60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Old School, Action, 2D.
Grab a partner and work together to defeat crime on jetskis! Jet and Sky are two old friends from high school who spend their days keeping The City safe from criminals with the help of Sarah3000, the latest in artificial intelligence for jetskis.
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In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Pedro (C64/Spectrum)
In this cartoony arcade game, released in 1984 for home microcomputers, take on the role of the titular Pedro, a frustrated gardener trying desperately to protect his precious flower garden from invading animals.
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: 1980s 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Old School 11.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.2%
In this cartoony arcade game, released in 1984 for home microcomputers, take on the role of the titular Pedro, a frustrated gardener trying desperately to protect his precious flower garden from invading animals.
Why similar: 2.5D 22%, 1980s 16.1%, Retro 15.4%, Cartoon 12.2%, Arcade 11.3%
TAD: That Alien Dude is a retro RPG that takes you back in time to a world of analog cartoon franchises, sugary breakfast cereals, a thriving music industry, and die-cut comic book covers.
Why similar: Conspiracy 19.7% ★, Satire 18.8% ★, Aliens 15.5%, 1980s 14.7%, Cartoon 11.2%
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: 1980s 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Old School 9%
A vertical scroll shooter where deflecting enemy projectiles is key to success.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, 2.5D 17.8%, Old School 15.6%, Aliens 12.5%, Shooter 10.3%
A side scrolling side-on shooter from the depths of a long-lost arcade cabinet where you take the role of a UFO on the hunt for human prey! Capture them alive with your tractor beam and pull them into your saucer while unleashing your heat ray upon tanks, planes, and all manner of military might!
Why similar: 1980s 28.2%, Aliens 25.1%, Old School 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12%, Arcade 7.2%
defend skullheadworld. shoot skulls at invading skulls. collect skulls to protect your skull. flush skulls to upgrade. part single-stick bullet-hell shooter, part top-down physics brawler. super addictive arcade fun.
Why similar: Satire 19.5% ★, Aliens 14%, Bullet Hell 13%, Artificial Intelligence 12.4%, Old School 9.6%
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: Bullet Hell 16.5%, 1980s 16.2%, Aliens 14.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%
A sci-fi action arcade run-and-gun game.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 14%, Aliens 13.7%, Old School 11.9%, Cartoon 11.9%, Shooter 9.4%
Imagine yourself living under your favourite oppressive regime. Rebel! Fight waves of SWAT teams. Loot their weapons and money. Buy upgrades. Enlist allies. Face off with the corrupt government bosses. Casual top down/ dual stick shooter with short, intense gameplay and a clever AI.
Why similar: Conspiracy 23.5% ★, 2.5D 16.6%, Cartoon 13.3%, Old School 11.6%, Top-Down 10.5%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Aliens 17%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 9.3%
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: 2.5D 19.7%, Old School 14.1%, Aliens 13.9%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Retro 11.2%
You’re a mediator trying to prevent an interplanetary conflict. How will you do it? By destroying infrastructure, overthrowing a monarchy, wiping out a hive, and eradicating half of a nebula… All this and more in ITZO, an 8-bit bullet hell game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Shooter 14%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 10.4%
Defend the Little Spaceman Dudes from aliens! Blast waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs across 50 challenging levels in this fast-paced ’80s-style arcade space shooter.
Why similar: 1980s 17.3%, Aliens 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 11.1%, Retro 11%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Aliens 14.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Futuristic 8.5%
Shoot your way through hordes of enemy ships, tanks, mine fields, wind mills, lazer beams, massive boss fights and software bugs, all in a multidimensional shoot em up like never seen before!
Why similar: 2.5D 19%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, 1980s 11.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.5%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, 1980s 15.7%, Aliens 14.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.7%
Zenvader is a super retro shooter mixed with roguelite elements. Dodge the barrage of bullets, improve your unit, and try to defeat the Alien King!
Why similar: 1980s 18.4%, Aliens 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Old School 14.5%, Retro 10.9%
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: 1980s 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Aliens 12.4%, Old School 10.6%, Shooter 10.4%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, 1980s 18.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Old School 11.6%, Arcade 10%
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: 1980s 15.2%, Retro 14.9%, Aliens 13.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Cartoon 12.1%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 28.4%, Retro 18%, Aliens 16.7%, Shooter 12%, Old School 10.9%
You were chosen for the Planet Keeper Program. Defend the planet in this retro-inspired incremental game. Upgrade our defenses, destroy our enemies, ensure our future.
Why similar: Time Travel 19% ★, Aliens 17%, Artificial Intelligence 13.4%, 1980s 12%, Retro 11.4%
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: Aliens 18.2%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, 1980s 13.6%, Old School 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
Embark on a dangerous investigation in Ultra Mission™, the latest game by Gumbo Machine™. As an agent of the Stellar Exchange Commission, you must traverse the 20 dizzying levels within Otto Labs, each littered with powerful automatons and questionable experiments. This is going to be a blast!
Why similar: 1980s 19.1%, Conspiracy 16.1% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Old School 10.7%, Futuristic 10.4%
A casual, retro-inspired 2D shooter with an alt-history twist! Pilot the last German Zeppelin in a parallel universe against a reptilian army. Master your Zero-Energy Impulse and blast through double-deckers and flying saucers. Simple controls, escalating difficulty, and pure arcade action.
Why similar: Aliens 21.3%, Time Travel 20.4% ★, Shooter 12.1%, Old School 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%
A fast-paced, top down movement shooter. A drifter must master the art of drifting, the nature of the enemy and the rhythm of attack and defence. Only then can a drifter become The Astrodrifter.
Why similar: Aliens 16.8%, 2.5D 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Old School 11.8%, Futuristic 11.4%
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
Why similar: 1980s 17.7%, Aliens 16.9%, Futuristic 11.1%, Old School 11.1%, Shooter 10.4%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Aliens 15%, 1980s 13.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 9.1%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Futuristic 13.6%, Old School 13.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.7%
An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.
Why similar: 1980s 30.1%, Retro 13.3%, Old School 12%, Aliens 10.9%, Arcade 10.5%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: 1980s 23.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Old School 13.4%, Arcade 9.3%, Retro 9.1%
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: 1980s 19.9%, Old School 12.6%, Futuristic 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 10%
Meteor 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 the space rocks. Play 4 players Co-op or Versus Mode with friends.
Why similar: 1980s 17.6%, Aliens 16.9%, Old School 10.9%, Futuristic 10.8%, Shooter 9.9%
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: 1980s 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Old School 12.4%
BeatBox Runner is a retro platformer with a twist: switch states to survive its unique series of traps and challenges.
Why similar: 1980s 24.2%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Old School 16.5%, Retro 11.9%, Cartoon 9.9%
It is the year 2127, the closing of the great war is upon us. You purchase a starship to explore regions unknown and to extract untold riches from distant galaxies. Pirates and bloodthirsty alien beings wander the universe. It is a gritty and nasty period. Bravely go forth and seek your fortune!
Why similar: Aliens 20.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Old School 12.4%, Futuristic 12.1%, Top-Down 11.5%
An 8-bit style vertical SHMUP (very loosely) based on the writings of H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Old School 23.4%, Arcade 18.1%, 1980s 17.7%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Retro 11.4%
Join the intrepid bunny pilot, Captain Rabbo, and her crew of fluffy flyers as they fight to turn the barren Winrose Warren into a blossoming landscape! Become an Air Hare in a unique take on bullet hells, restoring farmland one seed at a time, against the nefarious Gale Gang goons!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, 1980s 13.7%, Top-Down 10%, Shooter 8.7%
Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.
Why similar: 1980s 20.6%, Aliens 16.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 10.7%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 24.9%, Retro 19.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.9%
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: 1980s 15.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Aliens 12.6%, Retro 10.6%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: 2.5D 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Aliens 15%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%
In this fiendishly difficult 1985 platformer, take on the role of the malefactorous mustelid Sam Stoat as he attempts to steal precious diamonds. Collect a bomb and match, jump across some perilous platforms, and find and blow the safe to claim your prize!
Why similar: Crime 22.8%, Retro 19.6%, 1980s 17.1%, Arcade 13.4%, Old School 11%
Play as syrup farmer Benny Shoemaker who has been attacked by a Canadian goose for the last time! Solve sticky puzzles, battle moose-riding Rangers, and take down the Canadistan Maple Syrup Deep State. President Rump basically gave you the go-ahead!
Why similar: Satire 29.8% ★, Conspiracy 25% ★, 2.5D 14.9%, Old School 8.1%, Top-Down 7.6%
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Why similar: 2.5D 23.1%, 1980s 17.3%, Aliens 14.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Futuristic 9.3%
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, 1980s 14.1%, Old School 11.8%, Shooter 9.4%
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Aliens 17.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Futuristic 11.8%, Old School 11.4%
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
Why similar: 2.5D 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Artificial Intelligence 15.1%, Aliens 13.5%, Local Co-Op 13.2%
Battle through color soaked and mayhem paced arcade shooting action! Defend the Planetary Defense Shield (PDS) from the invading alien onslaught. Choose between charging the PDS and buying power ups to stay alive. You are the galaxy's final hope. Recharge, shoot, win! Will you save the galaxy?
Why similar: 1980s 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Aliens 16%, Cartoon 13.1%, Arcade 8.7%
Delta Light 2 is my love letter to classic flash games! With new arcade graphics, a fresh engine, and a killer soundtrack. Explore + 35 handcrafted maps in the Campaign. then dive into Infinite Mode. With fruity power-ups and a set of unlock-able characters, this is Delta Light like never before!
Why similar: 1980s 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Old School 12.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 10.7%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for home microcomputers by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, guide a small frog across a busy road, then across logs floating in a river, to reach safety on the other side.
Why similar: Retro 21%, 1980s 19.6%, Arcade 15.8%, Top-Down 15.2%, Old School 12.7%
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
Why similar: 1980s 16.2%, Aliens 16%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Old School 11.3%, Shooter 8.7%
Aliens have invaded, and Kid Bubblegum is too cool to let that slide. Armed with his trusty Gumslinger, he’ll kick some alien ass and shoot bubblegum…and he has plenty of gum!
Why similar: 1980s 23.6%, Old School 16.1%, Aliens 12.5%, Cartoon 11.8%, Retro 10.7%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: 1980s 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Futuristic 13.9%, Retro 10.7%, Top-Down 10.7%
Get ready to face the lands of Deitra. Choose your class and fight to change your destiny.
Why similar: Aliens 17.6%, 1980s 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Retro 11.6%, Top-Down 11.1%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Futuristic 14.1%, Old School 13.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12.1%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: 1980s 18.3%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Aliens 15.2%, Old School 13.2%, Retro 9.3%
The Toxic Snavenger rides again in classic arcade snake action. Snarf up those toxic treats and used sneakers, while avoiding obnoxious health food. Beware the wormhole; the shortest path isn't always the safest, and it isn't always a straight line.
Why similar: 1980s 32%, Satire 24.1% ★, Retro 17.2%, Arcade 16.5%, Colorful 5.1%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, 2.5D 11.5%, Old School 10.7%, Arcade 10%
