60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Sci-fi.
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Astrokicker
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
White Eyes
Embark on an interstellar race as the universe collapses. Swing swords, fire projectiles, and reflect hazards to save nomads. 60 challenging missions. Random encounters. Simple mouse controls. Conquer diverse hazards. Will you guide them home?
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, 2.5D 20.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 11.6%, 1980s 11%
Embark on an interstellar race as the universe collapses. Swing swords, fire projectiles, and reflect hazards to save nomads. 60 challenging missions. Random encounters. Simple mouse controls. Conquer diverse hazards. Will you guide them home?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, 2.5D 20.7%, Arcade 13%, Action 12.5%, Aliens 8.7%
Three classic Score Attack games with online Leaderboards. Blast, Chomp and Swerve your way to high scores!
Why similar: 2.5D 26%, 1980s 18.3%, Arcade 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Action 11.7%
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, 2.5D 20.8%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 8.6%, Top-Down 7.9%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, 2.5D 23.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 9.2%, 1980s 8.5%
What is that... a cat!? A mysterious enemy has invaded from outer space. Break through a storm of bullets in your super fighter in this unique full-scale shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 19%, 1990's 15.4%, Top-Down 11.8%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, 2.5D 22%, Arcade 12.9%, Aliens 9.5%, Action 8.1%
A vertical scroll shooter where deflecting enemy projectiles is key to success.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, 2.5D 20.5%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 10.5%, Aliens 8.8%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, 2.5D 21%, Arcade 11.9%, 1980s 9.9%, Action 6.9%
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Arcade 20.1%, Aliens 14.5%, Action 10.3%, Top-Down 6.1%
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 15.2%, Aliens 9.1%, Score Attack 7.9%
Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 12.9%, 1980s 12.1%, Aliens 9.4%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Arcade 17%, Action 15.8%, Aliens 14.4%, Top-Down 10.1%
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.4%, Action 23.3%, Arcade 14.3%, 1990's 14%
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues. Enjoy the chaotic and addictive Survivor mode that Red Titans has in store for you. (Survivor-Like)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 15.7%, 1980s 14.4%, 1990's 10.9%
Pilot a lone ship across a stark, vector-style battlefield as the world steadily collapses into the sun. Combat focuses on precision: aim carefully, fire deliberately, and dodge incoming shots from autonomous enemy constructs that track and engage on sight.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Arcade 15.5%, 1980s 15.3%, Action 14%, Post-apocalyptic 8.4%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 16.7%, Aliens 13.4%, Futuristic 8.1%
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, 1980s 14.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Aliens 12.1%, Third Person 8.3%
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: 2.5D 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Arcade 17.6%, Space 9.1%, Score Attack 8.1%
Shoot your way through hordes of enemy ships, tanks, mine fields, wind mills, lazer beams, massive boss fights and software bugs, all in a multidimensional shoot em up like never seen before!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, 2.5D 22.5%, Arcade 12.9%, 1980s 9.3%, Action 8%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, 1980s 16.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Aliens 10.8%, 1990's 9.9%
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, 1980s 13.2%, Aliens 13%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.4%
Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, 1980s 15.2%, 1990's 11.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Aliens 10.6%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 14.9%, 1980s 13.7%, Aliens 11%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, 2.5D 23.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 10%, Top-Down 7.7%
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, 1980s 22%, Action 20.4%, Arcade 20.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Brick-breaking and SHMUP elements combine in this 2.5D remake of the 2017 title Aliens Go Home Run, with new stages, characters, and more! Play ball... Again!
Why similar: 2.5D 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 15.5%, Aliens 9.5%
Immerse yourself in an action-packed cyberpunk universe where the fate of humanity itself hangs in the balance. The Morphs are preparing their final attack, determined to enslave every civilization in the Solar System — and it's your mission to fight back!
Why similar: 2.5D 28.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 13.2%, Futuristic 11.5%, Aliens 10.1%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 18%, 1980s 17%, Space 6%
A modern tribute to arcade legends! This shoot'em up arcade game revives the classics after 45 years with fresh graphics and innovative gameplay. Become a part of Space Ranges Inc. Join now! Get the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, 1980s 14.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Aliens 12.5%, Action 9.5%
Evasion from Cluster 42, an arcade spaceshooter for 1 or 2 players with 3D GFX and a Background Story. Play every level from top down view or from side view. You'll get a different view and a different experience that way for each level!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, 2.5D 17.8%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Aliens 9.9%
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 40.2%, Arcade 16%, Action 15.3%, Top-Down 7.2%, Colorful 6.9%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, 2.5D 26.4%, Action 8.9%, Aliens 8%, 1990's 7.3%
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 13.7%, 1980s 13.3%, Aliens 10.8%, 1990's 9.2%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 7.9%, Score Attack 6.9%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, 1980s 16.3%, Arcade 14.4%, Top-Down 8.1%, Action 7.7%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Arcade 21%, Action 10.6%, Aliens 10.4%, Space 6.3%
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, 1980s 16.4%, Action 14.8%, 1990's 11.7%, Top-Down 10.8%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, 2.5D 21.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Aliens 11.1%, 1990's 9.9%
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 46.4%, Arcade 25.4%, Action 24%, Indie 4.2%
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 35.7%, Arcade 17.2%, 1980s 11.3%, Action 10.2%, Aliens 8.1%
Drift through escalating asteroid chaos in this high-speed arcade space shooter. Master inertia-based movement, survive overwhelming destruction, and battle alone or with up to 4 players in frantic co-op and versus combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, 1980s 14.6%, Aliens 12.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 7.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, 1980s 13.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Top-Down 9%, Futuristic 7.6%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 15.5%, Aliens 14.4%, Score Attack 8.6%
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 40.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 11.6%, Top-Down 10.6%, Aliens 10.3%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids, unlock powerful ships, collect devastating upgrades, and survive the ultimate retro-inspired arcade space shooter alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, 1980s 18.4%, Arcade 15.2%, 1990's 13.4%, Action 10.3%
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 31.7%, Arcade 15.9%, 1980s 13.7%, Action 10.3%, 1990's 10.3%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 17.4%, 1990's 10.9%, Colorful 7.2%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, 2.5D 16.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Aliens 12.6%, Action 8.6%
Blast your way through waves of viroid enemies in Antibody, a Defender-style shoot ‘em up set on a living planet. Move through Sanguon’s insides as you fight to contain a viral outbreak. You are the cure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Arcade 15.4%, 2.5D 13.6%, Aliens 7.4%, 1990's 7%
Shoot through storms of weird and funny creatures, jump between planets by switching gravity, and relive the childhood fun of your very first arcade shooters - alone or with a friend in co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, 2.5D 19%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 10.9%, Action 7.9%
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 26.4%, Arcade 25.1%, 1980s 17.2%, Action 13.6%, 1990's 11.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Arcade 13.6%, 1980s 12.2%, Aliens 9.6%, Action 9.3%
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 48.3%, Action 16.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Third Person 7.1%, Space 6.8%
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 35.6%, Arcade 21.6%, Action 21.2%, Top-Down 10%, Space 6.7%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, 2.5D 22.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Aliens 9.1%, 1990's 8.7%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, 2.5D 24.1%, Arcade 16%, Aliens 12.5%, Action 11.4%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Arcade 16.5%, 1980s 15%, 1990's 11.2%, Action 9.8%
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 31.7%, Action 19.7%, Arcade 19.2%, 1980s 14.9%, Top-Down 8.5%
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 38.9%, Action 20.8%, Arcade 17%, Top-Down 9.5%, Space 7%
