60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up.
With one week left till release, a developer makes final checks of a new security code-breaking system. As tests progress, strange corruption starts to warps the system. This developer must find the source of the corruption while battling the voices and his grief.
Shortcuit
Shortcuit is an educational sandbox game to learn electronics and Arduino programming (C++). The game simulates electronics and the Arduino microcontroller which allow you to create your own projects virtually.
STARR RINGER
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Shortcuit is an educational sandbox game to learn electronics and Arduino programming (C++). The game simulates electronics and the Arduino microcontroller which allow you to create your own projects virtually.
Why similar: Electronic 73.4% ★, Hacking 21.6% ★, Simulation 4.6%, Indie 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Boss Rush 21.2% ★, Score Attack 12.8%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Retro 11.4%
An action roguelike shoot 'em up. Draft power-ups between levels to become stronger and build crazy combos. Several player ships to unlock, multiple game modes; including Endless Mode and Arcade, leaderboards and achievement challenges!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Hacking 25.2% ★, Score Attack 19.3%, Retro 7.9%, Shooter 7.7%
Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.
Why similar: Boss Rush 31.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Score Attack 16.6%, Retro 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%
This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.
Why similar: Hacking 41% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Score Attack 11.6%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Arcade 5.4%
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Score Attack 26.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Sci-fi 13.4%, 2D 3.4%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Score Attack 29.3%, Retro 13.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 3.1%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Score Attack 25.7%, Retro 13%, Shooter 10.6%, Sci-fi 4.9%
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Score Attack 19.2%, PvE 14.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 7.7%
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Score Attack 24.4%, Retro 15.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Arcade 8.3%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Score Attack 27%, Retro 14.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 4.1%
Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Score Attack 27%, Retro 11.7%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Arcade 7%
Twin-stick boss-rush bullet-hell with an emphasis on arcade-style scoring. Blast away Titans and dodge exciting attack patterns, all the while improving and upgrading your character. Compete with friends online for the high score, or grab a buddy and fight together in couch co-op.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.6% ★, Score Attack 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Retro 4.7%, Arcade 3%
Mover is simplified Top-Down ACT game, You need to escape from different enemies to reach the end.Every floor is procedural, but this is only the first time you open the program.Game Features Minimum design，intuitive gameplay Retro cyberpunk art style
Why similar: Electronic 76.6% ★, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 5.1%, Casual 3.9%, Action 3%
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Score Attack 28.5%, Shooter 8.5%, PvE 7.7%, Arcade 6.9%
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Score Attack 22%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Combat 7.1%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Score Attack 18.4%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Retro 9.4%, Arcade 9.3%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Score Attack 25.2%, Retro 12.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%
CORE.SYS is a brainteasing action puzzler where you’ll need to break through layers of digital security with quick-thinking strategy.
Why similar: Hacking 76.3% ★, Retro 9.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Casual 3.5%, 2D 2.5%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Score Attack 22.5%, Retro 17%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 3.7%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Score Attack 21.4%, Retro 17.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 3.7%
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports.
Why similar: Hacking 96% ★, Sci-fi 2.2%, Simulation 1.2%, 2D 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.1%
Blast through five worlds, claim the Cosmic Gems, defeat Lord Zorkannan, and master every run in this fast arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Score Attack 26.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.6%, Retro 7.4%
Gigabyte Dynamite is a retro-themed Shoot 'Em Up game - As an antivirus software, you fight your way through a virus-infected computer, with various nostalgic digital landscapes to conquer.
Why similar: Hacking 34.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Colorful 9%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 6.8%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Score Attack 12.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%
A twitchy shoot 'em up boss rush game inspired by run 'n gun classics. Fight your way through seven challenging bosses and hitch a ride off this awful planet.
Why similar: Boss Rush 48.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, PvE 6.7%, Retro 6.5%, Shooter 6.1%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Score Attack 13.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 10%, Arcade 8.6%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Score Attack 14.6%, Retro 14.2%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Shooter 7.8%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Retro 17.7%, Score Attack 17%, Shooter 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Score Attack 20.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 10.5%, Combat 6.6%
Chaotic boss-rush, bullet-hell-y, twin-stick arena shooter mayhem! Dynamically changing arena forces you to be vigilant: Watch the bullets, watch the walls!
Why similar: Boss Rush 42.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Retro 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Combat 5.3%
Blaze of Storm is a arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. You will fight against enemies in cyberspace as a cyber diver.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Score Attack 23.6%, Retro 12.7%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Colorful 7.1%
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Score Attack 17.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Retro 9.1%, Sci-fi 9%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Score Attack 18.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 8.7%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Score Attack 20.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Retro 8.7%, Arcade 8.1%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Score Attack 23.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 10.8%, Arcade 7%
Probo Rush is a classic shoot 'em up bullet hell game with a boss rush twist. Fight against machines, aliens, and nature as you take on 15 challenging boss battles. With adjustable health and an Assist Mode, Probo Rush offers a challenging but accessible gaming experience.
Why similar: Boss Rush 42.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Retro 7.4%, Shooter 7.2%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Grimrush is a top down action game in which you must face off a gauntlet of seven brutal boss fights. Utilize three characters and a large selection of active and passive abilities. Balance offense and defense to take down the bosses and maximize your score!
Why similar: Boss Rush 45.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Score Attack 23.3%, Action 4.1%, Indie 1.4%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Score Attack 28.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Shooter 6.7%
Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands.
Why similar: Boss Rush 48.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Sci-fi 9%, Combat 7%, Arcade 6.3%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Score Attack 20%, Retro 15.1%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Arcade 7.8%
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Score Attack 24%, PvE 11.7%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 6.8%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Retro 16.5%, Score Attack 14.4%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Arcade 8.6%
"Super Monk War Z" is a 2D horizontal shooting game that consists of 4 stages. Take advantage of three types of formation and a large amount of Do it or be done Barrage shooting !! Shoot the approaching enemy! Hit! Kill!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Score Attack 30.3%, Retro 9.5%, Shooter 8%, 2D 2.8%
Project: AFTERSHOCK is a fast-paced arcade hacking roguelite set in a dystopian future. Command a 20-year-old legacy terminal to breach enemy systems, siphon funds, and upgrade your hardware. Use your reflexes to survive the countdown and bring down the very system you created.
Why similar: Hacking 53.5% ★, Score Attack 16.7%, Retro 12.2%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Arcade 5.4%
Hacker Evolution Duality is the hacking simulation game, developed by exosyphen studios. Based on the successful Hacker Evolution game series, it has been completely redesigned to offer an impressive and new gaming experience.
Why similar: Hacking 89.9% ★, Simulation 9%, Indie 1.1%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Score Attack 18.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Arcade 9.1%
Using a powerful weapon and raw skill, can you take out an entire space pirate fleet? Harken back to the era of old browser games in this fast-paced bullet hell shoot 'em up where stages change based on objectives cleared!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Score Attack 27.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Combat 6.2%, Shooter 6.1%
A challenging 2D block breaker featuring arcade elements and a modern spin on the popular retro games. Destroy data blocks and galactic enemies using only your probe, bullets and power ups but don't lose your ball to the void. Do you have what it takes to reach the end of the universe?
Why similar: Score Attack 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Retro 14.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Score Attack 20.3%, Shooter 12%, Retro 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%
Pretty Kitty Fuzzy is a 2D "bullet-hell" shmup! Help Fuzzy save the universe with the power of love and positivity through nine whimsical stages. There are tons of lore and features in this puuurrr-fect shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Boss Rush 29.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Score Attack 14.2%, Retro 9.2%, Arcade 7%
Bourbon Risky is a simple but deep boss rush action game with retro style graphics. Smash all enemies in your way with your eternal companion that blasting bullets and lasers!
Why similar: Boss Rush 66.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Combat 3.8%, Colorful 3.7%, Action 1.8%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Score Attack 15%, Retro 12.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Save Earth from total annihilation by drifting a missile through a variety of unique and punishingly difficult asteroid fields.
Why similar: Hacking 43.5% ★, Score Attack 21.3%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Retro 9.6%, Arcade 8.2%
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Score Attack 22.4%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 6.8%
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Retro 18.2%, Sci-fi 12%, Arcade 9.1%, Combat 9%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Score Attack 15.6%, Shooter 13%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Score Attack 21.1%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Combat 7.1%
An army of contraptions swarm the skies, and it is up to you, a lone sorcerer to defend the castle wall. LET NONE PASS! Move quickly, dash quicker, and bam, boom, blast them out of the skies with your magic. See how long you can last in this simple and stylish score attack game.
Why similar: Score Attack 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Arcade 8.4%, Retro 8.3%, Combat 4.3%
