Games Like JETGRAVE

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Local Co-Op 8.2%

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 37.6%, Side Scroller 32%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Side Scroller 28.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 5.2%, 2D 4.7%

A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Fast-Paced 13.9%, Retro 7.7%, Co-op 7.3%

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Fast-Paced 13.2%, Retro 8.6%, Shooter 8%

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 31.7%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

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 35.2%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Retro 6.9%

Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 5.8%

Dr Sharkface has plunged the world into chaos and stolen all the kittens. Team up with up to 4 friends and shoot your way through 7 levels of retro-inspired run-and-gun action - packed with wild weapons, huge bosses, and one surprisingly adorable cat.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action 9.4%, Local Co-Op 7.6%

The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.3%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D 10.2%, Action 8.7%, Retro 4.4%

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 33.1%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Fast-Paced 21.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

AngelStrike is an exciting 2D side-scrolling shoot'em'up with handmade pixel-art and a variety of action-packed missions. Play solo or local co-op with friends to rescue refugees, stealthily deliver supplies, escort your allies, and take down hordes of machines in 40 levels across 5 different areas!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Shooter 12%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Action 9%

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 32.7%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Shooter 7.8%, Sci-fi 7.1%

Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Side Scroller 23%, Action 9.5%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Retro 8.1%

Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 5.2%

Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

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 35.2%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 7.3%

Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 9.9%, Local Co-Op 7.6%

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 37%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Retro 11%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Retro 9.1%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 7.7%

Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Retro 6.3%

SodaCity is an action, fast paced game, with hybrid beat/shoot ‘em up gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Fast-Paced 27.1%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 9%, Action 6.8%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Shooter 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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 39.6%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 6.7%, Action 6.2%

A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Shooter 13.9%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 9.1%

Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Shooter 8.2%

Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Retro 9%, Shooter 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

A fast‑paced 2.5D shooter built entirely solo on a custom engine, featuring multiple game modes, ship loadouts, online and local co‑op, and over a decade of continuous updates. Battle alien forces through handcrafted missions, survival challenges, and intense boss encounters.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Fast-Paced 21.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Co-op Campaign 10.5% ★, Local Co-Op 9.2%

Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Side Scroller 34.5%, Retro 10.1%, Shooter 6.2%, 2D 5.8%

Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Action 8.4%, Retro 8%

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Retro 8.2%, Co-op 7.8%, Fast-Paced 7.5%

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 45.2%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7%, Sci-fi 5.3%

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 40.5%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Retro 9.5%, Shooter 9.2%, 2D 6.1%

Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Side Scroller 28%, Shooter 7.5%, Retro 6.2%, 2D 5.9%

A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Local Co-Op 7.9%

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 33%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Sci-fi 5.7%

SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 9.6%, Action 6.8%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

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 36.8%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Shooter 7.4%

DED - a game in the shoot'em up genre. Your granddaughter has been kidnapped, and your daughter and son-in-law murdered. Having just bits and pieces of information about the abductors, you will have to save your granddaughter and find the masterminds behind these crimes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Fast-Paced 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Action 11%, Retro 8.6%

Metaloid: Origin is an fast-paced gun’n'run 2D platformer. Take on the role of one out of three android warrior's known as “Predator” and dash through 9 different levels in order to save their planet from an robot army led by Lucian Corp, whom invade their planet and exploit the planetary resources to fuel their galactic war efforts.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Fast-Paced 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

2D horizontal Shoot’em up with Rhythm Game elements. You're María Soliña from Galicia in the XVII Century. Find the three magic objects that will free Galician people from the doom of Noitum, The Night Lord.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 12%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 23%, Shooter 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Local Co-Op 6.1%

Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.7%, 2D 7.7%

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 33.2%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Retro 5.6%

Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Local Co-Op 8.1%, Retro 6.9%

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 31.2%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Shooter 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Sci-fi 6.1%

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 39%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 9.5%, Action 9.2%

Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Side Scroller 20%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Co-op 6.7%

SNAKE GAME ULTRA CORE is an arena shooter where you play as a snake with a shotgun, escaping from a laboratory and seeking revenge on your enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Fast-Paced 18.8%, Action 9.1%, 2D 7.8%, Combat 4.1%

Neon Tyrant is a co-op vertical shmup where togetherness is a mechanic: fly close to bond shields, rescue downed wingmates under fire, draft run-defining perks. Campaign, endless, daily runs, boss rush — 1-4 pilots, local or online. Flying solo? Hire an AI wingman that learns. Everything glows.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Fast-Paced 13.9%, Co-op 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Co-op Campaign 7.6% ★

Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Side Scroller 38.2%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.9%, Side Scroller 30.7%, Action 11.4%

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 9.9%, Side Scroller 8.5%, 2D 5.2%

Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Side Scroller 36.6%, Shooter 11.8%, 2D 5.8%, Action 4.1%