60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D.
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
R-Type Dimensions EX
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Contra: Operation Galuga
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Arcade 26.3%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Retro 6.7%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Arcade 16.2%, 1980s 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 13.6%, 1990's 11.6%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Shooter 16.8%, Action 16.6%, Arcade 15.6%, Retro 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Arcade 19%, Shooter 14.6%, 1980s 14%, 1990's 9.6%
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 48.3%, Arcade 29%, Action 8%, Shooter 6.9%, Space 5.7%
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!
Why similar: Arcade 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Retro 12%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
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 32.4%, Arcade 25.1%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 10.9%, Space 9.5%
8 KONAMI arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public.
Why similar: Arcade 26.2%, Action 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, 1980s 8.9%, Retro 6.6%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 15%, 1980s 13.9%, 1990's 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
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 20.9%, Arcade 19.2%, 1980s 15.4%, 1990's 10.3%, Space 9.2%
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: Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, 1980s 17.5%, Action 12%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Arcade 26.4%, Shooter 16%, Action 10.3%, Retro 10%
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 44.2%, Shooter 26.4%, Action 16.2%, 2D 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Arcade 25.7%, Shooter 22.7%, 1990's 14.7%, Action 7.4%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 22.9%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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 45%, Action 19.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D 7.8%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Arcade 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 12.1%, 1990's 10.1%
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Arcade 18.5%, Shooter 17%, 1980s 12.8%, 1990's 10.6%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Arcade 27.6%, Shooter 21.4%, Action 12.7%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Arcade 29%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 8.6%, 2D 2.5%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Arcade 21.1%, Shooter 17.7%, Space 10.6%, Action 7.3%
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 31%, Arcade 27.2%, 1990's 11.1%, Action 8.3%, 2D 7.8%
METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!
Why similar: Arcade 29.7%, Shooter 26.5%, Retro 16.8%, Action 15.1%, 2D 10.8%
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
Why similar: Arcade 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Action 17.8%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Arcade 20.8%, 1980s 18.6%, 1990's 13.3%, Retro 8.2%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Arcade 23.2%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Arcade 23.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 8.7%
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Shooter 29.2%, Action 14.7%, Arcade 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, 1990's 15.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 10.8%
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Action 25.4%, Retro 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D 8.2%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Arcade 27%, Retro 12.5%, Action 11.9%, 2D 6.7%
“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 34.9%, Action 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Retro 8.2%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.4%, Action 20.3%, Retro 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, 2D 8.2%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 19%, Retro 11.4%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!
Why similar: 1980s 23.1%, 1990's 16.2%, Space 16.1%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%
Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of arcade cabinet games from the early 80's in the style of Williams classics: "Defender" or "Joust", with the gameplay of legendary "Jetpac", and with touches of "puzzle".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 14%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, 1980s 10.8%
Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.8%, Arcade 31.8%, Action 17.3%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 11.5%, Retro 9.6%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Arcade 21.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 10.5%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Arcade 24.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 10.9%, Retro 9.3%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 48.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 12.6%, Retro 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Arcade 18.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Space 9.9%, Retro 9%
Infiltrate a terrorist occupied tower, airport, and shopping mall to get classified data and stop their plans. New features have been added to this revival of the home console version of Elevator Action Returns, a masterpiece 2D action game. Also features 2 player mode.
Why similar: Arcade 31.4%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, 1990's 16.5%, Action 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Action 28.9%, 1990's 21.7%, Retro 17.9%, Shooter 12.4%, 2D 11.1%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Arcade 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 9.3%, Shooter 8.4%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Arcade 30.4%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 8.5%, Retro 6.7%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Arcade 18%, Shooter 15.8%, 1980s 13.7%, Space 8.7%
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 19.1%, 1990's 14.6%, Space 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Arcade 22%, Shooter 19%, Space 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, 1980s 16.3%, Arcade 16%, Shooter 14.3%, 1990's 12.1%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Arcade 20.2%, Shooter 17.7%, Space 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Why similar: Retro 21.4%, 1980s 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Action 13.1%, 2D 10.3%
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 37.5%, Arcade 22.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 9.3%, Space 8.7%
