60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Action, Arcade, 2D.
A side-scrolling action shooter where you push through enemy lines, switching between handgun, machine gun, shotgun, and sniper rifle. Weapon choice and reload timing can mean the difference between life and death. No extra lives. No continues. One life to conquer the battlefield.
Deputinization
Deputinization is run and gun action game focused on boss battles. The game features pixel graphics and music that is rooted in Ukrainian culture.
Exile Squadron
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Deputinization is run and gun action game focused on boss battles. The game features pixel graphics and music that is rooted in Ukrainian culture.
Why similar: Wargame 22.1%, Side Scroller 21.5%, War 13.8%, Military 10.7%, Shooter 9.6%
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.2%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Difficult 14.6%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 5.9%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.7%, Score Attack 15.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Fast-Paced 12.6%, Shooter 9.8%
Set the skies ablaze in this explosive 2D arcade dogfighting shooter! Target enemy carriers to cripple fleets, dodge relentless battleships, and outmaneuver swarms of fighters. As a Phoenix Squadron pilot, you are the final rampart against tyranny and your nation’s last hope to rise from the ashes.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.6%, Wargame 15.7%, Difficult 12.9%, Score Attack 10.8%, Shooter 10.4%
Fly. Crash. Repeat. Because this time surely you won't make the same mistakes.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.6%, Difficult 19.4%, Score Attack 12.3%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Retro 7.6%
Grab your bandana and get ready for Gunslugs : Rogue Tactics! Sneak, shoot, and explode your way through ever-changing enemy strongholds in this rogue-lite stealth-action mashup. Go full-on Commando or channel your inner Snake—just make it out alive. No mission ever plays the same twice!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, Military 15.7%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 9.4%, War 9.3%
Strike Mission is a top-down aerial action game where you play as pilot Jake Walker on a mission to stop a global terrorist threat. Face intense battles, daring rescues, and strategic sabotage missions.
Why similar: Military 24.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Wargame 15.5%, War 13.9%, Arcade 7.2%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Fast-Paced 18.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Score Attack 8.8%, Old School 7.3%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, protect cities from waves of nuclear attack by using powerful missile batteries.
Why similar: Military 27.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Retro 11.7%, War 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%
Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.8%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Perma Death 16.5%, Difficult 12.8%, Old School 6.6%
Dodge, jump and somersault over razor-sharp sawblades in an attempt to survive the deadly storm! Compete in the leaderboards and become the best blade-jumper in this supremely intense high-score chaser!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.9%, Score Attack 20.6%, Difficult 17.9%, Old School 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Astral Bounty is a brutally hard 2D arcade sidescroll shooter straight out of the 90s. Shoot your way through hand-built formations, earn credits as you go, and spend them on upgrades, checkpoints, and revives. One difficulty setting, four ships, no mercy.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Score Attack 13.9%, Shooter 12%, Old School 9.5%
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: Side Scroller 23%, Difficult 17.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Old School 8.5%, Fast-Paced 7.3%
A fast-paced arcade challenge where mastering split-second decisions, color switching, and precise movement is the key to success. Survive longer, score higher, and see if you have what it takes to be the best.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.2%, Fast-Paced 20.6%, Score Attack 19.1%, Difficult 18.5%, Arcade 9.5%
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29%, Perma Death 29%, Difficult 20.4%, Retro 5.9%, 2D 4.9%
In this game, we embody an extremely angry rat that must defend itself from sewer monsters to survive. We have plenty of weapons available to achieve this.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.8%, Shooter 23.7%, Action 13%, Retro 10.6%, Combat 8.2%
Metal Soldiers 3D is an action packed side scrolling run ‘n’ gun shooter where you battle a rogue army through explosive stages full of enemies, traps, and bosses. Use powerful weapons, pilot tanks and mechas, and upgrade your gear in classic arcade style action.
Why similar: Military 21.2%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Old School 11.8%, War 9.3%
Command a single warship and fight off enemy fleets and aircraft from all directions in this 3D naval shooter. Master the main gun, Phalanx, and missiles across 30+ missions at four difficulty levels! An endless survival stage is also included. Feel the tension of naval combat!
Why similar: Wargame 15.7%, Military 15.4%, Fast-Paced 12.5%, Difficult 12.4%, Shooter 10.8%
Fall, rage, climb again. No checkpoints. Just you, the tower, and your high score.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Fast-Paced 23.7%, Difficult 18.2%, Arcade 8.8%, Retro 7.8%
Escape endless waves of danger, match colors, avoid obstacles, and earn power-ups in this fast-paced, arcade spectacle!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30%, Score Attack 20.3%, Difficult 18.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Old School 6.9%
Dual elevation horizontal 2D arcade shoot 'em up co-op helicopter action!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Military 17.5%, Difficult 16.7%, Score Attack 11.7%, Old School 7.9%
Prepare for a relentless battle in "Battle for the Crystals," a homage to the classic multidirectional shooters that demand skill and strategic prowess. Combining action RPG and auto-battler mechanics, Battle for the Crystals brings you minimalistic yet very challenging fantasy battlefields.
Why similar: Difficult 21%, Perma Death 18.2%, Score Attack 12%, Tactical 10.7%, Retro 8.4%
Gilded Eternal is an action arcade game about luring monsters into the King's crushing hand.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.8%, Difficult 19%, Perma Death 14.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Retro 7.9%
Hit Confirmed is an arcade survival game and scoring.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.3%, Shooter 19.4%, War 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 11.2%
Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi’s fans.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Fast-Paced 19%, Difficult 19%, Retro 8.1%, Shooter 7.3%
Unlock your hidden potential! Level yourself up and tickle your brain with Super Duper Multitasking! Using an intuitive control scheme and your amazing gaming skills, this expansion of 2018's Super Multitasking will train you to play up to 3, 4, or even 5 minigames at a time!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.9%, Score Attack 23.9%, Difficult 21.8%, Arcade 11%, Action 4.7%
All you'll need is the spacebar for Spacebar! In this minimalist arcade side-scroller you will jump, flip, and fly your way through the endless levels.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.4%, Difficult 26.3%, Score Attack 10.3%, Arcade 9.9%, 2D 6.2%
A follow up to Spacebar! This time, you will need both the spacebar and X key to survive this minimalist arcade platformer! Jump, flip, fly, and warp your way through the endless levels!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35%, Difficult 24.9%, Score Attack 11.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 7.5%
The Warfare series returns, now in 1776. Choose the Continental Army or the British Empire and fight a real-time tug-of-war across the American Revolution. Command infantry, cavalry, and cannon through line battles and a living campaign of fog, fatigue, and turning seasons.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26%, Wargame 23%, Military 13.6%, War 10.2%, Tactical 8.8%
Yes, YOU can play up to 4 continuously-shuffling minigames at the same time, using just a split screen and a single controller or keyboard! Super Multitasking GO! offers the tools...but YOU unlock your hidden potential!
Why similar: Score Attack 25.6%, Fast-Paced 22.6%, Difficult 19.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 6.8%
Enter a fast-paced arcade shooter with only a single bullet. Obliterate waves of enemies, unlock powerful augments, and make every shot count.
Why similar: Difficult 35.3%, Shooter 25.9%, Arcade 13.9%, 2D 9%, Fast-Paced 7.6%
Discover and upgrade randomized Pilots in this 2-IN-1 Aerial & Ground combat, Third Person Roguelite inspired by Fast Movement Shooters and Mecha Pilot aesthetics.
Why similar: Perma Death 27.1%, Fast-Paced 26.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Military 13.2%, Difficult 8.1%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, Difficult 18.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Old School 8.6%, Arcade 7.1%
METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 17.7%, Military 17.5%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 9.4%
Rogue Conflict is a turn-based strategy roguelike. Combining wargame rules and mechanics, with procedurally generated roguelike features.
Why similar: Wargame 29.4%, Military 18.1%, Perma Death 16.7%, War 11.6%, Tactical 8.4%
Re:サバイバーはハードな戦場で生き延びる為に前進するシングルプレイの横スクロールシューティングゲームです。 シンプルな操作性でありながら、ジャンプ、地形による起伏、残弾数などを考えてプレイしなければいけない部分が特徴です。
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.2%, Military 20.8%, Shooter 20.2%, War 10.5%, Action 8.1%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Military 12.8%, Retro 9.4%, War 8.3%
Lead a band of rebel Gorilla Guerrillas in this 2D action platformer as you take out the forces of a fascist dictator, free your compatriots and save your home!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23%, Military 18.1%, Shooter 12.7%, War 10.3%, Tactical 8.6%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Score Attack 15.5%, Shooter 10%, Old School 9.6%, Arcade 8.5%
Out of the SMS world, and based on our original 2015 PC game, 123 Slaughter Me Street, 123 Slaughter Me Street Retro brings the original 3D experience of SMS to a 2D side scrolling battle of wits, with adorable pixel art!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.2%, Fast-Paced 20.1%, Difficult 12.8%, Retro 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.3%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 11.6%, Retro 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Try to set the fastest times possible in Square Inertia: a fast-paced, momentum-based precision platformer. Race against the clock to improve your own personal best times and beat the author times set for each level.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.9%, Difficult 20.6%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Score Attack 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Dodge deadly traps on a dynamic grid. Use power-ups to restore tiles, clone yourself, and survive the escalating chaos. Easy to learn, hard to master. Each run lasts under 5 minutes for quick, pure, high-intensity action
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27%, Score Attack 19.5%, Perma Death 18.7%, Difficult 14.9%, Arcade 8.6%
Postapocalyptic 2D shooter for fans of computer games. Perform dangerous missions. The world is waiting for your help!
Why similar: Wargame 22.4%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Military 17.6%, Shooter 12.9%, War 11.1%
Survive overwhelming enemy fire, slow time to weave through impossible bullet patterns, and upgrade your fighter in this explosive WWII-inspired bullet hell shooter. Play solo or with a friend and fight for the top of the global leaderboards.
Why similar: Wargame 26.3%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 9.8%, War 9.3%, Old School 8.8%
Defeat the Gimel invasion on this side shooter that explores the contrast lack between the projectiles and the background to create an unusual challenge that will confuse your head
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Perma Death 22.8%, Difficult 16.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Old School 7.1%
Defeat alien fighters with the ultimate surface-to-air weapon KPO9!
Why similar: Wargame 26.9%, Military 17.1%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 8.4%, War 5.9%
Gun on the Chickahominy (GotC) is a casual pixel target game set during the American War Between the States. Players take command of a small cannon crew situated on the banks of the Chickahominy River and attempt to stem the Federal invasion of Virginia.
Why similar: Military 19.8%, War 14.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 9.2%
Dagger Directive is a tactical FPS that allows you to approach each mission in your own way. Select equipment, decide the time of day, then move methodically to complete your mission. Enjoy the modern mechanics and old school graphics as you fight across a variety of missions and environments.
Why similar: Wargame 23.6%, Military 19.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Old School 8.3%, War 8.2%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.6%, Shooter 19.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Score Attack 7.8%, Retro 7.3%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Score Attack 15.7%, Shooter 15.1%, War 11.5%, Old School 7.9%
Shattered Echoes is a singleplayer arcade-platformer where your only enemy is yourself. Jump, dash and think two steps ahead in hectic attempts to dodge enemies that copy everything you do. Unlock versatile movement abilities and take on challenging arenas where you must outrun your past.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Difficult 19.9%, Score Attack 19.6%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Arcade 7.5%
Fast, unforgiving, and endlessly replayable, Nocturne FX™ turns every run into an arcade showdown for your best score.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.7%, Difficult 20.3%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 8.1%
Help Dr. Fetus create the perfect Meat Boy clone in a unique new twist on the tile-matching puzzle genre. In classic Meat Boy fashion, an endless cavalcade of devious and deadly traps stand between you and victory in this hardcore puzzle game that will push your skills to the limit.
Why similar: Difficult 26.5%, Fast-Paced 23.2%, Score Attack 16.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 10.6%
Explore a temple filled with traps and secrets in Bling: Fortune Memories. Use your wits, collect gems, and activate your invisibility ability to overcome challenges while searching for your missing brother. With tactical grid-based movement and a minimalist style, will you achieve fortune?
Why similar: Side Scroller 24%, Difficult 23.6%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, Tactical 8.3%, Arcade 7.2%
Bloxtacle Course is a block breaker game where you are given nearly full control over the ball itself.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.9%, Arcade 13%, Score Attack 12.6%, Old School 12.2%, Action 12%
Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.4%, Difficult 17.7%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 8%
Run or Die is a fast paced Endless Runner that focuses on movement based abilities (and a huge Ion Cannon)! Players must make decisions in the blink of an eye in order to make their way through a hazardous city environment where every run is different!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.9%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Difficult 21%, Score Attack 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.9%, Shooter 20.6%, Action 10.6%, War 9.9%, Old School 9.5%
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.3%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Retro 7.3%
