
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Action, Side Scroller.

An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
냥냥펀치(Nyan-Nyan Punch!)는 귀여운 동물귀 소녀들이 공중에서 1대 1 싸움을 벌이는 액션 게임입니다. 언뜻 보면 슈팅 게임처럼 보이지만 펀치를 날려 시원한 근접 공격으로 싸워야 합니다!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Arcade 9.5%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 27%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11%, 2D 4.3%
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 22.9%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Cute 7.2%
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Cute 7.2%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11%, Linear 9%
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10%
Kira is back! In this arcade style shoot ´em up you´ll encounter different foes, defeat big alien bosses and collect power-ups and new weapons to fight your way through 12 exciting stages and find the holy bone Kira (the star of the game) is looking for.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Side Scroller 20%, Shooter 12%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Linear 7.2%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 7.3%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.6%, Cartoony 7.7%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 7.2%
『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 24.4%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.3%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
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 25%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 7.3%
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 9.4%
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 34.3%, Side Scroller 33.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 6%, 2D 5.6%
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 26.4%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 6.6%
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 30.5%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Rei and her pet cat, Koneko, are brainstorming the perfect manga! Battle Rei's adorable inner-thoughts as she overcomes her writer's block, shoot'em-up style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Cats 11.9%, Arcade 11.2%
Avoid bullets and eliminate enemies to earn points.Take on challenging enemies and bosses across multiple stages, each with its unique design and challenges. Use your skills to stay ahead of the enemy and emerge victorious.Help the CDF stop the separatist uprising and restore peace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Linear 8.1%
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 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 8.2%, 2D 5.5%
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 24.4%, Side Scroller 21%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Cartoony 8.7%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 18.3%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Action 8.5%
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 32.9%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Linear 5.8%
"Mage World - The Wizard's Stone" offers a mystical platformer journey, on your adventure you need to beat bosses to get new spells. Be the heroine in 79+ levels and bring back the peace to the kingdom of Mage World.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Arcade 8.8%, Cartoony 8.6%
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Shooter 21%, Female Protagonist 11%, Cute 10.7%, Action 8.8%
FULL-THROTTLE STG "ACCELERATE ZONE". This is an action shooting game where the faster you go, the better your strategy. It's okay to take your time and go at your own pace.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 8%, Cute 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 36.3%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 5.4%
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 26.3%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Linear 9.6%
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 26.9%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 15%, Action 8.1%
An evil cat trapped your birds in magical gems! Ride ponies, master quirky powerups, and explore a whimsical island packed with secrets in this lovingly crafted solo indie platformer.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Cats 10.9%, Linear 9.8%, Relaxing 9.4%
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 26.8%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Linear 9.9%
A cute homebrew platformer made for the Game Boy Color
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, Cats 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Linear 6.6%
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Cute 6.9%
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Cartoony 8.1%
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 41.2%, Shooter 18.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Arcade 11%, Linear 8.6%
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 32.3%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 7.8%, Action 7.5%
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 28.2%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 11%, 2D 5.2%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 8.2%
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 46.2%, Shooter 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action 7.5%, Side Scroller 7.5%
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Shooter 19%, Cartoony 8.7%, Action 8.5%
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 27.2%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
Slayer Cat is a classic action shooter game that combines hand-drawn drawings with classic gameplay. Inspired by games like Contra, Doom, and Cuphead. Play as The Slayer Cat as you traverse strange places on an enemy planet, and discover and discover the mysteries of this place!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Cats 13.4%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 11.6%, Cartoony 6.3%
A shoot 'em up that tests your wits and reflexes! Mastering the ability to change color between red, green and blue is the key to beating this game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Linear 10.2%, Cartoony 8%
Witchcraft: Candy Hunt is an old-school shooter game with charming pixel art graphics that will take you on a Halloween adventure. Fly on a broomstick and battle your way through three exciting levels, each one featuring unique spooky creatures such as pumpkin monsters, evil crows and ghosts.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Cute 6.3%
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 28.6%, Side Scroller 27.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Linear 8.6%, 2D 4.8%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Cats 17.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Cute 6.8%
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 30.8%, Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Linear 6.7%
Evil Bird Simulator is a cartoon game where you play as a bird who poops on people and cars. The main player's goal is to stay alive and poop on as many people as possible. If you die in this game you will go to hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Linear 10.3%, Cute 8%
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Cartoony 8.5%
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 28.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 4.3%
Take flight in your Grand Gyro and shoot down every robot in your path to save the Powerful Monkey Council!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Linear 6.5%
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Cute 8.6%, 2D 5.3%
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: Side Scroller 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Shooter 16%, 2D 5.6%, Fantasy 3.4%
2D style shoot'em up in which close combat is the primary attack method. With two large swords in her hands, cut her way through enemy bullets and enemy units in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Shooter 22.6%, Female Protagonist 20%, 2D 7.9%, Action 4.3%
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 8.5%, Casual 7.7%
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
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 40%, Cats 14.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Shooter 6.8%
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 42.4%, Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 16%, Action 6.9%, 2D 6.3%