60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Retro, Shoot 'Em Up.
The Fruggle is real! Four brave survivors need to protect mother earth from spacey invaders in this pixelated arcade style 2d shoot 'm up.
Mutant Legion
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Donuts'n'Justice
Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Action 16.9%, 1980s 12.1%, Post-apocalyptic 8.7%, Old School 8.1%
Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.
Why similar: 1980s 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Retro 9.2%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 8.2%
DED - a game in the shoot'em up genre. Your granddaughter has been kidnapped, and your daughter and son-in-law murdered. Having just bits and pieces of information about the abductors, you will have to save your granddaughter and find the masterminds behind these crimes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Action 16.8%, Indie 13.4%, Fast-Paced 12%, Difficult 10.8%
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, 1980s 12.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 10.6%
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 22.6%, Indie 14.5%, Action 14.5%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 10.1%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 18.2%, 1980s 16.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
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: Action 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Indie 17.2%, Retro 13.4%, Arcade 11.3%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Action 19.5%, Retro 13.3%, Difficult 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Retro 17.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 11.1%, 1980s 10.7%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 11.4%, Retro 7.8%, Difficult 7.7%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Retro 14.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 11%
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 22.9%, 1980s 15.2%, Action 13.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Retro 10.2%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Retro 15.2%, Action 11.2%, Arcade 10.8%, 1980s 10.7%
Murder Inc is a top-down adrenaline-fueled shooter where time moves only when you do. Use this to dodge bullets, plan your attacks, and craft action scenes worthy of a blockbuster.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.9%, 1980s 14.9%, Violent 11.2%, Gore 11.1%, Retro 9.8%
Welcome to a world of dangerous rectangles where quick reflexes and maneuvering will help you keep breathing... Well, for at least a few more seconds! Two buttons. Life or death. How long can you survive? Okay, so you died. Try Again. Die. One more time. Die. Just one more. Die. One more!
Why similar: Action 21.5%, 1980s 20%, Arcade 16%, Old School 11.7%, Retro 10.5%
80's neon drenched, couch co-op, endless high score fest, space arcade shooter!
Why similar: Action 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Indie 10.9%, Old School 8.4%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Action 16.6%, 1980s 12.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 10.8%
Bloxtacle Course is a block breaker game where you are given nearly full control over the ball itself.
Why similar: Action 19%, Arcade 15.2%, Fast-Paced 14.8%, Indie 12.3%, Retro 12.2%
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 19.9%, Action 15.1%, 1980s 12%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 10.8%
Gun Rage is an old-school, fast-paced, side-scrolling run and gun, with 16-bit era graphics, inspired by greatest classic games of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Old School 11.6%, Retro 11.2%, Gore 9.4%, Difficult 9.4%
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: Action 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Indie 17.3%, Difficult 11.1%, Arcade 10.4%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, 1980s 11%, Difficult 10.9%, Old School 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%
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 30.3%, Retro 16.5%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 14.2%, Indie 6.9%
In the year is 196X the Soviets won the space race and colonized Venus. Now the Americans have sent Sgt. Jon Dagger to Venus to destroy the Secret Soviet Science Facility.
Why similar: Action 18.3%, Fast-Paced 14%, Indie 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Retro 13.2%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Fast-Paced 20.2%, Action 15.9%, Retro 14.4%, Arcade 13.8%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Retro 13.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 9.1%
Pyro Fighters is a scrolling space shooter with platforming physics. Use your flame gun to propel yourself in the air and fight through an alien army with up to four players.
Why similar: Action 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, Indie 14.1%, Retro 11%
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: Action 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Indie 16.8%, Arcade 16.3%, Retro 16.1%
An 8-bit style vertical SHMUP (very loosely) based on the writings of H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Action 18.7%, Arcade 18.4%, Old School 17%, 1980s 12.4%, Retro 11.5%
Get ready to jump to lightspeed in Warp Factor; a fast-paced, sci-fi, block breaking, arcade action game! Compete on global leaderboards in single player or battle friends in online and local multiplayer. Good luck, Captain!
Why similar: Action 28.5%, Indie 20.9%, Fast-Paced 13.6%, 1980s 11.5%, Retro 8.3%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Indie 19.1%, Action 18.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 11%
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 27.6%, Action 17.4%, Retro 15.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Indie 12.8%
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 26.2%, Action 19.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 8.2%
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Difficult 11.8%, Retro 10.5%, Action 9.9%, Arcade 9.2%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, 1980s 13.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 10.1%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Action 18.4%, Retro 17.8%, Arcade 14%, Indie 13.5%
This is the legacy version of Buzz Kill Zero. A rebuilt version, Buzz Kill Zero: Version B, is currently in development and will have a separate Steam page. This version will be retired from sale soon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Action 23.8%, Indie 17%, Retro 13.2%, Difficult 11.9%
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 19.4%, 1980s 14.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 9.5%, Retro 8.7%
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 27.9%, Action 25.2%, Indie 17.9%, Retro 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Space Monkeys is a solo-developed, fast-paced action game where you must unleash your inner ape to face 12 unique levels in space. Use skill and strategy to dodge lasers, evade enemies, and collect bananas in zero-gravity on your journey to escape a retro-styled evil space station.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.5%, Action 16.4%, Retro 14.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Arcade 13.3%
Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Fast-Paced 15%, Action 13.3%, Retro 9.1%, Indie 9.1%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 21.1%, Retro 19.4%, Action 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 9.7%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Retro 15.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Old School 12.2%, Action 9.2%
Orbis Fractura is the next evolution in classic arcade action. Smash through dynamic sci-fi arenas with explosive power-ups, relentless enemy formations, and a pulse-pounding electro-metal soundtrack. Designed for old-school arcade fans, it’s a bold 3D reimagining of Breakout-style gameplay.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18%, Action 16%, Arcade 15.7%, Old School 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%
In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action 17%, Fast-Paced 16.6%, Indie 12.5%, Difficult 10.7%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Fast-Paced 19.2%, Action 14.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Difficult 9.7%
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 21.9%, Action 19.4%, Arcade 14%, 1980s 12.6%, Shooter 11.3%
An arcade style game where you play as an animal hopping around a road trying to crash cars. Work your way through different levels or play in survival mode - how many can you crash before you're run over?
Why similar: 1980s 21.4%, Retro 14.5%, Old School 14.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 12.5%
A sci-fi action-arcade game inspired by classic gun n' runs of the '90s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Action 24%, Indie 17.2%, Retro 10.2%, Arcade 7.9%
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 31%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 11.5%, 1980s 10.7%, Old School 9.5%
SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.
Why similar: Retro 16.9%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 9.8%
Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.
Why similar: Action 16.3%, Fast-Paced 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Indie 11.7%, Retro 9%
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 27.2%, Action 18.8%, Retro 14.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Old School 10.6%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 13.2%, Action 11%, Indie 9.1%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 9.3%
Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 11%, Violent 10.4%, Shooter 9.4%
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Action 19.4%, 1980s 18.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Old School 11.1%
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 17.7%, 1980s 13.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 8.6%, Minimalist 8.6%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Action 15.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 10.5%, 1980s 10.4%
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 19.1%, Arcade 18.7%, 1980s 15.3%, Action 13.7%, Shooter 12.6%
