60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Retro, Top-Down Shooter.
A top-down space shooter. Destroy as much as possible to get to the top of the leaderboard, Collect powerups or even use points you have and get upgrades to survive. once you die its perma death and you will have to start from nothing.
STRATAGEM
STRATAGEM is a sci-fi arcade game where you must launch escape pods without sending active ones into colliding orbits.
Droid Assault
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
STRATAGEM is a sci-fi arcade game where you must launch escape pods without sending active ones into colliding orbits.
Why similar: Arcade 15.8%, Strategy 15.3%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Action 10.2%, Retro 9.2%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.4%, Action 17.5%, Arcade 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Retro 10.8%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Action 8.9%
Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 17.4%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Action 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Co-op 7.1%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 17%, Action 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Shooter 9.3%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Action 8.7%
The Pang series is a beloved collection of arcade video games from the early 90s. Guide two brothers on a quest around the world to save humankind from a massive alien invasion!
Why similar: Arcade 18.7%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Strategy 15.6%, Action 12.5%, Retro 12%
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 13.4%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Retro 10.1%
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 16.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%
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: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%
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: Local Co-Op 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Arcade 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Action 7.3%
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: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Action 9.8%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Retro 10.4%
Experience an upgraded version of Bomberman-like with more game modes and challenging levels! Play casually a VS mode with computer or your friends or try to complete intense story mode.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Arcade 18%, Retro 11.9%, Action 7.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Arcade 13%, Action 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Shooter 8%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.7%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Retro 12.8%
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.3%, Action 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Local Co-Op 16%, Arcade 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.8%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 8.3%
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Action 17.9%, Arcade 17.8%, Strategy 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Sci-fi 7%
The Strait of Hormuz Mini Arcade is a retro-style 2D shooter where world economy is at risk! Shoot down attacking speedboats and missile launchers to protect vital shipping lanes. Forget high scores—your real objective is keeping global oil prices low to prevent total recession! Or switch sides...
Why similar: Arcade 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Retro 17.1%, Action 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%
Super Space Meltdown - 2D dungeon-crawler. In space! Humanities largest space station is under attack by mysterious alien invaders. You play as Sgt. Alex Cutter sent into deep space on a lone mission to save the day and annihilate the alien threat. But there's a catch.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%
Use fusion. Avoid obstacles. Die. Try again.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 37%, Action 19.6%, Arcade 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Sci-fi 12.5%
Neon Tyrant is a co-op vertical shmup where togetherness is a mechanic: fly close to bond shields, rescue downed wingmates under fire, draft run-defining perks. Campaign, endless, daily runs, boss rush — 1-4 pilots, local or online. Flying solo? Hire an AI wingman that learns. Everything glows.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 7.6%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Arcade 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Shooter 10.1%
PvP keyboard share space shooter, you and you buddy's duke it out on the same keyboard with a last assortment of vessels from light fighters up to capital ships, all with unique special abilities and weapon arrays.
Why similar: Strategy 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Action 18.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.7%
Dodge and encircle your enemies in this neon-drenched revival of the one-of-a-kind arcade classic!
Why similar: Arcade 20.9%, Action 14.2%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Shooter 13.2%, Sci-fi 12%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.8%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Retro 13%
Negative space block-stacking. Test and improve your spatial reasoning from two perspectives. Think on your feet, turn obstacles into paths, and practice balance to survive without crossing the caution line in this elegant arcade-puzzler.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 37.5%, Arcade 19.5%, Strategy 17.5%, Action 13.8%, Co-op 5.2%
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Arcade 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Action 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 9.7%
Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 40.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Action 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 3.8%, Shooter 3.2%
Defend Earth with a rocket-powered ping-pong bat in this fast, playful arcade shooter. Battle alien ball ships across 101 escalating waves, destroy massive bosses, collect upgrades and chase high-score combos.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 19%, Action 17.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%
URG is a retro-style side-scrolling arcade shooter with beautiful 3D graphics and a ton of action with big explosions and a co-op mode for up to four players.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Sci-fi 9%
Take control of humanity’s last resort in defending the planet from the many dangers outer space has to offer. Shoot or deflect incoming projectiles, harvest them from the moon and spend the loot on upgrades.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.5%, Arcade 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Action 10%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.8%
Data Man is a new game for the original 8-bit NES console that brings arcade action to a home console.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 17.1%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Shooter 10.2%
Oh no! Anxiety Bot has found himself in a meteor field! Try to help him survive as long as possible in this cozy, laid back arcade shooter. How long can you keep him safe?
Why similar: Strategy 21.9%, Action 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
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 20.6%, Arcade 19.7%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Action 15.5%, Sci-fi 11%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.9%
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: Local Co-Op 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%
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: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Sci-fi 11%, Retro 9.4%
A retro maze shooting game with a weird and wacky menagerie of enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 20.4%, Action 16.1%, Retro 15.2%, Local Co-Op 14.1%
A wave defense game in classic arcade style. Play the infinite survival mode alone or with a friend (co-op), or play story mode and experience the origin story of the Harvest Hero!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 40.1%, Arcade 22.4%, Action 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Dark 3.8%
Arcade top-down shooter with coop for 2 players. Play as Pilot of 「MARK-I」 – new prototype of intelligent combat unit. Complete short intense action mission by shooting enemies, avoiding threats and upgrading shell with different battle configurations.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
Remake of one of the oldest arcade classics. Challenge yourself and advance through the levels filled with asteroids, power-ups and virtual bitcoins, that you can spend in the shop to get ready for what's coming. Get your friends and share the adventure together in co-op mode!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.2%, Action 13.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
"Command your starship through hostile space in Stellar Command, a turn-based tactical combat game. Manage ship systems, upgrade weapons, and outsmart enemies as you navigate through increasingly dangerous sectors. Every decision affects survival."
Why similar: Strategy 27.1%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 18.6%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Retro 11.2%
This is ArchRobo, a top-down shooter. Featuring incredible visuals, 28 intense levels ranging from easy to incredibly challenging, with 5 large Bosses, dozens of enemies, and a plethora of creative weapons such as the Laser Sword, and Juggernaut power-up.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.6%, Action 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.7%
A.I. Space Corps is a top-down space shooter, telling a new story of mankinds struggle against the merciless A.I. machines ruling over the universe.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Sci-fi 21.7%, Strategy 17.1%, Action 16.5%, Arcade 10.1%
Narcissus is an adrenaline-pumping, top down, action-horror game that puts you in the shoes of the last survivor on a doomed spaceship. The clock is ticking, and danger lurks around every corner.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Perma Death 18%, Arcade 14.3%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Old School 8.2%, Arcade 8%
Containment Breach is a wave-based zombie survival game where you can blow the limbs off of enemies. Earn points to unlock doors, buy and upgrade weapons, perks, and equipment. See how fast you can escape the facility or choose to stay and go for the highest round possible.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 8.4%
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 13.2%, Action 13.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Action 11%, Shooter 9.3%
