60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Top-Down Shooter, Shooter, Action, Retro.
Humanoid is a parody sci-fi arcade-style run-and-gun shoot 'em up in the style of an early 8-bit arcade game—with the added bonus that you can actually win. To survive, you need to play aggressively: you're rewarded for acting fast and clearing rooms. It is simple to play, difficult to win.
ASTROLANCER
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
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A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Retro 14.2%, Robots 12.2%, Shooter 8.9%
A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.2%, Shooter 25.9%, Retro 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Action 6.6%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 12.3%, Retro 11.5%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Retro 11%, Action 5.6%
Simple vertical scrolling shooter with a bear as the main character, 5 stages in total
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Shooter 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Retro 13.1%, 2D 4%
Bot Crusher Arena is an open top-down shooter where the player takes on the role of a cyborg participating in an arena elimination with other cyborgs. The task is to survive in the arena and defeat all enemies. Don't let the enemies hit you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.8%, Shooter 25.2%, Robots 16.6%, Action 5.2%, 2D 3.3%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Shooter 19.3%, Retro 13.7%, Action 5.2%
In this innovative top-down shooter from 1985, pilot the Nemesis Organisation Mobile Attack Droid (N.O.M.A.D.) through the heavily armoured homeworld of galactic supervillain Cyrus T. Gross, solving tricky puzzles, dodging deadly hazards, and shooting fiendish enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.9%, Shooter 20.5%, Retro 20.4%, Robots 10.8%, Action 6.5%
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Parody 20.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 17.2%, Retro 7.1%
This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Shooter 18.3%, Retro 17.6%, Action 6.5%
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Shooter 22.8%, Action 6.3%, Retro 5.4%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 6.7%, Retro 4.2%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.4%, Retro 20.1%, Shooter 19.9%, Robots 12.3%, Action 6.5%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.5%, Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Action 10%, Retro 9.7%
The Final Frontier is a retro multi-directional shooter inspired by the likes of Asteroids and Galaga. You destroy waves of endless enemies while trying to survive as long as possible by upgrading your ship's abilities along the way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.1%, Shooter 27.4%, Retro 24.2%, Action 10.2%, Singleplayer 1%
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: Top-Down Shooter 32%, Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Action 10.3%, Retro 8.8%
Warships On The Halloween Night is an extreme Top Down Arcade Shooter game based on the naval war which broke out between the Human beings and the Living Pumpkins.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Retro 12.9%, Robots 10%
Take on six stages of vertical shooting mayhem full of looney pixel art characters and locales. Gamers who are tired of bullet hell and Compile-like shooters can finally rejoice.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.7%, Shooter 28.1%, Action 12.5%, Retro 12.3%, 2D 3.6%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.4%, Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Retro 9.9%, Action 4.3%
Raider Pheasant is a single-player arcade shoot ’em up viewed from a dramatic high-angle perspective. Blast through enemy formations, power up your fighter, defeat massive bosses, and chase high scores with keyboard or controller.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 20.8%, Retro 8.3%, Action 6.7%
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: Top-Down Shooter 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 20%, Retro 7.6%, Action 6.1%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Shooter 21.9%, Action 10.4%, Casual 7.7%
A Roguelite action shooter where you dodge bullets, attack enemies, and power up with skills and items. While the map stays the same, different skill combos and item drops change your strategy each time. Keep challenging and master your own style!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Shooter 26.2%, Action 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Can you survive alone against hundreds of monsters? It's not easy. Try out Red Algorithm, a simple yet intense 2D top-down shooter with RPG elements. Pick up weapons, upgrade them, get new perks, and use powerful bonuses. Try out several different heroes against dangerous evil creatures.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 5.9%, Retro 5.7%
Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Action 11.5%, Casual 10.2%
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 22.5%, Action 12.2%
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Shooter 18.5%, Retro 7.8%, Casual 4.8%
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.9%, Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action 11.3%, Casual 8.2%
Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 49.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Parody 12.8% ★, Shooter 12.1%, Action 7.9%
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.1%, Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Casual 4.8%, Action 4.6%
Thrusta X is a 2D retro-style shoot'em-up where the goal is to convey an experience rather than acquiring a high score or the best upgrades. Story, puzzle, and battle elements are combined into one flowing adventure. Every level throws something new at the player.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Action 11.6%, Retro 9.5%
L30-P4RD is Sci-Fi Top-down shooter. You explore planets as a member of the L30-P4RD, a special force that pioneered planets for civilization.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 49.1%, Shooter 33.6%, Action 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
"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: Top-Down Shooter 40.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Shooter 21.2%, Casual 5.3%, 2D 2.4%
The First Seeker is a challenging top down shooter where you will shoot and slash your way through enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 7.7%, 2D 3.8%
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: Top-Down Shooter 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 21.7%, Retro 11.4%, Action 6.8%
this is a legendary story of crime, you fight aganist the crime for go to the liberty, in this epic adventure you shot and move by side of enemy bullets, you go and become action legend
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.4%, Shooter 24.6%, Retro 15.9%, Action 11.5%, 2D 3.5%
I just think that top down shooters are neat. It's a pretty zen time. A podcast game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.3%, Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Action 10.8%, Casual 8%
A dramatic bullet hell shooter where you master your Shot, Bomb, and the Yatano Kagami System, which transmutes enemy bullets into resources, as you fight to overthrow AMATERASU, the Stellar Management System that has launched its assault on humanity.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 21.2%, Action 17.2%, 2D 3.2%
You destroy the runaway electronic organ AISZ. Vertical scroll STG with all 5 levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.3%, Shooter 31.8%, Action 14.3%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Action 11.9%, Casual 8.8%
This is the biggest news title of 2025. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Action 11.6%, Casual 6%
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 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Retro 17.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 5.8%
Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.5%, Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Action 7.3%, 2D 2%
This is a top-down 2D shooter focused on fast movement and responsive combat. Take on enemy hordes and switch between a variety of weapons to survive. The game draws on classic inspirations, offering a focused experience. Tight action, simple controls, and shaped over two years of development.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48%, Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Action 9.2%, 2D 3.6%
The first game in the TCSTRIKERS series. The simple controls make it fun for everyone.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.8%, Shooter 26.6%, Action 11.6%, Retro 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7%
That magical girl has abandoned her costume and become a stick!!! This is an STG where the spinning stick is your ship. It can turn and attack in all directions! The strongest! But because it's a stick, you have to work hard to avoid bullets and walls! Defective!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.8%, Shooter 34.3%, Action 11.7%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
A sci-fi top-down shooter game. 2D top-downYou shooting game. You get kidnapped by alien from far away and infested by their blood, which makes you able to use their weapon. You have to get out there before they catch you and do some weird thing with your body
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 49.2%, Shooter 31.5%, Action 14.2%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Shooter 20.7%, Retro 12%, Action 4.6%
A top-down tower-defense game where you play as a little robot that has crash landed on an alien planet. Defend yourself against waves of bug-like enemies using towers made from the local mushrooms. Find a way to repair your ship and escape the planet!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 46.8%, Shooter 23.6%, Robots 11.8%, Action 7.7%, Casual 6%
Sus Virus Amogus is a sci-fi action-roguelike game. A lost scientist on an endless space station battles hostile soldiers and robots, using random weapons with unique effects to progress deeper into the station.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 20.2%, Robots 10.8%, Action 4.8%
Blast alien invaders and song lyrics into stardust in this relaxingly chaotic shoot-'em-up! A full-length, '80s-inspired rock album plays start to finish as you fight through an alien invasion. No death. No game over. Just tune in and get that high score. Arcade style!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 6.5%, Retro 5.3%
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Retro 17.8%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 7.8%
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Shooter 19.8%, Retro 6.4%, Action 6.3%
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: Shooter 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Action 11.4%, Retro 5.5%
Simple yet fun top-down blaster with power-ups
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 44.2%, Shooter 29.2%, Retro 13.9%, Casual 7.9%, 2D 3.7%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 10.8%, Retro 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: Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Robots 12.6%, Retro 10.5%
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 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 17.5%, Retro 15.1%, Robots 9.3%
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 7%, 2D 3.2%
There are 5 pilots in training, each with unique characteristics. It is the day of the final level and everyone wil l face a test to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be you one of the selecteds!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.5%, Shooter 31.8%, Action 16.4%, 2D 4.2%
