Games Like Final Exerion

Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 18.4%, Futuristic 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Shooter 22.3%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Action 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Shooter 23%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Retro 10.9%, Action 10.6%

Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Action 27.7%, Shooter 17.9%, Retro 12.9%

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 59.5%, Action 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%

SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 21.9%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%

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 30.9%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10%

The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Shooter 28.2%, Action 24.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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 52.1%, Shooter 22.4%, Action 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Shooter 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 12.1%, Retro 11.4%

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 46.8%, Shooter 28.7%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Action 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Shooter 19.6%, Action 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%

The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 12.9%, Futuristic 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

A classic shoot-em up where you avoid waves and waves of enemies coming and shooting at you. This is NOT a Bullet hell shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Action 18.2%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Sci-fi 10.3%

Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.2%, Action 43.8%

Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Shooter 18.2%, Action 15.7%, Retro 12.3%, War 6%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Singleplayer 1%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Shooter 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 11.4%, Retro 11.2%

Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.9%, Action 41.1%

Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Action 21.8%, Retro 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Singleplayer 2%

Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Action 21.4%, Shooter 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%

Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Shooter 16.6%, Retro 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.1%

STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 18%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Retro 11.6%

"Where courage and conviction dictate, pull the trigger of your heart!"

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Shooter 24.8%, Action 19.5%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.6%, Shooter 19.5%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Futuristic 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 34.9%, Shooter 21.1%, Action 13.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Futuristic 9.7%

Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 18.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Retro 11%

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 38.8%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 9.1%

ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Retro 12.9%, Action 11.9%, Futuristic 10.2%

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 39.7%, Action 22.4%, Shooter 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Retro 9.5%

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 49.4%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 15.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 55.1%, Action 26%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%

"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 62.5%, Action 37.5%

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 33.4%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 8.8%

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 62.6%, Action 37.4%

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 45.2%, Shooter 23.3%, Action 17.9%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 10.1%

Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Shooter 23.8%, Action 19.9%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

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 40%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 18%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Futuristic 10.3%

Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.3%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Singleplayer 1%

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 52.9%, Action 15.8%, Shooter 15.5%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%

"Show Me How to Live" is a minimalist aesthetic shoot 'em up game, in which we control a ship that must navigate and understand the perspective of a person capable of seeing the senselessness of life but unable to do anything about it.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Shooter 23.5%, Action 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 8.3%

Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.

Why similar: Action 59.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%

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 52%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 15.6%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

The steel wolf running across the earth × the sonic corpse that buries its prey. DECO shooting game redeployed!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Shooter 16.7%, War 11.8%, Action 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%

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 38.5%, Shooter 25.6%, Action 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Singleplayer 1%

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 36.8%, Shooter 24.3%, Action 21.5%, Sci-fi 9%, Retro 6.8%

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 40.6%, Shooter 27.8%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 3.6%

Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57%, Shooter 24.4%, Action 18.6%

A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Shooter 17.8%, War 11.4%, Action 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 18.1%, Futuristic 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Retro 10%

Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Futuristic 8%

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 50.9%, Shooter 28.9%, Action 20.2%