- #1 CrapShoot
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: nazenaninadesico
Windows
Kick the crap out of them! Side-scrolling bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.8%, Shooter 26.3%, Action 24.3%, Fantasy 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #2 Pumpkin head
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: D_water
Windows
This game is a side-scrolling 2D action shooting game created with dot pictures. Control the main character, Pumpkin Head, as he runs through various stages such as the sea and the desert while battling the slime army!
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.1%, Shooter 22.6%, Action 15.1%, Score Attack 13.3%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #3 Chefcito Asesino
96% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Loquendero Dev
Windows
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 39.7%, Shooter 30.1%, Action 28.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #4 Homebound Haerold
95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Smiles
Windows
On one really bad day of his own vicious cycle. On his way home, Little Haerold's car breaks down in the bad part of town. And then he breaks down, in the violent way. Now Haerold is Homebound and Postal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.5%, Action 27.6%, Shooter 27.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #5 Wall Force
94% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: Miha Prezelj
Windows
Wall Force is a multiplayer sidescroller shooter that combines sidescroller shooting with vehicles and a destructible environment on a single battlefield. It provides a fun gunplay experience along with extensive weapon customization and building fortification.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.9%, Action 29.3%, Shooter 22.2%, Casual 9.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #6 Boo Boo Booster
94% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Coyote Runner
Windows
Fly with a fart! Defeat the enemy with a fart! Save Japan!? Attack and jump are integrated, and you can play with just two buttons! 2D action shooting with easy controls!
Why similar: Side Scroller 43.7%, Shooter 32%, Action 19.4%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #7 Mixx Island: Remix
93% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mixx Island: Remix is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.1%, Shooter 27.2%, Action 25.6%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 2.1%
- #8 Mini Island: Summer
92% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Summer is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36%, Shooter 27.2%, Action 25.8%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 2%
- #9 Star Island
91% matchPositive98% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Star Island is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.4%, Shooter 26.8%, Action 25.4%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 2.3%
- #10 Mixx Island
91% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mixx Island is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.2%, Shooter 26.7%, Action 26%, Casual 7.7%, Indie 2%
- #11 Rain Island: Orange
90% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Rain Island: Orange is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.9%, Shooter 27.2%, Action 25.8%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 2%
- #12 Fantastic Petty
89% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: 羽良麻セルフPub: README Ltd.
Windows
An adorable, fantastic, poppy, and slightly bizarre 2D side-scrolling shooter game! Conquer all 5 stages in order to bring back spring to the island of Esideci!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.7%, Shooter 27.5%, Action 24.4%, Fantasy 8.2%, Indie 1.9%
- #13 Mini Island: Spring
89% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Spring is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.9%, Shooter 27.1%, Action 25.8%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 2.1%
- #14 Don't Fall Asleep
88% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: BOOMERANG
Windows
A short, mini-shooter inspired by all-nighters and meant to be played in quick runs. Rapid gear progression and powerful consumable items are matched by swarms of ever-increasing enemies. No extra lives--falling asleep is game over.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.6%, Action 30.5%, Shooter 21.3%, Casual 10%, Indie 7.6%
- #15 Survirus
87% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: 24Frame,inc.
Windows
Survirus is a simple side-scrolling shooter with a virus motif.
Why similar: Side Scroller 53.4%, Shooter 37.2%, Indie 9.4%
- #16 暴れん坊天狗 & ZOMBIE NATION
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
An EXCITENGU side-scrolling shooter game to bring peace through destruction, with 2 titles x 2 modes, and useful features like Rewind and Quick Save!
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.5%, Shooter 30.7%, Action 24.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #17 Metanet Hunter CD
86% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: RodeoNET
Windows
Get ready to rumble, Metanet Hunter CD is ready to take the stage with super-slick platforming, tons of action, and all around, all sorts of radical vibes from the good old times!
Why similar: Action 46.7%, Side Scroller 41.7%, Indie 11.6%
- #18 In Shape
86% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: QuickBobber
Windows
In this minimalistic arcade game, you have to move along a winding plane and switch the shape of your figure to match the passing figures.
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.7%, Isometric 41.9%, Casual 10%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 2.6%
- #19 Bomhops
84% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: GuillermoRdzv
Windows
Simple and fun! Challenge a friend to one-on-one duels across six unique stages, or play solo and conquer 15 levels with increasing difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.6%, Shooter 30.8%, Action 28.6%
- #20 SUCCESSOR OF THE KEY
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: AKIBA-WillowPub: WILLPLUS LTD
Windows
A shooting game where a beautiful girl defeats enemies using magic.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, Shooter 23.6%, Action 16.4%, Score Attack 14.2%, Indie 11.1%
- #21 Kingdom of Maverta
83% matchMostly Negative33% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: My Label Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Minimalist, relaxing, motion logic, interactive mind game.
Why similar: Isometric 47.1%, Side Scroller 40.8%, Casual 7.1%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #22 SUN SHOT
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: NIK Studios
Windows
SUN SHOT - 2547 People have long since left the earth. In the course of constant military operations and endless skirmishes between states, conditions on earth have slipped into unsustainable conditions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.8%, Shooter 30.2%, Action 28.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #23 Mixx Island: Remix Vol. 2
82% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mixx Island: Remix Vol. 2 is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty! This beautiful place was built only for simple fun! Choose the character and difficulty level that best suits you and enjoy a short, simple but colorful boss rush minigame!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.9%, Shooter 26.6%, Action 24%, Casual 7.1%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #24 Gauntlet of IRE
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 202 reviews2017
Dev: KillerPokeGames
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A 35 part obstacle course that is deceptively simple and infuriatingly obvious in the most difficult way.
Why similar: Isometric 34.9%, Side Scroller 28.6%, Action 21.1%, Casual 9.9%, Indie 5.5%
- #25 Cyberoque
81% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: DnovelPub: SA Industry
Windows
The game takes place in 2215. Suddenly terrible news has come from the outskirts of the solar system: our civilization was attacked by the alien armies. A terrible war begins, humanity is surrounded, enemy space ships press the earth's army.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.1%, Action 29.2%, Shooter 20.4%, Casual 9.3%, Indie 7%
- #26 Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
79% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Mechadonk Media
Windows
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: Side Scroller 28.3%, Shooter 24.8%, Action 24.7%, Score Attack 12.1%, Casual 7.2%
- #27 Condition Red
80% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Nervtek
Windows
A space marine stranded on an overrun space station. Stay alive by outsmarting the enemy in Condition Red. Shoot, platform and solve puzzles in this action packed sci fi sidescrolling shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.4%, Action 34.2%, Casual 10.9%, Indie 8.5%
- #28 星のなっちゃんE (星のなっちゃん Hoshi_no_Natchan_E)
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ああいウェアPub: AAIware
Windows
This is a 2D platform action game where you dash, jump, and attack your way through the stages.
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.4%, Action 33.2%, Fantasy 15.6%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #29 SuperBlockKing
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shirogane Code
Windows
Shoot and dive! A fast-paced 2D action game where you launch blocks, dash to them, impale enemies on your crown, and conquer castles with stylish combos.
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.8%, Score Attack 28.5%, Action 14.8%, Fantasy 9.7%, Indie 3.3%
- #30 Pirates of the Maverta
78% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: My Label Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Maverta Island - minimalist, relaxing, motion logic, mind game. The player's goal is to survive the labyrinth and find treasure.
Why similar: Isometric 43.5%, Side Scroller 41.5%, Casual 10%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #31 2025 -TOBI-
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: KIBODO
Windows
The second in Kibodo's classic game series. It is a vertical scrolling shooting game! Controls are left and right movement only. The game is over when the fighter runs out of bullets. Get items to replenish bullets and destroy the enemies in front of you! Aim for a high score!
Why similar: Shooter 31.8%, Score Attack 30.2%, Action 29%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #32 HORGIHUGH with FRIENDS
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mebius.
Windows
The game is now available as “HORGIHUGH,” a shooting game that has been well received for its package illustrations by KOU, an illustrator who has worked on the “Shanti” series and other games, and for its serious theme and authentic level design, despite its cute retro dot-picture appearance.
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.7%, Action 29.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Casual 8.6%, Indie 2.3%
- #33 Mini Island: Winter
76% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Winter is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.8%, Shooter 28.3%, Action 26.1%, Casual 7.7%, Indie 1.9%
- #34 Machine Crisis (陨星危机)
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: 跳跃网络
Windows
Machine Crisis is a sci-fi VR shooter, player fight gigantic bio-mechs with guts and wits
Why similar: Action 53.7%, Shooter 46.3%
- #35 Trash Squad
75% matchVery Positive83% of 148 reviews2018
Dev: Enitvare
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Trash Squad is a dynamic shooter with RPG elements. Stand up for the fight against hordes of monsters in over a dozen randomly generated levels.
Why similar: Shooter 48.5%, Action 41.9%, Indie 9.6%
- #36 Kanamono
75% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Karai
Windows
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 48.7%, Shooter 25.6%, Action 19.9%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #37 Silver Squad: Age of the Vortex
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gergely Dinya
Windows
Humanity is on the brink of extinction; take the place of Captain Edward Stalway and save the World from the forces of the Vortex. Raid enemy bases, steal alien technologies, collect artifacts and shoot robots into tiny piles of scrap.
Why similar: Shooter 36.7%, Side Scroller 35.1%, Action 23.9%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #38 Autogiro
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Orbe Software
Windows
In Autogiro, a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter, you take control of a sophisticated helicopter and set off on a mission where your survival depends on your accuracy, quick thinking, and strategy!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.5%, Shooter 27.4%, Action 16.6%, Score Attack 12.7%, Indie 3.4%
- #39 ALSTROEMERIA
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 個人Pub: 無し
Windows
It's a side-view scroll shooter. It's a game in which you control your own aircraft and shoot down enemy aircraft. There are 21 different types of weapons to attack, and if you accumulate 3 gauges on the UI, each selected weapon will be available for a certain amount of time.
Why similar: Side Scroller 47.5%, Shooter 28.8%, Action 20.3%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #40 XXXX
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mo_do_ki
Windows
This game is a 2D shooting action title focused solely on boss battles. You cannot attack on your own! Enemies fire both “red” and “blue” bullets. You must instantly identify the “blue” bullets, catch them, and fire them back. Can you defeat the monsters?
Why similar: Side Scroller 43.3%, Shooter 27.8%, Action 26.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #41 Path of the Sramana
72% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: SpiritElder
Windows
‘Path of the Sramana’ is a fantasy platformer game, following a young shaman journeying through the spirit realm, as she searches for her father’s soul.
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.8%, Action 42.6%, Indie 10.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #42 Call of Tomsk-7
72% matchVery Positive81% of 444 reviews2015
Dev: Daniel MercierPub: Mercier Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fight for your life in Call of Tomsk-7, a simple side-scrolling shooter. Horrifying monsters are pouring out of the forgotten and abandoned Soviet-era Tomsk-7 biological weapons facility. You must fight the creatures in a seemingly endless battle of attrition.
Why similar: Action 48.4%, Side Scroller 40.6%, Indie 11%
- #43 Escape Chase Monster
74% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: SawaiwaGame
Windows
"Escape Chase Monster" is an action game. Run away from monsters, shoot guns and reach the goal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.1%, Shooter 28.4%, Action 17.4%, Casual 5.3%, Indie 1.8%
- #44 AcShooting
70% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A 2D action and shooting game created by students. The key is the shape of the main character!
Why similar: Side Scroller 49.3%, Shooter 27.8%, Action 17%, Casual 2.6%, Indie 2%
- #45 Hero and A Wicked Man
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indie Dev Dylan
Windows
Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.4%, Shooter 26.6%, Action 15.4%, Fantasy 8%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #46 Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cat Hui Trading LLCPub: AMATA Games
Windows
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 38.4%, Shooter 28.6%, Action 24.8%, Casual 4.7%, Indie 1.8%
- #47 KULOSHIRUMU
71% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: ONOE-NETWORK
Windows
The player controls the player and defeats the enemies that appear one after another to advance. It is a side-scrolling action game. Fight to reclaim a castle ruled by the enemy. The main character wants to have peaceful days again. Defeat the six bosses and regain your peace.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.1%, Action 20.6%, Score Attack 18.4%, Fantasy 12.2%, Indie 2.1%
- #48 Volunteers
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sektan
Windows
This is survival game for one player and for cooperation in 4 players.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.2%, Shooter 28.9%, Action 27.8%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #49 Forest Fury
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CouraGGe ent.
Windows
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: Side Scroller 47.8%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 9.8%, Fantasy 9.6%, Indie 3.6%
- #50 Re:Survivor
68% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Yuuta Kashiwabara
Windows
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 47.6%, Shooter 29%, Action 19.9%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #51 Spacebar X
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: NEETNectar
Windows
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 44.3%, Action 18.8%, Experimental 16.1% ★, Score Attack 14.5%, Casual 3.2%
- #52 Hit Confirmed
68% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: beans rolls
Windows
Hit Confirmed is an arcade survival game and scoring.
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.1%, Shooter 28.8%, Action 28.5%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #53 Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Probe Software Ltd.Pub: MIRROR Soft
Windows · Linux
Betrayed by his people, TRANTOR is abandoned alone on an Alien planet. His only chance of escape is to actvate the planet's main computer that lies within the terminal building. Armed only with a flame thrower, fight your way to freedom as TRANTOR...THE LAST STORMTROOPER.
Why similar: Action 43.7%, Side Scroller 35.2%, Shooter 21.1%
- #54 Touhou Fantalica
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: おーるすぷりんぐ
Windows
Touhou Fantalica is a 2D shooting game based on the Touhou Project. Reimu is pulled into a magical book and must find her way out of a mysterious world.
Why similar: Shooter 39.7%, Action 37.4%, Fantasy 17.6%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #55 Santa's Monster Shootout
66% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
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: Side Scroller 37.4%, Shooter 30.7%, Action 28%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #56 Chaos Domain
69% matchMostly Negative31% of 836 reviews2014
Dev: Holy Warp
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Chaos Domain is a game about shooting bad people in the face. Apart from that, it is also a run and gun platformer, powered by Unreal Engine. The game is highly influenced by games from 8-bit and 16-bit era, including Contra/Probotector series, as well as titles like Abuse and Doom Troopers.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Side Scroller 32.5%, Shooter 24%, Indie 6.8%
- #57 Wizhood: The Epic of Freedom
67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: VuthaxPub: Roar Entertainment
Windows
Wizhood:The Epic of Freedom is an action-platformer game that treats the story of king who tries to save his kingdom. People of Troburg must be saved from this trouble!
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Side Scroller 25.6%, Shooter 17.9%, Fantasy 10.5%, Indie 9.2%
- #58 ShapeRockets
68% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Echohead Games
Windows
Three shapes. Two choices. One weapon. ShapeRockets is the world’s first literal online multiplayer Rock, Paper, Scissors first-person shooter!
Why similar: Action 47.4%, Shooter 40.8%, Indie 11.8%
- #59 Zombie Mansion
66% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: RenPixelPub: My Way Games
Windows
Zombie Mansion is a 2D side-scrolling platform shooter with puzzle and exploration elements.
Why similar: Side Scroller 50.8%, Shooter 28.9%, Action 18.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #60 Speakeasy
64% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: Team 3 Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An isometric shoot 'em-up minigame set in an underground bar in 1930s Chicago. Speakeasy combines historical charm with edge-of-your-seat action for a gaming experience that’s as thrilling as it is unique.
Why similar: Isometric 32.7%, Shooter 26.6%, Action 20.4%, Fantasy 10.9%, Casual 5.9%