60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter.
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
COTTOn Boomerang - Saturn Tribute
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Side Scroller 13.1%, 1990's 10.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.1%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, 1990's 13.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 7.4%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 20%, Action 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
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 21.8%, Arcade 21.3%, Shooter 17.8%, 1990's 15%, Action 8.5%
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.6%, 1990's 14%, Cute 8.4%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 9.4%, Retro 5.9%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Retro 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Magic 7.4%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Arcade 13.6%, 1990's 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 19%, 1990's 14.4%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 8.2%
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 26.7%, 1990's 16.5%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 6.8%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 11.7%
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 26.6%, Side Scroller 19.4%, 1990's 12.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.9%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, 1990's 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Shooter 11%, Retro 9%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 7.8%
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 38.4%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 16.7%, Shooter 15.2%, Retro 12.4%
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 29.6%, 1990's 17.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.6%, Retro 7.8%
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.6%, Shooter 19.9%, Action 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.2%
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Cute 9.6%, Magic 8.4%
Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 14.2%, 1990's 13%, Comedy 8%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.2%, Shooter 20%, Action 11.6%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Arcade 18.1%, 1990's 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Retro 6.9%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Arcade 15.3%, 1990's 12.1%, Action 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, 1990's 16%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 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: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 13.1%, Retro 12%, Local Co-Op 6.1%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Arcade 18%, Action 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Retro 9.3%
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 37.1%, Arcade 18.4%, 1990's 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 7.2%
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.8%, 1990's 11.9%, Cute 8.2%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 5.5%, Shooter 5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Arcade 21.1%, Action 13.8%, Retro 11.9%, Local Co-Op 5.3%
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 40.9%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 7.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.7%, 1990's 9.9%
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 44.2%, Arcade 24.9%, Action 16.1%, Retro 13.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 12.2%, 1990's 11.1%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Retro 9.8%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13%, 1990's 10.9%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Arcade 10.1%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 14.1%, 1990's 11.4%
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 23.8%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13%, 1990's 12.3%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 9.2%
An EXCITENGU side-scrolling shooter game to bring peace through destruction, with 2 titles x 2 modes, and useful features like Rewind and Quick Save!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.2%, 1990's 22.7%, Shooter 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action 11.8%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Arcade 18.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Retro 10.9%, 1990's 10.2%
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13.4%, 1990's 11.9%, Action 8.8%
A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Comedy 11.8%, Arcade 10.1%
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 15.2%, 1990's 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, 1990's 23.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 7.2%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 1990's 15.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.9%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 1990's 11%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.6%
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 48.2%, Arcade 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 8.9%, Retro 8.5%
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 12.7%, Magic 9.8%
“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 34.3%, Arcade 28.8%, Action 19.7%, Retro 17.2%
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Retro 9.2%, 1990's 9.1%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Magic 5.8%
