60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Singleplayer.
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Alpha Squadron
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Hellfire
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Space 12.9%, Action 11.5%, Local Co-Op 10.4%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Arcade 18%, Action 16.7%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Co-op 8%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 15.5%, Space 12.9%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 18.4%, Space 14.9%, 2D 5.8%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 16.2%, Space 13.4%, Local Co-Op 9%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 17.8%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Co-op 7.1%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 10.8%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, 2D 7%
RIFTINVADERS is a fast-paced arcade game with hard difficulty, focused on aim training and endless action. Compete for top spots on the leaderboard, unlock achievements and get to the highest X-RUN possible. Enjoy also in seated VR with tracked controller and head-steering support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Space 21.1%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 20.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 15%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Combat 7.1%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Arcade 25.5%, Action 13.1%, 2D 9.3%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 19.3%, Space 14.4%, 2D 6.5%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Action 21.5%, Arcade 21.2%, Space 15.1%, 2D 6.4%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 10.7%, Co-op 8.9%
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 52.8%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 10.6%, Linear 4.5%
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 15.5%, Space 14.1%, 2D 4.9%
SNAKE GAME ULTRA CORE is an arena shooter where you play as a snake with a shotgun, escaping from a laboratory and seeking revenge on your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Action 16.3%, Combat 11.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Space 9.1%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Arcade 19.9%, Action 18.9%, Space 12.9%, 2D 6.7%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Action 24.9%, Arcade 23.8%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Action 25.2%, Arcade 21.5%, 2D 8.4%
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Space 19%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 12.7%, Combat 8.1%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 17%, Space 12%, Combat 5.3%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Arcade 26.5%, Action 25.9%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Arcade 24.7%, Action 23.1%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Arcade 20%, Action 16.8%, Local Co-Op 10%, 2D 7.4%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Arcade 24.5%, Action 23.5%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Blast your way through rogue-like action! This arcade space-shooter throws you into intense runs packed with asteroids, powerful weapons and hidden secrets! Experiment with unique loadouts, discover synergizing upgrades, and push your limits with challenge modifiers that make each run deadlier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Space 19.6%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 10.7%, 2D 6%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 18.8%, Arcade 18.1%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, 2D 6.5%
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 45.1%, Arcade 22.5%, Action 12.3%, 2D 8.3%, Combat 6.4%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Arcade 28.8%, Action 28.5%, 2D 9.2%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Action 23.7%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Multiplayer 5.4%
Raven Fighter is a classic shoot‘em and roguelite game where players can customize their favorite weapons to defeat the final boss. Different weapon combinations result in varied outputs, accompanied by rich visual effects for an enhanced gaming experience.
Why similar: Space 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Action 17.5%, Combat 15.7%, 2D 10.1%
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 40.9%, Action 23.7%, Space 19.4%, 2D 7.6%, Linear 6.7%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Arcade 19.6%, Space 17.3%, Action 13.1%, 2D 7%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Multiplayer 4.8%
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Action 29.4%, Arcade 21%, 2D 8.4%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Space 21.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 9.8%, 2D 5.6%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Space 23.5%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 12.9%, Combat 5.9%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 10%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, 2D 6.8%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 14.9%, Co-op 9.5%
Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Action 33.5%, Space 26.3%
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.5%, Action 28.5%, Arcade 16%
ASTROSMASH® was originally a Shoot´em up game for the Intellivision® console in 1981. This reimagined version is based on the game’s original theme and gameplay but much more exciting and challenging. The new graphics are phenomenal and the amazing background music adds a lot of excitement.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Space 15.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Action 9.1%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Action 17.9%, Space 16.6%, Arcade 15.1%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Space 18.3%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.1%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 15%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Action 20.8%, Arcade 20.8%, Space 14.5%, 2D 5.6%
SUPER MU is an original Shoot 'em Up. Through the 7 levels, face your enemies, become stronger and fight for your destiny.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 16.1%, Space 14%, 2D 6%
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Action 18.1%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, 2D 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.4%
A loud, fast arcade paddle game where you keep the ball alive using trick shots, risky flips, and pure reflex. Chase high scores, fight the clock, or survive forever while a fake live chat hypes you up or roasts every mistake.
Why similar: Arcade 27.8%, Action 18.9%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Linear 10.6%, Co-op 9.6%
Survive endless waves in this fast-paced 2D space shooter. Upgrade your ship between 20-second battles, adapt to enemy behaviors, and climb the global leaderboard. Strategic, intense, and built for replayability.
Why similar: Space 31.6%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 27.6%, 2D 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%
A wave defense game in classic arcade style. Play the infinite survival mode alone or with a friend (co-op), or play story mode and experience the origin story of the Harvest Hero!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Local Co-Op 25.3%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 16.6%, 2D 4.8%
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Action 23.2%, Space 18.2%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Arcade 13.4%
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Arcade 24%, Action 12.7%, Space 12%, 2D 7.6%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Space 7.4%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Arcade 22.3%, Action 18%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Arcade shooter where the player battles against monsters, completes various missions with a cool battleship. Deathrix invaded the world and released a mysterious meteorite causing a great flood. Players can upgrade their ships for better performance to fight the most brutal enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 19.6%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Co-op 7.3%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Arcade 16.6%, Space 14.2%, Action 11.6%, Local Co-Op 8.6%
