60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter, 2D.
Gravitaws is a retro-style stage shooter inspired by Jaws (NES). Explore a dynamic overworld map. Collect research materials and upgrades, while evading an Alien invader. The story is delivered in classic style cutscenes. Fight bosses, survive, collect, fish, and bomb your way to victory.
Icarus
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!
INNBC STARFIGHTER
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
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 23%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 1980s 10.4%, Aliens 10.1%, Retro 8.1%
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 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 1980s 10.7%, Shooter 10%, 1990's 8.3%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 1980s 11.7%, Shooter 10.1%, 1990's 8.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, 1980s 14.1%, Side Scroller 13%, 1990's 11%, Aliens 10.5%
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 19.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 1980s 12.8%, Shooter 10.7%, 1990's 10.2%
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 20.2%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Shooter 12.9%, 1990's 11.3%, Aliens 9%
Blast your way through waves of viroid enemies in Antibody, a Defender-style shoot ‘em up set on a living planet. Move through Sanguon’s insides as you fight to contain a viral outbreak. You are the cure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Underwater 17.7% ★, Side Scroller 14.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Arcade 7.6%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Shooter 13.6%, 1980s 13.1%, 1990's 9.8%, Aliens 9.8%
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 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.3%, 1980s 11.2%, Aliens 9.2%, Shooter 9.1%
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 21.6%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 1980s 12.4%, 1990's 9.8%, Shooter 9.1%
Take part in wormkinds heroic struggle for freedom from their archnemesis. Upgrade your arsenal, tools and submarine to decimate the fish population to reach the ultimate goal: to boldly go where no worm has gone before.
Why similar: Fishing 23.6% ★, Underwater 20.8% ★, Submarine 15.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Shooter 9.6%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, 1990's 11.7%, 1980s 11.1%, Retro 8.8%
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 24.9%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 12%, 1990's 11.6%, Aliens 7.3%
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 22.5%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Retro 12.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Aliens 8.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 13.1%, 1990's 10.1%, Arcade 8%
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 11.6%, 1980s 11%, 1990's 8.3%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 1980s 17%, 1990's 13.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Old School 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 23.9%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 1980s 9.1%, Retro 8.7%, Shooter 8.5%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 1980s 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 1990's 10.7%, Shooter 10%
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 19.6%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 1990's 12.4%, Aliens 12%, Shooter 12%
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 24.1%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Shooter 14.6%, 1990's 12.4%, Arcade 9.7%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, 1980s 14.1%, Shooter 13.7%, 1990's 11.2%, Arcade 8.6%
Jump into this new battle in this new side-scrolling shoot’em-up, face enemies and obstacles from every corner of the Milkdromeda Galaxy and encounter strange fun transformations that change the way the game plays.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 1990's 13.7%, Aliens 12%, Shooter 9.3%
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 24.9%, 1980s 17.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Aliens 11.3%, Retro 7.9%
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 28.4%, Shooter 13.7%, 1980s 12.5%, Retro 11.7%, Aliens 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, 1980s 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Retro 10.7%, Shooter 9.4%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, 1980s 13%, Shooter 11.4%, Aliens 9.9%, 1990's 9.6%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 1980s 12.9%, 1990's 10.3%, Shooter 10.3%
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 22%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 1980s 13.9%, 1990's 9.9%, Arcade 8.1%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 1980s 13.8%, 1990's 11%, Shooter 10.2%
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 20%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Aliens 11.1%, Old School 6.7%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: 1980s 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 11.1%, 1990's 10.9%, Aliens 10.6%
Star Tank is a shmup with eighties aesthetics, a mixture of styles (Galaga-Operation Wolf). A difficult game that requires great control skills. 20 stages. 5 bosses. Various enemies. Become an expert pilot of a StarTank!!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 12.3%, 1980s 11.1%, Arcade 8.3%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 1980s 14.5%, Shooter 11.1%, 1990's 10.5%
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 26.1%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 1980s 11.4%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 8.6%
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: Underwater 21.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Side Scroller 16%, Shooter 10.9%, 1990's 8.9%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Old School 11%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.6%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, 1980s 18.4%, Side Scroller 17%, Retro 9.1%, Old School 8.4%
Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.4%, 1980s 13.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 11.6%, 1990's 9.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 26%, Retro 10.2%, Arcade 9.6%, 1990's 8.6%
Build your fleet and face the alien terror from the deep! Now it’s up to you alone to stop an alien invasion from the depths of the ocean in this legendary, home computer era shoot ‘em up dredged up and faithfully rebuilt for modern platforms – X-Out: Resurfaced!
Why similar: Submarine 24% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shooter 11.2%, 1990's 6.8%
Underwater, a new threat slowly emerges. Playing as a helpless hermit crab, use your shells to defeat countless waves of monsters and giant sea creatures in this action packed 2d game.
Why similar: Underwater 22.3% ★, Submarine 21.9% ★, Fishing 19.1% ★, Old School 8.4%, Retro 6.8%
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 18.2%, Shooter 18%, 1980s 11.8%, Retro 11.6%, Aliens 9%
At first the alien outbreak spreading throughout the oceans was confined. We delayed our extinction rather than avert it. As part of a salvage crew, you search the hellish containment zones, where a treasure trove of lost tech can help you and your crew eke out a living in a slowly dying world.
Why similar: Submarine 28.6% ★, Underwater 24.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Aliens 7.2%, Arcade 7%
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 22.9%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 12.9%, 1980s 9.6%, Arcade 8.1%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Retro 15.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Aliens 12.3%
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 24%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Shooter 13.4%, 1990's 8.2%, Aliens 7.8%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Shooter 15.6%, 1980s 11.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Aliens 7.7%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 1980s 17.9%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 14%, 1990's 13.2%
Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 8.6%, 1990's 8.2%
A side scrolling side-on shooter from the depths of a long-lost arcade cabinet where you take the role of a UFO on the hunt for human prey! Capture them alive with your tractor beam and pull them into your saucer while unleashing your heat ray upon tanks, planes, and all manner of military might!
Why similar: 1980s 26%, Aliens 19.7%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Old School 11.8%, Action 6.3%
Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, 1980s 16.4%, 1990's 13.7%, Aliens 10.7%, Shooter 9.3%
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Shooter 16.3%, Aliens 11.1%, Action 8.7%, Old School 8.3%
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, 1980s 21.3%, Shooter 16.6%, Old School 10.3%, Action 10.1%
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 21.8%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Old School 8.1%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 16.1%, 1990's 12.2%, Arcade 11.1%
Nebular Crush is 2D retro shooter that delivers non-stop arcade action. Armed with a magical surfboard and guitar, you must shred your way to victory through over 50 action-packed levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 1980s 11.3%, Shooter 10.8%, 1990's 9%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 12.9%, 1980s 8.8%, Arcade 7.6%
Your conventional methods of operation are "shoot first then shoot again!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, 1980s 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.7%, 1990's 11.4%, Shooter 11.2%
In Infinity Blaster you blast through space, defeat challenging enemies and upgrade your weapons! Compete on the global leaderboard, survive an infinite loop of increasingly difficult foes, and unlock 100 achievements. Can you prove yourself as the ultimate space adventurer?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 12.3%, 1980s 10.3%, 1990's 7.2%
