60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, 2D, Singleplayer.
After being abducted by a maniacal cyberbot, you must fight your way through a hundred levels of nebulous arenas in your spacecraft to escape. A mouse-controlled, 1366 x 768 indie-game adventure. Prepare to face turrets, mines, asteroids and mechanical krabs intent on thwarting your escape!
Flank Speed
Flank Speed is a simple top down Newtonian space shooter based on the aesthetics and style of early 90s arcade games. Everything from the designs, textures, sounds and gameplay are made to capture that arcade feel in a simple yet enjoyable game.
Phrenetic Shooting Reunion
[CONTENTS] A playable shooting game "PHRENETIC SHOOTING REUNION" + All future updates/bug fixes. Phrenetic Shooting is a retro tasted shooting game. This game provides an exciting experience for retro 2D shooting game funs.
Flank Speed is a simple top down Newtonian space shooter based on the aesthetics and style of early 90s arcade games. Everything from the designs, textures, sounds and gameplay are made to capture that arcade feel in a simple yet enjoyable game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.3%, Space Sim 24.7%, Arena Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 8.1%, 1990's 6.5%
[CONTENTS] A playable shooting game "PHRENETIC SHOOTING REUNION" + All future updates/bug fixes. Phrenetic Shooting is a retro tasted shooting game. This game provides an exciting experience for retro 2D shooting game funs.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Action 12.3%, Arcade 10.8%, 1980s 9%
The solar system is on the brink of collapse! Using powerful alien technology, you must battle enemies, players, and the forces of gravity to escape and survive. Redemption is optional. Survival is not.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.5%, Arena Shooter 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Action 10.4%, Arcade 10.4%
Tartaron is top-down shooter with an old-school art style and a variety of levels to beat. Engage in close-range combat, or snipe your enemies from afar, it's up to you.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.9%, 2D Fighter 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 9.3%
Lost in deep space and surrounded by deadly asteroids, your survival will depend on your shooting and piloting skills in this retro-inspired action game!
Why similar: Space Sim 26.6%, Arena Shooter 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%
Neon: Eternal is a 2D Retro-styled Arena shooter. Blast your way through seamlessly never-ending action-packed levels of radiating colors while eliminating over 50 unique enemies!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28%, 2D Fighter 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 7%
Survive 14 waves of escalating absurdity. Defend the base, bank the cash, buy stupid upgrades. Bring a friend if you're brave.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47%, Arena Shooter 29.5%, Action 16%, 2D 3.8%, Combat 3.2%
MannaWars is a fast top-down arcade space shooter. Fight PVP battles with up to 32 players, or try your luck in CO-OP mode against waves of enemies! As long as one of your team survives, the whole team survives! All modes are available in single-player as well!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arena Shooter 19.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 6.1%
Space Rock Armageddon is a bold and dynamic space arcade game, boasting lightning-fast gameplay and an explosion of vibrant colors that make it feel like an eighties arcade classic.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.3%, Arena Shooter 21.4%, Action 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 8.1%
Final 4 Survival is an Arcade style top-down shooter. You play as an elemental soldier and are tasked with having to defeat waves of enemies!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.7%, Arena Shooter 17.8%, Action 12.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%
Asteroids are headed directly towards Earth. Destroy asteroids before they can slam into Earth. Earn medallions to purchase ship upgrades to help in the fight to save Earth.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 13.3%, 1980s 11.8%
Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!
Why similar: Space Sim 30.3%, Arena Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Action 9%
When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears is a story-rich, retro space shooter inspired by DOS-era space games. Blast your way through fast-paced arcade combat, build out modular, upgradable ships, and explore a galaxy torn by war.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 10.2%, 1980s 8.5%, Space 7.4%
Captain a starship in a thrilling 2D shooter, dodging asteroids across galaxies. As you journey to Axios Station, each galaxy's challenge intensifies. Can you navigate the cosmic gauntlet?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 10.1%, 1980s 9%, 1990's 6.6%
Outlaw Standoff is a fast-paced Western reflex shooter. Face off against Outlaws, but don't hit sweet Miss Abigail, or it's Game Over! How many Outlaws can you take down before they outgun you?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.3%, Action 15.9%, Arcade 14.1%, 1980s 13.3%, 2D 3.6%
Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Retro 7.1%
A fast-paced arena survival game where beavers battle endless waves of enemies. Fight, dodge, collect upgrades, unlock new abilities, and survive as long as possible in chaotic action-packed matches.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.5%, Arena Shooter 30.4%, Action 16.7%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
The 1996 arcade classic NINJA MASTER'S returns—upgraded and coming to Steam! Switch between armed and unarmed combat in an instant for high-speed,
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.9%, Action 17.5%, Arcade 15.5%, 1990's 10.4%, 2D 4.2%
Blow up bots beyond the stars. AI Driven 2D Spaceship Warfare
Why similar: Space Sim 32.7%, Arena Shooter 19.1%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%
An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.3%, 1980s 20.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Action 10.9%
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.7%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 12.6%, 1980s 10.6%, 1990's 7.4%
Harvest the galaxy, Design the perfect ship, Annihilate your enemies!
Why similar: Space Sim 38.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Action 8.2%, Arcade 5.8%
The Flames is a top down shooter where you fight a powerful boss called Hodaya and help save the Wisp the leader of the planet.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.8%, Arena Shooter 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 9%
BLAST ROBOTS before ROBOTS BLAST you. Let's play a twin stick arcade shooter called ROBO BLASTER!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 34.7%, Action 18.8%, 1980s 18.3%, Arcade 17.4%, 2D 4.5%
A Sci-fi Arcade shooter, fly around the screen space and shoot down enemies, gather minerals and exchange them for skills and ships
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 9.4%, 1980s 9.3%
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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 11.1%, 1980s 9.7%, Space 8.2%
Paper War is a roguelite adventure where you play as "Little Blue," a character brought to life from an artist’s dreams. Battle failed sketches, upgrade skills, and weapons, and fight for survival on a living paper sheet filled with chaos and bombs.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.6%, Arena Shooter 23.3%, Action 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 4.4%
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.2%, Arena Shooter 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 7.7%
'Shoot or Die' is a thrilling 2D shooting game where you take on the role of the last human survivor facing a robotic uprising. Arm yourself with powerful weapons, such as the Fireball and Shield, and utilize game-changing perks, to navigate dynamic battlefields and outwit cunning enemy droids.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.6%, Arena Shooter 19.8%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 10.2%, 1990's 7.7%
Magnetar is a top-down space shooter set in a unique physics-based environment packed with opportunities and hazards where you'll need all your skill to survive. Collect credits to upgrade ships and allies. Features 50 campaign levels and endless random levels.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.5%, Arena Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Action 7.6%, Top-Down 6.5%
Assault Wing is a free 2D side scrolling retro PvP shooter. You will choose your ship, special weapon and ship modification. The arenas are physics based with destructible terrain. See who of your friends is best with the global ranking system.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.5%, Arena Shooter 31.2%, Arcade 10%, Action 8.2%, Space 4.6%
Fight your way to dominion over the universe in this Shoot Em Up game based on the book! On the planet Vale, known for its extreme cold and endless snowfields, the story follows young Talen Esko and his sister Salla, whose family, the Esko clan, is transferred to govern this icy world.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31%, Space Sim 29.4%, Arcade 9.7%, 1980s 8.9%, Action 6.8%
A frenetic couch-coop 2D top down battler for 2-4 players, set in orbit around a black hole. Use orbital mechanics to curve your shots, outmaneuver your opponents, and survive.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.6%, Arena Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Space Sim 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%
EXPLODES is a fast-paced 2D stickman fighting game. Choose from 15 explosive weapons and battle across 10 unique arenas. Play solo against AI bots, fight friends locally on one keyboard, or take on players online. Level up, unlock gear, and dominate. Completely free to play with no paywalls.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.8%, Arena Shooter 28.7%, Action 16.7%, 2D 3.7%, Combat 3.5%
ACCRETION is a fast-paced 2D space combat arena where up to 4 players battle in intense round-based dogfights.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.1%, Arena Shooter 20.3%, Action 12%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 9%
You are the last survivor. Your friends and allies got killed during a raid. Can you survive the endless waves of enemies?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.8%, Arena Shooter 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Top-Down 5.4%, Retro 4%
Mini Arenas is a fast-paced PVP arena shooter in which you and your friends can play and fight together. Play on a variety of stages and choose to play as one of four classes as you fight to be the last player alive!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.7%, Arena Shooter 28.3%, Action 16.2%, 2D 3.6%, Combat 3.2%
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 25.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action 13.5%, Retro 7.4%
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: 2D Fighter 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Arcade 11%, 1990's 8.4%, Action 8.2%
A top down 2D game about a cat who kills starfish with a gun.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Action 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.9%
A crazy zombie shooter with upgrades, quests and 20+ weapons that can be earned from fighting different zombie types across 10+ unique worlds.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Action 15.6%, 1990's 8%, Top-Down 6.2%
Earth Space Defenders is a starship twin-stick real-time shooter action game. Experience story of menacing green smoke that plagues whole universe. Supports steam multiplayer and party play with multiple controllers.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.8%, Arena Shooter 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 6.4%
Anthony the Monk is a classic 2D platformer combat game. Your only weapon is a Staff to use against demonic entities across the dangerous wilderness.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.4%, 1980s 14.7%, Arcade 11.8%, 1990's 10.7%, Action 10.6%
Saddle up, spell-slinger! Western Wizards combines the chaotic fun of top-down arena brawlers with the wild west charm of cowboy wizardry. Blast your rivals with bullets and magical mayhem in this high-octane battle where every shot and spell, could send your foes flying out of the arena!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.2%, Arena Shooter 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Action 8.5%, 2D 2.6%
Intense fighting game where you command your fighter in every battle.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.5%, Arcade 13.8%, 1990's 11.4%, Action 10%, 1980s 5.9%
Space Action,Casual game,Arcade
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.5%, Action 18%, Arcade 16.3%, 1980s 14.1%, 2D 5.1%
Nova Impact is an intense space shooter where arenas metamorphose between 2D and 3D as you play. Survive fierce waves, customize your ship, and climb the leaderboards to unlock high-octane 3D racing. Two gameplays, one adrenaline rush.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.6%, Arena Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.1%
Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.3%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 13.4%, 1980s 12.9%, 1990's 10.3%
Solo Defender is a fast-paced vertical space shooter where you battle waves of enemies, unlock upgrades with Gems, and face epic bosses—including a drone-spawning Mothership. One life, multiple planets, and a secret level await. No ads—just pure arcade action.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.7%, 1980s 11.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action 6.3%
Traditional arcade action fighting game, restoring the punchy impact of STREETS OF RAGE. Like SHADOW FORCE, you can control any enemy and BOSS in the game and compete for the title of Final Fight King.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 50.5%, Action 16.5%, 1990's 14.1%, Arcade 9.1%, 2D 4.6%
This fast action shooter lets you witness medieval combat in a new way. In an Adventure and Rogue-Lite mode you will have to fight knights, horse archers and even elephants.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.4%, Arena Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 8%
Fight epic tank battles, upgrade your vehicles and survive in dangerous conditions. Explore the world, find resources and fight enemies to become the best tanker. Join "Walking Steel" and prove your strength and tactics on the battlefield!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.2%, Arena Shooter 17.2%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Combat 4.5%
Sudden-death tag team turmoil—with weapons! KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE rises from its 1996 arcade roots in this enhanced Steam edition. Includes rollback netcode for seamless online play, a swathe of new features, and a bonus jukebox and media gallery—plus even lets 4 players fight at once!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.9%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 15.6%, 1990's 10.8%, 2D 4.3%
Solar Serpent Squadron is a survivor bullet heaven game with snake-like movement. You will build your snake "body" as weapons, and destroy hundreds of enemies swarm coming right at you!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 39.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 10.3%, Top-Down 7%
Use movement and your spear gun to take down underwater baddies. The goal? Treasure of course!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.7%, Arena Shooter 22.8%, Action 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Top-Down 5.1%
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, 1980s 8.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Top-Down 7.2%
A sudden outbreak of anomalies all over the world. It is invisible to others, but you can see it. Only you can solve this situation. Go to the suspected source and listen to the request of the client. It's hard to figure out the location of the monsters, so you have to be strong and go.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Action 19.8%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Retro action collection featuring the first four Hiryu no Ken titles plus two international versions. Experience mixed martial arts battles, side-scrolling action, and the distinctive Shingan battle system. Japanese titles are Japanese-only; international versions are English-only.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.9%, Action 17.6%, 1980s 14.6%, 1990's 10.2%, Retro 5.2%
The 1995 arcade fighting classic WORLD HEROES PERFECT returns—now enhanced and coming to Steam! Enjoy smooth online with rollback netcode, and up your game in the full-featured Practice Mode! Solo thrills and high-level online battles await you in this definitive version of the game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.3%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 15.8%, 1990's 11.3%, 2D 4.2%
Try to complete 30 challenging levels in this platformer set on Mars! Dodge moving saws, watch out for rising lava, and reach the exit gate by mastering your timing. With its simple design and fluid gameplay, will you be able to finish every level in this Martian adventure that tests your reflexes?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.3%, Action 19.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Sci-fi 5.1%, Space 5.1%
