60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Sci-fi, Arcade.
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!
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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!
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty
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!
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: Looter Shooter 26.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, 1980s 10.5%, Aliens 9.5%, Shooter 8.8%
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 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Aliens 10.3%, 2.5D 9.9%
No nonsense, action packed, 2.5D, Asteroids inspired shooter. Scream around speeding rocks narrowly avoiding an untimely death as you obliterate rocks whilst harvesting their valuable resources. See how far you and your friends can get. Best played with mates but also pretty fun on your own.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 22.7% ★, 2.5D 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Side Scroller 9.1%
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 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2.5D 16.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 7%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, 1980s 12.9%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Futuristic 8%
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 24.7%, 2.5D 17.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.1%, 1980s 8.3%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, 1980s 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Aliens 11.2%, Shooter 10.1%
The Maze Contract is a single player retro action game with vector-style graphics. It takes a lot of inspiration from the 1980's shoot-em-up arcade games, but with added tactical elements and lots of upgrades for your ship and weapons.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 23.5% ★, 1980s 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.9%
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 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 11.9%, 1990's 11.2%, Arcade 11.2%
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 24.5%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Aliens 11.9%, 1980s 10.6%, 1990's 7.7%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, 1980s 11.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Aliens 9.9%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 1980s 12.1%, Shooter 10.8%, 1990's 9.4%
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 23.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 10.3%, Arcade 9.4%
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 18.9%, 2.5D 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Aliens 11.1%
Aliens In Paradise is a Shoot'em Up game inspired by shooter games like Contra. Aliens Start invading The Bahamas. They destroy the main characters house so he sets out on a revenge quest to destroy as much Aliens and their Ships as possible. His thirst for revenge may actually save the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, 2.5D 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Aliens 11.5%, Shooter 9.8%
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 21.4%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Aliens 9.3%
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 17.7%, Aliens 12.5%, 1980s 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.3%
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 22.2%, Shooter 13%, 1980s 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 9.7%
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 21.1%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 1980s 11.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 9.1%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 2.5D 17.9%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Aliens 9.8%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Looter Shooter 12.8% ★, 1980s 10.7%, Shooter 9.5%
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 22.6%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Shooter 13.2%, 2.5D 12.7%, Arcade 10%
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Side Scroller 11%, 1980s 10.4%, Space 9.5%, Shooter 8.9%
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 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, 2.5D 16.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%
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 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 11.8%, 1980s 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%
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 28.2%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 7%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Space 12.8%, Arcade 7.6%, 1990's 6.9%
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 21.2%, 2.5D 19%, 1980s 13.7%, Arcade 13%, 1990's 10%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.3%, 1990's 9.2%
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 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, 2.5D 16.7%, Arcade 10%, 1980s 8.9%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 1990's 11%, 1980s 10.7%, Aliens 8.7%
Galaxy Invaders is an action-packed space shooter where you pilot a powerful starfighter through intense cosmic battles. Dodge enemy fire, destroy alien fleets, upgrade your weapons, and conquer epic boss fights to save the galaxy.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 37.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 7.7%, Aliens 5%
Automatic Run&Gun containing 12 levels with retro-futuristic aesthetics. Make the best score !
Why similar: Looter Shooter 32.1% ★, Side Scroller 14.7%, 1980s 13.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.9%
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 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, 1980s 10.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 9.9%
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Side Scroller 17.9%, 1980s 11.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Aliens 9.9%
Pilot a high-tech UFO in Captain Star: thrilling space action! Dodge hostile aliens, collect glowing stars, unlock new stages and conquer the galaxy!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, 2.5D 12.3%, Shooter 8.7%
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.2%, 1980s 10.4%
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 17%, 1980s 14.2%, 1990's 11.6%, Aliens 10.7%, Arcade 9.1%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 28.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 13%, 1980s 9.6%, Arcade 9.5%
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 19.4%, 2.5D 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Arcade 10%, 1980s 9.9%
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 19.6%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 1980s 11%, Aliens 10.5%, Shooter 9.6%
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 18%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 2.5D 15%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 11.7%, Arcade 11.4%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13.3%, 1980s 10.3%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, 1990's 12%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 7.8%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Aliens 13.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11%
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 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10%, Aliens 9%
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 25.7%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Retro 7.7%, 1990's 7.7%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, 1980s 13.9%, Aliens 12.6%, Shooter 11.1%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 15%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.5%, 1990's 11.2%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, 2.5D 14.9%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Aliens 10.8%, Shooter 10.5%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, 1980s 15.6%, Retro 8.2%, Arcade 8.1%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Aliens 12.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, 1980s 11.2%, Aliens 10.6%, Shooter 9.5%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 18%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 14.7%, 1990's 10.5%
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the Cratons. Contains both the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, 2.5D 15%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Aliens 13.3%, Shooter 12.3%, 1990's 11.7%
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, 1980s 11.3%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.7%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 12.8%, 1990's 12%, Arcade 12%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 1980s 12.9%, Shooter 10.2%, 1990's 10.1%
