- #1 Gunslugs
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Platformer 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Retro 11.9%, Shooter 11.2%
- #2 Game Type DX
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Help Hoodie Girl fight the evil MediaBall's inane advertisements! It's a looping shooter in which each loop increases the speed and difficulty!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 12.8%, Retro 11.4%
- #3 Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
96% matchVery Positive90% of 369 reviews2015
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A comic-styled mashup of Galaga-style shoot-em-up, simple platforming action, and Saturday morning cartoon. In collaboration with Eisner-award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Platformer 21.5%, Retro 18.1%, Indie 7.8%, Action 7%
- #4 Hyper Bounce Blast
95% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Platformer 22.8%, Action 17%, Indie 11.7%, Arcade 11.1%
- #5 Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender
94% matchVery Positive86% of 480 reviews2014
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Retro 10.8%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #6 GRADIUS ORIGINS
93% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
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 18.8%, 1980s 15.8%, Shooter 14.1%, 1990's 12.6%, Arcade 11.4%
- #7 Donuts'n'Justice
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.
Why similar: 1980s 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #8 Blazing Chrome
92% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 22.6%, Retro 13.6%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Platformer 9.4%
- #9 Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Edia Co., Ltd.
Windows
Welcome to Shooter Heaven! The classic Telenet Japan & Wolf Team shooters are back! Note: The “Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher” is a free game launcher that lets you play titles from Telenet Japan and Wolf Team. The games themselves are not included with the launcher.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, 1990's 17.3%, Shooter 17%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 7.6%
- #10 RagingBlasters
90% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Retro 9.9%, 1980s 9.1%
- #11 Selective Jump: Once Again With Feeling
91% matchMixed67% of 39 reviews2015
Dev: Nekomura Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
An atmospheric platformer where players fight weird monsters that keep on claiming they're part of an operating system.
Why similar: Platformer 31%, Retro 19.9%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Indie 8.5%
- #12 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
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 24.2%, Shooter 14.2%, 1980s 14.1%, 1990's 11.5%, Action 8.7%
- #13 A Hole New World
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 103 reviews2017
Dev: MadGearGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The city is being invaded by monsters from the Upside Down World! You, the Potion Master, must defeat evil all alone, with no tutorials or "Easy Mode" to assist you. You'll have to rely on the help of Fäy, your companion fairy, and your potions!
Why similar: Retro 19%, Difficult 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Platformer 15.9%, 1980s 13%
- #14 Crome: Before Purgatory
88% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Retro 13.4%, Action 11.8%, Difficult 11.3%, Shooter 10%
- #15 ImageStriker
87% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 1980s 10.1%
- #16 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 24.3%, 1980s 14.2%, Retro 13%, 1990's 12.3%, Shooter 11.5%
- #17 Asteroid Blasters
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
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 22.9%, 1980s 18.1%, 1990's 15.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Retro 9.4%
- #18 Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
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 29.5%, Retro 17.3%, Shooter 14.1%, 1980s 13.1%, Arcade 8.2%
- #19 Clash Force
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Retro 14.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Difficult 12.1%
- #20 Cosmic Wartoad
83% 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 32.5%, Retro 15.1%, Shooter 13.7%, 1980s 12.9%, Arcade 7.8%
- #21 Distant Space
82% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, 1980s 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Difficult 8.4%
- #22 SPACEMAN
81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Colton Crawford
Windows · Mac
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, 1990's 13.8%, 1980s 12%, Retro 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #23 Nebular Crush
84% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Sunamico
Windows
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 20.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Local Co-Op 11%, 1980s 10.9%, Shooter 10.1%
- #24 Power Stealers
82% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Intertum
Windows
A sci-fi action-arcade game inspired by classic gun n' runs of the '90s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Action 13.5%, Local Co-Op 11%, Indie 9.7%, Retro 9.6%
- #25 1982
79% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 20.6%, Retro 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.2%
- #26 Contra: Operation Galuga
77% matchVery Positive88% of 909 reviews2024
Dev: WayForwardPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 20.4%, 1980s 16%, 1990's 13.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Shooter 11.2%
- #27 Jerry Frog's Retro Arcade
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Purple Galaxy Games
Windows
In Jerry Frog's Retro Arcade asteroids from space have hit the city. Jerry Frog must help rescue the citizens, so they can relocate to a safer area. Reach the highest score in "High Score Mode".
Why similar: 1980s 18.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Action 13.5%, Retro 13.4%, Difficult 12.7%
- #28 Gun Crazy
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 150 reviews2019
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 18.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Retro 12.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #29 NightmareZ
80% matchMixed44% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons.
Why similar: Platformer 23.4%, Retro 17.2%, Action 16.4%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%
- #30 I.F.O
78% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Total BatteryPub: Turtle Cream
Windows · Mac
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 28.9%, 1980s 18.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #31 VISCO Collection
76% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
With the VISCO Collection, you'll have the chance to relive the glory days of arcade gaming with these seven fantastic titles. Whether you're a fan of shooters, fighters, sports, or racing games, there's something here for everyone.
Why similar: 1980s 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, 1990's 15.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Retro 10.4%
- #32 Record Store Nightmare
78% 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 26.6%, 1980s 16.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #33 GyroBlade
76% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, 1980s 14.5%, 1990's 13%, Shooter 12.3%, Retro 9.2%
- #34 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Bones Studio
Windows
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 21.1%, 1980s 14.8%, 1990's 12.4%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%
- #35 INC.
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: OrangepixelPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
A stylish pixel-art platformer with a thumping chip-tune sound track. Perfect for quick and short bites of run and jump gaming action. Taking you back to the retro days in a modern way.
Why similar: 1980s 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Shooter 8%
- #36 Balacera Brothers
75% matchPositive94% of 34 reviews2020
Dev: Merso Entertainment
Windows
Inspired by classic titles like Contra and Sunset Riders, Balacera Brothers is a retro run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Local Co-Op 13%, Retro 12.9%, 1990's 11.3%
- #37 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
74% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
Windows
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 28.6%, Shooter 15.2%, 1990's 14.5%, Retro 9.7%, Arcade 9.6%
- #38 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
72% 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 27.2%, 1980s 15.7%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 10.3%, Arcade 9.9%
- #39 FORTRESS DEFENDER
73% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: opmregisters
Windows
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 32.1%, 1980s 15.2%, Retro 12.2%, 1990's 12%, Shooter 11.2%
- #40 miniStrike
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Pollapee
Windows · Mac · Linux
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Shooter 17.4%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 9.5%
- #41 Super Catboy
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 354 reviews2023
Dev: PixelpogoPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 19%, 1990's 14.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #42 UfoPilot : The Phadt Menace - Steam Edition
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: nornware AB
Windows
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, 1980s 14.4%, Shooter 12%, 1990's 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #43 Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition
74% matchMixed44% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Axol Studio, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Trouble in Antarctica!The Black Hand of Fate, an international Terrorist Group has constructed a secret base within the heart of a Volcano, and have built a massive army of bio-engineered soldiers and genetic monsters to take over the world! You are the only one that can put a stop to their dastardly plans. You are the Blasting Agent!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Platformer 21.6%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #44 Oniken: Unstoppable Edition
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 965 reviews2014
Dev: JoyMasher
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
When a global war nearly decimated humankind, an evil military organization called Oniken takes advantage of the situation to dominate and oppress the few remaining survivors. Even though any resistance to this organization seemed hopeless, a small rebel movement organizes strikes against Oniken.
Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Retro 23.3%, 1980s 16.5%, Difficult 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #45 Terra Flame
70% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 1980s 9.8%
- #46 Raioh
70% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Ontake Workshop
Windows
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Shooter 19%, 1990's 16.2%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #47 Thunder Tiger
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Incredibly Moot Studio
Windows
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 27.4%, 1980s 14.2%, 1990's 12.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #48 RedRaptor
69% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, 1990's 15.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Retro 9.9%
- #49 Hot Guns: International Missions
68% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Quantized BitPub: badd
Windows · Linux
Your conventional methods of operation are "shoot first then shoot again!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, 1980s 14.9%, Platformer 13.2%, 1990's 12.5%, Shooter 11%
- #50 Heroes of Loot
71% matchMixed69% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.7%, Roguelike 17%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Difficult 13.3%, Arcade 10.7%
- #51 TCSTRIKERS4
69% 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 36.7%, Shooter 21.1%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 1990's 6.5%
- #52 Comit in Cosmo Knight's Revenge
70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: LunarCore Games
Windows
Cosmo Knight is back and seeks revenge on Comit & Jupi!
Why similar: Platformer 21.1%, 1980s 15.3%, Retro 14.5%, 1990's 12.8%, Action 8%
- #53 Cosmic Cruiser
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
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 21.2%, Shooter 18.3%, Retro 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 1980s 12.4%
- #54 Warhawk
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Rusty PixelsPub: Ogre Games Ltd
Windows
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Retro 19.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 10.3%
- #55 Marimoth
67% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Retro 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.7%
- #56 Raw Fists
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sinclair Strange
Windows
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Platformer 17.3%, Shooter 13.6%, 1980s 12.5%, Action 9.7%
- #57 Contra Anniversary Collection
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,420 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Retro 13.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Action 9.8%
- #58 SUSHIDO
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Chimerabot
Windows
Jump, dash, shoot, and slash your way through endless waves of evil sushi ingredients in pursuit of the highest score possible. Do you have what it takes to harmonize all seven abilities and become a true master of SUSHIDO?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Platformer 18.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.5%, Roguelike 8%
- #59 Apano SYN Fighter
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ASIN Games
Windows
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 29.4%, 1980s 15.6%, Shooter 14.7%, 1990's 13.5%, Arcade 8.8%