60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up.
Epic Pandemonium is a classic run-and-gun action game with a strong focus on boss battles. Inspired by the 16-bit Contra saga.
Uncle Kenny The Game
Uncle Kenny has been lured into the woods by a mysterious old friend. He must come out of this alive. ACT 3- DESTROY THEM UNTIL NOTHING IS LEFT. AVAILABLE NOW!!!!
Singularity Strike
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Uncle Kenny has been lured into the woods by a mysterious old friend. He must come out of this alive. ACT 3- DESTROY THEM UNTIL NOTHING IS LEFT. AVAILABLE NOW!!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, 2D Platformer 24.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Arcade 18%, Action 8.9%, 2D 6.7%
Jump, dash, shoot, and slash your way through endless waves of evil sushi ingredients in pursuit of the highest score possible. Do you have what it takes to harmonize all seven abilities and become a true master of SUSHIDO?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, 2D Platformer 25.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Casual 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Arcade 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
A collection of 4 small games by The Voices Games Ascendshaft: A vertical scrolling shootemup Violetti Goottii: A 2d Platformer Dragons in Space: A sidescrolling Shootemup Endless Shaft: A score attack survival game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
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 45.3%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 8.5%, 2D 8.1%, Retro 7.7%
Accompany Maya and her little companion on an adventure where the only thing that matters is reaching the top.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, 2D Platformer 24.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 6%, Old School 5.3%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Arcade 19.6%, 2D 7.9%, Old School 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Arcade 16.9%, Casual 11%, Action 10.9%, Old School 8.8%
A hardcore, old school platformer filled with epic music. Find this sacred banana at all costs.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 11.1%, Casual 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 9.3%, Casual 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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 41.6%, Arcade 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action 10.5%, Retro 7.5%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 13.9%, Old School 13.4%, 2D 7.7%
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 33.4%, Arcade 17.6%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 6.9%
Are you a true gamer? Do you have what it takes to prove your skills across a variety of simplistic mini games? Test your skills against Jeb's collection of homemade arcade games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Arcade 17.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Casual 5.4%
Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 7.7%, Casual 6.8%
A space explorer receives a strange signal from an unknown planet. What is in this place? Help Mell discover the mysteries of this new land in this retro platformer with an arcade feel.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
You are the Squad Killer! Blast through this retro arcade experience guns blazing! Hope you brought your reflexes because this pixel art massacre offers some good old hard core button mashing fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 10.8%, Casual 9.1%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Arcade 23.1%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 8.1%
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 36.3%, Arcade 17.7%, Old School 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 7.2%
2D platform game with minimalist pixel art graphics, create platforms and shoot a lot to defeat an army with more than 1,000 monsters. The game was made for people who like a challenge and don't mind dying several times.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, 2D Platformer 17%, Arcade 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.7%, Arcade 24.8%, 2D 9.9%, Action 7.8%, Indie 0.9%
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Arcade 17.5%, Casual 9.9%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
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 48.4%, Arcade 18%, Action 9.4%, Old School 9%, Casual 7.7%
Create your own bosses to battle in this arcade action and adventure. Yep, there is a story as well as pure action modes for those who want to blast things. Explore worlds while you upgrade your tech and improve your base. Make new friends, adopt pets and even fly a kite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Adventure 7.6%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Gunner Girl is a fun 2D shooter game with a rich weapon system, exquisite graphics, and pleasant BGM, especially with a variety of bullet types! Players will play as the cute girl Emily, escaping from an uninhabited island and breaking out of the encirclement.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, 2D Platformer 24.9%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Action 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Arcadium is an action packed brickbreaker game where you destroy bricks, enemies and bosses using your ball and powerups. Fast reflexes, aiming and avoiding simple misstakes is required for beating this game, choose between three difficulty settings to adjust the challenge.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.9%, Arcade 23.3%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Old School 11.1%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Arcade 22.1%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Action 12.3%
Beautiful oni-girls battle hordes of yokai in this side-view bullethell SHMUP. Every year yokai take to the streets to celebrate at Hyakki Yagyō, the night parade of the hundred yokai. But this year they didn't invite the oni twins, so they're going to ruin the party!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Arcade 16.7%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Fantasy 6.8%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Arcade 20.5%, Retro 8.5%, Old School 7.7%, Casual 7.7%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Arcade 17.4%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Action 9.9%
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 27.3%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Arcade 16%, Action 7.3%, Old School 7.1%
Lucy's World is a cute 2D Jump & Run game where your task is to search the worlds and free little dragons.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.5%, Arcade 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action 8.3%
Blaze of Storm is a arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. You will fight against enemies in cyberspace as a cyber diver.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Colorful 5.7%
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 33.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
A 2D platformer where you play as a magical unicorn battling through a world of alpha characters, symbols, and emojis! See if you can survive through all 26 levels of absolute unicorn madness! 🦄✨🌈
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Old School 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Arcade 19.5%, Old School 8.3%, 2D 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
"Mage World - The Wizard's Stone" offers a mystical platformer journey, on your adventure you need to beat bosses to get new spells. Be the heroine in 79+ levels and bring back the peace to the kingdom of Mage World.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16%, Arcade 10.7%, Casual 4.9%
"From zero balance to the ultimate PC build! Join a shut-in gamer girl on a literal crypto-mining dive into cyberspace! A new kind of Vampire Survivors-like roguelite blending intense crowd-control with the strategic positioning of a 'moving tower defense'!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, 2D Platformer 21%, Action 12.1%, Casual 9.8%
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 57.7%, Action 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Arcade 9%, 2D 6.9%
Bubble hunt - a game in which you need to pop bubbles with the help of a gorpoon on a chain.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Arcade 20.4%, Casual 13.6%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 9%
A minimal two-key action game where you weave through a torrent of fiery brimstone and even deadlier hazards to escape the infernal grasp of the underworld.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.8%, Arcade 20.1%, Action 13.3%, Casual 11.2%, Old School 9.5%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.1%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 8.8%, 1990's 2.9%
Make Techno not War - Trance Tank is fast-paced action combined with cool beats. Get ready, load your gun and start the engine. „Panzer-Hurra!“
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Arcade 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 7.9%
Battle your way through risky woods and murky caves. Stomping Skeletons....traps to trick you....face-gripping flying fiends!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, 2D Platformer 24%, Arcade 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Action 6.6%
Easy to play, but not easy to complete! Can you get the NO KILL BONUS?
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.4%, Arcade 19.1%, Old School 16.7%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Gigabyte Dynamite is a retro-themed Shoot 'Em Up game - As an antivirus software, you fight your way through a virus-infected computer, with various nostalgic digital landscapes to conquer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Colorful 7.6%
Master your movement skills to blast through exhilarating areas at a breakneck pace. Lost Resolve is a quirky, charming adventure about finding hope in the midst of chaos.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.2%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Colorful 8.3%, Action 8.2%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Arcade 23.9%, Action 13.7%, 2D 8.1%, Retro 7.5%
Asterion Quest is an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer, with classic retro mechanics and linear level design. Run, jump and battle as Asterios, the Minotaur, on a quest for his lost beloved.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 7.6%
In this epic and bloody representative of the ''bullet heaven'' genre, the Finnish hero Sotidrokhima must conquer the afterlife by slaying thousands of enemies alongside his fellow fallen warriors - and ultimately confronting the ruler of the Underworld, Son of Tuoni.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Arcade 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Arcade 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
This is the biggest news title of 2025. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, 2D Platformer 23%, Action 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Casual 6.9%
Take on the role of the rad red croc Brock in this 2D action platformer. Equiped with his trusty whip and fruitgun, blast and swing your way through an adventure inspired by the 90s, taking on giant bee mechas, mad ducktors and more as you try to stop the wicked Wize and his legion of minions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
You play as a small-eyed creature who needs to shoot bacteria falling on the island.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Arcade 23.4%, Casual 14.9%, Adventure 9.7%, 2D 8.3%
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
The nightmarish dinosaur-spider hybrids known as Spidersaurs have run amok! Armed with an arsenal of awesome weapons, it's up to you (and a friend in co-op mode) to shoot your way through six levels of ferocious run-’n’-gun mayhem and send these mutant monstrosities back to the stone age.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, 2D Platformer 20%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Arcade 13.9%, 2D 5.2%
Fight your way through a never-ending horde of piggy enemies. How many can you fend off before your kingdom falls to ruin?
Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.6%, Arcade 23.2%, Fantasy 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 10.3%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Arcade 27.8%, Action 16.8%, 2D 9.8%, Retro 9.4%
