60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Old School, Action, Arcade, Pixel Graphics.
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 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Old School 11.8%, Shooter 9.2%, 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%, Retro 15.4%, Cartoon 12.2%, Arcade 11.3%
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 19.6% ★, Aliens 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13%, Artificial Intelligence 12.5%, 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 16.6%, 1980s 16.2%, Aliens 14.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.9%
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 25.7% ★, Conspiracy 21.6% ★, America 20.8% ★, 2.5D 12.8%, Old School 6.9%
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 19.6%, Aliens 16.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 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 23.7% ★, 2.5D 16.6%, Cartoon 13.3%, Old School 11.6%, Top-Down 10.5%
Take to the streets solo or with a partner in this fast paced, high-impact arcade beat ’em up. Takeover returns with refined gameplay, upgraded visuals and a pulse-pounding new soundtrack.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.1%, 2.5D 18.4%, America 12% ★, Old School 11.6%, Crime 9.6%
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 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Aliens 14.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Old School 9.4%
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 17.2%, Aliens 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 11%, Retro 11%
ITZO is a retro style scrolling shooter and bullet hell game where you play as the best (and most ruthless) agent in space: ITZO! You have the mission to prevent an incoming interplanetary conflict… How are you going to do it? Easy. With bullets, destruction, chaos and no diplomacy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%
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 19%, Aliens 14.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Futuristic 8.5%
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 19.8% ★, Satire 18.9% ★, Aliens 15.4%, 1980s 14.6%, Cartoon 11.2%
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 20.5%, 1980s 18.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Old School 11.6%, Arcade 10%
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 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Old School 14.6%, 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 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Aliens 12.4%, Old School 10.6%, Shooter 10.4%
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 13.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Cartoon 12.1%
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 29.2%, Aliens 26.1%, Old School 16.4%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Arcade 7.5%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 28.3%, Retro 18.1%, Aliens 16.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Old School 11%
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 16.2%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Old School 11.9%, Futuristic 11.4%
A sci-fi action arcade run-and-gun game.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 14.8%, Aliens 14.3%, Old School 12.5%, Cartoon 12.5%, Shooter 9.8%
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 19%, Futuristic 13.6%, Old School 13.5%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.7%
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 18%, Aliens 14.9%, 1980s 13.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 9%
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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Old School 13.4%, Arcade 9.3%, Retro 9.1%
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: Bullet Hell 19.2%, 1980s 18.3%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Old School 12.1%
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 13.4%, Old School 12%, Aliens 10.9%, Arcade 10.5%
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 19.8%, Old School 12.6%, Futuristic 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%
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 19.7%, Conspiracy 16.8% ★, Old School 11.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Futuristic 10.8%
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 17.6%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Retro 11.4%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 24.8%, Retro 19.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Hell 12%
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 17.9%, 1980s 16.6%, Aliens 14.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.3%
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 22.9%, Retro 19.6%, 1980s 17%, Arcade 13.4%, Old School 11%
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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 1980s 14.1%, Old School 11.8%, Shooter 9.4%
Graphic Novel Style Top Down Shooting Action Game which tells the story of Ivan Vinogradov, the victim of the CIA's top-secret project.
Why similar: America 19.8% ★, Crime 18.8%, 1980s 17.3%, Conspiracy 12.8% ★, Shooter 10.7%
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 16.6%, Artificial Intelligence 15.3%, Aliens 13.4%, Local Co-Op 13.1%
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 18.9%, Aliens 17.6%, Shooter 12%, Futuristic 11.7%, Old School 11.5%
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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Futuristic 13.9%, Top-Down 10.7%, Retro 10.7%
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 18.8%, Aliens 17.9%, Old School 11.8%, Futuristic 11.8%, Shooter 11%
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 19.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Top-Down 15.3%, Old School 12.7%
BeatBox Runner is a retro platformer with a twist: switch states to survive its unique series of traps and challenges.
Why similar: 1980s 25%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Old School 17.1%, Retro 12.3%, Cartoon 10.3%
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 22.7%, Futuristic 14%, Old School 13.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12%
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 18.2%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Aliens 15.2%, Old School 13.2%, Retro 9.3%
Embark on a thrilling bullet hell/SHMUP journey in Beyond Solar. As "Gravity," a space pilot from the colony ARD, defend humanity's last sanctuary amid Earth's impending doom. Brace yourself for intense pixel art action in a desperate fight for survival.
Why similar: Conspiracy 24.8% ★, Aliens 18.5%, Top-Down 10.5%, Old School 10.4%, Shooter 10.1%
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: 1980s 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Aliens 15.2%, Retro 12.7%, Shooter 10%
An arcade style game where you play as an animal hopping around a road trying to crash cars. Work your way through different levels or play in survival mode - how many can you crash before you're run over?
Why similar: 1980s 30.9%, Old School 19.9%, Retro 14.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Rude aliens have arrived to sample Earth's legendary all-you-can-eat buffet, and they're sending a smorgasboarding party down to YOUR dining room. Can you assemble and deliver their plates of food before the aliens wreck the restaurant?
Why similar: Aliens 23.3%, Retro 16.3%, 1980s 14.5%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Max Bullets is an action-adventure game with retro graphics and unique gameplay, where if you want to shoot your enemy you have to first dodge his bullet. Liberate the city from crime and have fun, most people who played the game had fun.
Why similar: Satire 22.5% ★, Bullet Hell 22.3%, 2.5D 19.5%, Crime 12.7%, Top-Down 8.9%
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 18.1%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, 1980s 14.3%, Top-Down 10.6%, Old School 9.1%
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 18.6%, Aliens 17.9%, Old School 11.6%, Futuristic 11.5%, Shooter 10.4%
Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!
Why similar: 1980s 27.1%, Old School 23.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Retro 10%, Action 9.2%
Welcome to a world of dangerous rectangles where quick reflexes and maneuvering will help you keep breathing... Well, for at least a few more seconds! Two buttons. Life or death. How long can you survive? Okay, so you died. Try Again. Die. One more time. Die. Just one more. Die. One more!
Why similar: 1980s 31%, Old School 17.6%, Arcade 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Retro 11.3%
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: Shooter 18.1%, Retro 15.5%, 1980s 15%, Aliens 13.5%, Arcade 12.1%
Cyberdrive is: Waves of enemies constantly attacking without giving you a break Average lifespan at easy difficulty 1 minute. Only one thing is required of you "KILL YOUR ENEMIES !!!!!"
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, 1980s 18.9%, Aliens 14.2%, Top-Down 12.2%, Futuristic 11.6%
A fixed-screen action game that allows you to play with up to two players using flower fairies Tamabo and Hanabo. Your goal: to fill the entire stage with blooming flowers.
Why similar: 1980s 23.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Old School 16.2%, Retro 11.1%
'Monster Freaks!' is a 2D top-down shooter about making monsters bleed! Featuring classic arcade action with a bunch o' guns, controller support, couch co-op, and punishing boss fights!
Why similar: 2.5D 21.1%, Old School 18.2%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Retro 12.4%, Shooter 10.3%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Retro 17.9%, 1980s 14.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: 2.5D 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Aliens 15.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.8%
Blue Book is a sci-fi narrative quest. Become a detective and investigate a case that the FBI prefers to forget. The quiet town hides silent horrors, and its citizens keep secrets. Interrogate, uncover contradictions, and trust your intuition. When logic fails, who are you willing to suspect?
Why similar: America 23.8% ★, Conspiracy 20.8% ★, 1980s 17%, Crime 16.3%, Aliens 13.8%
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: 1980s 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Retro 11.2%, Aliens 11.1%, Old School 10.8%
Mega Kaiju Boom Ball is a giant monster-themed break-em-up developed with retro 8-bit constraints in mind. The game mixes the dynamics of breakout, pinball and legendary kaiju into a unique and action-packed 8-bit experience. Can you save the world from a kaiju invasion using just a ball and paddle?
Why similar: 1980s 30.9%, Old School 17.7%, Retro 17.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
