
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
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2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up

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Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.

Kanamono
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 13.2%, Aliens 10.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Side Scroller 29.9%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 12.5%, 2D 5.4%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 14.6%, Aliens 11.8%, Action 9.6%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Robots 13.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 9.2%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Action 13%, Aliens 10.7%
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 31.8%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Aliens 12.8%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 9.6%
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 35.3%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 17%, Action 11.1%, Space 7%
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 31.1%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Action 15.2%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Shooter 8.2%
A spectacular, satisfying, and super-watchable defense battle! The ultimate 8-bit shoot 'em ups born in the 21st century, ""Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE"", is now on Steam!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 15.6%, Aliens 14.9%, Robots 7.8%
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 30.7%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 8.8%, Aliens 8.2%
Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 15.3%, Anime 7.8%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Aliens 10%, Action 9.2%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Shooter 22.6%, Aliens 21.4%, Action 13.7%, 2D 6.2%
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 27.2%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Aliens 8.1%, Action 8%
Big guns have begun an attack on YOUR communities, and trust, bredren, YOU DI ONLY BLACK MAN DAT CYAN STOP DEM ...and di only way to stop dem, is to run-right and shoot everything that moves!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 16.6%, Anime 10%, Action 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 29.9%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 9.6%, Space 8.1%
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 28.4%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Aliens 12.3%, Action 7.7%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Shooter 22.7%, Action 16.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%, 2D 6.8%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Shooter 19.6%, Side Scroller 16%, Action 14.1%, Space 6.7%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 17%, Space 7%
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 35.5%, Shooter 22.8%, Action 19.8%, Space 9.5%, 2D 6.3%
‘WDF’, is a horizontal shmup game with a Boss-rush style in that the difficulty will increase slightly after the player clears all stages and continues to the next loop. Each loop will be different from the other. Also, it has a main campaign mode with a longer stage and weapon upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Aliens 13.6%, Action 12.6%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Robots 12.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 7.1%
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 17.8%, 2D 5.2%
Ballpoint Universe Infinite is a shoot-em-up adventure game featuring artwork entirely drawn in ballpoint pen. Explore immaculate worlds, discover the secrets of the doodles, and customize your Ink-Ship for battle! Press"Ballpoint Universe Infinite is too exuberant to ignore.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 9.8%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Shooter 24.7%, Action 16%, Space 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 15.1%, Aliens 14.9%, 2D 6.4%
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 17.3%, Space 7.4%
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 42.7%, Shooter 20.6%, Action 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Space 6.1%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 17%, Aliens 11.3%
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Shooter 19.5%, Action 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.1%
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 31.2%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 8.3%, Space 6.7%
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 26.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 9.1%, Hand-drawn 6.8%
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Aliens 9.2%, Action 7.1%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Aliens 15.4%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Shooter 8.8%
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Anime 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 11.1%
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 32.8%, Shooter 20.5%, Action 18.7%, Space 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.6%
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 30.2%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 17%, Space 8.3%
Pilot your way through the relentless Xidus Fleet in an attempt to save the earth from annihilation. Galactix is a space arcade type game where you pilot your ship to shoot enemy fighters and collect bonus's with your ships mechanical arm. Galactix also includes a new Enhanced Mode to play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Shooter 19.9%, Action 16.8%, Aliens 16.4%, Space 7.7%
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 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Aliens 13%, Space 7.9%
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 25.7%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Aliens 14.5%, Action 9.5%
Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 16.8%, Aliens 10.8%, Robots 6.2%
Drill Hero Legend is a 2D action platformer with rogue-lite elements, where your drill head is your greatest weapon! Drill, shoot and slide at high speeds as you face intense challenges! Choose your route, overcome obstacles with unique advantages and disadvantages and upgrade your arsenal!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, Robots 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 9.7%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 16.7%, Side Scroller 7%, 2D 4.9%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 18.9%, Action 17.7%, Sci-fi 5.4%
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 29.1%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 7.7%, Space 6.2%
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Robots 13.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Aliens 7.5%
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 36.1%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Action 10.3%, Space 10%, Shooter 9.7%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 14%, Action 13.3%, Space 9.2%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 7.6%, Space 7%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Shooter 20%, Aliens 18.7%, Space 12.2%, Action 11.4%
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 29.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 18.7%, Sci-fi 5%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Side Scroller 32.8%, Shooter 18.2%, Action 6.9%, 2D 5.6%
This 2.5d platformer blends the nostalgia of 90s shooters with modern gameplay mechanics and graphic design. Move using the keyboard, aim and fire with the mouse, kill everything that crawls of flies, get through mazes full of deadly traps, survive battles with robotic bosses and save the Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Shooter 18.5%, Action 16.1%, Aliens 13.6%, Robots 11.2%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Shooter 19.8%, Space 11.5%, 2D 4.1%
The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 20%, Aliens 14.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Robots 13.4%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 11%, 2D 5.3%
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 23.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Aliens 15.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Anime 7.8%
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 46.6%, Action 16%, Anime 12%, Shooter 10.9%, Space 8.7%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Action 15.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Robots 10.1%