60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Retro, Action, Side Scroller, 2D.
This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.
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.
Spacewing War
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
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: Side Scroller 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Retro 19.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Old School 8.6%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Old School 11.6%, Retro 8.9%
Fight against gravity, attractors and repulsors in this 16 bit inspired, side scrolling, arcade, twin stick, cave flyer/ gravity shooter game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 9.5%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Old School 19.5%, Retro 13%, Arcade 12.2%
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 24.9%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Retro 18.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Old School 9.6%
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 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Retro 16.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 3.6%
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 24.1%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Retro 15.2%, Old School 12.6%, Arcade 12.4%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Old School 14.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.9%, Retro 10%
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: Old School 29.1%, Retro 19.5%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 6.2%
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 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Arcade 15.1%, Retro 12.9%, Shooter 7.4%
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 23.6%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 12%, Retro 10.4%
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 27.8%, Side Scroller 27.5%, Retro 16.9%, Old School 11.4%, Action 4.3%
In this side-scrolling egg-em-up, released in 1984, take on the role of Percy as he struggles to build a nest and feed his needy offspring. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.5%, Retro 27%, Arcade 15.8%, Old School 15.1%, Action 5.3%
A tribute to the magnificent side-scrolling Arcade shooter games with a modern look, physics-based movement, and some challenging twists that will test your speed, reflexes, accuracy, patience, and memory at the same time.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, Old School 22.3%, Retro 16.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Sci-fi 6.5%
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 26.9%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Retro 16.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 6.5%
Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Old School 14.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 11.3%
Guntech 2 is a return of the good old “cave flyer” shoot ’em ups genre. It’s a twin-stick shooter influenced by such classics as Thrust, Oids, Geometry Wars, and Asteroids. You can play in single-player, or couch co-op with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Old School 13.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.9%
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: Side Scroller 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Retro 17%, Old School 12.1%, Arcade 11%
A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Retro 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Old School 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 22.4%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Retro 15.1%, Old School 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%
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: Side Scroller 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Retro 16.5%, Old School 16.4%, Arcade 10.7%
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 28.5%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Retro 14%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 6.8%
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: Side Scroller 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Old School 14.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 10.1%
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 37.2%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 11%, Old School 8.1%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Retro 24.8%, Arcade 18.7%, Old School 15.8%, Sci-fi 4.6%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Old School 21.8%, Retro 21.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 5.2%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Side Scroller 31.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 5.3%
Pilot your customized craft across 30 psychedelic tubular levels of adrenaline-pumping action, fighting a constant stream of terrifying insectoid aliens trying to stop you in your tracks, all set to a soundtrack by The Crystal Method. Features a 2-player local coop mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Retro 25.1%, Arcade 14.2%, Old School 13.9%, Shooter 7.6%
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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Old School 13%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 7.4%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Arcade 15%, Retro 10.7%, Action 6.2%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Retro 26.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Old School 14%, Shooter 7.8%
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 27.5%, Retro 19.1%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 6.7%
Navigate treacherous caverns in RocketShip Go Up, a physics-based 3D game. Master your thrusters to deliver packages, dodge beams, turrets, and falling debris—or speedrun for the fastest flight. Precision is your lifeline.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Old School 21.4%, Arcade 15.6%, Sci-fi 6.3%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Retro 16.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Sci-fi 6.7%
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Retro 20.9%, Old School 19.2%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 7.9%
Rogue Sentry is a difficult twin-stick adventure shoot-em-up about a sentry droid who turns rogue to save humanity.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 20.8%, Old School 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Retro 13.8%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Old School 29.1%, Arcade 21.1%, Action 10%, 2D 3.2%
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: Side Scroller 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Old School 17.5%, Retro 12.2%, Shooter 8.6%
Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Retro 17.5%, Old School 16.2%, Arcade 12.4%
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 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Arcade 15.1%, Old School 14.9%, Retro 9.5%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Retro 16.1%, Old School 15.8%, Arcade 12.5%
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 24.8%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Old School 17.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Shooter 7.8%
Grab your biggest gun and jump into this story-driven top-down run-and-gun sci-fi arcade shooter starring the ultimate bio-engineered hero-manchild TASKILLER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Artificial Intelligence 14.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.7%, Old School 13.9%, Arcade 10.8%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Retro 24.9%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 6.4%, Sci-fi 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: Side Scroller 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Retro 10.5%, Sci-fi 6.4%
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: Side Scroller 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%
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: Side Scroller 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Retro 17.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 5.6%
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 32.8%, Retro 23.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Old School 13%, Shooter 7.8%
An explosive Shoot ‘Em Up like no other, Nectar focuses on five hummingbird sisters, each with their own playstyle. Defeat powerful bosses, unlock new cosmetics, compete in online leaderboards, and save your world from the invading bee army!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Old School 13.4%, Retro 13.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.2%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Retro 23%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 10.2%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Retro 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Old School 10%
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: Side Scroller 35.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Old School 10.6%, Sci-fi 4.9%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Old School 17.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 10.7%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Old School 17.5%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 11%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Old School 20.2%, Retro 15%, Arcade 13.5%
URG is a retro-style side-scrolling arcade shooter with beautiful 3D graphics and a ton of action with big explosions and a co-op mode for up to four players.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Old School 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.1%, Retro 11.3%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.1%, Old School 18.9%, Retro 14%, Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Old School 25.7%, Retro 17.7%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 5.3%
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 25%, Side Scroller 23%, Retro 20.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 6.7%
A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Old School 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Retro 15.1%, Arcade 9.3%
