60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter, Arcade.
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
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Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
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.
Space Warpster
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
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 25%, Side Scroller 20%, Retro 10.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.4%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Retro 12.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 7.1%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Retro 14.2%, Aliens 8.9%, Shooter 7%
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Retro 14.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 6.4%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Retro 8.2%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 18%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 9.4%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Retro 14.1%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.6%
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 18.4%, Retro 17.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Retro 16.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.1%
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 24.2%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Retro 14%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 11.2%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.3%, Retro 8.6%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Retro 17.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 8.4%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Retro 13.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.7%
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 23.4%, Shooter 12%, Aliens 10.9%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 10.1%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Retro 12.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.2%
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 32.3%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 7.1%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 23%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Retro 8.5%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Retro 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Aliens 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Retro 13.1%, Aliens 8.4%, Shooter 7.7%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Retro 12.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 9.7%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 9.5%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Retro 13.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.8%
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 31.3%, Retro 19%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Aliens 7.7%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 9.8%, Retro 8.6%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Retro 21.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Aliens 7.6%, Space 7.5%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 9.4%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 7.4%, Space 5.9%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Retro 9%, Aliens 8.5%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Retro 15.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 7.8%
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Aliens 7.7%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Retro 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Old School 10.1%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 5.8%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Aliens 6%, Space 5.4%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 9.7%, Shooter 9.6%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 9%, Space 8.2%
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 28.7%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Retro 14.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.6%
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Retro 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 8.9%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Aliens 9%, Retro 7.9%
In this addictive side-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1982, your mission is to penetrate through four defence rings, and blow up an illegal cache of neutron bombs - an almost impossible feat! Enemy missiles and radar bases track your movements, and the landscape is as treacherous as your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Retro 14.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6.9%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Retro 16.5%, Side Scroller 15%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 8.9%
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 25.4%, Retro 18.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 9%, Old School 7%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 16%, Aliens 10.2%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.6%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 8.9%, Space 8.1%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 10.6%, Retro 9.5%
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 19.2%, Retro 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 8.2%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 8.3%
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Pilot your customized craft across 30 psychedelic tubular levels of adrenaline-pumping action, fighting a constant stream of terrifying insectoid aliens trying to stop you in your tracks, all set to a soundtrack by The Crystal Method. Features a 2-player local coop mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Retro 22.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 6.3%
Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 9.9%
This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Retro 19.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Old School 8.6%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 10.3%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 9.9%, Aliens 9.5%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.6%
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 30.3%, Retro 23.3%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 6.5%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Aliens 10%, Action 9.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 15.2%, Retro 10.8%, Action 9.6%
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 23.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Futuristic 7.2%
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Retro 15.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 6.7%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 20%, Retro 13.1%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 9.4%
