60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Shooter.
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
R-Type Final 2
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.
Gates of Zendocon
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.
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 31.6%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Sci-fi 6.4%
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 24.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.3%, Retro 8.6%
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 28.2%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Aliens 7.2%
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 27.4%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10%, Sci-fi 8%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Space 8.1%
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 28.7%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 29.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%
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 32.2%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Aliens 12.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Retro 7.3%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Shooter 16.1%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 5.3%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Aliens 12.3%, Action 7.7%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.3%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Aliens 12.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 8.8%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 16.5%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Action 7.4%
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 28%, Side Scroller 25%, Shooter 13.2%, Aliens 8%, Sci-fi 6.8%
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 30.5%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Shooter 9.7%
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 30.7%, Side Scroller 28.6%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 7.8%, 3D 5.8%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Aliens 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 10.2%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Aliens 12.1%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Side Scroller 29.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 5.4%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Sci-fi 8%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%
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 27.1%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 8.4%
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 28.7%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 7.9%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Aliens 14.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Sci-fi 8%
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 29.9%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 8.8%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Action 9.7%
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 26.6%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 7.3%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Sci-fi 10%, Action 8.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Aliens 17.3%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 11%
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 26.1%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 10.6%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 9.1%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Aliens 15.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Sci-fi 8.9%
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 28%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 14.9%, Aliens 11%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Aliens 10.2%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 7.8%, Retro 7.7%
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 29.5%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Shooter 10.5%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Aliens 12%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 9.6%
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 31.5%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 6.2%
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 23.2%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Aliens 13.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.5%
Blast your way through waves of viroid enemies in Antibody, a Defender-style shoot ‘em up set on a living planet. Move through Sanguon’s insides as you fight to contain a viral outbreak. You are the cure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Aliens 7.6%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Aliens 12.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.4%
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Aliens 14.2%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 10.5%
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Aliens 16%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 11%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Side Scroller 23%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 7.5%, Shooter 5.5%
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 25%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.8%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Space 8.5%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Aliens 12.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Aliens 9.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Retro 7.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Side Scroller 35.7%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Aliens 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.9%
Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Aliens 13.8%, Shooter 11%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Arcade 9.6%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 9.4%, Action 8.6%
Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Shooter 17.3%, Cinematic 10.9%, Aliens 10.5%, Action 8.9%
A side-scrolling shoot'em up, original, with beautiful 3D graphics, intense and a little wacky. In line with classics such as R-Type but with its own style to make you live an adventure full of fun! A special spaciale adventure but not only in space and not only shoot'em up...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 7.7%
