What games are most similar to In My Defense?

The most similar games to In My Defense include Gates of Zendocon, Evoids, Spacewing War, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is In My Defense?

In My Defense is a Action game with popular tags including Retro, Side Scroller, Old School, Arcade, Singleplayer.

Best retro games like In My Defense?

If you're looking for more retro games like In My Defense, try Gates of Zendocon, Evoids, Spacewing War. These share the Retro tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like In My Defense?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to In My Defense. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like In My Defense but more side scroller?

To find games emphasizing side scroller, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Side Scroller alongside Retro. You can also explore the side scroller tag page directly.

Games Like In My Defense

Top Similar Games to In My Defense

Gates of Zendocon (2022) — Shared: Retro, Action, Side Scroller. Also features 2d and pixel graphics. Tags: Retro, Action, Side Scroller
Evoids (2025) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features twin stick shooter and 2d. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Spacewing War (2022) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features 2d and pixel graphics. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Stellar Raid (2021) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features 2d and casual. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Thundering Skies (2017) — Shared: Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features pixel graphics and flight. Tags: Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
ZURD HUNT (2025) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Retro. Also features linear and 2d. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Retro
Habroxia (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features 2d and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
GUN DOG ROCK RAPID (2020) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features 2d and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
ElbmarKs (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Side Scroller. Also features 2d and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Arcade, Side Scroller
Stellar Nemesis (2026) — Shared: Action, Old School, Retro. Also features bullet hell and 2d. Tags: Action, Old School, Retro
Syder Reloaded (2025) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features indie and bullet hell. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
VERZEUS (2024) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features casual and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up
Percy the Potty Pigeon (C64/Spectrum) (2023) — Shared: Retro, Action, Side Scroller. Also features 2d and funny. Tags: Retro, Action, Side Scroller
Icarus0 — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Side Scroller. Also features 2d and aliens. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Side Scroller
Pier Pressure (2020) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features 2d and cartoony. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Side Scroller. Also features pixel graphics and 1990's. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Side Scroller
Guntech 2 (2022) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features twin stick shooter and 2d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Orbital Siege (2025) — Shared: Retro, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features pixel graphics and 2d. Tags: Retro, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Zero Wing (2023) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features 2d and controller. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Project X: Light Years (2025) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Shooter. Also features 1990's and indie. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Shooter
Promethium (2017) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features indie and difficult. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Gundroid (2025) — Shared: Action, Retro, Arcade. Also features indie and 2d. Tags: Action, Retro, Arcade
RocketShip Go Up (2025) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features flight and 3d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
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Jet Gunner: Refueled (2025) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Crazy Invader ShootEm Down (2021) — Shared: Arcade, Retro, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features casual and indie. Tags: Arcade, Retro, Shoot 'Em Up
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R-Type Dimensions EX (2018) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features classic and remake. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
N₂O (2022) — Shared: Retro, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features 3d and third person. Tags: Retro, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Galaxy Bricks (2023) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features casual and indie. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Barback (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features 2d and indie. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Syder Arcade (2013) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features indie and bullet hell. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
Suicide Runners (2024) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and 2d. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Blitloop0 — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Retro. Also features bullet hell and 1980s. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Retro
Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20) (2022) — Shared: Retro, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features 2d and surreal. Tags: Retro, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Rogue Sentry (2021) — Shared: Old School, Shoot 'Em Up, Retro. Also features twin stick shooter and action-adventure. Tags: Old School, Shoot 'Em Up, Retro
Schildmaid MX (2023) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Retro. Also features pixel graphics and 2d. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Retro
STURMWIND EX (2019) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features indie and bullet hell. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
Nectar Wars (2022) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and top-down shooter. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Hyper-5 (2022) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Arcade. Also features 3d and cinematic. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Arcade
Truxton (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features top-down shooter and co-op. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Fairy Fire - Defender of the Fairies (2020) — Shared: Shooter, Arcade, Side Scroller. Also features casual and indie. Tags: Shooter, Arcade, Side Scroller
INNBC STARFIGHTER0 — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Action. Also features adventure and 2d. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Action
Cosmic Wartoad (2022) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro. Also features 2d and pixel graphics. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro
Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order0 — Shared: Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features 2d platformer and 2d. Tags: Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
Guns of Fury (2025) — Shared: Retro, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features metroidvania and pixel graphics. Tags: Retro, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
Astro Attack (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Arcade. Also features score attack and bullet hell. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Arcade
VARYZNEX (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Retro. Also features 2d and space. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Retro
Fury! (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and 2d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Spectacular Sparky (2021) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Side Scroller. Also features platformer and story rich. Tags: Action, Shooter, Side Scroller
Tecroroid Assault (2019) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features 2d and indie. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
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Tiger Heli (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action. Also features 2d and controller. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action
Rutabaga Desert Storm (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Side Scroller. Also features casual and pixel graphics. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Side Scroller
Thunder Tiger0 — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features 2d and controller. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up
DRUNKEN BARON (2025) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features casual and 2d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
URG (2021) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Arcade. Also features casual and twin stick shooter. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Arcade