60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro, Side Scroller.
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!
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Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
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.
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.
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 30.4%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Retro 8.3%, 1990's 7.5%, Aliens 7.3%
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 27.5%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Retro 14.2%, Aliens 8.9%, Shooter 7%
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Side Scroller 20%, Retro 10.6%, 1980s 9.6%, 1990's 6.5%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Retro 10.8%, Aliens 8.2%, 1980s 8%
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 26.1%, Side Scroller 17%, Retro 12%, 1980s 9.5%, 1990's 7.1%
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 25%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Aliens 9.5%, 1980s 8.5%, Shooter 6.8%
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 30.1%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Retro 10.6%, Aliens 7.2%, 1980s 6.4%
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 32.9%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Retro 11.9%, 1990's 5.5%, 2D 5.2%
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 27%, Side Scroller 21.1%, 1980s 9.6%, 1990's 6.5%, Retro 6.4%
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 28.5%, Side Scroller 23%, 1980s 9.2%, 1990's 6.8%, Retro 6.4%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Shooter 8.2%, 1990's 7%, Retro 6.6%
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 25.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Retro 11.2%, Aliens 10.2%, 1980s 8.5%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Retro 13.8%, Old School 11.8%, Aliens 9.1%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Retro 9.6%, Old School 8.3%, Shooter 5.6%
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 25.3%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Aliens 12.7%, 1990's 8.5%, Shooter 7.4%
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 31.4%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Retro 9.1%, 1990's 8.6%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, 1980s 12.9%, Retro 11%, Old School 6.3%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Retro 18%, 1980s 17.3%, Aliens 12.5%, Action 9.5%
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 17.4%, Aliens 12.2%, 1980s 11.3%, 1990's 8.3%
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Shooter 8%, Aliens 7.9%, 1990's 5.4%
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 28.6%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Aliens 10.5%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 8.8%
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 33.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 8.3%, 2D 5.9%
Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Retro 9.3%, Aliens 7.8%, 1980s 7.5%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, 1980s 13.4%, Aliens 12.3%, Retro 10.1%, Shooter 8.9%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 22.1%, 1980s 9.8%, Shooter 7.3%, Retro 7.2%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Aliens 11.5%, 1980s 10.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 9.1%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Score Attack 8.4%, 1980s 7.5%, Shooter 5.8%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Retro 15.2%, Aliens 10.6%, 1980s 9.5%, Shooter 8.9%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Aliens 12.8%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 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 34.1%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Retro 14.1%, Action 9.6%, 1980s 8.4%
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 33.6%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Retro 13%, Action 9.3%, 1990's 7%
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 27.4%, 1980s 13.5%, 1990's 9.8%, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 8%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 1980s 10.7%, Retro 10.5%, Aliens 7.9%
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 35.5%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Retro 12.1%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 6.8%
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 30%, Side Scroller 24.6%, Shooter 8.1%, 1980s 7.1%, 2D 4.8%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Aliens 12.3%, Shooter 7.3%, Retro 6.2%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 20.4%, 1980s 10.4%, 1990's 7.8%, Retro 7.1%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Retro 14.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Aliens 9.7%, 1980s 8.8%
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 55.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D 10.6%, Action 9.6%, Retro 6%
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 31.2%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Action 9.6%, Shooter 9.2%, 1990's 7.7%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 21%, 1980s 10%, 1990's 7.5%, Shooter 6.8%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%, 1990's 8.3%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Aliens 12.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Retro 7.3%
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 29.9%, Retro 14.2%, Old School 11.5%, Action 9.5%, 1990's 9.3%
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Retro 14.5%, 1980s 9.4%, Space 7.7%
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 32.4%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Retro 12.3%, Shooter 6.8%, Space 5.5%
Jump into this new battle in this new side-scrolling shoot’em-up, face enemies and obstacles from every corner of the Milkdromeda Galaxy and encounter strange fun transformations that change the way the game plays.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Aliens 13.7%, Retro 12.2%, 1990's 10.1%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Retro 11.6%, Action 8.3%, Shooter 7.1%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 21.3%, 1980s 6.9%, Retro 6.3%, Shooter 6.3%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Aliens 12%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 9.5%
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 42.8%, Side Scroller 29.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 7.8%, Space 5.5%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 20%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 7.8%, 1990's 7.4%
Gravitaws is a retro-style stage shooter inspired by Jaws (NES). Explore a dynamic overworld map. Collect research materials and upgrades, while evading an Alien invader. The story is delivered in classic style cutscenes. Fight bosses, survive, collect, fish, and bomb your way to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 1980s 10.4%, Aliens 10.1%, Retro 8.1%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Shooter 10.2%, 1980s 8.8%, Aliens 8.6%, Action 6.3%
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 36.4%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Retro 12.3%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 8.5%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Retro 10.5%, Space 7%, Shooter 6.6%
In Infinity Blaster you blast through space, defeat challenging enemies and upgrade your weapons! Compete on the global leaderboard, survive an infinite loop of increasingly difficult foes, and unlock 100 achievements. Can you prove yourself as the ultimate space adventurer?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 7.9%, 1980s 7.8%, Action 5.3%
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 49.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Retro 8.1%, Shooter 7%, Action 6.6%
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 21.4%, 1980s 9.3%, Action 8.9%, Aliens 8.8%
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 31.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Aliens 13.2%, Retro 7.6%, Shooter 7.2%
