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Games Like Guardian: Planet Defense

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Shooter, Action.

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Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?

Reviews: 1 user reviews — 100% — of 1 reviews
Released: 2023-11-30
Developer: Eager Lemur
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Alpha Warrior
    97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Smobile
    Windows

    Alpha Warrior is a retro, space shooter where the player engages in flight combat with enemy terrestrials and arcade style bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 16%, Casual 11.9%, Old School 10.6%

  2. #2 Super Psy Penguin
    96% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
    Windows

    Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.9%, Shooter 20.8%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 9.2%, Indie 2.3%

  3. #3 New Year Break
    96% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: Smobile
    Windows

    New Year Break is retro arcade game with animated characters, powerups and custom music. Collect bonuses and powerups and blast your way thru the 30 Levels into the New Year. Simple controls and retro arcade action. Collect all the powerups to stack powerups.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Old School 8.7%, Casual 7.9%

  4. #4 Barback
    95% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Scott LinkenheldPub: Savage Squirrel Games
    Windows

    Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Arcade 18%, Action 16%, Old School 14.5%, 2D 6.3%

  5. #5 Infinite Shooter
    94% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
    Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
    Windows

    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 49%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 14.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Indie 5%

  6. #6 Call Sign is Magic Liner
    94% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Brushing Software
    Windows

    Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 13.1%, Casual 12.5%

  7. #7 The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Minimum Wage MediaPub: holo Indie
    Windows

    The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 16%, Action 13.2%, Casual 12.6%

  8. #8 Saint Patrick's Day Break
    93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Smobile
    Windows

    Saint Patrick's Day Break is a retro arcade game with animated characters, powerups and custom music. Collect bonuses and powerups and blast your way thru the 30 levels. Simple controls and retro arcade action. Collect all the powerups to stack powerups.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 17%, Casual 12.6%, Old School 10.6%

  9. #9 Galaxy Bricks
    89% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Emerald Knight Interactive LLC
    Windows

    Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 13.2%, Casual 12.4%, Old School 10%

  10. #10 Valentine Candy Break
    91% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: Smobile
    Windows

    Valentine Candy Break is a retro arcade game with animated characters, powerups and custom music. Collect bonuses and powerups and blast your way thru the 30 Levels into the New Year. Simple controls and retro arcade action. Collect all the powerups to stack powerups.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 17.5%, Casual 13.1%, Old School 10.8%

  11. #11 COTTOn Rock'n'Roll -SUPERLATIVE NIGHT DREAMS-
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
    Windows

    The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 14.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  12. #12 Project Root
    90% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
    Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Indie 4.1%

  13. #13 C-RUSH
    91% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
    Dev: Artnumeris
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 17%

    C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Indie 4.2%

  14. #14 Beekyr
    88% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2019
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows

    Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Action 18.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 12.1%, 2D 6%

  15. #15 Tastrion
    86% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Remorasoft
    Windows

    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 54.2%, Shooter 22.4%, Action 13.2%, 2D 7%, Indie 1.8%

  16. #16 Super Chain Crusher Horizon
    87% matchMixed56% of 39 reviews2014
    Dev: Mindware
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58%, Arcade 21.3%, Action 9.3%, 2D 8.3%, Indie 3%

  17. #17 Echoes III
    86% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows

    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 56.7%, Shooter 25.3%, Action 13.7%, Indie 4.3%

  18. #18 Chicken Invaders 1
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

    Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 12.5%, Casual 9.9%

  19. #19 Stars of Strife
    85% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Sicur54
    Windows

    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 34.1%, Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 14.2%, Casual 11.2%

  20. #20 DRUNKEN BARON
    84% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Florian Schäfer
    Windows

    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 33%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 13.3%, Old School 9.2%

  21. #21 The Pilgrim Survival
    84% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Jaden Farquhar
    Windows · Mac

    The player shoots at enemies who spawn in endless waves trying to attack him. Gain more kills to score points. There is unlimited ammo, but the player moves slower when shooting so they should be careful. Explore the map to find notable landmarks.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 16.3%, Casual 12.9%, 2D 6.1%

  22. #22 DRAINUS
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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 56.8%, Shooter 20.2%, Action 12.9%, 2D 4.9%, Indie 3.4%

  23. #23 Verisim Skies
    80% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: Carry-On Games
    Windows

    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 61.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 11.2%, Singleplayer 1%

  24. #24 DECONSTRUCTION
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lazy Knight
    Windows

    DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 18.1%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 5.8%

  25. #25 Karous
    78% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.2%, Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 6.9%, 2D 6.3%

  26. #26 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    82% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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 54.4%, Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 11.1%

  27. #27 Enceladus
    81% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: StorybirdPub: Look At My Game
    Windows

    Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 13.9%, Indie 6.3%

  28. #28 Space & Pixels
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Basil Masil
    Windows

    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 39.1%, Shooter 20.5%, Arcade 18%, Action 15.5%, 2D 5.9%

  29. #29 Beast Modon
    79% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: Jeshawn Chrite
    Windows · Mac

    In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 18.1%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 5.8%

  30. #30 Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
    78% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 13.9%, Casual 11%

  31. #31 AWA
    77% matchVery Positive80% of 115 reviews2016
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 3.3%

  32. #32 Feeble Light
    76% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 9%, Old School 7.9%

  33. #33 WOLFLAME
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 46.5%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 8.4%, 2D 4.9%

  34. #34 Firebird - Steam version
    77% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: JimJams Games
    Windows

    Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Action 19.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Indie 6.2%

  35. #35 OUTL1NED
    74% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: SamWeb
    Windows

    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 38.9%, Shooter 20.5%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 15.9%, Casual 4.5%

  36. #36 Zomb Bomb
    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: 5th Wheel Games
    Windows

    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 34.3%, Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 14.2%, Casual 11.3%

  37. #37 TCSTRIKERS4
    75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    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 47.4%, Shooter 25.5%, Action 13.3%, 2D 6.2%, Arcade 4.3%

  38. #38 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Matt Kuhn
    Windows

    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 39.9%, Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 15%, 2D 6%

  39. #39 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
    73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: The Lost Sectors
    Windows

    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 40.8%, Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 15%, Action 7.8%, Casual 6.4%

  40. #40 A Blast From The Past
    71% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
    Windows · Mac

    A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 8.4%, Casual 7%

  41. #41 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    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 36.4%, Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 13.6%, Old School 9.4%

  42. #42 Anthea's Justice
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
    Windows

    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 52.9%, Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.8%, 2D 4.2%

  43. #43 Tecroroid Assault
    72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: WizByte Games
    Windows

    A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 11.4%, 2D 7.6%, Casual 5.7%

  44. #44 Asteroid 69
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Moonlight Workshop LLC
    Windows

    Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 8.4%, Old School 8.1%

  45. #45 Kite Hunter
    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: WhiteClockGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Aim for the skies and shoot down the kites. Witness the vivid skyline in rugged weather and lighting that challenge your aiming skills. Discover relics and upgrade munition in a race against time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 10.3%, Casual 8.2%

  46. #46 Tiamat X
    72% matchMostly Negative60% of 209 reviews2015
    Dev: BBQ Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Arcade 22.4%, Action 18.6%, Indie 5.1%

  47. #47 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2012
    Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 8.3%, Arcade 6.3%, Indie 1.1%

  48. #48 Operation: A.S.S. Takedown
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Brian Heier
    Windows

    Operation: A.S.S. Takedown is a cozy 2D side scrolling roguelike cute em up. You take on the role of an intern at Weather & Air Productions(WAP) as you attempt to take down weather balloons set up by rival company Atmospheric System Services(ASS).

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 10.7%, Casual 8.9%

  49. #49 Asteroids
    68% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 12.9%, Old School 9.8%

  50. #50 M.A.C.E.
    71% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: EntwicklerX
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Action 16.3%, Shooter 13.9%, Casual 13.7%, Arcade 12.3%

  51. #51 Gunvein
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 10.7%, 2D 5.9%

  52. #52 tz mini stg collection
    66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 14.7%, 2D 4%

  53. #53 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
    Windows

    Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Action 19.5%, Arcade 16.5%, Shooter 16.2%

  54. #54 Habroxia 2
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2021
    Dev: Lillymo Games
    Windows

    Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 14.6%, 2D 5%

  55. #55 Cosmic Wartoad
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    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 45.8%, Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.2%, Old School 7.3%

  56. #56 IKUSAAAAAAAN!
    66% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2022
    Dev: 幽々燦々(yuyusansan)
    Windows

    High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Shooter 24.8%, Action 16.4%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  57. #57 Record Store Nightmare
    68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
    Dev: Hot Seat, Ltd
    Windows

    Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 9.8%, Old School 9.7%

  58. #58 Invaliens
    68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
    Windows

    Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Casual 9.1%, Action 7.8%

  59. #59 ADDRESS1
    65% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: daruma3940
    Windows

    2D style shoot'em up in which close combat is the primary attack method. With two large swords in her hands, cut her way through enemy bullets and enemy units in a post-apocalyptic world.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.1%, Shooter 25.2%, 2D 8.2%, Action 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  60. #60 Stargazer program
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
    Dev: Bear Gears Studio
    Windows

    Dueling pvp, shoot em up. Face your opponents head on, trade bullets and blast them across the universe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 17.1%, Casual 14.8%, 2D 7.2%

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