
In this top-down vertical-scrolling shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot fighting the forces of the evil Emperor Hades. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
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In this top-down vertical-scrolling shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot fighting the forces of the evil Emperor Hades. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

Re-Bounder
In this bouncy sequel, released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, take on the role of an eternally bouncing tennis ball once more, travelling over a surreal landscape, but now equipped with powerful weapons and tasked with saving the world from evil aliens!

Mutants (C64/Amstrad/Spectrum)
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind.
In this bouncy sequel, released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, take on the role of an eternally bouncing tennis ball once more, travelling over a surreal landscape, but now equipped with powerful weapons and tasked with saving the world from evil aliens!
Why similar: Nostalgia 24% ★, 8-bit Music 16.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, PvE 7.2%
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind.
Why similar: Nostalgia 28.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, PvE 7.3%, Shooter 5.9%
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Flight 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, PvE 10.1%, Arcade 6.8%
Santa's going high-tech with the Present Launcher 1225! Join the jolly ride, rescue reindeer, and blast presents down chimneys in this holly, jolly, fast paced shoot 'em up. Make every shot count and save Christmas in a dash!
Why similar: Flight 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, PvE 10.2%, Shooter 8%
Commander, your help is required in order to save the existence from extinction, join the adventure in solo arcade mode or in multiplayer. ------------- Destroy your friends in epic spaceship battles and steal their points in order to enhance & personalize your own ship once you return to your base.
Why similar: Spaceships 33.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Flight 12.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Top-Down 6.3%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, PvE 12.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.7%
A top-down action arcade game where you control one spaceship with each hand at the same time, but they both have opposite goals: avoid or destroy.
Why similar: Spaceships 32.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Flight 13.8%, Arcade 7.5%, PvE 6.4%
You and your space troop have a tough mission to defend Earth from an alien invasion in this epic space war. Will you be able to guide your troops to victory?
Why similar: Spaceships 27% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Flight 16.4%, Space 8.9%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Flight 18.5%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.7%
Top-down shooter action for the Atari Lynx handheld console. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.
Why similar: Flight 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 6.3%
Cosmolon is a sci-fi spaceship shooter inspired by classic arcade and MS-DOS games. You control a ship that can boost around, level up, and destroy wave upon wave of enemy ships with beautiful pixel art plasma bolts and explosions. Nab fancy power-ups and fend off unique enemies. Can you survive?
Why similar: Flight 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, PvE 11.8%, Arcade 8%, Top-Down 7%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, PvE 13.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.1%
Kind Heart Defenders is an experience that brings the best of Space Shooter with the best of Tower Defense. Have fun building towers, trying different ships, laughing at the characters' jokes, and battling through intergalactic scenarios and gigantic bosses.
Why similar: Spaceships 41.9% ★, Flight 27.2%, Nostalgia 15.1% ★, Shooter 9.6%, Space 3.2%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Flight 10.2%, 1980s 8.8%, Shooter 6.6%
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Flight 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 7%
Dodge and shoot your way through waves of enemies. REVO is a high speed, neon drenched space shoot ‘em up inspired by arcade classics of the 1980’s. Collect pickups, unlock powerful, ammo hungry weapons, and defeat giant bosses.
Why similar: Spaceships 30.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Space 6.6%, Top-Down 6.6%
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Spaceships 11.8% ★, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 7.5%
Art of Space is a fast-paced space combat shooter with some unique mechanics and customisation options. Includes a story/campaign mode.
Why similar: Spaceships 36.8% ★, Flight 21%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Space 8.2%
In this action-packed top-down vehicular combat game from the 1980s, take on the role of a lone road warrior fighting to protect the highways of the western frontier from the sinister Draconian League! Drive a high-tech spy car, with machine guns, oil slicks, missiles and more!
Why similar: Nostalgia 20.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, PvE 10.2%, Shooter 8.3%
Timeloop Titans is a fast-paced space arcade shooter where you defend the breathtaking Planet Gaia from relentless alien invasions. Upgrade your ship, conquer challenges, and save humanity in this cosmic battle for survival!
Why similar: Spaceships 24.9% ★, Flight 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Arcade 7.7%, Top-Down 5.9%
A Local Co-op Zen Space Rock Demolition game. Up to 16 players can play locally on a single screen, collecting space materials to unlock unique ships and upgrades, as well as new features. Drop in/out multiplayer for everyone!
Why similar: Spaceships 27.5% ★, Nostalgia 26% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 7.9%, PvE 6.5%
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 24.8%, Nostalgia 16.6% ★, Spaceships 16% ★, Shooter 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Flight 12.5%, Top-Down 9%, Arcade 8.8%
Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!
Why similar: Spaceships 23.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 6.8%
Arcade space shooter where you build a fleet by defeating enemy ships and using the credits you earn from it to upgrade your fleet to take on larger and deadlier battles.
Why similar: Spaceships 41.6% ★, Flight 26.2%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 9%, PvE 7.8%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 6.8%
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 12.5%, 1980s 7.7%, Top-Down 6.8%
You take control from a spaceship called DV-01 to towards on stages until reach the "Special Stage" that is endless! Shoot on enemies to earn more points this is the focus. Enjoy! This is the Arcade Version from "Solaris The Second Law".
Why similar: Spaceships 52.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Space 8.8%, Arcade 7.2%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.6%, 1980s 6.4%
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, PvE 14.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.8%
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Flight 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Space 8.1%, Shooter 8%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 8%
A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.
Why similar: Flight 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7%
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 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
A retro top-down arcade shooter where every attack is a commitment. Move fast, lock in to cast, dodge patterns, and strike when the opening appears.
Why similar: Nostalgia 38.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, PvE 10.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.4%
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 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 7.7%
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, PvE 13.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Top-Down 6.5%
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, PvE 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8%
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 5.6%
ASTRO ACE is a retro-style addictive arcade space shooter. From the distant universe, an evil alien fleet is invading the solar system. You will have to ride a powerful spaceship and fight against endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Flight 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Arcade 9%, 1980s 7.6%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.2%, 1980s 7.1%
This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage. Various scenes with rich colors Planets, Fire Stars, Jupiter Stars, Water Stars, and huge battleships. It's time to drive a space fighter and show your strength! !
Why similar: Nostalgia 38.8% ★, Flight 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Shooter 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Why similar: Flight 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 6%
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Top-Down 7.5%, PvE 6.9%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 10%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 6.9%
Embark on a dangerous investigation in Ultra Mission™, the latest game by Gumbo Machine™. As an agent of the Stellar Exchange Commission, you must traverse the 20 dizzying levels within Otto Labs, each littered with powerful automatons and questionable experiments. This is going to be a blast!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 10.4%, 1980s 9.2%, Arcade 9%
"Astro Wings: Space War" is a retro style, exciting and authentic bullet hell, space shooting game.This game brings you the thrill, urgency and fantastic experience of an authentic arcade shooting game.
Why similar: Flight 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, PvE 8.2%, Shooter 8.1%
In this unique top-down game from 1985, you are a mother cat whose twelve young kittens have wandered off into a labarinthine town prowled by fearsome dogs. Can you save them all?
Why similar: Nostalgia 38.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, PvE 9.4%, Shooter 8.5%, Top-Down 5.2%
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Flight 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, PvE 12.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.3%
COSMARA is a unique blend between Tactical and Action gameplay. Create the perfect ship loadout for each mission and take to the void as you fight other player captains in PVP or take on the AI Armada in either solo or co-op.
Why similar: Flight 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, PvE 9.3%, Top-Down 6.2%
Battle through waves of enemies, taking their power for your own in this retro-styled arcade shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Nostalgia 16.9% ★, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.4%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, PvE 12.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.3%
A bullet hell with its own set of mechanics and unique bosses. Gameplay oriented and retro themed. Complete with spine-tingling music.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 43.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, PvE 7.2%, Shooter 6.8%
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the Cratons. Contains both the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, PvE 11.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 7.8%
By choosing one of the two ships, destroy bizarre enemies in neon worlds.
Why similar: Flight 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Space 7.3%, Shooter 7.3%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 1980s 9.1%, Top-Down 8%, Shooter 7.7%
In this unique top-down shooter with text adventure elements from the 1980s, take on the role of a time traveller seeking wealth and adventure across a number of different eras of time. Play with 1 or 2 players. Players can choose to work together, or against each other!
Why similar: Nostalgia 28.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19%, PvE 10.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6.9%