60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, 2D, Singleplayer.
Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of arcade cabinet games from the early 80's in the style of Williams classics: "Defender" or "Joust", with the gameplay of legendary "Jetpac", and with touches of "puzzle".
Z-Exemplar
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...
CrushBorgs
"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.
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 57.4%, Action 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 15%, 2D 8.6%
"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.
Why similar: Robots 18.5%, 1990's 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Sci-fi 11.2%
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.5%, Shooter 16.4%, Platformer 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
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 18%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 14%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, 1980s 10.8%
Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 10%, Shooter 9.5%
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 33.6%, Space 15.4%, Arcade 12.8%, 1980s 10.7%, Shooter 8.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 13.3%, 1980s 11.1%, Action 5.6%
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, 2D 6%
Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.
Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Arcade 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12%, Shooter 9.8%, 1980s 8.8%
Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).
Why similar: Precision Platformer 16%, Platformer 12.9%, 1980s 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Arcade 19.3%, Robots 13.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.6%
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Why similar: Robots 22.7%, Platformer 22.5%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 2D 7.4%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 8.7%, Aliens 8.5%
Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 28.3% ★, Precision Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 7.3%, Shooter 7.2%
Certified 100% pure arcade action, rendered in eye-melting neon vectors, Vektor Wars is classic first-person blasting for the shooter connoisseur.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.9% ★, Robots 18.6%, 1980s 14.2%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 10.5%
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 19.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Shooter 10.9%, 1980s 10.7%, Platformer 10.7%
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 59.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 12.3%, Arcade 8.7%, 2D 6.9%
Platformer based on a 22 year old blueprint. Help Comit boost his was through several planets in an attempt to stop the evil space pirate Krater from taking over the Star System.
Why similar: Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, 1980s 13.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 10.2%
1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.
Why similar: Shooter 18.9%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Aliens 13.1%, Space 12.8%, 1980s 11.8%
G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Shooter 10%, 1980s 9.3%, Arcade 8.2%
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 21.4%, Shooter 15.9%, 1980s 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Space 8.5%
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 42.8%, Robots 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 6.2%
Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Platformer 15.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Robots 9.8%
Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders.
Why similar: Action 100%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Shooter 13.1%, 1980s 12.6%, Space 11%, Arcade 10.5%
Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.
Why similar: Platformer 20.1%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Arcade 15.4%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Robots 24.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Arcade 9.8%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Arcade 23.3%, Shooter 20.7%, Robots 18%, Action 15%, Sci-fi 12.2%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 14.7%, Space 9.5%, Action 8.6%
Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.
Why similar: Platformer 41.3%, Action 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, 2D 8.5%
A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Space 12.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Shooter 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12%
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 29.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Space 13.3%, 1980s 12.7%, Arcade 11.8%
Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.5%, Arcade 25.7%, Action 11.8%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Space 14.9%, 1980s 14.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
A retro-style, fast-paced, and addictive shoot 'em up. A throwback to the classic arcade games of the 80s. Great for playing while waiting in line for another game. 🎮 (shmup)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Space 16.9%, Arcade 14.6%, 1990's 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Space 15.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12%, 1980s 11.7%
Explore impossible mazes while battling the Ancient Ones and their bio-mechanical servitors in this retro first-person, Lovecraft inspired shooter. Paradox Vector's graphics are inspired by the old-school vector graphics games of the early 1980's.
Why similar: Shooter 44.1%, 1980s 43.2%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.
Why similar: Platformer 50.1%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Action 15.3%, 2D 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 14%, Space 12.6%, 1980s 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 11.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.6%
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Shooter 14.3%, Space 12.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.
Why similar: Platformer 28.6%, Space 14.5%, 1990's 14%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.1%, Platformer 16.4%, Robots 14.1%, 1990's 8%, Action 7.6%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 12.8%, Aliens 12.2%, Sci-fi 12.2%
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Space 21.6%, Action 15.6%, Sci-fi 14%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Intense 2D action-platformer set in a mining colony infected by an alien plague. In B.I.O.T.A. you can choose your hero, fight gruesome monsters, and customize your 8-bit retro experience with swappable 4-color palettes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Precision Platformer 17.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, 1980s 10.6%, Platformer 9.2%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Platformer 19.5%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Space 10.6%, 1980s 10.1%, Sci-fi 9%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Platformer 19.1%, Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 11.1%
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Space 8.1%
99 Waves to Die is a twin stick arcade shooter, inspired by the arcade games, and 8-bit home consoles & computers of the 1980's.
Why similar: Action 100%
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Space 16.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 19.2%, Arcade 18.7%, Shooter 17%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%
Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Robots 11.9%, Arcade 9.7%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 14.3%, 1980s 11.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 10.8%
Ultionus is a love-letter to the home computer arcade games of the late 80s and early 90s, with colorful 2D visuals, catchy chiptune music by the legendary Jake 'Virt' Kaufman, and 7 stages of hard-as-nails gameplay.
Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Arcade 10.4%
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Robots 11.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Space 10.7%, Platformer 10.3%
