
A shoot-em-up game (loosely) inspired by the likes of Crimson Clover, Mushihimesama and R-Type, battling against an ancient superweapon to save both the galaxy and a close friend!
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A shoot-em-up game (loosely) inspired by the likes of Crimson Clover, Mushihimesama and R-Type, battling against an ancient superweapon to save both the galaxy and a close friend!

Anthea's Justice
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.

Fruitgeddon
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
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 45.2%, Shooter 17.9%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Space 9.4%, Linear 6.3%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Shooter 20.5%, Space 15.2%, Action 10.8%, Linear 7.6%
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 34.6%, Shooter 17.8%, Space 13.7%, Action 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down 14%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 18.5%, Space 12.6%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action 10.4%
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 51.1%, Shooter 21.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Action 9.3%, 2D 7.4%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Shooter 22.4%, Space 13.5%, Action 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Shooter 18.5%, Space 12.6%, Top-Down 10.8%, Action 9.3%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Space 10.1%, Top-Down 8.9%, Action 8.4%
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Shooter 23.7%, Top-Down 17.6%, Action 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Shooter 17.2%, Top-Down 12.3%, Space 11.3%, Linear 7.6%
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 11.6%, Space 10.1%, Linear 7.3%
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 46.4%, Shooter 17%, Top-Down 16.5%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action 9.6%
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Space 16.5%, Top-Down 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Action 6.4%
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Shooter 17%, Top-Down 12.8%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Raven Fighter is a classic shoot‘em and roguelite game where players can customize their favorite weapons to defeat the final boss. Different weapon combinations result in varied outputs, accompanied by rich visual effects for an enhanced gaming experience.
Why similar: Space 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 11.8%, 2D 9.6%, Combat 9.4%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Space 18.9%, Shooter 18.4%, Vehicular Combat 13.7% ★, 2D 4.4%
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 60%, Shooter 14%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.9%
2D style shoot'em up in which close combat is the primary attack method. With two large swords in her hands, cut her way through enemy bullets and enemy units in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Shooter 24.2%, 2D 8.7%, Sci-fi 6%, Action 5.5%
Emperor Zaroc's forces invaded the planet Toi destroy the boss and regain control of the planet
Why similar: Shooter 27.4%, Space 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 2D 9.5%, Action 7.1%
Astraea is a 2D Shoot 'em up game. You will fight through enemies of increasing strength and frequency. As you defeat enemies you gain access to upgrades to make your ship stronger. Attempt to max out your ship and try to beat others high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Shooter 21.3%, Space 19.7%, Action 11.2%, 2D 6.8%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Space 17%, Shooter 17%, Top-Down 14.2%, Action 5.8%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Shooter 16.3%, Top-Down 12.4%, Space 10.6%, Linear 8%
Defend Earth from the waves of alien invaders in this action-packed top-down shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down 13.1%, Linear 7.9%, Action 6.3%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Shooter 19%, Space 11.4%, Top-Down 11%, Action 9.5%
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Shooter 17.7%, Space 15.5%, Top-Down 12.3%, Sci-fi 8.5%
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.9%, Shooter 24.8%, Sci-fi 11.4%, 2D 8%, Action 3.9%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Shooter 17.6%, Top-Down 11.7%, Space 10.6%, Action 6.2%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Shooter 23.7%, Action 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.3%, 2D 6.9%
BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Vehicular Combat 17.5% ★, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 11.1%, Space 8.8%
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Space 22.6%, Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down 7.5%, Sci-fi 5%
The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Space 23.1%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 16.7%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Shooter 16%, Space 10.9%, Top-Down 10.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Shooter 18.1%, Tanks 10.6% ★, Top-Down 10.5%, Action 7.1%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Shooter 21.2%, Space 12.7%, Action 9.2%, Sci-fi 7%
In the far reaches of space, an odyssey begins. Explore hostile biomes, face powerful enemies, and gather vital resources in a retro shoot ’em up. Reset to evolve and grow stronger. The odyssey of Pegasis is endless, how far will you go?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Shooter 18.5%, Space 12.9%, Top-Down 10.3%, Action 9.8%
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 51.4%, Action 9.3%, Space 8.9%, 2D 8.6%, Top-Down 8.4%
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Space 15.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Vehicular Combat 14% ★, Sci-fi 7.6%
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.2%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 11.2%
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 45.1%, Space 24.3%, Action 18%, Sci-fi 12.7%
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Space 15.1%, Shooter 14%, Linear 8.6%, Top-Down 7.2%
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Space 16.7%, Vehicular Combat 14.3% ★, Shooter 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.3%
An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down 9.9%, Vehicular Combat 8.6% ★, Linear 6.6%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Top-Down 10.4%, Space 9.1%, 2D 6.1%
Extermination Overdrive is a single player 2D arcade shooter set in space. Battle swarms of enemy space craft and massive dreadnoughts.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Shooter 17.8%, Space 17.4%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Top-Down 11.2%
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 60.6%, Shooter 21.8%, Action 10.3%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57%, Space 15.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 9.7%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Space 19.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Top-Down 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Shooter 17.5%, Space 12.8%, Top-Down 12.7%, Sci-fi 8%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.9%, Space 22.1%, Shooter 20.4%, Action 7.1%, Combat 3.8%
An endless sci-fi asteroid shooter where each level gets harder. Battle enemies, collect upgrades, and survive infinite waves of intense space combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Shooter 17.4%, Top-Down 11%, Space 9%, Action 6.3%
Amazing graphics. Countless different units. An addictive Battle Pass. We have none of those things. Just one carrier and as many tiny fighters as you can muster to hold back hordes of enemy fighters and bombers. Victory is not enough - you may win the battle, but still lose the war!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Space 26.7%, Shooter 18.4%, Top-Down 8.9%, 2D 7.4%
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Shooter 19.9%, Action 11.7%, Top-Down 11.5%, Sci-fi 6.8%
Pilot your way through the relentless Xidus Fleet in an attempt to save the earth from annihilation. Galactix is a space arcade type game where you pilot your ship to shoot enemy fighters and collect bonus's with your ships mechanical arm. Galactix also includes a new Enhanced Mode to play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Shooter 21%, Space 14.4%, Action 10.7%, 2D 6.9%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Space 20.9%, Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down 10.5%, Action 6.5%
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 54.2%, Shooter 22.9%, Action 9.8%, 2D 7.9%, Combat 4.3%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Shooter 20.2%, Space 15%, Sci-fi 8%, 2D 7.1%
I made this game as top view shmup STG(also known Shoot'em ups) game.but some people think as Shrimp STG.shrimp type anti-aircraft tank TETSUNOEBI!control the tank and destroy drones or AI tanks or large bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Tanks 21% ★, Shooter 12.9%, Vehicular Combat 12.2% ★, Top-Down 9.3%
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 12.8%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
The universe is yours to conquer in That's My Space. Gather resources, craft powerful weapons, upgrade your spaceship and battle against enemy nations to become the ultimate space explorer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 22.9%, Space 17.1%, Action 11.4%, Top-Down 9.1%