcallister, the baddest chicken in town, through multiple hordes of enemies to save your girlfriend in this hilarious, strategic button-mashing, action-RPG.

Why similar: Casual 54.4%, Action 45.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, clicker-style action game that focuses on the same vengeful chicken theme.

Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Action 35.4%, Indie 24%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, arcade-style shooter that features a similar over-the-top, B-movie aesthetic.

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 54.6%, Co-op 45.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed roguelite shooter that features quirky animal characters and intense, screen-filling combat.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.5%, Action 19.4%, Indie 15.4%, Local Co-Op 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly-regarded shoot-em-up that captures the essence of classic arcade games with innovative mechanics.

Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.2%, Casual 23.5%, Co-op 19.4%, Multiplayer 19%, Indie 4%

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 27.1%, Co-op 25.3%, Casual 24.8%, Multiplayer 22.7%

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 89.3%, Casual 6.6%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style shooter that leans into the same ridiculous premise of hunting chickens.

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 56%, Action 26.5%, Indie 17.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in bullet-hell design that offers the same satisfying, high-speed dodging and shooting action.

Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.5%, Action 31.5%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive arcade shooter experience that provides the high-intensity bullet-hell action fans of the genre crave.

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 59.6%, Action 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15%, Co-op 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning side-scrolling shooter that offers a more narrative-driven experience with deep gameplay mechanics.

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 38.7%, Casual 17%, Action 16.8%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Co-op 13.4%

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 25.3%, Casual 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Indie 16.8%, Co-op 9.1%

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.7%, Action 22.9%, Indie 17.3%, Co-op 16.2%, Multiplayer 14%

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.5%, Multiplayer 30.4%, Casual 15.6%, Action 14.5%

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 32.7%, Co-op 26.5%, Multiplayer 24.3%, Indie 16.5%

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 39.3%, Casual 35.3%, Indie 25.4%

Spaceships, lasers, and… chickens! What more could you ask for?Conflicks: Revolutionary Space Battles is a creative new take on space-themed videogames that merges the deep, thoughtful gameplay of strategy games with the intuitive accessibility of physics-based games.

Why similar: Action 29.8%, Casual 25.4%, Indie 25.1%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 9.2%

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: Multiplayer 25.5%, Co-op 22.7%, Action 21.6%, Casual 19.7%, Indie 10.6%

Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.

Why similar: Action 47.7%, Local Co-Op 24.8%, Co-op 17.4%, Multiplayer 10.1%

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 30.4%, Indie 20.6%, Co-op 17.1%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Local Co-Op 15.6%

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

Why similar: Action 39.3%, Local Co-Op 35.2%, Indie 25.5%

A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!

Why similar: Action 23.9%, Co-op 22.8%, Local Co-Op 22.3%, Casual 21.6%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.1%, Action 20.3%, Indie 8.7%

Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Action 12.7%, Co-op 12.3%, Multiplayer 11%

KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2 is the ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience! Either solo or as a team of Exterminators, unleash an arsenal of crazy weapons, wreak havoc, and complete dozens of challenges across seven dimensions under spider siege.

Why similar: Casual 27.5%, Action 27.2%, Co-op 23.3%, Multiplayer 22%

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 28.6%, Casual 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Indie 19.4%

Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.4%, Action 27.2%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Co-op 7.4%, Multiplayer 2.3%

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 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Casual 25.3%, Indie 18.1%

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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%

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 40%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Action 19.1%, Co-op 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Beat up planets in Asterogues, a cosmic bullet hell shoot-em-up hybrid! Pick your character from a band of outcasts banished to the Asteroid Belt, dodge and shoot your way through a brutal onslaught of bullets, and take revenge against the Solar System!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.7%, Action 23.2%, Co-op 17.4%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Indie 13.3%

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 66.6%, Indie 33.4%

Grab a friend, grab a gadget, grab a gun and get ready for the most fun you'll ever have in a co-op game!

Why similar: Action 33.2%, Indie 24.6%, Co-op 17.1%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Multiplayer 11.2%

From the creators of indie smash hit Stick It to The Man! comes a new one to four-player co-op stab-you-in-the-gut-a-thon. Embark on a dead funny adventure with the Zombie Vikings. A putrid posse sent on a mission through the most epic of worlds to retrieve Odin’s lost eye.

Why similar: Action 53.6%, Local Co-Op 46.4%

Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Local Co-Op 28.8%, Co-op 10.3%, Multiplayer 10%, Action 6.4%

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 49.8%, Indie 33.7%, Multiplayer 16.6%

Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Casual 30.1%, Action 16.8%, Indie 13.2%