60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Top-Down Shooter, 2D.
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish.
RedRaptor
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 9.3%, 1990's 8.9%, Retro 7.4%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 11.8%, 1990's 9.9%, Arcade 9.2%
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, 2D Fighter 13.9%, Retro 8.7%, Shooter 8.4%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 11%, 1990's 8.6%, Arcade 8.1%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 7.3%
A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Retro 13%, 1990's 7.8%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 7.5%, Retro 7.3%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Space 13.6%, Arcade 6.3%, 1990's 6.2%
CORA (Counter Offensive Rapidfire Automata) is a singleplayer/multiplayer top-down shooter created by Empty House Games borrowing inspiration from other arcade top-down shooters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, 2D Fighter 17.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 6.9%
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 13.2%, Space 12.3%, 1990's 7.8%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 6.5%
A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, 2D Fighter 15%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 7.1%
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 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Space 7.6%
Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 8.6%
This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Retro 13.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.3%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 7.7%
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Retro 12.7%, Shooter 6.3%, Space 6.1%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 12%, 1990's 9.8%, Arcade 9.2%
Spacegirl 2038 is a fast paced, high energy arcade style shooter. Save your sister and her crew, they're depending on you!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.9%, 1990's 7.8%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 6.7%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shooter 12.4%, 1990's 10.4%, Arcade 9.7%
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 12.4%, 1990's 11.5%, Arcade 9.6%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 15.2%, 1990's 9.7%, Retro 7.9%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.9%, 1990's 7.3%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 6.9%, 1990's 5.4%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Shooter 12%, 1990's 7%, Action 5.1%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 4.7%
High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 11.9%, 1990's 10.3%, Retro 8.7%
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.3%, 1990's 7.7%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Space 11.3%, Arcade 9.7%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, 1990's 10.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 6.8%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 7.7%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 8.2%
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 11%, Space 8.9%, Retro 8.6%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Retro 10.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.5%
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 9.9%, Retro 9%, Arcade 8.1%
"Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 11.1%, Retro 9.8%, 1990's 9.4%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 6%
Dashrider is a fast-paced 2D shooter game, in which you fight your way through countless waves of enemies to earn coins. Purchase new skills or stunning boss battles. Defeat the three guards to face the final boss and complete the game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.4%
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Shooter 6.2%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 9.9%, Retro 9.6%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11%, 1990's 8.1%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 8.9%
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Shooter 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, 1990's 10%, Action 7%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 8.7%, Space 6.3%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 29%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 6.7%
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shooter 13%, Space 6.5%, Action 4.9%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 7.5%, Arcade 6.6%, Retro 6%
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 30.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 8.9%
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Shooter 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.2%, 1990's 8.3%
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 34.9%, Shooter 13.2%, 1990's 10.4%, Retro 9.6%, Arcade 8.8%
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 8.4%, 1990's 6.5%
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12%, Action 9.1%
Shred endless waves of hostile spaceships in a 1-bit arcade survival roguelite. Build absurd weapon combos, unlock pilots, upgrade your fighter, and survive escalating dogfights against swarms, elite enemies, and colossal bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, 2D Fighter 17.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8%
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 9%, Linear 4.2%
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 8.2%, Retro 7.2%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 10.8%, 1990's 8.2%, Space 7.9%
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Retro 11.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 10.1%
