60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, 2D.
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?
Planetstar Warrior
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
BorderCollie Blaster
Kira is back! In this arcade style shoot ´em up you´ll encounter different foes, defeat big alien bosses and collect power-ups and new weapons to fight your way through 12 exciting stages and find the holy bone Kira (the star of the game) is looking for.
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Space 4.2%
Kira is back! In this arcade style shoot ´em up you´ll encounter different foes, defeat big alien bosses and collect power-ups and new weapons to fight your way through 12 exciting stages and find the holy bone Kira (the star of the game) is looking for.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Linear 7%
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 28.5%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 7.9%, 1980s 7.8%, Action 5.3%
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 22.9%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Shooter 12%, Linear 9.4%, Space 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 24.1%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Linear 8.1%, Space 6.1%
In Autogiro, a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter, you take control of a sophisticated helicopter and set off on a mission where your survival depends on your accuracy, quick thinking, and strategy!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.6%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 15.5%, 1980s 10.1%, 1990's 6.7%
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 28.4%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Space 7.2%, 1990's 7.1%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 11.7%, 1980s 8.8%, 1990's 5.9%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, 1980s 11.4%, Shooter 11.1%, 1990's 6.4%
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 27.9%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 9.3%, Space 8.7%
Witchcraft: Candy Hunt is an old-school shooter game with charming pixel art graphics that will take you on a Halloween adventure. Fly on a broomstick and battle your way through three exciting levels, each one featuring unique spooky creatures such as pumpkin monsters, evil crows and ghosts.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 5.6%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, 2D Fighter 23.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Space 7.5%, 1990's 6.2%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 10.4%, 1980s 9.2%, Space 8.2%
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 24.8%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Linear 10.3%, Space 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 30.7%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 11.4%, 1980s 9.7%, Space 7.8%
Swarmfall is a 2D sci-fi "bullet heaven" roguelite where you pilot a massive Starship representing the last remnants of humanity. Instead of firing all weapons manually, you command a growing fleet of automated starships that orbit and protect you while you maneuver through waves of alien enemies.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 9.7%, Tactical 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 33.4%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 15.6%, Space 13.1%, Casual 5.7%
Nebula Invaders is a retro-neon space shooter where you pilot a lone ship against endless waves of interstellar invaders. Destroy, dodge, upgrade your weapons, and survive in a vibrant cosmic battlefield!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Space 12.9%, Action 9.9%, 2D 4.9%
A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Space 11.2%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 7.8%
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 26.5%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 10.3%, 1980s 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.9%
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 26%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 9.5%, Linear 7.3%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 16%, Action 8.7%, Space 7.1%
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 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Space 8.7%, Shooter 8%, 1990's 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 35.1%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Shooter 15.6%, Space 9.2%, Action 6.7%
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 18.6%, Shooter 12.6%, 1980s 9.8%, 1990's 6.9%
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 28.8%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Space 10.4%, Sci-fi 6.8%
Build your fleet and face the alien terror from the deep! Now it’s up to you alone to stop an alien invasion from the depths of the ocean in this legendary, home computer era shoot ‘em up dredged up and faithfully rebuilt for modern platforms – X-Out: Resurfaced!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 25.2%, 2D Fighter 24.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 4.7%
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 25.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Space 7.9%, Sci-fi 6.1%
Spacegirl 2038 is a fast paced, high energy arcade style shooter. Save your sister and her crew, they're depending on you!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 8.2%, Space 6.4%
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 25.6%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 9.5%, 1990's 7.7%
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 17.5%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 10.1%, 1980s 8.3%
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 30%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Linear 10.8%, Action 8.9%, 1980s 7.9%
Fight your way to dominion over the universe in this Shoot Em Up game based on the book! On the planet Vale, known for its extreme cold and endless snowfields, the story follows young Talen Esko and his sister Salla, whose family, the Esko clan, is transferred to govern this icy world.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shooter 9.8%, 1980s 7.5%
Aces Over Airfields is a fast-paced 2D aerial combat game featuring intense dogfights, strategic base defense, and retro pixel art. Fly, fight, and manage resources to dominate the skies and destroy your enemy’s jet or base assets.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 5.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Shooter 15%, 1990's 6.7%, Action 5.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Shooter 10.7%, 1980s 8.6%, Space 5%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 9.9%, Space 8.9%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 21.4%, Space 10.6%, 1980s 9.9%, Action 9.2%
Space Rock Armageddon is a bold and dynamic space arcade game, boasting lightning-fast gameplay and an explosion of vibrant colors that make it feel like an eighties arcade classic.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 8%, 1980s 7.4%
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 23.6%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Space 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 1980s 8.5%, 1990's 8%, Shooter 7.4%
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 26.1%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Space 10.3%, 1980s 10%, Sci-fi 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 35.3%, Side Scroller 34.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 7.9%, 2D 5.3%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 26%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 6.2%, 1980s 5.9%
Space Adventures 2 in 1 is a collection of arcade-style space shooter games taking inspiration from classic arcade games. Both game modes focus on quick movement and reflexes, maintaining a retro-like feeling, featuring cartoonish sprites and sounds, and are designed for short, replayable sessions.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.2%, Space 18.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Linear 8.3%, Casual 5.1%
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 24.7%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Shooter 12.9%, 1980s 9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
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 29.6%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Space 8.5%, 1980s 6.8%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Just another 2D platformer shooter game with pixel art graphics to boot. You can jump around while blasting your enemies with three different methods of combat, and protect your village from an evil immortal.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 8.8%
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 25.6%, Side Scroller 18%, Shooter 12.6%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 6.4%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Space 11.5%, 1980s 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%
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 33.4%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Shooter 8.2%
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 10.3%, 1980s 7.2%
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 41.4%, Shooter 18.3%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Linear 9.7%, Space 7.9%
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 30.3%, Side Scroller 16%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 8.7%, Sci-fi 8%
Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.1%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Linear 9.5%, 1980s 9%, 1990's 6.3%
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 25.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Linear 11.4%, Space 7.7%
"Dug Out" is an exciting multiplayer PvP game for 2-4 players, where you dive into an underground arena and engage in intense battles. Armed with guns, you'll dig through the environment to uncover hidden opponents and outsmart your rivals.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 9.7%, 2D 4.5%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Shooter 21.1%, Space 12.8%, Action 12.1%, Linear 11.7%
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Shooter 17.6%, 1980s 14.8%, Action 10.6%, Space 9.6%
