60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D.
Gulf Strike is a top-down helicopter shooter from 1991. A rogue nation is threatening the oil industry in the middle east! Complete the 6 sandbox campaigns by destroying enemy units while searching for supplies. It's time for another strike in the desert!
Stargunner
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Barback
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Action 23.3%, 1990's 16.2%, Arcade 13.7%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 21.8%, Arcade 20.6%, Old School 12.8%, 2D 6.9%
Play through challenging levels in eight atmospheric worlds in this rusty and technically demanding Breakout remake. Collect and craft crystals to upgrade your equipment and find your own way through the level jungle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, 1990's 14.9%, Arcade 14%, Stylized 10.3%, Action 10%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Arcade 25.7%, Action 24.2%, Retro 9.8%, 2D 8.2%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 10.6%, 1990's 10.3%, Old School 7.9%
What is that... a cat!? A mysterious enemy has invaded from outer space. Break through a storm of bullets in your super fighter in this unique full-scale shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 20.5%, 1990's 20%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arcade 22.5%, Action 21.3%, Retro 8.2%, 2D 7.1%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Arcade 22.4%, Action 21.7%, Retro 8.1%, 2D 7.3%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 18%, 1990's 13.6%, Old School 8.3%
This is an action based flappy game turned up to eleven. In the main arcade mode the player is unlocked and able to flap around the length of the screen dodging obstacles, fighting enemies and engaging a stage boss at the end of every level. This is a fully flushed out flappy game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 19.2%, 1990's 14.7%, 2D 6.5%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Arcade 20.8%, Action 11.5%, Old School 8.3%, 2D 7.9%
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 52.5%, Arcade 25.1%, Action 13%, 2D 9.3%
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 44.4%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 15.1%, Retro 9.6%, 2D 8.1%
Skygrave is an action based arcade style shoot 'em up game (shmup) where you must face the wicked panda-humanoid race called the Xiph, who are hell bent on invading and destroying your world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Action 25%, Arcade 23.7%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 15.6%, Old School 10.6%, 2D 6.3%
"Boing" redefines retro space shooters with its potent weaponry. Defend, attack, and level up as you twist through challenges. Endless fun for all!
Why similar: Arcade 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Action 16.6%, Atmospheric 10.5%, 2D 9.1%
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 38.5%, Action 19.4%, Arcade 18.1%, Old School 9.5%, Retro 8.3%
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 45.3%, Action 25.1%, Arcade 21.2%, 2D 8.4%
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 30.5%, Action 19%, Arcade 18.1%, 1990's 14.5%, Old School 8.5%
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?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 16.5%, Old School 9.6%, 2D 7%
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 48.2%, Arcade 26.1%, Action 25.7%
Take control of high-powered ships in a mind-blowing 3D shoot them up and push back the enemy... beyond the atmosphere! Blast through over 10 adrenaline-fueled levels packed with action, secrets, and epic set pieces to discover the true ending.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, 1990's 19%, Arcade 18.6%, Action 18.3%, Retro 6.1%
The Strait of Hormuz Mini Arcade is a retro-style 2D shooter where world economy is at risk! Shoot down attacking speedboats and missile launchers to protect vital shipping lanes. Forget high scores—your real objective is keeping global oil prices low to prevent total recession! Or switch sides...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 24.3%, Action 18.5%, Retro 10.4%, Old School 8.7%
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 41.4%, Arcade 20.7%, Action 14.2%, 1990's 9.6%, Retro 7.9%
Gigabyte Dynamite is a retro-themed Shoot 'Em Up game - As an antivirus software, you fight your way through a virus-infected computer, with various nostalgic digital landscapes to conquer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 17.8%, 1990's 13.9%, 2D 6.3%
Triangle Service’s MINUS ZERO is a shooter that focuses on a tried-and-true shoot-’em-up weapon: the lock-on laser. It’s shoot-’em-up purity: just you, your lock-on laser, and a whole bunch of enemies. As long as you continue to blast away at the waves of enemies, you’ll maintain invincibility, but if you lose track of your position...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Action 19.4%, Arcade 15.3%, 1990's 14.1%, Old School 6.8%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Action 28.9%, Arcade 23.3%, Retro 9.7%
SNAKE GAME ULTRA CORE is an arena shooter where you play as a snake with a shotgun, escaping from a laboratory and seeking revenge on your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Action 17%, Arcade 9.9%, 2D 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%
1982: Tenacious of the Air is a vertical scrolling shoot ’em up set during the South Atlantic conflict. Pilot five historic Argentine aircraft, choose your ordnance, take off from aircraft carriers or from land, and relive missions inspired by true events.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Arcade 18.4%, Military 9.4%, Action 8.6%, Historical 7.4%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 13.2%, Old School 12.8%, 2D 7.1%
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 41.8%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 13%, 1990's 11%, Old School 7.4%
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Action 29.2%, Arcade 20.7%, 2D 8.4%
Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Arcade 17.4%, Military 12.2%, Action 9.3%, Old School 7%
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 43.6%, Action 27.6%, Arcade 19.6%, Retro 9.2%
A fully remastered 70s-style super robot anime meets fast-paced arcade-style 2D side-scrolling shooter action. A Japanese cult classic finally available worldwide — now reborn in HD.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.5%, Action 19.1%, 1990's 15%, Retro 8.3%, 2D 7.4%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids, unlock powerful ships, collect devastating upgrades, and survive the ultimate retro-inspired arcade space shooter alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, 1990's 17%, Arcade 16%, Action 11.3%, Old School 10.4%
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 67.8%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 14.9%
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 35.8%, Arcade 19.4%, 1990's 15.7%, Action 12.8%, 2D 6.1%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Action 20.9%, Arcade 20.7%, 1990's 14.3%, 2D 5.7%
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Action 19.9%, Arcade 19.1%, Retro 9.9%, 2D 7.8%
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 37.7%, Action 28.5%, Arcade 17.8%, Retro 8.9%, 2D 7.1%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 18%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Arcade 16.8%, 1990's 13.3%, Action 12.6%, Old School 7.4%
Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Action 27.4%, Arcade 18.1%, 2D 8.8%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Arcade 22.1%, Action 21.2%, Retro 8.2%, 2D 7.5%
Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Arcade 20.4%, 1990's 19.2%, Action 13.9%, 2D 7.4%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 18%, 1990's 12.6%, Historical 9.1%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.2%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 15.5%, 1990's 12.3%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Arcade 20.9%, Action 17.7%, 2D 7.9%, Retro 5.1%
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 36.3%, Arcade 17.6%, 1990's 14.4%, Action 10.8%, Old School 8.2%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Arcade 21.2%, Action 19.8%, 1990's 14.3%, 2D 7%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 12.5%, Old School 9.5%, 2D 6.7%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 13.7%, Retro 11.5%, Old School 7.7%
Star Quest brings back the mystery and energy of early ’80s arcade games — simple to start, tougher as you go, and built to look, sound, and feel like a real coin‑op machine. Classic high scores, initials entry, and this time… you can actually win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Action 26.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Stylized 12.1%, Old School 11.6%
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 29.3%, Arcade 26.9%, 1990's 15.8%, Action 15.2%, 2D 6.9%
