60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Retro.
An arcade shoot 'em up where you brave a hostile asteroid field as one of five ace pilots, battling space pirates and aliens for the energy-rich crystals that keep your stranded world-ship alive. Push your luck to the edge and upgrade your ship between runs if you make it home.
Twinstick Arcade
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Venkazoid Blast
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
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 42.2%, Score Attack 15.9%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
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 40.1%, Score Attack 18.4%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
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 40.7%, Arcade 18.2%, Score Attack 16.3%, Action 14.4%, Retro 9.3%
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 41.3%, Arcade 18.4%, Score Attack 15.4%, Action 14.3%, Retro 9.5%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Score Attack 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 8.4%, Action 6.6%
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%, Arcade 17.5%, Score Attack 15.1%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Score Attack 28%, Arcade 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 8.2%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Score Attack 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Retro 8.7%, Action 7.5%
AquaNimble is about crazy intense shooter action with big quirky guns against underwater snake dragons, cybernetic sharks, swirling skeletons, submarines and so much more. It's a dynamic game that makes every play through different and lets you set your own challenge beyond a difficulty setting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Score Attack 15.6%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Arcade 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 13.5%, Retro 12.3%
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 44.2%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Retro 11.3%
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 48.9%, Arcade 19%, Retro 11.8%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
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 44.2%, Arcade 17.4%, Score Attack 15.6%, Action 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Score Attack 16%, Arcade 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 9.1%
Fast-paced 2D retro synthwave arcade shooter inspired by 80s classics. Pilot an advanced starfighter, dodge endless enemy waves, upgrade your arsenal, and chase the ultimate high score in a neon-drenched sci-fi universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.9%, Score Attack 24.7%, Retro 11%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 4.3%
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 41.1%, Arcade 17.8%, Score Attack 16.9%, Action 14%, Retro 9.3%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Score Attack 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 8.6%, Arcade 7.9%
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 59.5%, Action 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Arcade 7.8%, Indie 4.4%
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 46.4%, Arcade 15.4%, Score Attack 11.3%, Action 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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 43.3%, Score Attack 22.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 8.4%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 10.3%, Indie 3.1%
Zeroptian Invasion is a classic shoot 'em up with mechanics from other arcades of the 80’s. Travel back in time with this unique pixilated experience with an incredible soundtrack in chiptune.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Action 20.4%, Arcade 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Indie 6.4%
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 38.2%, Arcade 16.5%, Score Attack 15%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%
Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Score Attack 20.4%, Arcade 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 9.5%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.5%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 18.6%, Indie 4.8%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Score Attack 26.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Action 20.6%, Arcade 20.3%, Retro 11.9%, Indie 5.5%
Ballakala — retro arcade paint shoot 'em up. Blast blobs, survive the bosses, chase the high score. Every hit leaves a colorful mess. 50 levels, 10 bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Score Attack 24.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 8.7%, Action 7.1%
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 43.6%, Arcade 15.7%, Score Attack 15.7%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Relive that pure arcade thrill that you haven't experienced... in a long time! Load up on unique power-ups to create deadly combinations, unlock new ships with unique abilities, and defeat numerous bosses along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Score Attack 18.4%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 14.1%, Retro 10.4%
A fast-paced arcade shooter where you blast through waves of baddies, collect power-ups, survive curses, and chase the high score. Easy to pick up, hard to put down.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 16.3%, Score Attack 15.5%, Retro 7.2%
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 40.8%, Score Attack 22%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Retro 8.4%, Arcade 7.8%
“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 40.6%, Arcade 25.7%, Action 19.9%, Retro 13.8%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.9%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Indie 6.3%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Score Attack 23.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 8.9%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.8%, Arcade 23.9%, Action 10.2%, Indie 3.1%
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 35.7%, Score Attack 22.4%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 13.4%, Retro 11%
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 43.7%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 14.5%, Score Attack 11.5%, Retro 10.2%
Blast through the swarm in a fast vertical shoot ’em up with 30 ships to master. Defeat bosses, choose upgrades that transform your run, and chase higher scores. Learn the patterns, discover powerful builds, and dive straight back in for one more attempt.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Score Attack 24.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Retro 8%, Action 7.8%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Score Attack 22.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 6.2%
Control your ship and destroy all the enemies and bases that have appeared through teleportation! is a score-attack vertical shooter for 1 or 2 players. Enjoy simple shoot-and-dodge gameplay, rich destruction effects, and tons of hidden features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Score Attack 25.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 6.4%
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 38.2%, Score Attack 20%, Arcade 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action 8.3%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 15%, Score Attack 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
The sequel to the "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2". This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. Players choose from three pilots to control, and head into battle. The graphics are pixel-perfect, and the music includes chiptune versions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Score Attack 19.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 8.6%
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 50.4%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 13%, Score Attack 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.2%, Action 20.6%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Indie 6%
This week, every pilot on Earth flies the same new seeded run: identical enemies, identical drops, pure skill. Flow through alien formations, arm your wingmen, and power up when you can. Out-score your friends in Plasma Sky, an arcade shmup with over 100 handcrafted levels. Blast into the neon sky!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Score Attack 24.2%, Arcade 15.4%, Retro 9.5%, Action 6.3%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.3%, Arcade 14%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Runscore is a survival score based game, about destroying enemies. Enemies give different points depending on the current level and dimension. In Classic Mode your goal is to reach Endless UFO. It exist more Dimension with different gamemodes for example Radius Dimension. Get the best score!
Why similar: Score Attack 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 13.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Score Attack 26.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action 5.7%
Defend humanity's first Mars colony in this fast-paced modern arcade space shooter. Battle asteroid storms, hostile UFOs, complete challenging missions, and master skill-based gameplay inspired by the golden age of arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Score Attack 10.9%
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 19.6%, Indie 5.9%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Arcade 21.3%, Action 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.4%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 12.6%, Indie 5%
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 49.8%, Action 20.6%, Arcade 17.8%, Retro 11.8%
Run, roll and shoot as long as possible through an arena filled with aliens and dangerous obstacles. Be careful, every missed shot becomes a new threat ! Great little game to practice and warm-up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Score Attack 28.4%, Action 24.3%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 2%
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.3%, Action 20.8%, Arcade 14.9%
