60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer.
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Cosmic Cruiser
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.
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Retro 18%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10%, 1980s 8.2%
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 21.3%, Shooter 16.2%, Retro 15.3%, Arcade 10.2%, 1980s 7.6%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 13.6%, 1980s 12.4%, Retro 11.3%, Aliens 8.9%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Retro 20.5%, 1980s 16.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 9.3%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11%, 1980s 9.8%, Action 8.7%
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 10.8%, Retro 9%
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 41%, Arcade 14.6%, Retro 9.6%, 1980s 8.4%, Action 6.3%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.7%, 1980s 10.4%, Action 9.7%
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Retro 19%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Aliens 7.7%
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 35.2%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 12.3%, 1980s 8.1%, Aliens 6.2%
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 24.5%, Arcade 17.5%, Shooter 16.2%, 1980s 12.5%, Retro 10.2%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Retro 19.6%, Arcade 16%, Action 8.7%, 2D 6.3%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Retro 17.6%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 13.2%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Retro 14.4%, 1980s 8.8%, Arcade 7.2%, Aliens 7.1%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 9.2%, 1980s 7%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.2%, Old School 7.3%
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Shooter 17.9%, Aliens 11.1%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Retro 17.8%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 10.2%, Old School 8.6%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Aliens 11.3%, Retro 10.3%, Action 9.2%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Retro 14.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%, 1980s 9.2%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Shooter 14.2%, 1980s 11.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 7.6%
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 30.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Aliens 12.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 10.8%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, 1980s 13.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 11.2%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 10.8%, Old School 6.9%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Retro 16.4%, Shooter 12.7%, 1980s 10.8%, Arcade 9.8%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Shooter 20.5%, Aliens 17.3%, Action 9.4%, 2D 5.9%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Retro 15.2%, Aliens 10.6%, 1980s 9.5%, Shooter 8.9%
Pilot your customized craft across 30 psychedelic tubular levels of adrenaline-pumping action, fighting a constant stream of terrifying insectoid aliens trying to stop you in your tracks, all set to a soundtrack by The Crystal Method. Features a 2-player local coop mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Retro 21.2%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 7.1%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Retro 17.1%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 23.5%, 1980s 15.5%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Retro 22.5%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 16.1%, 2D 7.2%
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Retro 15.3%, Action 13.5%, Aliens 12.5%, Shooter 12.4%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 12.3%, 1980s 11.7%, Aliens 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Retro 19.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
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 43.8%, Retro 18.2%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 13.2%, 2D 6%
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 17.5%, Aliens 11%, Action 8.5%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Retro 10%, Action 8.5%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Retro 21.4%, Arcade 16%, Aliens 8.5%, Action 6.5%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Retro 17.5%, Action 15.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12.5%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, 1980s 12.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 10.4%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Retro 8.2%, Action 7.3%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Retro 14.7%, 1980s 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Shooter 17.2%, 1980s 15.8%, Retro 12.5%, Action 11.9%
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, 1980s 12.7%, Action 12.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Old School 7.1%
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 43.6%, Retro 18%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 13.5%, 2D 6.1%
Inspired by classic titles like Contra and Sunset Riders, Balacera Brothers is a retro run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Retro 16.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Cartoon 8.8%
SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Retro 20.4%, Arcade 16.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 9.4%
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 38.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Retro 12.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Aliens 7%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11%, 1980s 9.2%, Aliens 8%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Retro 14.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Old School 10.1%, Action 7.6%
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 43.6%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 10.3%, Action 7%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 12.2%, Action 7.3%
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 29.1%, Shooter 13%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Aliens 10.4%
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 8.5%, Action 6.9%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Retro 18.1%, Arcade 12%, Action 10.5%, 1980s 9%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 14%, Action 10.9%, 1980s 9%
"Show Me How to Live" is a minimalist aesthetic shoot 'em up game, in which we control a ship that must navigate and understand the perspective of a person capable of seeing the senselessness of life but unable to do anything about it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Shooter 19.8%, Retro 13%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.4%, 1980s 10.1%, Aliens 8.8%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, 1980s 15.7%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 9.7%
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 44.9%, Shooter 22.8%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, 2D 5.6%
