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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: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Action 23.6%, Casual 22.6%

Why You'll Like It: This entry offers the most polished classic experience in the series with extensive co-op and arcade action.

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

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the core humor and addictive shooting mechanics that defined the series' transition into more complex space combat.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Action 30.1%, Casual 25.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential title in the franchise that perfectly balances retro difficulty with accessible arcade fun.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Action 27.9%, Casual 24.6%

Why You'll Like It: This classic installment provides the foundational arcade experience that fans of the series will immediately recognize.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Old School 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that started the phenomenon, offering pure, nostalgic shoot-'em-up gameplay.

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 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Old School 13%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a modern take on the arcade shooter genre with deep ship customization and satisfying upgrade paths.

The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Space 12.6%, Old School 11.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, modern reimagining of the classic genre that matches the fast-paced, score-chasing nature of the seed game.

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Space 12.7%, Old School 12.1%, Shooter 11%, Family Friendly 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, minimalist arcade shooter that focuses on pure reflexes and high-score chasing.

Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.

Why similar: Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Cartoony 12%, Retro 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, retro-styled shooter that captures the lighthearted and arcade-focused spirit of the seed game.

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 67.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 5.3%, Shooter 4.9%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, top-down shooter that excels in co-op play and captures the frantic energy of classic arcade games.

GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 12%, Futuristic 7.8%, Top-Down 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, action-packed space shooter that mirrors the classic arcade feel of the Chicken Invaders series.

Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 11%, Aliens 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a quintessential arcade shoot-'em-up experience with tight controls and challenging boss encounters.

Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 80.9%, Action 15.3%, 2D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly high level of ship customization and chaotic, over-the-top arcade destruction.

A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Space 9.7%, Old School 8.3%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that emphasizes movement and strategic teleportation mechanics.

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 51.7%, Arcade 17.4%, Retro 12.2%, Action 9%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear, retro-inspired shooter that emphasizes exploration and diverse weapon loadouts.

A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.9%, Space 14.8%, Arcade 13%, Top-Down 10.5%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on space exploration and survival, mirroring the progression feel of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Retro 7.7%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern retro design that offers surprising depth and intense, arcade-style boss battles.

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 62.3%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 11.2%, Sci-fi 9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished bullet-hell experience that is accessible to newcomers while offering depth for veterans.

A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Old School 7.9%, Arcade 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down arcade shooter that emphasizes fast movement and constant, satisfying combat encounters.

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 41.4%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 16%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, roguelite space shooter that provides endless replayability through randomized weapon drops.

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 42%, Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 14.3%, Futuristic 9.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique side-scrolling shooter that uses a time-based mechanic to keep the arcade intensity high.

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.5%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 6.3%, Shooter 5.1%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, arcade-style bullet-hell shooter with a distinct aesthetic and tight, responsive gameplay.

Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Space 17.1%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Futuristic 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends 2D and 3D perspectives for a cinematic arcade experience that feels both modern and nostalgic.

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.5%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 6.2%, Shooter 4.1%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive bullet-hell experience that offers beautiful visuals and challenging, pattern-based combat.

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.1%, Arcade 17.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 6%, 2D 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary title in the genre known for its extreme difficulty and satisfying, screen-clearing weapon systems.

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Space 11%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 10%

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.7%, Arcade 16.7%, Shooter 8%, Action 3.4%, Sci-fi 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, color-switching shooter that challenges players to think while they dodge and fire.

Isometric. Massively Multiplayer. Capture The Flag. Skirmish. Bug Hunt. And more. Welcome to FreeInfantry - the world's first massive multiplayer online isometric shooter.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Old School 12.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 10.7%, Aliens 8.8%

Space Aces is an indie space shooter that plunges you into an online universe full of action, strategy, and fierce competition. Step into the cockpit and evolve from a rookie pilot into the most feared Ace in the galaxy!

Why similar: Space 60.7%, Action 19.1%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Casual 6.8%

A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Space 12.6%, Old School 12.3%, Family Friendly 8.8%

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 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Cartoony 7.9%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.7%

THE legendary free online multiplayer space shooter! Addictive, fast-paced, easy to learn, and impossible to master.

Why similar: Space 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 9.2%

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: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Family Friendly 15.1%, Cartoony 11.8%, Comedy 11.5%, Arcade 10.6%

Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Old School 8.1%, Space 7.8%, Action 7.5%

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 46.3%, Arcade 20.3%, Casual 12.9%, Action 7.4%, 2D 6.9%

A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Space 13%, Arcade 9.2%, Old School 8.8%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Space 13.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Aliens 8.5%

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: Space 46.8%, Action 21.6%, Casual 17.9%, Sci-fi 13.7%

Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!

Why similar: Space 41.9%, Old School 19.9%, Arcade 15.5%, Casual 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%

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 36.5%, Cute 11.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 8.9%

Explore a vast universe with pulse-pounding action, side-splitting humor, and hair-raising plot twists in these 2 classic space adventure games.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.8%, Space 18%, Shooter 15.7%, Aliens 9.6%, Futuristic 8.9%

Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 50.5%, Space 20.1%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 8.3%, 2D 5%

The creators of Crossy Road present Shooty Skies! Shoot, dodge, duck, goose and weave. Take to the skies!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 8.2%

Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.

Why similar: Space 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 8.4%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Space 26.2%, Action 14.9%, Retro 9%, Sci-fi 8.5%

Pooshooter: Toilet Invaders is a 2D action comedy game packed with explosions and fun gameplay. Reminiscent of arcade classics like Space Invaders, PooShooter lets you take control of a Bum fighting against vengeful Toilets.

Why similar: Action 100%

Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Space 13.9%, Old School 13%, Arcade 9.7%, Family Friendly 9.1%

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: Top-Down Shooter 38.7%, Shooter 17.9%, Family Friendly 16.2%, Top-Down 12.8%, Sci-fi 7.8%

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: Top-Down Shooter 33%, Shooter 17%, Aliens 14.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down 10.7%

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Space 16.1%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 6%

Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Space 9.8%

Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.3%, Old School 11.5%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 6.1%, Arcade 6.1%

Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?

Why similar: Space 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.1%

If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Space 22.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 8.1%

Experience the award-winning space saga. Travel to hyperspace, discover alien worlds, and meet an eclectic cast of characters. Find out what happened after the Ur-Quan invasion. And if the war still rages, fight for Earth and the Alliance of Free Stars!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 55.4%, Top-Down 18.5%, Sci-fi 9.8%, 2D 9%, Action 7.3%

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 35.3%, Aliens 16.1%, Cartoony 14.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Cute 8.2%