Games Like Cute Invaders

Play as a cyborg guinea pig with a teleporter in this run and gun action platformer. Jump, dash, wall climb, and shoot through 12 action packed stages using a massive arsenal and full 360 degree aiming.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 9.3%

This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%

A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%

Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Shooter 11.3%

Arsonist Heaven is a retro-styled action platformer where you as a mercenary equipped with a jetpack and flamethrower will incinerate mutants in dangerous locations.

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 8.8%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.8%

Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Arcade 10.6%

Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 9.2%

Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 7.7%

When terrorism threatens the world there is no need to send a bunch of iconic movie heroes back from the '80s. One under-funded over-powered mercenary is all that's needed to save the world in this epic run 'n' gun destruction-fest of a homage to Broforce!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Shooter 10%

In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Arcade 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.6%

Slayer Cat is a classic action shooter game that combines hand-drawn drawings with classic gameplay. Inspired by games like Contra, Doom, and Cuphead. Play as The Slayer Cat as you traverse strange places on an enemy planet, and discover and discover the mysteries of this place!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 13.2%, Shooter 12.5%

So you know that one rover that landed on Mars? Yeah this isn't that.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.6%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Shooter 12.7%

There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Shooter 12.5%

A rat with a massive arsenal. Cook up your favorite combination of guns, spells, and perks to casually annihilate your enemies throughout the realms.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Platformer 9.9%

Jump, dash, shoot, and slash your way through endless waves of evil sushi ingredients in pursuit of the highest score possible. Do you have what it takes to harmonize all seven abilities and become a true master of SUSHIDO?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10%

Play as a super skilled combatant, with superhuman speed and agility. Fight against merciless demons, while dashing and jumping to dodge evil traps through carefully designed levels.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Military 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Shooter 9.7%

Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Shooter 9.9%

Enter the world of Angry Bean: a frantic arcade game where armed beans face swarms of alien insects! Destroy enemies, collect weapons, and survive challenging stages.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 10.3%

Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Side Scroller 17.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.6%, Shooter 9.9%

Run and gun while you shoot down hoards of alien space ships in a bullet hell shooter/endless runner. Upgrade your gun with various power ups and weapon types like rockets, grenades and lasers. And finally defeat menacing boss ships to save the world from the scourge of alien invaders.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Shooter 8.8%

Fight against gravity, attractors and repulsors in this 16 bit inspired, side scrolling, arcade, twin stick, cave flyer/ gravity shooter game.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Sci-fi 5.6%

Battle your way through risky woods and murky caves. Stomping Skeletons....traps to trick you....face-gripping flying fiends!

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Arcade 10%

Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9%

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ Once you’ve entered the jungle, there’s no turning back. The Second Death is permanent… Or is it?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10.6%

Shoot down enemies and avoid danger in an attempt to save your new friends on a grand adventure!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Platformer 8.5%

Clown Madness is a dynamic 2D pixel art platformer with elements of a shooter and base defense. Squeeze everything out of the arsenal of circus madness, fighting off waves of increasingly ferocious and unusual clowns. Every second counts - protect the symbol of your circus!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.8%, Side Scroller 24%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Arcade 8.4%

BEAT THE MONS is simple pixel auto shooter. Dodge, shoot, beat all these monsters and earn score! Life is not much else...

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11%

The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Shooter 11.9%

CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8%

SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 5.3%

Compete with your friends to claim as much territory as you can in this multiplayer sidescrolling arena game! Paint the town Red, Blue, Green or any combination of the three!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%

Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.9%

Hop from platform to platform and blast the bugs in your way in this new arcade classic!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 9.8%

"Mikaira (Archived)" is a 2D, shoot 'em up, side scroller. You can shoot through enemies with guns, bust through them with superpowers, or dodge your way through their attacks.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9.4%

2D Owen is an arcade platformer in which you can explore 8 different worlds & experience a lot of adventures. Run, swim, use Jetpack, Pogo Stick, Hang Glider, Cart, Jump Ball & other things.

Why similar: Platformer 17.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 15.9%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Arcade 12.7%

Mailville is a shoot-em-up delivery game where you play as a robotic courier, racing to deliver mail and other unexpected cargo. Master your movement, aim, and routing to deliver the goods.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Third-Person Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 4%

Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Shooter 15.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Splood is a side-view game where the player controls a little sorceress, using her staff she shoots clots of paint, which pushes her off and flies between platforms, passing level after level.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 15.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.2%

A 2d Metroidvania, Platformer, twin stick shooter, arcade roguelite adventure with meta progression and random boosts.Find your way to freedom and earn new abilities along the way while teleporting between random levels at will. Find Weapons, buy upgrades, destroy enemies, discover secrets.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%

Jhon Digwood is a game about consequences. Play multiple rounds completing tasks to obtain a high score, from finding treasure to killing brethren. Each completed mission records your movements and creates a clone replaying them. More clones are added until you can't manage without getting shot.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.4%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 5.3%

Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Platformer 13.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Arcade 9.9%

Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Shooter 14.2%, 2D 4.5%

Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Military 10.4%

Explore new worlds in Lollypop, the colorful classic action platformer! In this adventure, you’ll play as Lolly, a windup doll that mysteriously comes to life with one goal – to free the world from the evil clutches of Sugarbaby, who is tormenting the land with hordes of quirky enemies.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 14.3%, Retro 9.4%, Arcade 7.3%

FULL-THROTTLE STG "ACCELERATE ZONE". This is an action shooting game where the faster you go, the better your strategy. It's okay to take your time and go at your own pace.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 15.2%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action 9.9%

Uncle Kenny has been lured into the woods by a mysterious old friend. He must come out of this alive. ACT 3- DESTROY THEM UNTIL NOTHING IS LEFT. AVAILABLE NOW!!!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 17.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 6.6%

About：It is an old school game collection with ten different types of mini-games.The story tells of a series of wars that took place on the island

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Third-Person Shooter 17.7%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.9%

2D pixel art platform game in which you are in charge of eliminating alien enemies that try to conquer your planet.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%

Thirsty for a good old Side Scrolling shoot 'em up? Well i got ya covered, fight your way through levels, covered with countless unique enemies, grab your guns and mix them togheter with sick upgrades, to create even sicker guns!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 9.5%

Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 16%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14%, Action 10%

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: Side Scroller 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 8.4%, Shooter 7.8%

2D platform game with minimalist pixel art graphics, create platforms and shoot a lot to defeat an army with more than 1,000 monsters. The game was made for people who like a challenge and don't mind dying several times.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Arcade 11.6%

Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Shooter 16.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action 9.3%

A collection of 4 small games by The Voices Games Lizard Lady vs the Cats: a 3rd person shooter Lady in a Leotard With a Gun: a 3rd person shooter Spectrewoods: a horror themed 3rd person shooter Ayleouna: a platformer with twin stick shooting

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Third-Person Shooter 20.8%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Shooter 12.4%

The Classic Returns!Experience the thrill of The Original Moorhuhn Hunt, a cult classic celebrating 25 years of action with tens of millions of sales and downloads! Aim, shoot, and reload to dominate the leaderboard. Are you ready to become the number one hunter?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shooter 12%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Arcade 10.6%

Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%

Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.7%

Let's play hide and seek and tag with sexy heroine. Simple and pure action game. No puzzles. No leveling up grind. Simple and pure classic action game.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Arcade 10.1%

Lost in some mysterious facility, avoid obstacles in a parody of Flappy Bird. Purchase upgrades, equip skins, survive encounters all in order to investigate the questionable decisions behind a monopolized corporation.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Arcade 15.4%, Casual 10.8%