60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Pixel Graphics, Retro.
Gun Rage is an old-school, fast-paced, side-scrolling run and gun, with 16-bit era graphics, inspired by greatest classic games of the genre.
Yui Tui
Yui Tui is a 2D Platform Action game where Yako, the protector of the island, has been assigned to eliminate the enemies who infiltrated the island with an intention of ruling over it.
Clash Force
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Yui Tui is a 2D Platform Action game where Yako, the protector of the island, has been assigned to eliminate the enemies who infiltrated the island with an intention of ruling over it.
Why similar: Difficult 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Retro 10.6%, Old School 10.1%, Gore 10%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Retro 12.5%, Platformer 11%
Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!
Why similar: Side Scroller 13.8%, Gore 13%, Difficult 9.9%, Retro 9.2%, Platformer 8.7%
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Old School 17.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Retro 9.6%, Platformer 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
Why similar: Gore 17.3%, Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Violent 8.5%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 13.4%, Retro 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Side Scroller 16%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 9.9%, Old School 8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Old School 9.8%, Shooter 8%, 1990's 7.5%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.3%, Classic 16.9% ★, Retro 11.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Difficult 9.4%
Pilot the Kotel One aircraft. Survive the samozbor invasion.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.2%, Old School 14.8%, Gore 10.8%, 1990's 10.6%, Violent 7.8%
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 22.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 1990's 9.1%, Retro 9%, Shooter 8.8%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Old School 12.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Retro 8.2%
Astral Bounty is a demanding 2D arcade side-scroller straight out of the ’90s. Blast through hand-built enemy waves, hunt four bounties, earn credits and blow them on beefy upgrades in the shop. You’re going to need them. 3 difficulty levels, 4 ships, mercy optional.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Difficult 12%, Old School 11.4%, Retro 9.2%
A modern take on run-and-gun platformers inspired by the golden age of 16-bit gaming. Explore hostile alien worlds, unlock powerful weapons and upgrades, return stronger to uncover new secrets and battle colossal bosses in relentless arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Gore 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!
Why similar: Platformer 18.8%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Old School 16.1%, Retro 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Old School 11.8%, Platformer 9.2%, 1990's 9.1%
When terrorism threatens the world there is no need to send a bunch of iconic movie heroes back from the '80s. One under-funded over-powered mercenary is all that's needed to save the world in this epic run 'n' gun destruction-fest of a homage to Broforce!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Old School 11.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Gore 9.6%
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Old School 14.5%, Retro 11.3%, Action 6.8%
CYNOROID FORSAKEN is a free aim platformer that uses the mouse to aim and It is a free aim platformer where you aim with the mouse and move with the WASD keys. With multiple weapons, a laser chainsaw that can be used by right-clicking, and the ability to eat enemy carcasses.
Why similar: Old School 17.4%, 1990's 12.5%, Retro 9.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Gore 8.8%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Old School 17%, Side Scroller 16%, Retro 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
The 7th Sign Project is a classic 2D-platformer action game inspired by Doom, Quake, Abuse, and Painkiller games. Our goal is to entertain the player with massive enemy fights, boss fights, and stirring music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Platformer 15.2%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Old School 9.4%, Shooter 8.5%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Old School 11.1%, Shooter 7.7%
Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Retro 12%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.2%
Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger!
Why similar: Retro 17.1%, Gore 15.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Difficult 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.9%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Retro 14.3%, Platformer 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Save the day as a star-shooting, platform-bouncing cutie pie in Gimmick! Special Edition. SUNSOFT's beloved physics-based action platformer finally bursts onto current platforms enriched with a rewind feature, a time attack mode, online leaderboards, and modern extras.
Why similar: Old School 20%, Platformer 16.6%, Retro 14.9%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 1990's 10.2%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Old School 15.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Retro 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.5%
Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and nightmarish creatures in this dark and bloody retro-inspired action platformer. Uncover secrets, acquire powerful artifacts, and face challenging bosses in the Haunted Lands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Old School 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Gore 11.2%
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
Why similar: Gore 20.9%, Violent 18%, Platformer 8.8%, Difficult 8.6%, Retro 8.5%
The Fruggle is real! Four brave survivors need to protect mother earth from spacey invaders in this pixelated arcade style 2d shoot 'm up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Old School 11.6%, Retro 11.2%, Gore 9.4%, Difficult 9.4%
The Valley of Super Flowers is a 2D Platform Action game based on the story of the the valley which had been forcefully captured by an Evil Satanis ruler.
Why similar: Gore 14.1%, Retro 13.9%, Platformer 13.5%, Violent 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
The Perdition Man: Interval is a side scrolling run n' gun steeped in heavy atmosphere. You are alone on your mission and unable to control what you see and what you are about to do. In this single player campaign you must traverse platforming sections and push on through hordes of haunting enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Old School 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Gore 9.5%
Rolling Bird is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'.
Why similar: Old School 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Classic 10.2% ★, Side Scroller 10.1%, Difficult 8.8%
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Why similar: Gore 23.8%, Difficult 13.4%, Violent 12.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
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 26.5%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Retro 13.1%, Arcade 7.3%, 1990's 6.6%
Action-platform game set in the mid-2000s. Take vengeance upon six key figures of the entertainment industry for morally bankrupt the society you once loved.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 13.7%, Violent 10.9%, Gore 10.9%, Old School 8.8%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Classic 14.7% ★, Action 7.5%, Retro 7.3%
A simple but challenging old-school action-platformer with a surprisingly emotional story.
Why similar: Difficult 14.5%, Old School 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Retro 12.3%, 1990's 10.2%
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Platformer 14.1%, Old School 12.1%, Action 8.7%
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Old School 13.5%, Shooter 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
Awakened Evil is an action platformer inspired by the classics. Jump and slash your way through intense linear stages that will put your skills to the test. Do you have what it takes to slay all the bosses, and take on evil itself?
Why similar: Platformer 16.7%, Retro 15.1%, Difficult 14.4%, Side Scroller 13%, Action 9.6%
Blast your way through a world of deadly robots and monstrous machines in this explosive run-and-gun action platformer inspired by '90s classics!
Why similar: Old School 17.8%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Platformer 15.7%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
The legendary Puss in Boots have to go through the worst to save his hooman. Anansi tricks Puss into retrieving Mjolnir, the most fearsome and powerful weapon in existence from Land of the Dead. Now, you too can be part of the fairy world!
Why similar: Old School 14%, Classic 13% ★, Side Scroller 12.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 11.2%
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
Why similar: Difficult 23.5%, Platformer 21.3%, Retro 12.4%, Old School 10.3%, Side Scroller 6.5%
Race through 15 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro speed-run platformer.
Why similar: Old School 22.1%, 1990's 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Retro 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.5%
Galactivore is a gory retro-style action-platformer inspired by the 16-bit era and featuring an all female cast.
Why similar: Old School 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Violent 13.1%, Gore 12.5%
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Old School 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.5%
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 26.8%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Retro 10%, 1990's 9.7%, Shooter 8.3%
Tcheco is back! Be prepared to survive even crazier stages! Smash, pulverize and destroy - but never lose your gorgeous smile.
Why similar: Retro 14.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Classic 12.7% ★, Side Scroller 10.2%, Difficult 9.8%
Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.
Why similar: Platformer 13.3%, Retro 13.3%, Difficult 13%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Old School 10.2%
Put on a lizard and go for an adventure! Six different ones are scattered across the land, each with a special ability. Carefully hop your way to the top of an active volcano. Surf down a surging river. Swim an underwater lake. Ascend a snowy mountaintop. Can you unravel the mysteries of Lizard?
Why similar: Side Scroller 12.5%, Classic 12.1% ★, Difficult 11.3%, Retro 11.2%, Old School 10.9%
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%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Retro 14.6%, Platformer 8.8%, Old School 8.7%
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 27.9%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Retro 12.9%, Old School 9.9%, 1990's 7.3%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Retro 12.2%, Action 8.3%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Classic 18.3% ★, Side Scroller 12.2%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 8.4%
Your conventional methods of operation are "shoot first then shoot again!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 11.5%, Old School 9.9%, 1990's 8.6%
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Retro 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 8.6%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Old School 8.2%, Score Attack 7.2%
An attack by an alien species, emerging from a dimensional rift, has begun! Shoot 'em up your way through 11 levels with the help of the "Alpha Defence Force", consisting of three cybernetically enhanced cats, and defeat screen-sized bosses in this retro 16-bit-inspired Shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Old School 10.4%, Retro 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
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 18.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Old School 11.1%, Retro 10.9%, Difficult 9.7%
