60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Arcade, Pixel Graphics.
Unleash explosive action in a deck-building top-down shooter. Customize your bullets with a strategic deck of cards for devastating effects.
Warp Commander
A top-down 2D arena shooter in the style of a retro arcade game. The player fights against waves of enemy spaceships to defend space as we know it.
Exphelius: Arena
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
A top-down 2D arena shooter in the style of a retro arcade game. The player fights against waves of enemy spaceships to defend space as we know it.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21%, Retro 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 10%
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Retro 12.6%, 1990's 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%
Srogue is a snake roguelite where you play as a snake and defeat enemies in order to feast and grow. Unlock new ways to play by gaining experience and choosing items to alter your snake. The goal is to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.2%, Roguelite 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Retro 10.2%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, 1990's 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Retro 9.2%
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 1990's 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Retro 10.7%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, 1990's 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Retro 10.6%, 1980s 9.1%
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, 1990's 15%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.6%, 1990's 14.6%, Retro 12.3%, Arena Shooter 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%
PlatinumS is a roguelite top-down arena shooter that brings the ultimate hero's party-building experience to life, empowering heroes to conquer dungeons. Players have the option to select from a range of items and buffs to craft their own distinctive builds.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.3%, Hero Shooter 15.8% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Roguelite 9%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, 1990's 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Retro 11.3%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 1990's 11.9%, Arcade 9.1%
A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Retro 17.4%, 1990's 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, 1980s 9.4%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, 1990's 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Roguelite 13.2%, Retro 12.4%, 1990's 12.1%, Arcade 8.9%
Help the Van Helsing brothers defeat Nosfe in the lands of Transylvania. Use the freeze rifle to defeat the bosses in each dungeon. 10 dungeons await you guarded by Nosfe and his hosts. NES or Commodore style. Solo and cooperative.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.3%, 1990's 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, 1980s 10.1%, Retro 9%
SkiFree meets Survivors! Shred down a procedural mountain, blasting monsters to hard-rock Christmas tunes. Dodge trees, jump enemies, and yes—you can run over squirrels. Fast-paced winter chaos for any season!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, 1990's 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, 1980s 8.8%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Retro 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, 1980s 11.4%
Christmas Blaster: Christmas Blaster is an Arcade-type action video game. Santa needs to save Christmas and face creatures with a lot of explosion in this action-packed game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, 1990's 17.1%, Roguelite 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, 1980s 9.2%
An explosive arcade arena shooter inspired by the golden age of Amiga classics. Blast through asteroid fields, destroy alien forces, upgrade your ship, and unleash devastating weapons in a modern reimagining of a timeless genre.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, 1990's 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
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: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Retro 19.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
John Mambo is a frenetic Retro Arcade Game with an isometric top down view. Meet John, a one man army, crazy enough to embark on a dangerous mission in the heart of a jungle all by himself...
Why similar: 1990's 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Retro 13%, 1980s 10.2%
A space station, infinite waves, and a screen full of vector geometry trying to kill you. Your turrets auto-fire. Your satellites orbit. This is bullet-hell-yeah. In-game and permanent upgrades. 17 upgrade types across 9 weapon classes. Play, upgrade, repeat.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, 1990's 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%
Challenge your skills and push your limits in Brain Damage, the intense 2D action roguelite shooter with wave-based gameplay. With each upgrade, brain damage increases, making the game more challenging as you progress. Push the game to its limits. Can you break the game before it breaks you?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, 1990's 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%
Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Retro 17.6%, 1990's 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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: Retro 16.3%, 1990's 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, 1980s 9.7%
Position smarter than you shoot. Stack rule-breaking upgrades into absurdly powerful runs. An arcade roguelite where Geometry Wars meets Vampire Survivors, and the playfield itself is your weapon.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Roguelite 12.7%, 1980s 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Retro 11%
Cell Wars is a classic arcade shooter where your goal is to consume all enemy cells by shooting and eating them. Inspired by NES graphics, gameplay from arcade 80s cabinets, and early 2000s skill tree systems. Unlock abilities and skills to survive waves of regular, elite and boss cells.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, 1990's 12.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, Arcade 8.9%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 1990's 12.1%, 2D 5.4%
Laser Tanks is a fast-paced top down shooter game where you battle against alien monsters across diverse environments using weapons and laser tanks. The game features wild monsters, numerous weapons, laser tanks to operate, and a never-ending Dungeon Survivor Mode for endless adventures.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Roguelite 10.2%, 1990's 10%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, 1990's 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 10.1%
"Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, 1990's 16.2%, Retro 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, 1980s 10.2%
Dungeon Sucker is a 2D roguelite shooter. For the upcoming dungeon inspection, the Demon left for her summer vacation and entrusted the cleaning to an agency. Armed with the “Mighty Vacuum,” you can absorb anything that stands in your way. Clean up the chaotic dungeon—if you can!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arena Shooter 18%, Roguelite 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
A twin-stick arena shooter where every run rebuilds the game itself. Collect pixels, survive the constant HP drain, and complete each upgrade checklist to COMPILE the next era — evolving from 1-bit monochrome all the way to 3D, one boss at a time.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Roguelite 11.7%, 1990's 10.8%, Arcade 8%
BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master more than 40 weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Arena Shooter 12.1%, 1980s 11.1%, Roguelite 9.9%
Shin Sophstar is an electrifying remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, 1990's 11.1%, Arcade 8.4%
2 Many Pixels is an endless & fast-paced 2D minimal shooter. Blast enemies & unlock upgrades to help you survive for as long as possible!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Roguelite 10.5%
Guide M.R.1 through a corrupted robot factory, battle hostile machines, collect biomass, and upgrade at the Forge in this retro-inspired top-down arcade shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 32%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Arcade 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Wizard Blaster is a top-down time survival roguelite where you play as a wizard. Use magic to fight off hordes of evil. Choose from different characters and abilities to survive.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 22.9% ★, Arena Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Roguelite 10.5%, Arcade 7.9%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, 1990's 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Arcade 9%
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: Bullet Hell 16.6%, 1990's 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, 1980s 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Roguelite 14.8%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
Survive waves of mutant vegetables as an armed slice of bread in this fast-paced top-down roguelike shooter. Fight your way through room after room, unlock powerful new abilities, and build unique combinations to stay alive.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.9%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 2D 5.3%
Void Drift is a survival roguelike space shooter where you explore unque battlefields, evolve powerful weapons face relentless enemy swarms and take on bosses, adapt your strategy, and survive the chaos of the void!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Roguelite 10.1%
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: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, 1990's 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Retro 9.9%
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: 1990's 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%
Deflect Boy is a top-down arena shooter, that instead of guns, you only have a shield. Deflect the bullets and combine new skills to create unique deflection powers and survive until the nightmare ends.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arena Shooter 18.4%, Action 8.4%, Roguelite 8.3%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, 1990's 14.8%, Retro 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Roguelite 14.3%, Arena Shooter 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Retro 11.1%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, 1980s 14.1%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Arcade 10.6%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, 1990's 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Arcade 9%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Arcade 8.9%, 1990's 5.9%
Gun Predict is a top-down strategy shooter where you must carefully choose the type of bullets to use in order to complete the levels. Create a strategy to eliminate all enemies and overcome obstacles using special projectiles.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 18.9% ★, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, 1980s 11.4%
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: 1990's 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Retro 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, 1990's 13.3%, Retro 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%
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: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Retro 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Arcade 9.5%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, 1990's 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Retro 9.3%
A fast-paced sci-fi space survival shooter where you blast through relentless enemies, upgrade your ship, and climb the global leader-board.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Retro 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
Take No Prisoners is a hard-core top-down 3D shooter that allows you to blow away enemies. As Slade, a mercenary surviving on the fringes of a post-nuclear world, you'll fight through 20 non-linear territories populated by hordes of twisted mutants and refugees.
Why similar: 1990's 21.8%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Hero Shooter 18.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Retro 14.1%
