
A 2D sci-fi shooter featuring fast movement, tactical dodging, and a wide arsenal of futuristic weapons. Battle the alien Dark Eyes in large-scale fights and push through a story shaped by dialogue and cinematic cutscenes.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer, 2D.

A 2D sci-fi shooter featuring fast movement, tactical dodging, and a wide arsenal of futuristic weapons. Battle the alien Dark Eyes in large-scale fights and push through a story shaped by dialogue and cinematic cutscenes.

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A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Action 17.3%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Aliens 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.7%
A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Aliens 15.9%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.5%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Action 18.6%, Aliens 14.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Futuristic 8.7%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.7%, Action 19.2%, Sci-fi 17.8%, 2D 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
A fast-paced, dynamic PvP shooter. Choose your strategy with a variety of weapons and dive into multiple game modes! Team up with friends or battle against others! Use buffs like shields, speed, super jumps and invisibility to dominate the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Team-Based 22.9%, Comic Book 20.4%, Action 17%, Combat 5%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 17.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Aliens 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.8%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Aliens 23.1%, Action 16.9%, Combat 6.4%, 2D 5.6%
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.8%, Action 19.7%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Futuristic 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Retro space shoot'em up with nice AI, physics, story and RPG elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.9%, Action 35.1%
Collect loot. Kill Monsters. Do it Quickly. Oh...and DON'T DIE! Quickly navigate your character through a series of levels filled with monsters trying to take you down. Unlock class-specific power-ups, minions, and other bonuses to help you on your quest.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.9%, Action 36.1%
Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.5%, Action 36.5%
In the not-so-distant future, the calamity of World War III led to eventual world peace. But, it didn't last. Earth was invaded by alien marauders - the Kretons. Earth's united military force, still depleted after the mighty onslaught of WWIII, was not nearly sufficient to repel the numerous Kreton attacks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62%, Action 38%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.9%, Action 38.1%
Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Action 34.1%, Sci-fi 21.2%
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 63.8%, Action 16.9%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Story Rich 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.2%, Action 41.8%
Boss Up is a love letter to videogame bosses, from infuriating RPG final bosses, to kart racing rivals, and even dating sim ex-wives. Fight your way through 18 bullet hell bosses with your powerful dodge roll, and try not to break your keyboard in half in this tough as nails action platformer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Action 21.8%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Futuristic 9.9%, Combat 4.9%
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 53.2%, Action 18.5%, Aliens 15.9%, 2D 5.8%, Combat 4.5%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Action 19.7%, Aliens 17.6%, Sci-fi 13.9%, 2D 5%
Make up your squads out of 9 unique spaceships and go clear 3 planets from hordes of robots in not-so-classic horizontal shoot-em-up style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Aliens 17.3%, Action 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Futuristic 10.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 52.5%, Action 47.5%
Generations of Destruction is a simple rougelite horizontal shoot’em up with short play sessions. Get more powerful as you play through each randomly generated level. A prefect game for when you only have a few minutes to play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Aliens 21.6%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Action 11.9%, 2D 5.3%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.4%, Action 18.8%, Sci-fi 15.5%, 2D 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%
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 36.7%, Aliens 17.9%, Action 13.5%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Futuristic 10.7%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Action 17.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Aliens 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.5%
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.6%, Action 19.1%, 2D 9.5%, Combat 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Action 23.7%, Sci-fi 15%, 2D 5.5%, Combat 4.2%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57%, Sci-fi 22.1%, Action 13.7%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Call on CELLs, change your weapon, and shoot however you want!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Action 24%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Futuristic 10%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Zaetherfall is a visual novel + shmup: three rival pilots, an impossible coalition, and an all-out war against the theocracy of Zael Aether. Intense combat with power-ups, missiles, shields, and multi-phase bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Comic Book 19.7%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Aliens 10.6%, Action 7.1%
A sci-fi action-arcade game inspired by classic gun n' runs of the '90s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Action 28.7%, Sci-fi 12%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, 2D 3.4%
SNAKE GAME ULTRA CORE is an arena shooter where you play as a snake with a shotgun, escaping from a laboratory and seeking revenge on your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Action 18.8%, Combat 9%, Sci-fi 7.7%, 2D 6.8%
Slaughtra is a arcade styled top-down horde shooter where you face off against an ever growing onslaught of enemies seeking nothing but to end you. Fight your way through and maybe somehow you'll find your way out of this nightmare...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Aliens 18.8%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Action 12.7%, Futuristic 10.8%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Action 22.4%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Futuristic 9.1%, 2D 5.3%
"Where courage and conviction dictate, pull the trigger of your heart!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Comic Book 19.7%, Action 17.5%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Story Rich 3.3%
Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.9%, Action 29.1%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Action 23.9%, Sci-fi 16.6%, 2D 5.5%, Combat 4.3%
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Action 20.2%, Aliens 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Futuristic 7.5%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Action 50.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 49.7%
Redux: Dark Matters is a fast-paced space shooting game with fresh scoring elements - a bastard-hard shooter and definitely a must have for every shmup fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.5%, Action 34.5%
Velocity®Ultra is an award-winning top down shooter that puts you in control of the galaxy’s only Quarp Jet, an advanced spacecraft with the ability to teleport at will. Tasked with rescuing survivors from a collapsed black hole, you’ll need to use both firepower and quick-wits to catapult the Quarp Jet through 50 levels of sci-fi action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.7%, Action 35.3%
"Battle Crust" is a 80's-90's arcade-style shooter. You make full use of "Charge shot" that is available by obtaining the item, And let's Complete all of the 6 stage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.4%, Action 34.6%
Become a mercenary of the future and pilot the super-tech Raptor. Embark on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp, battle against hordes of relentless enemies and spend the bounty to expand your devastating arsenal, which can be upgraded with 14 hardcore weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73%, Action 27%
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 38.5%, Action 20.7%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Aliens 12.1%, Futuristic 7%
A collection of 4 small games by The Voices Games Ascendshaft: A vertical scrolling shootemup Violetti Goottii: A 2d Platformer Dragons in Space: A sidescrolling Shootemup Endless Shaft: A score attack survival game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Aliens 17.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action 12.7%, Sci-fi 11.9%
SpaceMerc is a casual narrative bullet hell shooter about one pilot's quest to get paid by blowing stuff up. There's also an intergalactic war or something going on too.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.4%, Action 25.6%, Sci-fi 21.3%, Singleplayer 3.6%
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 67.9%, Action 32.1%
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 68.2%, Action 26.2%, 2D 5.5%
A sci-fi action RPG. Battle alien hordes with fast-paced combat, evolving weapons, and a combat drone companion. Upgrade your arsenal, defeat challenging bosses, and explore a hostile alien world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Aliens 23.2%, Action 16.9%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Futuristic 9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 62.8%, Action 37.2%
Fire Arrow and Fire Arrow X are time attack style shooters with a heavy emphasis on scoring. Otherwisely, you can call them coffee break shmups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62%, Action 38%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Action 57.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%
It's the future! And humanity is, predictably, under attack by extraterrestrial forces. Lucky for us we have an experimental ship that's never before been flown that will surely...uh, possibly...well, implausibly be able to win the war! All we need now is a pilot or two.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 79.8%, Action 20.2%
Old school 2d shooter with crazy music by the indie band 8bit Phantom Galactic! -Challenging retro space shooter -Fight your way through various stages and enemies. -Intense Boss fight! -Master the use of your shield to survive. -Use powerups to upgrade your ship's weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.9%, Action 34.1%
A frantic new 2d shoot 'em up with huge levels and truly massive enemy ships. Mixing game styles from Uridium, Xenon 2, Nemesis and R-Type.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.2%, Action 31.3%, Futuristic 15.2%, 2D 5.2%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Action 23.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Sci-fi 13.8%, 2D 4.2%
Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.8%, Action 36.2%
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 83%, Action 17%