60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, 2D, Shooter.
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Icarus
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!
Spacewing War
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
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 25%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Aliens 9.5%, 1980s 8.5%, Shooter 6.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.2%, 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Cyberpunk 16%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 1980s 7.1%, Shooter 6.9%
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 24.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 10.8%, 1990's 8.5%, Arcade 8.1%
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 21.7%, Side Scroller 21%, Arcade 9.5%, 1980s 9.4%, Shooter 8.3%
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 20.7%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 10.1%, 1980s 10.1%, Arcade 8.1%
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 23.5%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.3%, 1990's 9%
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 22.9%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Aliens 7.7%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 1990's 9%, 1980s 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 23.8%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 7.7%, 1980s 6.8%
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 21.3%, Shooter 12.9%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Aliens 8.9%
『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 21.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 1980s 9.7%, Shooter 9.2%, 1990's 7.6%
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 20.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, 1980s 9%, Shooter 8.8%, Aliens 8.5%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.4%, 1990's 8.4%
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 22%, Side Scroller 20.7%, 1980s 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 7.4%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Old School 9.2%, Shooter 8.4%
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 22.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.6%, 1990's 9.1%
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 18%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 1980s 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Aliens 9.9%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Cyberpunk 12.6%, 1980s 12.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 9.4%
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 20.3%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 10.7%, 1990's 9.5%
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 18.6%, Side Scroller 16%, 1980s 10.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.5%
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: Side Scroller 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.1%, 1980s 8.9%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%
Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.7%, 1980s 10.5%, Cyberpunk 10.3%
Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Aliens 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, 1980s 7.5%
Shoot-'em-up meets battle-royale. Prepare your thumbs for adrenaline mashing madness.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Arcade 8.5%, 1980s 6.4%
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 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Shooter 9.8%, 1980s 8.8%
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 30.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.4%, 1980s 10.1%, Aliens 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: Side Scroller 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 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 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 7.2%, 1990's 6.6%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Arcade 10.7%, 1980s 9%, Action 7.8%
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 21.5%, 1980s 11.5%, Shooter 10.5%, 1990's 8.2%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 8.9%
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 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 1980s 10.7%, Shooter 10%, 1990's 8.3%
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 24.5%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 8.5%
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 18.8%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 10.9%, 1980s 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Cyberpunk 10.5%, Shooter 9.1%
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Cyberpunk 10.9%
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 22%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Aliens 11.3%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 9.2%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 19.7%, 1980s 11.2%, Shooter 9.9%, 1990's 8.7%
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 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.1%, 1980s 7.5%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Arcade 17.3%, Shooter 15.6%, 1980s 14.1%, 1990's 10.2%
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 24.4%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 7.8%
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 22.2%, 1980s 14.6%, Shooter 12.2%, 1990's 11.1%, Arcade 10.6%
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 28.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.1%, 1980s 9.1%, Aliens 6.9%
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 27.6%, 1980s 14.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Aliens 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
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: Side Scroller 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.2%, 1980s 6.7%
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 33.5%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 6.2%
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: Side Scroller 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Aliens 7%, 1990's 6.3%
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: Side Scroller 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Cyberpunk 16.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.3%
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 23.9%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.7%, 1980s 7.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Arcade 9.8%, 1980s 7.6%, Old School 7.3%
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 26.1%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 10.6%
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 24.7%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 7.8%
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 28.7%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.7%
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 11.3%
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 23.6%, Side Scroller 20.8%, 1980s 15%, Arcade 8.8%, Old School 7.7%
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Cyberpunk 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 9.6%
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 17.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 1980s 10.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.7%
Star Tank is a shmup with eighties aesthetics, a mixture of styles (Galaga-Operation Wolf). A difficult game that requires great control skills. 20 stages. 5 bosses. Various enemies. Become an expert pilot of a StarTank!!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11%, 1980s 9.3%
