Games Like Enceladus

Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Indie 17.2%, Action 16.3%, Arcade 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%

Steel Eagle is a reference to the 80's and 90's shooters. Your task is to reach the landing pad at the end of the level, destroying as many enemy units as possible, for which you collect points that can be exchanged for force and strength, which allows you to upgrade your “Steel Eagle”.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Indie 26.9%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 14%

Crush is an old-school-styled shoot´em up. The game leads you through 7 challenging levels filled with action and great soundtracks. A must for all old-school shoot´em up fans!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Indie 27.9%, Action 27.7%

Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Indie 23.6%, Action 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%

Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Indie 19.1%, Action 18.9%, Shooter 15.5%

In this pulse-pounding arcade style shoot 'em up, players control giant armored robots, loaded with hi-tech weaponry. Chose from two types of mechs: the PLG-90, armed with a high-tech laser rifle or the NúllPunktur with the Vibroblade!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Action 29%, Indie 28.1%

Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Indie 17.7%, Action 16.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.4%

Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Shooter 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 9.3%, Indie 8.5%

Zeroptian Invasion is a classic shoot 'em up with mechanics from other arcades of the 80’s. Travel back in time with this unique pixilated experience with an incredible soundtrack in chiptune.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Indie 22.2%, Action 20.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

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 48.6%, Indie 16.5%, Action 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Arcade 6.5%

Star Waker allows you to command customizable spaceships with the mission to show your agility in order to save mankind.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Indie 13.6%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Action 16.3%, Indie 15.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11%

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 48.5%, Shooter 20%, Indie 15.9%, Action 15.6%

Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Action 19.8%, Arcade 19.2%, Indie 17.8%

Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Action 26%, Indie 23.9%, Arcade 15.4%

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 52.4%, Indie 15.4%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.6%

Now you can select your control style in 3 different ways!. 6 different upgradeable space interceptors, 9 different weapons. You can supply in your carrier and upgrade her defenses. Shoot enemies down. That's all.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Indie 26.9%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 14%

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 32.7%, Indie 22.3%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.2%

Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 11.3%, Indie 9.1%

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 65.9%, Action 34.1%

In this 2D arcade game, your body is the weapon. Shoot the tri out of yourself and recall it back to you to take out a constant onslaught of rogue polygons. Unlock all the tri modifiers and get as high of a score as possible!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Indie 27.8%, Action 26.4%, Arcade 14.4%

In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Indie 21.2%, Action 20.1%, Arcade 16.3%

Shooting game to defeat the devil with angel's arrow.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Indie 35.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Action 10.6%

Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Indie 21.9%, Action 21.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.4%

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 49.5%, Shooter 16%, Action 14.6%, Indie 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Indie 21.7%, Action 20.6%, Shooter 17.7%

The world has been taken over by an alien invasion. On the eve of destruction, humanity called out for their last hope. Takotan we need your help!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Indie 22.2%, Action 21.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.2%

Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Indie 23.7%, Action 22.8%, Arcade 15.4%

Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Indie 22%, Action 20.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12.2%

Use your powers and find your playstyle to survive in Boiling Bolt, an immersive and explosive shoot-em-up! Slow down the time to make combos and enjoy the stunning 3D graphics. Help June to save the world alone or with a friend.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Action 21.6%, Indie 21.5%, Shooter 14.6%

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 51.2%, Action 24.8%, Indie 24%

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 62.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Indie 12.4%, Action 11.8%

Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Indie 25.2%, Action 23.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

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 50.7%, Indie 25.3%, Action 24%

Dodge, shoot and explode across the Solar System as a crew of intelligent and dangerous chickens. As the pilot of The Golden Eagle, it's your duty to keep Colonel Ram and Professor Bez safe as they squabble about ethics and who last used the toilet. Wage war against humanity as you battle your way towards the Sun to complete your mission.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Indie 27.7%, Action 23.8%

Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Indie 25%, Action 24.6%

Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Indie 26.3%, Action 24.9%

Not known what year it is, and in which galaxy everything happens. But one thing is known-you must to clear the space of dirty pirates, and their technique. For this, you will have to open the nearest space systems, improve your ship, and of course to shoot a pirate ships.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Indie 26.4%, Action 25.1%

Endless Wave is wave style stg. 9 kinds of waves and 3 bosses are waiting for you. Manipulate fighter planes to defeat enemies approaching ! ・Endless wave style ・Neon style(Bullet) ・Minimum price

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Indie 26.4%, Action 25.1%

"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 50.9%, Action 24.7%, Indie 24.5%

Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Indie 18.5%, Action 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%

AquaNimble is about crazy intense shooter action with big quirky guns against underwater snake dragons, cybernetic sharks, swirling skeletons, submarines and so much more. It's a dynamic game that makes every play through different and lets you set your own challenge beyond a difficulty setting.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Indie 17.6%, Action 16.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

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 50.5%, Action 25.2%, Indie 24.3%

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Action 26.7%, Indie 25.9%

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 47.9%, Action 26.9%, Indie 25.2%

Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Indie 26.8%, Action 16.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%

In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Indie 16.7%, Action 15.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%

Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Action 23%, Indie 22.9%, Arcade 15.2%

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 56.2%, Action 13.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.6%, Indie 27.9%, Action 26.5%

This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 15.6%, Indie 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Action 23.6%, Indie 21.8%, Arcade 18.2%

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 46.4%, Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 14%, Indie 6.2%

Postsoviet shoot 'em up borne from and reflective of the listlessness that modern, hyperconnected society injects into our selves

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Indie 29.3%, Action 27.8%

You are ready to challenge pilots from all around the world. Shoot your way through intense levels with swiftly increasing difficulty in a game world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47%, Indie 26.8%, Action 26.1%

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 62.4%, Indie 15.3%, Action 14.5%, Shooter 7.9%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Action 17%, Arcade 16.2%, Shooter 16%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

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 56.9%, Indie 21.7%, Action 21.4%

An explosive wave based shooter (shmups) with a real Retro feel to it. You can even play the game in Tate screen mode! "...if you have the itch for some old-school arcade blast-em-up fun, Horizon Shift '81 is a great way to feed that craving." - 8/10 - The Sixth Axis

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Indie 29.2%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 15.2%

Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Action 21.8%, Indie 21.6%, Arcade 13.9%