- #1 Cosmic Cruiser
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
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 18.6%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 11%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Space 7.5%
- #2 Collapsion
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Corkill
Windows
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Aliens 8.4%, Space 8.4%
- #3 While you are Downloading
96% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Alien Nude LTD
Windows
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 23.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 9.9%, Space 9.1%
- #4 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Shooter 14%, Space 11%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%
- #5 Space & Pixels
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 10%, Space 9.3%
- #6 A Blast From The Past
94% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
Windows · Mac
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 7.2%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #7 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
92% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
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 25.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 12.6%, 1980s 8.7%, Action 7.7%
- #8 Terra Flame
91% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Score Attack 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Arcade 6.5%
- #9 Stars of Strife
93% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Sicur54
Windows
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 9.4%, 1980s 8.8%
- #10 Galactic Plague 2000
90% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Yacoobs C.MPub: Y3TuuStudio
Windows
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 8.1%, Score Attack 8%
- #11 Zero Wrath Vendetta
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13%, Action 7.8%, Space 7.3%
- #12 Distant Space
89% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Space 13.4%, Arcade 13%, 1980s 8.5%, Shooter 8.1%
- #13 ImageStriker
89% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Shooter 16%, Score Attack 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Arcade 7.1%
- #14 Asteroids: Recharged
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11%, Space 9%, Score Attack 8.7%
- #15 Nevultra
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Score Attack 9.2%, Space 6.9%
- #16 Guardian: Planet Defense
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Lemur
Windows
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 15%, Action 7.8%, Casual 6.4%
- #17 MeteoStorm
87% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: DarkMatter Software
Windows · Mac
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Arcade 15.5%, 1980s 10.9%, Action 9.4%, Space 9.3%
- #18 Raging Blasters 2
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Score Attack 9.4%, Action 7.8%, Casual 6.8%
- #19 Asteroid Blasters
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
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 24.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.1%, 1980s 11.4%, Space 8.5%
- #20 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Kuhn
Windows
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 16.4%, Space 10.7%, Action 9.9%
- #21 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 15%, 1980s 9.5%, Action 8.9%
- #22 Cosmic Wartoad
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
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 35.2%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 12.3%, 1980s 8.1%, Aliens 6.2%
- #23 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
79% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
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 32.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #24 DIM-EGION
85% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: aa9bbPub: Akasha Apostles
Windows
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Shooter 21.8%, Space 10.3%, 1980s 8.9%, Action 8.7%
- #25 WOLFLAME
81% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Score Attack 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #26 Bit Blaster XL
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Score Attack 8.9%, Space 8.6%
- #27 Apano SYN Fighter
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ASIN Games
Windows
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 29.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 13%, Space 10.8%, 1980s 9.2%
- #28 Attack from Izar 2250
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Xayba
Windows
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Arcade 18.2%, Shooter 17.2%, Score Attack 15.5%, Aliens 9.3%, Space 8.7%
- #29 Stop the Saturnians!
80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Jeff Sinasac
Windows
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Aliens 7.3%
- #30 GRADIUS ORIGINS
76% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
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 22.3%, Arcade 19.7%, Shooter 17.4%, 1980s 10.9%, Space 8%
- #31 Tiger Heli
77% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Arcade 17.4%, Score Attack 10.1%, 1980s 7.7%, 2D 7.3%
- #32 Alpha Warrior
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Smobile
Windows
Alpha Warrior is a retro, space shooter where the player engages in flight combat with enemy terrestrials and arcade style bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 17.2%, Space 10.8%, Casual 9.9%
- #33 I.F.O
77% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Total BatteryPub: Turtle Cream
Windows · Mac
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 31.4%, Shooter 15.9%, 1980s 11.7%, Casual 7.5%, Aliens 7.4%
- #34 Pewt 'em Up!
73% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Aliens 9.3%, Space 8.1%
- #35 Astro Attack
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Blocky Pixel
Windows
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Score Attack 15%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Space 7.2%
- #36 MissileDancer
75% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Shooter 17.9%, Score Attack 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Arcade 5.5%
- #37 Anthea's Justice
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
Windows
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 42.2%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Space 7.5%
- #38 Rolling Gunner
71% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
Windows
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Shooter 22.1%, Score Attack 14.9%, Sci-fi 10.2%, 2D 7.2%
- #39 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Space 7.4%
- #40 RESHOOTER
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: spieleschreiber
Windows
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 16.7%, Score Attack 13.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%
- #41 < STRECT >
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MiddleBit
Windows
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Score Attack 15%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #42 Space Ship Infinity
71% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.3%, Space 9.1%
- #43 RYZY NYIL
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Shooter 18%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 9.8%, Score Attack 7.5%
- #44 Moon Dancer
69% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Shooter 17.3%, Score Attack 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #45 BLASTER MAYHEM
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #46 Kalzor: 2000
72% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #47 Zero Wing
68% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 28.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 10.4%, Score Attack 10.2%, 1980s 9.3%
- #48 Chicken Invaders 1
66% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 9.1%, Casual 7.8%
- #49 Space storm
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: rogerinfanger.com
Windows
Steer a futuristic spaceship through 50 action-packed levels! Fight against enemy fleets, use teleportation, dodge fireballs and defeat the mothership. Precision and skill are required to survive increasingly difficult waves. Are you ready?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12%, Space 9.7%, 1980s 8.8%
- #50 Galactix
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scott Host
Windows
Pilot your way through the relentless Xidus Fleet in an attempt to save the earth from annihilation. Galactix is a space arcade type game where you pilot your ship to shoot enemy fighters and collect bonus's with your ships mechanical arm. Galactix also includes a new Enhanced Mode to play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Shooter 17.8%, Space 9.6%, Aliens 9.3%, Action 9.3%
- #51 Invasion From Space
68% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Jean Tampon
Windows
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 9.6%, Aliens 8.9%, Space 8.7%
- #52 Venkazoid Blast
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Phillip Herrera
Windows
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Score Attack 13.6%, Aliens 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #53 RagingBlasters
67% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Shooter 15.3%, Score Attack 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Arcade 6.8%
- #54 Thunder Tiger
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Incredibly Moot Studio
Windows
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 29.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Score Attack 10.2%, 1980s 8.8%
- #55 Fruitgeddon
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: One Room Studio
Windows
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 37.6%, Shooter 21.8%, Space 12.6%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #56 The Last Ladybug
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlackRXPub: Clickteam
Windows
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Aliens 8.3%
- #57 Invaliens
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 8.3%, Casual 6.7%
- #58 SOL CRESTA
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc.
Windows
SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Shooter 18%, 1980s 10.5%, Space 8.6%, Action 8.3%
- #59 Space Warpster
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AMAMiZU games
Windows · Linux
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 31.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Space 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #60 UfoPilot : The Phadt Menace - Steam Edition
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: nornware AB
Windows
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12%, 1980s 9.1%, Family Friendly 6.6%