- #1 Forest Fury
97% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CouraGGe ent.
Windows
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 3.7%
- #2 Kanamono
96% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Karai
Windows
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #3 Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CC164
Windows
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 26%, Side Scroller 25.6%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 10.2%
- #4 Beer Gunner
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Des Interactive
Windows
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 28%, Side Scroller 25.3%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 6.9%
- #5 Ondine: Prototype
94% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Pier38
Windows · Mac
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 21.1%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 10.7%
- #6 Halloween Forever
94% matchVery Positive91% of 181 reviews2016
Dev: Imaginary MonstersPub: Poppy Works
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Shooter 9.4%
- #7 Spacewing War
93% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Pneuma GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #8 Zako Slayer
92% match9 user reviews50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: WarriorWasp
Windows
You are a female super soldier trying to escape from the invaded base by unknown intruders. (A 2D Sci-fi Platformer, Megaman-like style, but with hack and slash.)
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action 5.3%
- #9 R-TYPE DX: Music Encore
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Side Scroller 26.1%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 9.9%
- #10 Clowns
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Repa GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Clowns-2d shooter with platformer elements, where the player protects the circus tent from the incoming wave of mad clowns, picking up unique weapons and bonuses that will help in passing the levels and the final meeting with a huge clown. Feature of game: - Complexity - Pixel-Art - Unique weapon
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.6%, Hack and Slash 28.9%, Shooter 12.7%, 2D Platformer 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #11 DATH
90% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: kivoro
Windows
Slasher platformer with RPG elements. You have to fight for the creatures of darkness against the kingdom.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.1%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #12 Shooting Saucer
89% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: SinksAdventure
Windows
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Shooter 12%, Action 4.7%
- #13 Reign of Bullets
89% matchVery Positive81% of 100 reviews2015
Dev: Critical Bit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Side Scroller 35.3%, Action 12.4%, Indie 4.7%
- #14 Coal Road
88% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: BUstation
Windows
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 7.1%
- #15 Abyss Survivors
87% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: forefinger
Windows
Abyss Survivors – a casual game where the corrupted ocean breeds ferocious creatures. Wield your Sutando abilities to defeat them. Dive deeper, level up, and acquire powerful gear. Utilize elemental reactions strategically!
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #16 Habroxia 2
86% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Side Scroller 29.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #17 Santa's Monster Shootout
86% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Side Scroller 32%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 12.4%, 2D 4.2%
- #18 Deadman's Pact
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vincent PolovinoPub: BotWeaver Studios
Windows
Deadman's Pact delivers fast-paced, arcade-style action platforming. Battle hordes of enemies, shatter crystals, and harvest souls across challenging levels. Master powerful abilities, collect unique items, and climb global leaderboards to prove your mastery!
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.3%, Hack and Slash 30.2%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Action 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 4%
- #19 Mission Ammunition
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 102 reviews2017
Dev: Quantized Bit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%
The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #20 Saviner
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cracked Case Games
Windows
Fight your way through a gauntlet of vicious enemies in this 2D action-platformer, where patience and timing is key and a single mistake can cost you everything.
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.1%, Hack and Slash 30.9%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Action 6.7%, 2D 3.1%
- #21 Iron Project: Reclaim
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vinicius OliveiraPub: Yu Game Studio
Windows
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 9.6%
- #22 Pumpkin head
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: D_water
Windows
This game is a side-scrolling 2D action shooting game created with dot pictures. Control the main character, Pumpkin Head, as he runs through various stages such as the sea and the desert while battling the slime army!
Why similar: Side Scroller 44.4%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #23 Black Otaku - SOS HD
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Def Sauce
Windows
Big guns have begun an attack on YOUR communities, and trust, bredren, YOU DI ONLY BLACK MAN DAT CYAN STOP DEM ...and di only way to stop dem, is to run-right and shoot everything that moves!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Shooter 14%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action 7%
- #24 Risky Woods
81% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Dinamic SoftwarePub: Bleem.Net
Windows
Battle your way through risky woods and murky caves. Stomping Skeletons....traps to trick you....face-gripping flying fiends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Action 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
- #25 Zeitghast
81% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Glass Gecko Games
Windows
Run, dash, shoot, and slash your way through a mechanized prehistoric world in this fast paced platformer-shooter. Keep your eye on the clock while trying to stop an evil mad scientist from disrupting the timeline!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, 2D Platformer 16%, Shooter 12.3%
- #26 XXXX
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mo_do_ki
Windows
This game is a 2D shooting action title focused solely on boss battles. You cannot attack on your own! Enemies fire both “red” and “blue” bullets. You must instantly identify the “blue” bullets, catch them, and fire them back. Can you defeat the monsters?
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.3%, Shooter 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
- #27 R-Type Final 2
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 816 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 39.2%, Side Scroller 36.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #28 Shadow and darkness
78% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 32.3%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #29 Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AOMI Design Studio
Windows
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #30 Fallen Knight
78% matchMixed60% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: FairPlay Studios Co. LtdPub: PQube
Windows
Take the role of an elite knight and battle your way through action-packed levels with intense sword fighting gameplay in this neo-classic side scrolling action platformer. Save the city from a deadly terrorist organisation hell-bent on exposing the truth you were sworn to protect.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.1%, Hack and Slash 32.7%, 2D Platformer 19%, Action 5.8%, 2D 4.5%
- #31 Zeit²
79% matchPositive83% of 42 reviews2011
Dev: Brightside GamesPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Zeit² brings a new twist to the traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot-’em-up game sporting a unique time travel feature never seen before in this genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Side Scroller 29.1%, Action 13.8%, Indie 5.1%
- #32 FUBUKI ~zero in on Holoearth~ HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE
75% matchVery Positive87% of 193 reviews2025
Dev: PEPOSOFTPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
『FUBUKI ~zero in on Holoearth~』is a high-speed pixel action game where you control the protagonist, Shirakami Fubuki, and battle using swords and skills.
Why similar: Side Scroller 48.5%, 2D Platformer 20%, Action 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #33 Final Formation
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happymeal Inc.Pub: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 22.9%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 10.1%
- #34 Cyber Seraph
76% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Cosmic Void
Windows
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.3%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action 10.9%, 2D 8.5%, Shooter 5.1%
- #35 Twinkle Hunter
74% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Silver Cat
Windows
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 7%, 2D 4.2%
- #36 Hero and A Wicked Man
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indie Dev Dylan
Windows
Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.
Why similar: Side Scroller 44.1%, 2D Platformer 21%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #37 C-RUSH
77% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Artnumeris
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 17%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 10.7%, Indie 4.5%
- #38 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
75% 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: Side Scroller 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #39 DRAINUS
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 49.5%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%, 2D 4%
- #40 Ghosting Vandal
71% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Daltair
Windows
A 2D action shooter/hack&slash set in a fantasy land where the gun is law... but so is the blade!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.7%, Hack and Slash 27.7%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 7.8%
- #41 Starry Moon Island 2
73% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
About:It is an old school game collection with ten different types of mini-games.The story tells of a series of wars that took place on the island
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 22.9%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 10.8%
- #42 The X-Type
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BinaryWriter
Windows
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 6%
- #43 Fantastic Petty
71% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: 羽良麻セルフPub: README Ltd.
Windows
An adorable, fantastic, poppy, and slightly bizarre 2D side-scrolling shooter game! Conquer all 5 stages in order to bring back spring to the island of Esideci!
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.4%, Shooter 18.6%, Psychedelic 15.6%, Action 13.6%, 2D 5.2%
- #44 Colossal Crisis
71% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Benjamin Scott
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced 2D hack-and-slash platformer where you battle through 7 levels and face off against two towering giants. Master precision combat, overcome deadly enemies, and reclaim a ruined island from the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.4%, Side Scroller 29.5%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Action 8.6%, 2D 3.4%
- #45 Bloodmoon Rush
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SunDeer Studios
Windows
Brave through Dracula’s castle to retrieve Davids true love; his car! In this 2D platformer with stunning visuals, you’ll face goons and ghouls, fight off Dracula’s loyal staff and explore the castle on your way to the final boss, the big man himself.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Side Scroller 29.3%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #46 Stellar Raid
72% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Berry Patch Games
Windows
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: Side Scroller 44.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Shooter 8%, 2D 4.8%, Action 4.4%
- #47 Terra Bomber
72% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: DM MediaPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Side Scroller 34.5%, Shooter 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%, 2D 3.3%
- #48 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
69% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
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 35.8%, Side Scroller 34%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #49 Rogue Rising
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Stir
Windows
2D roguelite action. Exhilarating action with easy controls. Grab the relics and use your skills to conquer the tower as many times as you can. Even the toughest bosses will be easy depending on your luck!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.3%, Hack and Slash 29.1%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
- #50 Full Moon Rush
70% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
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: Side Scroller 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #51 Rise of the Penguins 2: Penguin's Dark Ascent
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Bill WooPub: Pwoo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Throw snowballs and navigate seven challenging levels as Kaito, a young penguin. Master platforming challenges, collect items, and face epic bosses in this 2D adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #52 Sigma Star Saga DX
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 31.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #53 50 Pinch Barrage!!
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: KaeruPanda Inc.Pub: Game Studio Inc.
Windows
Shout-inducing 2D side-scrolling action! Alligators! Sharks! Zombies! Escape from a dangerous desert island! Its controls are simple but deep! Use your wit and technique to overcome perfectly balanced stages that will have you saying "Just one more try!!" as you play over and over again!
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.7%, 2D Platformer 25.7%, Action 18%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #54 Rope Guy
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: GrubItGames
Windows
Rope Guy - A platformer game where you tie two different objects with a rope and teleport them between each other. Pass levels by collecting keys to doors using unique mechanics and solving difficult puzzles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 53.2%, 2D Platformer 25%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Action 5.8%, 2D 5.7%
- #55 Legends from Lacoytas: The First Seeker
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEETNectar
Windows · Mac
The First Seeker is a challenging top down shooter where you will shoot and slash your way through enemies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 8.5%, 2D 5.4%
- #56 Celestia
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 6.8%, Indie 1.9%
- #57 Origami Flight
68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Whalesoft Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Side Scroller 36.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 5.4%, 2D 4.9%
- #58 The Crimson Kingdom
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Gaming Frog Studios
Windows
Travel and fight your way through this fantasy world to save your kingdom from evil forces in a 2d roguelike adventure!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.7%, Hack and Slash 29.7%, 2D Platformer 18%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #59 Jet Gunner: Refueled
64% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair StrangePub: Clickteam
Windows
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: Side Scroller 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 8.5%
- #60 Ooga Booga: Troubles in Time
65% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Banensoft
Windows
Defeat enemies and save your world from the clutches of evil!
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.1%, Hack and Slash 32.7%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%, 2D 3.6%