
Inspired by classic PC shooters - Fight through hordes of the undead, scavenge for supplies, buy upgrades and uncover secrets.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Indie.

Inspired by classic PC shooters - Fight through hordes of the undead, scavenge for supplies, buy upgrades and uncover secrets.

Thrusta X
Thrusta X is a 2D retro-style shoot'em-up where the goal is to convey an experience rather than acquiring a high score or the best upgrades. Story, puzzle, and battle elements are combined into one flowing adventure. Every level throws something new at the player.

Monstir Iradicator
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.
Thrusta X is a 2D retro-style shoot'em-up where the goal is to convey an experience rather than acquiring a high score or the best upgrades. Story, puzzle, and battle elements are combined into one flowing adventure. Every level throws something new at the player.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Action 18.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 13.3%
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 36.7%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 16.6%, Adventure 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Action 26.3%, Shooter 24%, Top-Down 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
The world has been taken over by an alien invasion. On the eve of destruction, humanity called out for their last hope. Takotan we need your help!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Action 26.9%, Adventure 22.8%, Shooter 15.9%, Indie 6.2%
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 36.3%, Action 17.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Puzzle 13.8%, Top-Down 6.1%
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Action 22.3%, Shooter 13.3%, 1980s 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 27.3%, Shooter 22.5%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 6.3%
Hunting grounds - Take on a fleet of space pirates as you pilot your starship in this arcade shoot'em up! Blow up enemies and collect bonuses in the vastness of the vast space and break new score records. How far can you go on this adventure?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Action 20%, Adventure 19.3%, Shooter 18.2%, Top-Down 6.9%
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Action 22%, Shooter 18.6%, 1980s 11.7%, Top-Down 7.1%
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Shooter 26.5%, Action 21.5%, Indie 4.8%
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 22.9%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 17.7%, Adventure 13.9%, 1980s 12.8%
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 45.5%, Shooter 23.8%, Action 20.8%, 2D 6.6%, Indie 2%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Shooter 25.2%, Action 19.8%, 1980s 11.6%, 2D 5.6%
Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Action 23.8%, Adventure 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Indie 5.2%
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Action 23.7%, Shooter 22.6%, Top-Down 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
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 46.4%, Shooter 20.8%, Action 19.8%, 2D 4.4%, Indie 3.7%
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 35.9%, Action 25%, Shooter 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 6%
Hungry Zombies is a defense of the city, 2D graphics with a side view, colorful and beautiful graphics and unforgettable experiences.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Action 22.2%, Shooter 20.3%, Adventure 18.9%, 2D 5.2%
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Shooter 21.9%, Action 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 6.1%
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Shooter 26.1%, Action 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, 2D 5.5%
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 32.7%, Action 24.5%, Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
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 28.8%, Action 22.6%, Adventure 19.2%, Shooter 19%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
את is an allegorical, multi-genre Love story and exploration of the Biblical themes of paradise and sacrifice vs offering.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Action 26.4%, Adventure 22.8%, Indie 7.6%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 16.6%, 1980s 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Action 20%, Shooter 18.8%, 1980s 12.1%, Top-Down 7.5%
Flight of the Paladin is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you play as a knight of valor and light vanquishing the nightmarish creatures of darkness. Featuring multiple game modes, Steam Achievements and Leaderboards!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Action 27.7%, Adventure 21.2%, Indie 5.4%
Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Action 20.1%, Adventure 16.6%, Shooter 14%, Indie 4.8%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Shooter 24.4%, Action 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, 2D 5.7%
Welcome to Shooter Heaven! The classic Telenet Japan & Wolf Team shooters are back! Note: The “Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher” is a free game launcher that lets you play titles from Telenet Japan and Wolf Team. The games themselves are not included with the launcher.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Shooter 24.1%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, 2D 7%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 17.8%, Minimalist 10.6%, 1980s 10%
Create your own bosses to battle in this arcade action and adventure. Yep, there is a story as well as pure action modes for those who want to blast things. Explore worlds while you upgrade your tech and improve your base. Make new friends, adopt pets and even fly a kite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, 2D 5.6%
Thunderflash is a "love letter" to the arcade games of the 80s. It is a Run 'n Gun game inspired by gems like Ikari Warriors, Commando and Heavy Barrel.
Why similar: Action 31.8%, Adventure 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Indie 7.1%, Shooter 6.6%
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Shooter 25.7%, Action 25.3%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 1%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Shooter 20.6%, Action 16.5%, 1980s 12%, Top-Down 11.3%
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Shooter 17.9%, Action 13.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 12%
"Show Me How to Live" is a minimalist aesthetic shoot 'em up game, in which we control a ship that must navigate and understand the perspective of a person capable of seeing the senselessness of life but unable to do anything about it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Action 24.8%, Shooter 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D 6%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.2%, Action 18.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Top-Down 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
Fast-paced 1D arcade shooter. The Y and Z axis are overrated, it's time to play a game that pushes X to the limit. OUTL1NED.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Action 25.6%, Shooter 22.1%, Minimalist 16.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
It is your job to save the planet from its decay. Only you can prevent an extraterrestrial species from taking over all of humankind. How? By shooting them back to where they belong - into the depths of hell of course!
Why similar: Action 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Shooter 19.1%, Indie 7.4%, 2D 5.7%
Use your powers and find your playstyle to survive in Boiling Bolt, an immersive and explosive shoot-em-up! Slow down the time to make combos and enjoy the stunning 3D graphics. Help June to save the world alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Action 30.9%, Shooter 20%, Indie 6.7%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Action 22.8%, Shooter 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Indie 7.4%
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.2%, Action 20%, 2D 10.3%, Shooter 6.7%, Indie 4.6%
ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!
Why similar: Action 26.1%, Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, 1980s 20.5%, 2D 6.3%
Birds murdered your Pa! His final wishes are for vengeance. Take your Pa's rifle and kill as many birds as you can to avenge his death. Battle a variety of enemies and bosses on your quest to kill the bird that murdered your Pa.
Why similar: Action 41.1%, Adventure 31%, Shooter 20.9%, Indie 7%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Action 26.3%, Shooter 20.7%, Indie 6.3%
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 52.2%, Action 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Indie 5.7%, 2D 5.7%
Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Top-Down 8.5%
A fast-paced action roguelite shooter set on spherical planets. Fight hordes of enemies on curved surfaces, extract resources, and push deeper into a fractured void where time and space are unstable. Master diverse weapons, build powerful synergies, and uncover the mystery at the heart of the void.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Action 24.2%, Shooter 21.6%, Adventure 20.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Action 23.5%, Shooter 19.8%, 1980s 12.5%, Top-Down 7.6%
Under the old forgotten church lies a sprawling crypt, filled with lost histories and abandoned secrets. Search through the forgotten catacombs and uncover the mystery behind it's creation. Maybe you can find out how to save yourself along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Puzzle 11.7%, Minimalist 11.3%, Action 11%
“Max and the book of chaos” is and arcade 2D action game with elements of run and gun and shoot ´em up classic games with a strong arcade feeling. A kid who will have the destiny of the world in his hands. Will have to face this wave of disasters, save the world and free your buddies.
Why similar: Action 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Adventure 21.4%, Shooter 20.7%, 2D 4.4%
Eggrolls Shoot is a retro inspired arcade shoot ‘em up game. Our game is all about the adventure of saving the animal world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Action 20.6%, Shooter 20.2%, Adventure 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Action 22.5%, Shooter 19.9%, Top-Down 12.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 37.6%, 1980s 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Action 22.3%, Shooter 20.8%, 1980s 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Waking Violet is a classic 2D top-down puzzle game, but with awesome spells and a unique time rewind mechanic. Playing as Violet, a shy teen with a desire to grow up, you get trapped in a dream you just can't wake up from.
Why similar: Action 33.5%, Adventure 31.3%, Puzzle 25.3%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Action 24.3%, Shooter 22%, 1980s 18.5%, Indie 1.7%
NARWHAR Project Hornwhale - the ray themed roaming 16-bit style action shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Action 28.1%, Adventure 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Indie 6.5%
The Invasive Plant is an action-adventure shoot ’em up where you don’t just play a hero—you play the villain. Take control of two notorious invaders, English Ivy and English Holly, and unleash nature’s fury against rival plants and human structures alike.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Action 24.5%, Adventure 20.9%, Shooter 20.7%, Indie 1.7%