60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Side Scroller, 2D.
A brutal 16-bit sci-fi shoot-’em-up inspired by the golden age of the Sega Genesis. Fight across multiple worlds, upgrade your ship, and confront the forces behind the Augmentation Program.
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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.
ZPF
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed 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.
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 25.4%, Side Scroller 21%, 1990's 11.3%, Space 9.6%, Shooter 7.7%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed 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 18.4%, Side Scroller 18%, Cyberpunk 17.2%, Space 10.5%, 1990's 7.2%
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: Cyberpunk 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Space 9.6%, 1990's 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 24.2%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Retro 12.2%, Space 10.3%, Shooter 8%
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: Side Scroller 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Cyberpunk 18%, 1990's 9.6%, Shooter 7.6%
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 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Space 11.7%, Retro 9.9%, 1990's 8.5%
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 29.1%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Space 10.9%, 1990's 10.6%, Retro 9.2%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Space 12%, 1990's 11.6%, Shooter 10%
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Cyberpunk 18.5%, Space 9.5%, Shooter 7.6%
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Retro 9.8%, 1990's 9.5%, Space 7.5%
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 23.6%, Side Scroller 18.4%, 1990's 11.7%, Retro 10.6%, Space 9.1%
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 25.2%, Side Scroller 24.3%, 1990's 11%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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 25.8%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Space 9.6%, Shooter 8.7%, 1990's 8.3%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 24.3%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Space 14.2%, 1990's 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 1990's 13.1%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Project Sentinel is a 16-bit inspired run and gun platformer that blends arcade action with dystopian law enforcement. Intimidate suspects into compliance with a cybernetic roar, make arrests, rescue civilians, or enforce order through overwhelming firepower.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.5%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Shooter 7.1%
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 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.9%, 1990's 11.4%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 9.8%
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 23.6%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Retro 6.6%
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 26.1%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Space 13%, Retro 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Space 15.2%, 1990's 14.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Retro 8.9%
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: Space 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Side Scroller 15%, Retro 11.4%, 1990's 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 27.7%, Side Scroller 24.3%, 1990's 13.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 7.8%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Space 11.9%, 1990's 9%, Retro 8.4%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Space 9.1%, Futuristic 7.8%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Space 16.1%, Retro 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.6%
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 35.4%, Side Scroller 28.8%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Space 20%, Shooter 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
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 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 5.9%
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 28.6%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Space 12.2%, Retro 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Space 18.6%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 9%, Retro 8.4%
Join Emme the dog as she battles block invaders in this puzzle action game. Defeat all kinds of unpredictable blocks across hundreds of levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Cyberpunk 16.3%, Space 15.3%, 1990's 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Space 12.1%, 1990's 11.8%, Shooter 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 25.7%, Side Scroller 21.7%, 1990's 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Shooter 7.6%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Space 19.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.9%
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 31.6%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Space 15%, Retro 10.4%, Shooter 7.9%
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 26.6%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
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 33%, Side Scroller 26.5%, Space 18.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Shooter 5.5%
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 29.7%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 1990's 11.3%, Retro 11.2%, Sci-fi 8%
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 25.9%, Side Scroller 22%, Space 10.9%, 1990's 7.5%, Shooter 7.1%
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Space 15.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.1%
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 25%, Side Scroller 21.9%, 1990's 16.3%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
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 26.7%, 1990's 15.1%, Retro 12.3%, Space 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, Space 18%, Retro 11.6%, Sci-fi 10.1%
Rotate, aim and shoot in zero gravity space. "∀stround" is a zero-gravity shooting action game in which the screen rotates according to the character's direction. Survive against attacking creatures on a space station where gravity suddenly disappears.
Why similar: Space 23.4%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Space 13.3%, 1990's 12.7%, Shooter 7.7%
Cybertrash STATYX is a story-driven 2D action-platformer with tactical elements, set in a cyberpunk world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Cyberpunk 19.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
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 25.8%, Side Scroller 19%, Space 17%, Retro 9.5%, Shooter 8.5%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Space 9.5%, Shooter 9.2%, 1990's 7.8%
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 27.1%, Side Scroller 26.5%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 9.6%, 1990's 7%
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 31%, Side Scroller 26.5%, Space 14.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7.9%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Space 18%, Retro 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
In this addictive side-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1982, your mission is to penetrate through four defence rings, and blow up an illegal cache of neutron bombs - an almost impossible feat! Enemy missiles and radar bases track your movements, and the landscape is as treacherous as your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Space 11.2%, Retro 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
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 34.7%, 1990's 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Space 9.2%, Shooter 8.8%
Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 24.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 8.2%, Action 7.7%
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Cyberpunk 19.3%, Shooter 8%, Pixel Graphics 8%
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 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Space 11.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.6%
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Space 24%, 1990's 11.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 7.1%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, 1990's 16.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 8.6%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Space 14.9%, Shooter 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
