
This is a 2.5D vertical scrolling shooting game. Use your ingenuity to fight your way to a high score.
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This is a 2.5D vertical scrolling shooting game. Use your ingenuity to fight your way to a high score.

Victory Saber 2D
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.

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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!
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Mechs 26.6% ★, Shooter 15.5%, Action 7.7%, Sci-fi 7.5%
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: Mechs 28.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Score Attack 12.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.4%
Master the three weapons that change according to the humanoid robot form and fighter form, destroy the scattered enemy attack targets, and finally defeat the boss standing in your way!
Why similar: Mechs 32.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Score Attack 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
Why similar: Mechs 40.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 7.8%, Indie 2.9%
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Shooter 20.4%, Score Attack 15.9%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Action 3.6%
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 51.3%, Shooter 20.8%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Action 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars.
Why similar: Mechs 39.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 8.4%
STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!
Why similar: Mechs 40.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Indie 4%
Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Mechs 28.6% ★, Shooter 11.5%, Score Attack 7.3%, Sci-fi 7%
In a valley flooded with bullets, your next challenge rises from a heap of scraps. This time there aren't blue hedgehogs or mega men to save you. Hop in and become the Blue Rider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Mechs 30.8% ★, Shooter 14.3%, Action 11.1%, Indie 4.1%
Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Mechs 30.1% ★, Shooter 12.1%, Action 9.8%, Indie 3.8%
Japanese boutique game studio G.rev makes its long-awaited debut on Steam with Strania!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.3%, Mechs 38.7% ★, Action 11.1%
make your way into their fleets to destroy them on their own field !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Mechs 30.2% ★, Shooter 17.9%, Action 10.5%, 3D 3.7%
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 40.4%, Shooter 16.3%, 2.5D 15%, Score Attack 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%
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%, Shooter 16.9%, Sci-fi 14.4%, 2.5D 12%, Action 7.4%
GeminiArms is a side scrolling 2D shoot'em up.
Why similar: Mechs 37.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Score Attack 11.7%, Action 4.4%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Mechs 17.6% ★, Shooter 10.6%, 2.5D 9.5%, Score Attack 8%
Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Mechs 18.9% ★, Shooter 18.6%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Take on the forces of the Robot Empire in this Low-Poly 3D Run 'n' Gun Action Game!
Why similar: Mechs 33.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Action 11.9%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Shooter 11.8%
Destroy the legions of machinists! An easy to control mechanic 2D action game that attacks automatically when an enemy is in range. Customize your mecha to suit your needs. The key to success is to manage energy while standing around.
Why similar: Mechs 33.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.9%
BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.
Why similar: Mechs 37.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Score Attack 14.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 5.2%
Planet Cracker is a 2D shooting game features physics engine and 3D environment. You must protect a space station from space debris trying to surpass the line of defence. Destroy all debris, and accomplish the most important mission: SURVIVE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Shooter 21%, 2.5D 18.7%, Sci-fi 14.6%, 3D 2.5%
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 58.5%, Shooter 25.6%, Action 11.7%, Indie 4.3%
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.9%, Shooter 20.1%, Score Attack 18.2%, Action 11.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Strato's Sylph is an air battle action STG based on the motif of fighter planes and beautiful girls. Set on the earth-like planet "Strange Sphere", the girls who wear weapons and run in the sky "Sylph" and The game depicts a battle with MARXII, a monster in the shape of a bee.
Why similar: Mechs 44.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Action 15.9%, Indie 6%
Become a nimble mech and defeat bosses while dodging a barrage of missiles in this top-down 3D dodge'm-up inspired by mecha anime and Itano Circus!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Mechs 27.9% ★, Shooter 17.5%, Action 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%
Mech Arena is an arcade shooter game taking place in an arena and dispatched on several rounds. Kill waves of enemies, upgrade your mech and exploit the ever changing ground of the arena to try to become one of its champions.
Why similar: Mechs 35.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Score Attack 13%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 5.3%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Mechs 30.3% ★, Score Attack 12.5%, Shooter 12%, Sci-fi 7.6%
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 52.6%, Shooter 20.2%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Action 7.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
"Where courage and conviction dictate, pull the trigger of your heart!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Shooter 17.9%, Mechs 17.2% ★, Sci-fi 11.9%, Action 9.2%
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 63.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Mechs 25.9% ★, Shooter 18.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 10%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Mechs 25.3% ★, Score Attack 12.9%, Shooter 11.3%, 2.5D 11.2%
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 24.7%, Sci-fi 9%, Action 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Shooter 24.6%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Action 10.9%, 3D 4%
Steel Carnelian is a 3D anime-influenced shoot-em-up where you play as Cass, a mercenary with a mech suit and a loyal crew at her side. Dodge bullets and wreck robots as your ragtag team takes on the most dangerous job of your lives!
Why similar: Mechs 37% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Score Attack 11.6%, Sci-fi 6.1%
Control a customizable mech while exploring an alien world in a top down view. Your mission, set by an A.I. is to save the Ninth planet from an alien invasion. Gain levels, find loot and discover the history behind the Ninth Planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Mechs 29.6% ★, Shooter 17.3%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Action 5.7%
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 60.9%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 11.4%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 3%
Experience piloting and customizing massive armored units called Wanzers while engaging in high-intensity battles driven by a compelling story. The battle begins now!
Why similar: Mechs 76.3% ★, Shooter 11.1%, Action 7.2%, Sci-fi 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Shooter 16.7%, 2.5D 15.7%, Score Attack 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Score Attack 21.5%, Shooter 20.6%, Action 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Thunder Kid, come in. The Robot Empire is back, and they're kidnapping all the humans! Run 'n' gun through colorful environments, dodge bullets, blast enemies, and face off with challenging bosses in this engaging, 3D action platformer. Do you have what it takes to save humanity?
Why similar: Mechs 34.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Shooter 13%, Action 12%, Sci-fi 11%
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.2%, Shooter 18.5%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Action 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.
Why similar: Mechs 37.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Action 4.5%
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Shooter 20.7%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Action 11.7%, Score Attack 10.1%
AIRANBLADE is a 3D vertical progression action game, like the classic shoot 'em up games. Fight against squadrons of enemy aircrafts and gigantic bosses. Enjoy beautiful special effects and lots of explosions and lasers coming from every corner.
Why similar: Mechs 33.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Score Attack 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Shooter 24.2%, Action 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Mechs 23.8% ★, Shooter 16.7%, Score Attack 13.4%, Action 4.4%
A classic reawakens – Assault Suit Leynos is back and in high definition! Get ready for all-out robotic war as the fan-favourite Mega Drive classic is reworked with all new HD visuals for the ultimate alien-blasting experience!
Why similar: Mechs 61.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Action 10.7%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 7.1%, Sci-fi 4.6%, Indie 1.1%
桜、紫陽花、向日葵、彼岸花、 幻想の花は散ることなく咲き続ける。弾幕の花も然り。 弾幕の対戦型フラワリングシューティング!一人でも大変遊べます。
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Shooter 19.8%, Score Attack 16.5%, Action 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
It's the future! And humanity is, predictably, under attack by extraterrestrial forces. Lucky for us we have an experimental ship that's never before been flown that will surely...uh, possibly...well, implausibly be able to win the war! All we need now is a pilot or two.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Indie 4.1%
The year is 2192AD. 40 years ago, the Stellar-class All-purpose Administrative Computer ALLTYNEX suddenly attempted to enact genocide upon mankind. Commandeering armies of unmanned weapons, ALLTYNEX enacted a massacre so terrible that within only 72 hours of the start of the incident, approximately 85% of the world's population had...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.4%, 2.5D 14.4%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Indie 4.6%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Shooter 19.7%, Score Attack 19.4%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Action 5.5%
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 51%, Shooter 26.9%, Action 11.8%, Score Attack 6.4%, Indie 2.4%
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 60.1%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Indie 2.6%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 10.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Score Attack 8.8%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, 2.5D 18.8%, Score Attack 15%, Shooter 13.5%, Sci-fi 9.7%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Mechs 35% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 12%, 2.5D 12%, Sci-fi 8.1%