60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade.
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Gates of Zendocon
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Spacewing War
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Retro 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 7.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Old School 7.2%
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Old School 8.8%, Retro 7.5%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Retro 11.9%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 10.6%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 9.8%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Retro 8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 11.1%, Shooter 5.2%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 9.9%, Old School 7.9%
A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 7.1%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Old School 12.8%, Arcade 11%, Retro 8.8%
Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Old School 9%, Shooter 8.6%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 10.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 9.9%
2D horizontal Shoot’em up with Rhythm Game elements. You're María Soliña from Galicia in the XVII Century. Find the three magic objects that will free Galician people from the doom of Noitum, The Night Lord.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Action 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.9%, Retro 8.5%
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 29.6%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
An attack by an alien species, emerging from a dimensional rift, has begun! Shoot 'em up your way through 11 levels with the help of the "Alpha Defence Force", consisting of three cybernetically enhanced cats, and defeat screen-sized bosses in this retro 16-bit-inspired Shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Arcade 11%, Action 9.7%, Old School 7.5%
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 30.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 7.6%, Old School 5.9%
This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Old School 15.7%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 11.3%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 8.6%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Retro 10.3%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 7.1%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 9.9%, Action 9.7%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action 9.4%, Arcade 8.2%, Female Protagonist 6.2%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Female Protagonist 8%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.4%
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Side Scroller 28.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 10.4%, Indie 3.8%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Retro 15.4%, Old School 9.5%, Action 7.6%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Retro 10.8%, Action 8.8%, Shooter 7.7%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 10.5%, Retro 6.5%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 7.9%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Side Scroller 6.4%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Retro 13.4%, Old School 13.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 7%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Retro 9%, Shooter 9%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Retro 11.2%, Action 8%, Old School 7.3%
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%
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 30%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 11.8%, Action 11.7%
A fast-paced 2D sci-fi arcade shooter. Pilot Lyra through 26 action-packed levels, destroy dangerous space enemies, survive escalating threats, and defeat the final boss in a challenging cosmic adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 15.8%, Old School 10.7%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.6%, Action 11.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8.2%
Astral Bounty is a demanding 2D arcade side-scroller straight out of the ’90s. Blast through hand-built enemy waves, hunt four bounties, earn credits and blow them on beefy upgrades in the shop. You’re going to need them. 3 difficulty levels, 4 ships, mercy optional.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 9.2%, Retro 8.8%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 7.4%, Shooter 7.2%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Retro 7.2%, Shooter 6.6%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Old School 10.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Retro 7.9%
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 43.5%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 15.2%, Action 10.8%, 2D 4.6%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 12.6%, Old School 11.3%, Action 11.3%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Old School 17.4%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 17.1%, 2D 4.3%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 7.2%
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 53.9%, Action 11.9%, Side Scroller 9.5%, 2D 6.6%, Indie 5.6%
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 24.9%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Old School 8.9%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Retro 16.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 8.8%
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Action 14.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 7.4%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 7.7%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Old School 14.9%, Arcade 14%, Retro 10.6%, Action 8.8%
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 19%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Old School 10.5%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 12%, Action 11.8%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Old School 7.7%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Arcade 13%, Old School 10.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Retro 8.2%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 18.8%, Retro 13.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Indie 8.8%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Retro 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 7.3%
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 30.2%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Action 14.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 10.9%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Old School 9.2%, Retro 6.5%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Retro 14.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 8.7%
