
Guntech 2 is a return of the good old “cave flyer” shoot ’em ups genre. It’s a twin-stick shooter influenced by such classics as Thrust, Oids, Geometry Wars, and Asteroids. You can play in single-player, or couch co-op with up to 4 players!
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Guntech 2 is a return of the good old “cave flyer” shoot ’em ups genre. It’s a twin-stick shooter influenced by such classics as Thrust, Oids, Geometry Wars, and Asteroids. You can play in single-player, or couch co-op with up to 4 players!

Habroxia
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.

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Fight against gravity, attractors and repulsors in this 16 bit inspired, side scrolling, arcade, twin stick, cave flyer/ gravity shooter game.
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.5%
Fight against gravity, attractors and repulsors in this 16 bit inspired, side scrolling, arcade, twin stick, cave flyer/ gravity shooter game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Old School 5.4%
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Old School 9.1%, Shooter 8.5%, 1990's 8.3%
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 10.1%
URG is a retro-style side-scrolling arcade shooter with beautiful 3D graphics and a ton of action with big explosions and a co-op mode for up to four players.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Old School 7.9%, Shooter 7.7%
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 25.4%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 8.3%, Retro 8.1%
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 24.9%, Side Scroller 18.7%, 1990's 12%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.2%
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 23.3%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 12.5%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.4%, 1990's 11.3%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Old School 11.8%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 8.6%
This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Old School 13.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.9%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Shooter 9.7%, Old School 8.6%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Side Scroller 16%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Old School 8.9%
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 22.6%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 11.3%, 1990's 10.6%, Shooter 9.2%
Defend your planet in this twin-stick mayhem shooter. Rip through alien hordes across a seamless spherical battlefield while upgrading your ship and fortifying your city.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%, 1990's 6.7%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 7.6%
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 23.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.6%, 1990's 11.6%, Space 8.9%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 12.2%, 1990's 8%, Space 5.6%
"3D STG with a 2D feel! Join the adventure to save the solar system! Ace pilots Louloudi & Asteri fight a massive virus. Twin-stick controls, sidestep & roll, dodge enemy attacks. Shield-life system for beginners; damage auto-recovers. Normal & Hard routes for all players!"
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.4%, Side Scroller 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Space 7.4%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 10.7%, Gun Customization 10.2% ★
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Arcade 11%, 1990's 10.3%, Space 8.4%
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Gun Customization 13.8% ★, Side Scroller 12.5%, 1990's 8.8%, Arcade 7.6%
A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.4%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Retro 7.8%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 21.1%, 1990's 9.6%, Retro 8.3%, Shooter 8%
Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 9.1%
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 22.3%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.3%, 1990's 12.9%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Arcade 12.2%, 1990's 10.4%, Shooter 9.2%
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 20.7%, 1990's 14.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Old School 10.8%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 1990's 13.3%, Shooter 12%, Futuristic 8.6%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, 1990's 14.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12%, Futuristic 8.8%
SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 5.4%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12%, Futuristic 9.3%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 9.4%
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 22.2%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 1990's 11.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.9%
Fast paced shoot em up played across 12 levels. Point your ship in any direction, deciding constantly between extra firepower (firing in any 2 directions) and movement. Or deploy the directional shield to block bullets from a single direction, point your ship and dodge simultaneously.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Space 7.2%, Shooter 7%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 12.6%, Futuristic 11.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Old School 10.5%
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%
Gravity Waves is a twin stick shoot 'em up in space with waves of enemies and realistic gravity to provide constantly changing gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 8.4%
A classic shoot-em up where you avoid waves and waves of enemies coming and shooting at you. This is NOT a Bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Old School 16.3%, 1990's 14%, Retro 9.6%, Action 8.4%
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9%, Old School 7.2%
Play as a cyborg guinea pig with a teleporter in this run and gun action platformer. Jump, dash, wall climb, and shoot through 12 action packed stages using a massive arsenal and full 360 degree aiming.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Side Scroller 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 4.2%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.1%, 1990's 7.2%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 9.5%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Old School 8.1%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 9%
Dive into a 2D action game where you control a spaceship, defeat enemies and overcome deadly traps. Extend your arsenal by collecting new weapons and technologies for your ship that you will need to conquer four different dungeon-like worlds, all connected by an open space full of surprises.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Gun Customization 13.2% ★, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.9%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Action 12.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 10.6%
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Side Scroller 20%, Shooter 12%, 1990's 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%
Pilot your customized craft across 30 psychedelic tubular levels of adrenaline-pumping action, fighting a constant stream of terrifying insectoid aliens trying to stop you in your tracks, all set to a soundtrack by The Crystal Method. Features a 2-player local coop mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 12%, Futuristic 9.3%
Throst is a 2D-retro-arcade-action adventure about precision flying under constant gravity. Dive through tight tunnels, outmaneuver and destroy defenses. Grab the enemy’s energy orbs, and blast your way back to orbit before you’re crushed or shot down.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 8.4%, 1990's 7%
Starxia is an old-fashioned side-scrolling space shooter. Step into the role of a Pilot and use your ship to eliminate hordes of fierce enemies. A compelling story and many interesting characters await you in this adventure. Take over the controls and fly into the vacuum of space. Let the hunt begin
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Futuristic 7%, Space 6.1%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 9.9%, Action 7.4%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Shooter 11.9%, 1990's 11.1%, Arcade 11%
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Space 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Shooter 8.9%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, 1990's 13.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Old School 10.1%
Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Futuristic 7.2%
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Old School 5.9%
A fast, twin-stick shooter micro-roguelike with bullet hell elements, chunky weapons and satisfying destruction. Your AI friend AL4-N will help you along the way with new weapons, upgrades and vague moral support, as you attempt to beat the Scunners Run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Gun Customization 14.1% ★, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.3%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 19%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 9.6%